- So in this program,
we can see a virtual
cadaver in front of us,
and we can manipulate that cadaver
such that we can look from any direction
at any structure.
- We're part of a larger university-wide
virtual reality initiative,
and this is just one
of Colorado State University's commitments
to proving an education
that is second to none.
- So, I can grab any structure,
I can remove it, I can manipulated it,
I can look at from any direction.
- We are looking into ways
that we could use technology
to try to improve our anatomy curriculum.
Anatomy's essentially a
very spacial exercise,
understanding how parts sit
in relation to each other,
how those parts interact
and the ability to display
that in three dimensions
and give it to someone.
The ability to interact with it
can really advance how far
a student can get into the material
and how well they pick it up.
- Third Ventricle is super, super helpful.
So you see these structures in the lab,
but a lot of time, you
can't get deep enough
to be able to see those intricacies.
And when you put it in virtual reality,
you're able to take away
those layers one by one,
and actually invest in the structures
and see what they look like.
- I think you can see it,
it leaves this great plane in the brains.
I think it's a lot more
immediate learning.
I don't think the student
has to spend as much time
looking at the cross sectional anatomy
and picturing where
these tracks are going.
They can just put the headset on
and see it immediately.
- Students have been
integral in this project,
getting into it and identifying things
that would work better if changed.
- To be able to come
in here and say, "Okay,
"this is what I would like to see,
"this is what I think
would be super helpful,"
to be able to actually
see that come to fruition
is really cool.
- Developing the program in-house
allows us to tailor this program
to our curriculum in
Anatomy and Neuroanatomy
rather than bending
that already-successful
and existing curriculum
around a particular computer program.
- It's a good supplement
to that hands-on learning
that we already get.
You can come back and rely on this program
to supplement your curriculum even more,
and to really push you towards success.
- Our end goal is to
better prepare students
for careers in health care.
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