Presenter

Gregory McGowin is a second year Ph.D. student in Modeling and Simulation at the University of Central Florida. He holds a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, and a Master of Science in Modeling and Simulation. His previous work focused on Automotive technology and Human Factors research. His current research focuses on immersive Virtual Reality (I-VR) and its application in the domain of learning sciences. In particular, he is interested in how presence, immersion, and embodiment affect learning in VR. Additionally, he is interested in VR/AR’s application in computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) environments. His work in the lab has primarily examined how training efficacy can be improved though the use of learning diagnostics.