IE: Fly me to the Moon! Okay! Now What?
VWBPE 2025 Immersive Experience
Presented: March 24, 2025
Hosts: Vic Michalak (Phil YoungbloodPhil Youngblood, PhD, The Science Circle Foundation)
Sumo Itano (Natalie Foster, PhD, The Science Circle Foundation), Syzygy Asymptote (William Wall, PhD, The Science Circle Foundation)
Step into the role of an astronaut preparing for a lunar mission with this immersive virtual experience. Starting on Earth, you'll plan the essentials: how to breathe, maintain warmth, hydrate, eat, sleep, manage waste, work, and maintain mental health in the harsh environment of the Moon. Your journey continues as you dock at a space station, learning the intricacies of living in space before piloting your craft to the Moon's surface. Once there, explore virtual Moon bases, interact with objects, and navigate through challenges using visual, aural, and textual cues. Complementing this experience, The Science Circle hosts a roundtable discussion to deepen your understanding and enhance the learning experience. This session offers a unique opportunity to engage with space exploration in a deeply interactive setting.
