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Cougs Rise, Summer 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n This program encourages incoming WSU students to have a smoother transition from high school to the university level. There is assistance in applying for financial aid, selecting classes, and finding a place to live, etc. In addition, Dr. Don McMahon hosted an event for these students called “Hacking Learning” to help each student find ways to support their undergraduate education through the introduction of many helpful tools that are listed below:<\/p>\n Okinawa Summer Program, Summer 2019\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Every year, WSU sponsors a summer exchange program for high school students from Okinawa, Japan. The ATRD Lab sponsored one day of AR\/VR discovery experiences to help these 70 students learn more about immersive learning tools such as augmented and virtual reality.<\/p>\n Geared Up Brain Camp,\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>Summer 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n 9th through 11th grade students from the Tri-Cities were being introduced to the way the brain operates at the camp their local high school put together called, “Geared up”. The lab’s job was to help students learn more about the operations and functions of the brain through the use of AR\/VR implementation. We incorporated applications with HTC Vive’s, Oculus Go’s, iPads, Muse Meditation, and the Hololens.<\/p>\n Pullman Regional Hospital Innovation Summit,\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>Fall 2019\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n At the annual innovation summit this year, the ATRD lab team presented Dr. Don McMahon’s idea on using VR to help reduce patient anxiety and fear while in the medical atmosphere. The hospital adopted this idea by using Oculus Go’s for patients in their facilities, and have already purchased 6 in total. The lab’s role at the summit was to showcase this thoughtful idea and let people try VR for themselves, while also providing helpful tips and tricks for the hospital to get started using their new Go’s!<\/p>\n Pictured above from left to right: Caleb Sordelet,\n
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\nDr. Don McMahon<\/a><\/strong> and Mykala Anglin.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n