This is a $200,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico (PCUPR), a private, minority-serving Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The project aims to revolutionize the teaching of physics in STEM programs by developing six virtual physics experiments using immersive virtual reality (VR) technology and integrating two hands-on modern physics experiments. This will provide students with a comprehensive and immersive physics education, enabling them to clearly visualize and comprehend abstract physical phenomena and gain practical training in quantum physics principles. The award period is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026. The project will make the VR experiments compatible with Meta Quest 3 headsets and Windows PCs to ensure inclusive access for all students regardless of gender or socioeconomic status.
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