CIVS Hosts Merrillville High School Digital Electronics Students
CIVS welcomed juniors and seniors from Merrillville High School’s Digital Electronics class on January 16, for an immersive, hands-on learning experience. CIVS Sr. Research Scientist John “Jack” Moreland showcased cutting-edge CIVS research supporting the steel industry and advanced manufacturing, with a focus on real-world applications of simulation and visualization technologies.
Through a few demonstrations in the visualization lab such as the crane simulators and 3-D demonstrations in the CIVS Immersive Theater, students gained insight into how CIVS research translates into industry solutions and high-demand career pathways in engineering and manufacturing. The visiting Digital Electronics class is part of Merrillville High School’s Engineering pathway and is taught by Mr. Aaron Longacre, a past participant in the CIVS Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
CIVS remains committed to engaging students and educators through outreach experiences that inspire the next generation of engineers and technology professionals.
The trip provides students with authentic, hands-on exposure to how virtual reality and 3D technologies developed by PNW CIVS are used by local Northwest Indiana industries for safety training and workforce development.
My favorite part about the field trip was being able to see the 3D simulations in action. Something I found valuable was learning how 3D simulations are used in real world work environments.
