{"id":15637,"date":"2023-04-19T16:28:29","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T21:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pvfa.tamu.edu\/?p=15637"},"modified":"2023-04-21T12:30:47","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T17:30:47","slug":"exxonmobil-donation-brings-immersive-igloo-cylinder-to-school-of-performance-visualization-and-fine-arts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pvfa.tamu.edu\/news\/2023\/04\/19\/exxonmobil-donation-brings-immersive-igloo-cylinder-to-school-of-performance-visualization-and-fine-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"ExxonMobil Donation Brings Immersive Igloo Cylinder To School Of Performance, Visualization And Fine Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Texas A&amp;M University students now have the opportunity to learn in an immersive environment with a room-scale 360-degree screen thanks to a donation from <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.exxonmobil.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ExxonMobil<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The oil and gas corporation has donated an Igloo Cylinder to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.txamfoundation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas A&amp;M Foundation <\/a>for use by the <a href=\"https:\/\/pvfa.tamu.edu\/\">College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTexas A&amp;M and ExxonMobil have had a relationship for a long time in regards to recruiting and cooperation,\u201d said Jerrod T. Jones, public and government affairs manager for ExxonMobil\u2019s Global LNG Value Chain. \u201cSo it\u2019s a natural fit for ExxonMobil to look toward Texas A&amp;M in the event that they wanted to do a donation of this type of equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The circular structure \u2014 which is located in Studio A of the Langford Architecture Center Building C \u2014 stretches 22.5 feet, with a height of 11 feet. Six projection screens are anchored at the top, and a cooling system regulates the temperature. About 10 people can comfortably sit inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The estimated value is $90,000, Jones said, and the decision on where to donate the Igloo came down to \u201cwho could best use the equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Igloo Cylinder comes to campus through donation\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/819892464?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Video by Char Callaway, Texas A&amp;M University Division of Marketing and Communications. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s really immersive,\u201d said Dr. Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo, associate professor in the visualization program, who worked with ExxonMobil to secure the donation. \u201cYou can close the door of the cylinder structure, and then when you\u2019re inside, you\u2019re enclosed by the whole 360 images and videos. You feel like you are somewhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Igloo connection came through a current student. Angel Ham, a senior computer science major, is Seo\u2019s research assistant on virtual reality nursing applications. Ham served as a summer intern for Chevron\u2019s extended reality team, and a contact from the industry partner shared with him that ExxonMobil was looking to donate the Igloo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ham contacted Seo, who jumped at the chance. He said it was \u201cthe most excited I\u2019ve ever seen her over text.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt was so cool to have the opportunity to have a network to be able to make that connection,\u201d Ham said. \u201cIt really shows the power of networking. Keeping up with old contacts and building good rapport is always important.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Igloo will create a bridge for students between virtual and physical interactions, Seo said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt will really expand our research and artistic explorations \u2014 not just using headset-based virtual reality environments, but different levels of immersive environments,\u201d she said. \u201cWe will incorporate various scenarios into the Igloo immersive space and create a great synergy in teaching and research.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual reality is often a one-person experience, Seo said, which can lead to users feeling disconnected from colleagues and collaborators. The Igloo encourages discussion and collaboration among students and instructors, she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/pvfa.tamu.edu\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Nurse-2.mov\"><\/video><figcaption>The Igloo will assist with research, including Dr. Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo\u2019s work with nursing education. This 360 experience is a collaboration with the Texas A&amp;M School of Nursing. Video by Seo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first several weeks since the Igloo was assembled in Studio A, visitors and students have been stunned by its capabilities, Seo said. Students have experimented with virtual reality projects that have been converted to 360 experiences, and Seo is working to integrate sensors and controllers into the environment for more dynamic interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Igloo will assist with research projects, including Seo\u2019s work with nursing education. Other areas will benefit, she said, mentioning the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/pvfa.tamu.edu\/academics\/disciplines\/dance-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dance program<\/a> and the opportunity to integrate performers and creative effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One such project happened earlier this month. Students from the visualization and dance programs produced an interactive dance performance titled \u201cThe Color of Connection,\u201d with faculty mentors Christine Bergeron, clinical professor and associate dean for academic affairs; Jennie Petuch, instructional assistant professor; and Seo. The system software developed by John Alberse, a visualization student in the Master of Science program, captured dancers\u2019 movements in the Igloo space and created silhouettes of the dancers\u2019 bodies surrounded by a fluid simulation, then projected those images on the 360 screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits extend to other parts of the Texas A&amp;M campus as well, Seo said. The Igloo could be used for research projects, educational programs and promotional videos for the university, allowing people to explore the campus virtually through 360-degree videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe can invite anybody in on campus to explore new opportunities with us,\u201d she said. \u201cThese days, people have a lot of 3D content for virtual reality. That content could definitely be viewed in this immersive environment, with little tweaks. Any research labs or academic programs, they could bring students here to test scientific research. 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