MA{VR}X Lab

The Mixed Augmented ViRtual eXtended (Reality) Laboratory in the College of Applied Science & Technology is the University of Arizona’s home for research, exploration, and development for alternative and extended reality media and training in southeastern Arizona.

We take a very broad view of “extended reality” to include everything from head-mounted displays, volumetric video, digital identity, and more.

News

The Inescapable Technological Mediation of Online Learning

A talk given by Dr. Straight at the 14th Annual Transforming the Teaching & Learning Environment conference.

Welcome to the new mavericks!

Say hello to the new members of the lab!

A Philosophy of Technology and Education in the Metaverse

A talk given by Dr. Straight at Ed3Con22.

Projects

Ed3: Web3 and Education

This project focuses on so-called Web3 technologies and their influence on and use in education.

Extended Reality Parasocial Interaction

A study undertaken to explore the nuanced parasocial interaction and relationships when in extended reality environments.

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