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Boise State Given 3D Visualization System by CAES and INL for Research and Education in a Stunning Virtual World(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 13 -- Boise State University issued the following news release: Boise State University is the recipient of a portable 3D visualization system donated by the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) to enhance modeling and simulation capabilities, particularly for research in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering. Assembled by Idaho National Laboratory's Center for Advanced Modeling and Simulation, the system is powered by a high-end computer that turns data into composite graphics on a 3D television screen -- essentially an immersive virtual reality display. Equipped with special eyeglasses and hand controls linked to optical cameras that track movement, researchers can manipulate and explore their data with an unprecedented amount of detail and perspective. "Advanced visualization allows researchers to interact with and appreciate data on a different level. If a picture is worth 1,000 words then a 3D model or simulation is worth immeasurably more, from molecular modeling of proteins in cancer studies to enhanced development and testing of renewable energy technologies," said Boise State Vice President for Research Mark Rudin. "For students the experience will bring what they're learning dynamically to life, helping them grasp the significance of technical subjects in a unique way." CAES Director Harold Blackman said 3D visualization systems also were given to partner institutions Idaho State University and the University of Idaho to advance in-state research and build a population of uniquely skilled technicians. Boise State students Hank Hetrick and Vanessa Gertman, who interned at CAES this summer, will lead training for faculty and staff hoping to use the system to deepen the impacts of their research and teaching. "Major advancements and breakthroughs in science and engineering will increasingly depend upon our ability to model and simulate environments and produce individuals with the skills and abilities to do so," Blackman said. "Providing this system and the technical support to Boise State helps address these needs." TNS mv45 101014-3053283 61MarlynVitin (c) 2010 Targeted News Service |