Virtual Reality marine science education - California State University, Monterey Bay

With California State University, Monterey Bay's VRScuba360 program which uses 360° video to bring the ocean into the classroom with low cost technology and hands-on curriculum. Students become the scientists as they go for a "dive" and collect data along a transect, applying concepts such as biodiversity and patchiness to characterize the ecosystem. In Tenerife, I developed bilingual curriculum for elementary through university level studies, gave workshops to more than 50 students, and worked with teachers to implement curriculum in their schools. Samples of curriculum available upon request.

As a part of Innoceana's collaboration with the local government, I provided photographs, went on 6dives to collect 360° videos, and designed 6 panels displayed at beaches in Tenerife and Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Interactive information panels educate viewers about the coastal and marine ecosystems and share personal actions individuals can take to contribute to sustainability. Viewers can scan a QR code, navigate an interactive virtual map, and take a 360 "dive" of the site. Samples of panel designs available upon request.