The "Collaborative Research: A Virtual Reality Laboratory and Curriculum for Undergraduates" project is evaluating a variety of low- and moderate-cost equipment suitable for immersive virtual reality.

Intellectual Merit: This project is evaluating the plausibility of purchasing and constructing low cost equipment for teaching immersive virtual reality. It is also developing educational materials to support using this equipment in a variety of computer science courses.

Broader Impact: The project is exploring developing low cost equipment with tailored educational materials which can be inexpensively adopted. The equipment is enabling students to experience immersive virtual reality and can be adopted for Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and game programming courses. The PIs are disseminating their results through presentations at both regional and national conferences.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0633016
Program Officer
Scott Grissom
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2007-06-01
Budget End
2010-05-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2006
Total Cost
$46,490
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Kansas
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Lawrence
State
KS
Country
United States
Zip Code
66045