Immersive Technology Research at Shawnee State earns state designation
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Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric D. Fingerhut announced on Wednesday, Dec. 15 the second Ohio Center of Excellence in the category of Cultural and Societal Transformation, Immersive Technology at Shawnee State University.
Cultural and Societal Transformation, the final category of Centers of Excellence, seeks to recognize those programs which promote economic vitality by fostering the human instinct toward creativity and expression.
“Ohio’s Centers of Excellence recognize places where colleges have built on their strongest areas of expertise to bring together diverse specialties, top-quality faculty and students, and academic programs to produce cutting-edge innovations,” said Chancellor Fingerhut. “Not only has Shawnee State University long been a powerful driver of the local economy and talent, but today’s announcement highlight’s the university’s aggressive progress in job-creating research.”
Immersive technology refers to computer-based simulation of reality with physical, spatial and visual dimensions. In line with the state’s economic development efforts, the gaming and simulation industry promises explosive growth. Shawnee State University offers one of only a handful of gaming and simulation programs in the nation. Last year, as part of Shawnee State University’s continued growth in this field, the university added a Motion Capture Studio which will be shared with business and industry when not in academic use.
“We are proud of the pioneering programs we have in place in digital simulation and gaming,” Dr. Rita Rice Morris, Shawnee State University President, said. “This designation from the State of Ohio reaffirms the commitment of our faculty and staff to prepare our students for the world of the future. This Center of Excellence combines immersive technology with our strengths in teaching to deliver a unique collaboration that promises to create new opportunities for economic growth in the region and state.”
The Center of Excellence in Immersive Technology includes SSU’s digital simulation and gaming programs in Fine Arts and Engineering, the Motion Capture Studio, and SSU’s developing Immersive Technology and Arts Commercial Center.[[In-content Ad]]
Cultural and Societal Transformation, the final category of Centers of Excellence, seeks to recognize those programs which promote economic vitality by fostering the human instinct toward creativity and expression.
“Ohio’s Centers of Excellence recognize places where colleges have built on their strongest areas of expertise to bring together diverse specialties, top-quality faculty and students, and academic programs to produce cutting-edge innovations,” said Chancellor Fingerhut. “Not only has Shawnee State University long been a powerful driver of the local economy and talent, but today’s announcement highlight’s the university’s aggressive progress in job-creating research.”
Immersive technology refers to computer-based simulation of reality with physical, spatial and visual dimensions. In line with the state’s economic development efforts, the gaming and simulation industry promises explosive growth. Shawnee State University offers one of only a handful of gaming and simulation programs in the nation. Last year, as part of Shawnee State University’s continued growth in this field, the university added a Motion Capture Studio which will be shared with business and industry when not in academic use.
“We are proud of the pioneering programs we have in place in digital simulation and gaming,” Dr. Rita Rice Morris, Shawnee State University President, said. “This designation from the State of Ohio reaffirms the commitment of our faculty and staff to prepare our students for the world of the future. This Center of Excellence combines immersive technology with our strengths in teaching to deliver a unique collaboration that promises to create new opportunities for economic growth in the region and state.”
The Center of Excellence in Immersive Technology includes SSU’s digital simulation and gaming programs in Fine Arts and Engineering, the Motion Capture Studio, and SSU’s developing Immersive Technology and Arts Commercial Center.[[In-content Ad]]