XR has not only shown to be very successful on its own, but also in combination with physical environment design. Physical experiences, especially those that aim to transport visitors to a new world of sorts, can heighten people’s level of immersion by incorporating VR and AR. One such industry that relies entirely on the physical environment to entertain audiences is the Theme … [Read more...] about XR in Amusement Parks
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A Brief Interlude: How I Became Passionate about Aviation
For my last blog post of the semester, I thought I would give a brief history of my interest in aviation. The story begins when I was four or five years old when my parents would take me to airports to watch planes take off and land. I remember being fascinated by the concept of a metal human creation lifting off the ground and traveling between continents at hundreds … [Read more...] about A Brief Interlude: How I Became Passionate about Aviation
The History of: Starbucks
Starbucks is arguably one of the biggest coffee places in the world with over 32 thousand stores, but not a lot of people know the background of Starbucks. The first Starbucks opened in Seattle, Washington, on March 31st, 1971. Jerry Baldwin, Zev Sieglm, and Gordon Bowker were three peers from the University of San Francisco, who had a common interest in coffee and tea. The … [Read more...] about The History of: Starbucks
Extended Reality and Narrative
People love a good narrative. It taps into our sense of empathy and compassion. Innately, we navigate the world in a selfish manner, always in first person. So, when reading a book or watching a movie, it’s natural for the reader to place themselves in the shoes of the characters, becoming a part of the story. The more extensive the world-building is, the more engaged the … [Read more...] about Extended Reality and Narrative
Gliding Flight
Gliders are airplanes without engines, and they have been commonplace in the aviation industry for more than 120 years. Indeed, gliders predated the 1903 Wright Flyer. They are also nice, relatively simple planes that freshmen aerospace engineering students can investigate. My Introduction to Aerospace Engineering class had its own glider project last semester, and I … [Read more...] about Gliding Flight