CSUSB Immersive Learning Expo & XR Forum

All booths are open throughout the day and include:

• XR, VR, AR, and Motion Capture projects
• Faculty- and student-led demonstrations
• Campus and industry partners
• Robotics & Drone technologies (booth-based demos)
• Instructional platforms, tools, and research initiatives

Booths remain open before, during, and after presentations to allow continuous faculty engagement.

• Gerard Au - Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Services (ITS)
  Opening remarks and institutional welcome
• Dr. Mihaela Popescu - Faculty Director, xREAL Lab
  Overview of immersive learning initiatives and faculty engagement
• James Trotter - Director, Multimedia & Immersive Technologies
  Operations Director, xREAL Lab
  Event overview and program flow

Topics include motion capture, immersive performance, spatial sound, 360° media production, AI-assisted creative workflows, and student-led XR storytelling.

Yutong Liu - Presenting

Panelists:
 

Dr. Samantha Juan - Nursing & Health Simulation
Professor Gwen Ajello - History & Cultural Immersion
Professor Kristi Papailler -  Theatre Arts & Performance
Dr. Ahlam Muhtaseb - Media Studies
Dr. Jess Nerren - Special Education, Accessibility & Neurodiversity

• Assessing learning in immersive environments
• Measuring engagement and skill development
• Practical assessment strategies
• Accessibility and inclusive evaluation
• Alignment with ITS Strategic Goal 3.4

• Dr. Mihaela Popescu
• James Trotter