This $967,059 project grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to improve engineering student engagement, self-efficacy, diversity awareness, and retention through the development and implementation of visualization and virtual/augmented reality (AR/VR) education modules.
The project, led by Clemson University's Division of Research, will create three education modules targeting K-12, community college, and first/second-year undergraduate students in architectural engineering and construction (AEC) courses. These modules will utilize interactive 3D virtual environments, embedded feedback, and social interaction tools to help students visualize themselves as AEC professionals and increase their self-confidence and diversity awareness. The modules will be implemented and evaluated at Clemson University and Tennessee State University, an HBCU, to assess their impact on student outcomes and transferability across different institutional contexts. The project seeks to advance knowledge on the use of AR/VR technologies to enhance STEM teaching and learning.
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