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Space fill representation of a molecule

The purpose of Project ScienceSpace is to explore the strengths and limits of virtual reality (sensory immersion, 3-D representation) as a medium for science education. This project is a joint research venture among George Mason University, the University of Houston, and NASA's Johnson Space Center. Dr. Chris Dede from George Mason University is the project Co-Principal Investigator and has developed this web site; Dr. R. Bowen Loftin of the University of Houston is the Principal investigator.

Our study is funded by the Applications of Advanced Technology Program at the National Science Foundation and also receives support from NASA. The Graduate School of Education's Virtual Educational Environments Lab is located in Krug Hall, Room 113.

This site contains information on the following topics:

• Research studies by Chris Dede on educational technology
  
  
• Studies of Educational Technology's Effectiveness
  
  
• About ScienceSpace's immersive virtual worlds
  
  
• Research studies about Project ScienceSpace
  
  
• Images of ScienceSpace's worlds
  
  
• Movies of ScienceSpace's interface and worlds
  
  
• Project Staff
  
  
• Course Syllabi

Send comments or requests for more information to vrinfo@gmu.edu