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- Chair of the UBC Virtual and Augmented Reality Working Group. Interested in VR? Let's connect!Computer Software | Vancouver, Canada Area, CASummary
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." -- Arthur C. Clarke
Asking questions is what I do best. I believe that our best bet for reimagining education lies in immersive technology (virtual reality and augmented reality).
https://arc.ubc.ca/digital-humanities-social-sciences/people-projects/virtual-and-augmented-reality
(Photo credit: Joey Armstrong)
Experience- Jul 2012 - PresentLecturer / The University of British Columbia
I chair the UBC Virtual and Augmented Reality Working Group and teach courses at the Social Justice Institute.
- 2000 - PresentPrincipal Consultant / Hsu & Associates
My associates and I advise clients on:
✏ Academic Admissions
✏ Academic Careers
✏ Grants - Mar 2014 - 2015Market Research Advisor / eProjects
✏ Advised 16 teams of entrepreneur start-ups
✏ Assisted teams in solidifying their target markets
✏ Evaluated their proposed target segments
✏ Identified the appropriate communication channels to reach their markets - 2013 - 2015Business Advisor / YMCA of Greater Vancouver
✏ Mentoring entrepreneurs (aged 18-29) in the Youth Mean Business Program
✏ Developing business plans alongside entrepreneurs
✏ Participating in review panels in order to assess business feasibility and approve startup funding
Education-
2002 - 2008University of Wisconsin-MadisonDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
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2001 - 2002University of TorontoMaster of Arts (M.A.)
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1997 - 2001University of TorontoBachelor of Arts (B.A.)
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- My friend @shanenilsson is up for a Proto Award. Seriously, folks: @FruitGolf is a work of art. https://t.co/hxBPGV1cno
- The future of feminist porn is virtual reality — and it's sexy as hell https://t.co/4yVmrh0dk1
- These Devs Are Making Awesome Voice-Activated Magic Spells for the HoloLens https://t.co/dgDWuflKpH
- Watch a Real Robotic Arm Controlled with Virtual Reality https://t.co/ZDtN5wGW1O
- Is This Film the First True Live-Action Virtual Reality? https://t.co/LmzQLGe0zm
- Hideo Kojima Joins Virtual Reality Company Advisory Board https://t.co/sYwYN0LjHJ
- Here's Another Sign That Snapchat Is Building a Physical Device https://t.co/FIZUaa4BOU
- https://t.co/zR1uaA5Cks Google to release 4 products, including Daydream VR
- Reimagining "the classroom" is hard
- https://t.co/I0djqsYrf6 Multiple Vive Headsets/Lighthouses (in a classroom)?
- Captcha fail https://t.co/KrmVg8ldT4
- I missed a Capcha and got the message "Error verifying humanity." https://t.co/jbfWSi5yII
- Dexmo Shows Off Latest Exoskeleton Gloves That Let You Touch VR https://t.co/50ihGwnwg6
- Google reportedly launching Daydream VR platform in 'coming weeks' | ZDNet https://t.co/EMMEEOtRRT
- The First VR Music Video Made in Tilt Brush is Spectacular - VRScout https://t.co/lcXg0xT3ba
- Keynote - The Future of Virtual Reality and Education with Jesse Schell https://t.co/ePpoJNw8gg
