Event created by Michael Hamaoka
Montana Futures Forum Hosts Live Interview with Dr. Fun Man Fung on Civic Engagement and Chemistry in VR
Missoula, MT and online – The University of Montana’s Montana Futures Forum welcomes Dr. Fun Man Fung, Fulbright Scholar and Assistant Professor of Chemistry at University College Dublin, for an insightful discussion on his pioneering work using Virtual Reality (VR) to bridge the gap between chemistry education, civic engagement, and experiential learning. With special emphasis on how Dr. Fung's work could be applied within and across the state of Montana, this will be an engaging and lively meetup!
Join us LIVE on the main floor of the Mansfield Library’s Learning Commons at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 6, for an engaging dialogue and demonstration on how immersive technologies are revolutionizing science education and community engagement. Dr. Fung will share his experiences working with high school students, leveraging VR to enhance chemistry learning, and fostering civic engagement through immersive simulations. Virtual participants are also welcome and will be included in event discussions Q&A.
As part of the Montana Futures Forum, this event will provide a unique opportunity for students, faculty, and community members to explore the intersections of emerging technology, public engagement, and science education. In-person and online attendees will gain insights into how VR can be used to make scientific concepts more accessible, participatory, and impactful beyond the classroom.
This event is free and open to the public.
Register with the following link or come to the University of Montana Mansfield Library main floor Learning Commons:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9hS1SqhCQDmXw5mLtOwqAQ