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ICAT Playdate — Utilizing Extended Reality Platforms for Diverse and Inclusive Recruitment

December 1, 2023

Welcome to the future of recruitment: utilizing extended reality tools to overcome socioeconomic, geographical, and awareness-based barriers for new students at Virginia Tech. This open-world recruitment tool is being developed to support underserved and underrepresented students by connecting them with the knowledge that is important to them. Using a VR headset or any internet-connected device, learn more about opportunities at Virginia Tech: from academics to research to future outlooks. 

Speakers: 

  • Atlas Vernier
  • Mary Pletcher
  • Jake Pierson
  • Jared Wildermuth
  • Leanne Shahin

Date:

  • December 1, 2023

Time:  

  • 8:30am EDT
     Networking & Donuts at Community Assembly, Creativity and Innovation District LLC
  • 9am EDT
     Presentation begins in the Community Assembly and 360 Online

Virginia Tech faculty can receive Professional Development Network (PDN) credit for attending

  1. Register at https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/?query=playdate 
  2. Check in with Phyllis Newbill during the event.

Location: Community Assembly, Creativity and Innovation District LLC