In Fall 2024, my User Experience class helped Dr. Claire Lauer user test an educational virtual reality experience based on the process of Advanced Water Purification. It was a great experience for my students and I, as we learned a LOT about how to conduct UX in the unusual environment of virtual reality. (We’re working on a paper about that now!)
I’m happy to announce that the AWP VR project has won the 2025 WateReuse Award for Excellence in Outreach and Education. Congratulations to Claire and her team! I’m honored to have been a little part of the project. You can read more about the project and award here.