Computational media researcher’s new virtual reality games empower underrepresented communities, support social wellbeing

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Drawing from her research experience in human computer interaction, virtual reality, and assistive technologies, Baskin Engineering Ph.D. candidate Tiffany Thang is creating serious games to support individuals in their development of socioemotional skills and self-confidence.

Abigail Kaun: Staff

Abigail Kaun

Department: Baskin Engineering Dean’s Office
Graduate Institution: UCLA, Linguistics, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Institution: UCSB, Linguistics, B.A.

“I’ve worked with students my whole career, in all sorts of settings and with all sorts of objectives in life, but I have never worked with students who were more creative, collaborative, and dedicated than the engineering students at UC Santa Cruz.”