Bringing an immersive STEM learning experience
to life
My role: Senior Environments Designer
My contributions & impact:
Led research, design, and prototyping of physical mobile environment to bring immersive digital STEM learning experience to life.
Research and pprototyping methods included usability testing with students using spatial and digital mock ups.
The Challenge
How might we design a mobile hands-on learning experience that makes relevant and meaningful connections to STEM for middle school students in underserved communities?
The Outcome
A mobile learning environment that immerses students in the concepts and career possibilities of engineering – equipped with dozens of screens and tablets displaying Hollywood-quality video and special effects, and the educational content is both scientist and teacher-approved.
The Impact
Since launch, the Verizon Explorer Lab has traveled to various parts of the United States and reached thousands of kids. It continues to be managed by Learning Undefeated, Verizon’s nonprofit partner. By designing for and with students, it’s possible to create educational experiences that facilitate meaningful learning and genuine fun. The Verizon Explorer Lab represents progress towards a more inclusive future for employers and the STEM field.
How might we design a mobile hands-on learning experience that makes relevant and meaningful connections to STEM for middle school students in underserved communities?
The Outcome
A mobile learning environment that immerses students in the concepts and career possibilities of engineering – equipped with dozens of screens and tablets displaying Hollywood-quality video and special effects, and the educational content is both scientist and teacher-approved.
The Impact
Since launch, the Verizon Explorer Lab has traveled to various parts of the United States and reached thousands of kids. It continues to be managed by Learning Undefeated, Verizon’s nonprofit partner. By designing for and with students, it’s possible to create educational experiences that facilitate meaningful learning and genuine fun. The Verizon Explorer Lab represents progress towards a more inclusive future for employers and the STEM field.
Research snapshot & excerpts from final deliverable