Featured Session — Beyond HMDs: Why Develop VR/AR Applications for the Classroom

Dave Chavez, CTO of zSpace explores how AR/VR are being used as educational tools at AWE 2016

According to the National Math and Science Initiative (www.nms.org), U.S. students recently finished 25th in math and 17th in science in the ranking of 31 countries by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. By empowering today’s students to continue STEM studies, we can help address our nation’s STEM workforce inequities and impact innovation and economic development in America and across the globe.

In a session in the VR track at AWE 2016, Dave will explore the importance of creating AR/VR apps for the education market. His talk will present how using AR/VR as an educational tool effectively engages students and how incorporating AR/VR in a STEM curriculum empowers students with mastery-based learning through trial and error.

zSpace is a leading-edge technology provider that delivers a new way of learning with its flagship product, zSpace®. Focused on STEM education, medical instruction, and corporate training, zSpace inspires and accelerates understanding through real world virtual reality. zSpace was named “Cool Vendor” by Gartner, Inc. and awarded “Best New Product” by Tech and Learning Magazine. zSpace is a privately held, venture backed company located in Sunnyvale, California, and has filed more than 30 patents for its innovative technologies. Dave Chavez is the chief technology officer at zSpace. He brings over 20 years of experience working with start-up companies, and has managed product development teams through the full range of the product life cycle, from initial concept to volume production.

Watch zSpace in action in the video below.

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Image source: zSpace