iLRN2021 7th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network: Full Schedule

11:30am EDT

XR Women Meets Doctoral Researchers in XR

Session Chairs

Karen Alexander

Co-Founder & Executive Director, XR Women

Julie Smithson

Chief Education & Learning Officer, MetaVRse

Presenters

My research focusses on the potential and media cultural framing of XR in art educational contexts. Looking forward for exchange and inspiration when it comes to quality criteria also thinking of students, from creative potential to data protection.

Jule Marleen Krüger

Research Associate & Doctoral Student, University of Duisburg-Essen

I am a 4th year PhD student at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany with a background in Psychology. In my research I examine how AR can effectively and efficiently support learning. In this, I especially focus on three characteristics of AR, which are framed from a human-centered... Read More →

Yao Huang

Doctoral Candidate, Florida State University

Yao Huang is currently a doctoral candidate in the Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies program at Florida State University. Yao’s research focuses on Human Performance Improvement, especially how mobile and augmented reality technologies enhance performance support in... Read More →

Bing Liu

Ph.D. Candidate, Technical University of Munich

In her Ph.D. study, Bing focuses on spatial learning during MR-based navigation. She is also experienced in using eye-tracking and fMRI in spatial ability and cognition research.

Genevieve Smith-Nunes

Ph.D. Candidate, University of Cambridge

Reimagining computing science education and data ethics through biometric data and classical ballet.

Wednesday May 19, 2021 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
XR Women Hall iLRN Virtual Campus, powered by Virbela

XR Women

8:00am EDT

WebXR Developers Summit Watch Party

See Eventbrite link for full description.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-webxr-developer-summit-tickets-149418602061

Presenters

Karen Alexander

Co-Founder & Executive Director, XR Women

Julie Smithson

Chief Education & Learning Officer, MetaVRse

Tuesday May 25, 2021 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
XR Women Hall iLRN Virtual Campus, powered by Virbela

XR Women

11:30am EDT

XR Women: AFRICAN WOMEN IN XR ACROSS THE INDUSTRIES

AFRICAN WOMEN IN XR ACROSS THE INDUSTRIES: Moderated by Nyambura Waruingi.

Panelists:

Tulanana Bohela (Tanzania): Focus on AR and interactive media use
Wanjiru Ng'ang'a (Kenya): Focus on her work with fashion and tech
Kume Chibsa (Ethiopia): Focus on Blockchain and disruption within agriculture and transportation, including hackathons
Melisa Allela (Kenya): Lecturer at the Technical University of Kenya and teaches digital media; Focus on pedagogy in the XR space

Session Chairs

Karen Alexander

Co-Founder & Executive Director, XR Women

Julie Smithson

Chief Education & Learning Officer, MetaVRse

Wednesday May 26, 2021 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
XR Women Hall iLRN Virtual Campus, powered by Virbela

XR Women

11:30am EDT

XR Women Programming: Self-Care Wednesday

XR Women Programming: Self-Care Wednesday -Tricia Blake: Empowered in My Skin

Session Chairs

Karen Alexander

Co-Founder & Executive Director, XR Women

Julie Smithson

Chief Education & Learning Officer, MetaVRse

Wednesday June 2, 2021 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
XR Women Hall iLRN Virtual Campus, powered by Virbela

XR Women

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