virtual reality

George Mason University develops VR training program to address opioid crisis.

When students step into AVT 496 Intro to VR for the Artist, they’re not just walking into another studio course—they’re entering entirely new worlds of their own making. George Mason University’s School of Art launched the course this spring, marking its first-ever deep dive into virtual reality (VR) as an artistic medium. 

George Mason University Master of Nutrition students gain real-world skills in the College of Public Health’s Lab for Immersive Technologies and Simulation, including virtual patient scenarios, an Anatomage table, and a clinical skills lab.

Social work professors Holly Matto and Emily Ihara partner with Fairfax City and Loudoun County to improve crisis response using a Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority Grant.

Five Virginia localities awarded opioid settlement funds for new programs.

How extended reality is reshaping health care training across the country.

Extended reality (XR) can give students experiences they might otherwise miss, but its success depends on thoughtful design, accessibility, and support.

The Lab for Immersive Technologies and Simulation was designed from the start for all public health disciplines.

Harnessing VR to prevent substance use relapse

Virtual reality shows caregivers what it’s like to live with dementia