Stay up to date on the latest news from the Oregon Reality Lab at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. The OR Lab brings together students, faculty and industry partners to explore immersive media technologies including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and extended reality (XR).
Stories on this page highlight research, creative projects and collaborations developed in the lab—from augmented reality storytelling and immersive science communication to experimental XR experiences designed to inform, engage and inspire new audiences.
SOJC researcher Daniel Pimentel says the metaverse offers an interactive visual experience that can make seemingly distant threats, like climate change, feel close and personally relevant.
Snap AR Scholars, a student-led agency made up of designers and researchers, created an augmented reality storytelling experience to promote the nonprofit Hope for Haiti while building job skills.
Immersive Media Communication Master’s faculty answer questions about our new online program, from the logistics of taking virtual classes to the jobs you can get with this one-of-a-kind degree.
The School of Journalism and Communication launched a new master’s degree in immersive media communication, providing an exciting reality for creative careers.
SOJC’s Immersive Media Communication Master’s program is one of a few programs available for communicators interested in growing their extended reality skills.
