VARiETy: Using Virtual and Augmented Reality in Engineering Technology to Improve Academic Success of African American Males and Females in Engineering Technology Programs at Augusta Technical College
Year: 2024
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: VARiETy work-in-progress explores Augusta Technical College's U. S. Department of Education Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Formula grant initiative to incorporate the immersive technology of virtual and augmented reality into introductory engineering technology instruction.The grant project has an overarching goal of improving student engagement and learning outcomes of first-time in college African American engineering technology (Electrical and Computer, Mechanical, and Nuclear) students, and all engineering technology students in general.Grant activities commenced October 1, 2021, and the grant team is presently taking steps to procure a contractor for the construction of a VAR lab.Additionally, the grant team is developing a program of study specific to dual enrolled students within the college's service area that will lead to a college
Authors: Kim Gaines, Caleb Allen, Johnica Mitchell, Shirley Walker-Herrington
Institution: Augusta Technical College
Language: English
Subfield: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4402365347