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

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Last updated on Thursday, February 10, 2022 2 min read meta

New Year, New(sletter)!

MetaMeta: A New Weekly Newsletter from the MA{VR}X Lab

Ryan Straight

Last updated on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 1 min read meta

Patterson Observatory 3D tour

Explore the Patterson Observatory in VR-ready full 3D!

Ryan Straight

Last updated on Monday, September 20, 2021 1 min read 3D scanning

Introducing Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP)

Bringing NFTs to the lab.

Ryan Straight

Last updated on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 3 min read POAP

Introducing Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP)

What is the MA{VR}X Lab?

The Mixed Augmented ViRtual eXtended (Reality) Laboratory (referred to as the MAVRX Lab, pronounced mavericks) is space in which we drive innovation through alternative reality modalities and research. It came about in early 2021 as an entity, though its physical location had existed for some time.

Ryan Straight

Last updated on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 2 min read meta

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Events

Events / Talks

Sometimes we put on events!

Ryan Straight

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 03:15 PM — 04:00 PM Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center - Grapevine, Texas - Room: Dallas 3-4

Karu: Introducing the Metaversal Library for the Future of Immersive Learning

A conference presentation given by Dr. Straight at the OLC Innovate 2022 conference.

Ryan Straight

Monday, January 10, 2022 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Online

Simulation, Immersion, and Gamification

Dr. Straight will be sitting on a UNESCO-supported webinar to talk extended reality, artificial intelligence, and online education.

Thursday, November 18, 2021 05:00 PM — 09:00 PM College of Applied Science & Technology

Business at Twilight: Come visit the lab!

A community-focused open house event on the Sierra Vista campus.

Ryan Straight

Thursday, November 4, 2021 01:00 PM — 01:30 PM College of Applied Science & Technology

Dr. Straight at Virtual Worlds Forum

A talk on an in-progress to-be-revealed project.

Ryan Straight

Saturday, October 2, 2021 06:00 PM — 09:00 PM Sierra Vista, AZ

Virtually Dining Under the Stars

The lab will be providing a virtual reality experience for fundraiser attendees.

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Projects

The MA{VR}X Lab is running a variety of projects. Here is a preview!

POAP: Proof of Attendance Protocol

Virtually proving your virtual participation in a virtual lab!

Groth Hall Renovation

To celebrate the renovation of Groth Hall, the MA{VR}X Lab will be doing a full 3D scan of the building!