ICAT Playdate — Dark Matter Embodied: A Virtual Encounter into the Unseen Universe
May 1, 2026
Dark matter is an elusive and visually imperceptible type of matter that envelops the cosmos. How do we make the unseeable... seeable? Theoretical particle physicist, Ian Shoemaker (Associate Professor, College of Science, Department of Physics) along with visual artist, Dustin Dennis (Collegiate Assistant Professor, College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, School of Visual Arts) collaborate to create an immersive Virtual Reality program to communicate the mysterious and exotic topic of dark matter.
Speakers:
- Dustin Dennis, AAD
- Ian Shoemaker, COS
Date:
- May 1, 2026
Time:
- 8:30am Eastern
Networking & pastries at Community Assembly, Creativity and Innovation District LLC - 9am - 9:30am Eastern
Presentation in the Community Assembly and live on YouTube
Virginia Tech faculty can receive Professional Development Network (PDN) credit for attending
- Register at https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/?query=playdate
- Check in with Phyllis Newbill during the event.