满帆 doesn’t just embrace new technology — our 学生, 教师, and grads regularly contribute to new innovations. This year saw several tech achievements by members of the 满帆 community. From grads bringing the latest VR software into the classroom to the university sponsoring a showcase of adaptive accessibility tech, 我们的校友, 学生, and staff are working to design a more inclusive and immersive world. As 2018 draws to a close, we’re looking back on some of the year’s highlights.

满帆 inked a deal with Doghead 模拟s to bring rumii, 一个协作, education-focused software, to classrooms and online environments across 满帆’s degree programs. Built with online 学生 in mind, rumii simulates a classroom environment in full virtual reality, allowing 学生 to engage with their instructors and peers on a deeper level. It also provides tools to enhance the online learning experience.

大学 partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs to present Greenlight Hall, a showcase of adaptive technology at the National Veterans Wheelchair 游戏. 的 showcase featured a virtual medical center, adaptive gaming solutions, and a virtual hang glider experience developed by 满帆 教师.

满帆 was once again named to Princeton Review’s lists of best schools to study game design. 的 游戏开发 bachelor’s program landed on the “Top 50 本科 Schools for 游戏设计” list, while the 游戏设计 master’s program made the list of “Top 25 研究生 Schools for 游戏设计.”

学生 from 满帆’s 模拟 & 可视化程序 developed an interactive ladder designed to help children with motor function disabilities. 的 project was in partnership with the Conducive Education Center of Orlando (CECO). 的 ladder features interactive games designed to motivate 学生 to practice gripping and build upper body strength. It was debuted at CECO’s annual fundraising event, presented in the 满帆 Live Venue.

的 OrlandoiX 2018 conference was held on 满帆’s campus for the second year in a row. 的 conference featured workshops, tech demos, and leaders from the world of games and VR. Guests included representatives from Nintendo, 微软, 史诗般的游戏, 失眠症患者的游戏, EA体育, 和更多的.

Grads and 教师 brought the '80s-themed fighter game 愤怒的罢工 to Austin, Texas as part of the RTX convention put on by global multimedia powerhouse Rooster Teeth. 的 game was developed by 学生 working across 满帆’s degree programs in collaboration with Brian Reilly, a graduate who serves as a producer at Rooster Teeth 游戏.

模拟 & 可视化 学生 and 教师 developed a space shuttle landing simulator. 的 simulator utilizes VR and a full-sized motion platform to guide a pilot through the experience while onlookers can experience the landing through motion graphics and projection mapping. 我们赶上了 one of the grads who worked on the project.