VISTA
Team VISTA
Transforming STEM Education Through Technology
Welcome to Gemstone Team:
VISTA
Class of 2027
Research Problem
Virtual Physical STEM Labs
Welcome to VISTA, a visionary multidisciplinary research project team dedicated to revolutionizing STEM education through the design of virtual physical labs. Our research centers on developing a virtual learning platform that emulates physical lab experiences, making science education more accessible to students who cannot participate in traditional lab settings. The project emphasizes inclusivity, engagement, and realism, ensuring students can not only learn scientific concepts but also engage deeply by making mistakes and correcting them in real time, similar to physical labs..
Gemstone Honors College
The Gemstone Program at the University of Maryland is a unique multidisciplinary four-year research program for selected undergraduate honors students of all majors. Under guidance of faculty mentors and Gemstone staff, teams of students design, direct and conduct significant research, often exploring the interdependence of science and technology with society.
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Have questions about virtual labs or equitable STEM education? Team VISTA would love to hear from you! Reach out to learn more about how we’re making science education accessible for all students. Let’s connect!
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