2023

State of MAVR: A Year in Review and Looking Forward

As we near the end of 2023, it's an opportune time to reflect on the developments and achievements of MAVR (Mixed, Augmented, and Virtual Realities) this year. This report will introduce the dedicated officers, highlight significant news and events, and warmly welcome our new members. Presented by Eric Hawkinson, the Research Coordinator, we delve into the state of MAVR, revealing that it is indeed strong.

Introducing Our Team

Our team at MAVR Research Group is a diverse and dedicated group of individuals who are passionate about the development of immersive learning technologies. Allow us to introduce them:

• Eric Hawkinson - Our esteemed Coordinator

• Adam Stone - Our diligent Treasurer

• Mehrasa Alizadeh - Our vibrant Promotion/PR

• Bobby Figueroa - Our talented Program coordinator

• Adam Dabrowski - Our meticulous Publications officer

• Josh Brunotte - Our enthusiastic Membership officer

Officer Updates

• Promotion/PR: Mehrasa Alizadeh continues to manage our social media presence and website updates effectively.

• Membership: Under Josh Brunotte, our community has grown to 23 members.

• Treasury: Adam Stone ensures the sound financial management of MAVR.

• Publications: Adam Dabrowski is leading the MAVR Journal for 2023/2024 and reviving our podcast.

MAVR Presence in 2023

This year, MAVR had a significant presence in various forums and events. We were present at the World Immersive Learning Labs 2023, Future Hub Forum 2023, and the MAVR SIG Forum at PANSIG2023. We also held our first MAVR in the Metaverse Forum and participated in the Immersive Learning Showcase 2023.

MAVR in the Metaverse

2023 also marked MAVR's foray into the Metaverse, a new persistent VR environment for collaborative events, research, and community building. This has been a significant step in expanding our digital presence and community engagement.

Welcome to Our New Members

We are thrilled to welcome our newest members to the MAVR Research Group:

• Myra Almodiel

• Lexter Mangubat

• Aurora Lacaste

• Sophia Deterala

• Luisa Gelisan

• Margaret Suarez

Recap of 2023

The year 2023 has been pivotal for MAVR, marked by dynamic events, significant growth, and the continual fostering of a vibrant community interested in the advancement of immersive learning technologies. Our journey ahead is filled with exciting possibilities as we explore and integrate XR into educational settings, and we look forward to the contributions and insights of our growing member base.

Key Events and News

1. World Immersive Learning Labs 2023 (WILL2023)

• Date: January 2023

• Focus: Bringing together international experts to discuss the future of learning spaces enhanced by immersive technology.

2. MAVR SIG Forum at PANSIG2023

• Presenter: Adam Stone

• Details: Workshop on Unity for Educators with hands-on learning for creating 3D WebGL apps.

3. First MAVR in the Metaverse Forum

• Platform: FrameVR

• Participants: Mehrasa Alizadeh, Sophia Deterala, Blancaflor Arada, Roberto Figueroa Jr.

• Outcome: Fostering a global MAVR community and exploring immersive learning research.

4. The Future Hub Forum 2023

• Date: September 16th

• Location: Kyoto University of Foreign Studies

• Director: Eric Hawkinson

• Focus: Discussing challenges and potential solutions for integrating Extended Reality (XR) in education.

• Format: Flip-style modality for collaboration, flash presentations, and narrative inquiry approach to highlight human experiences with XR in education.

Coming in 2024

Looking ahead, 2024 is set to be another exciting year for MAVR. We have several events scheduled:

• WILL2024: Scheduled for March in Tokyo, focusing on the latest in immersive learning.

• PANSIG2024: Set for May 24-26 in Fukui, featuring MAVR's active participation.

• Future Hub Forum 2024: A follow-up to this year's successful event, planned for September in Kyoto, continuing the discussion on XR in education.

• MAVR in the Metaverse: Ongoing monthly events in FrameVR, expanding our digital presence and community engagement.

• MAVR Journal 2024: Continued publication, highlighting the latest research and insights in immersive technologies.

Thank You!

In conclusion, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our members and stakeholders for their continued support and engagement. We look forward to another exciting and productive year ahead at MAVR!

For more information, please visit our website:

mavr.site