I passed my Ph.D. defence today!

Inclusion Learning Thoughts VR
My "murder" wall trying to tie everything together in the early days of my PhD journey.
My “murder” wall trying to tie everything together in the early days of my PhD journey.

And nominated for a senate medal as well 🙂

I am so thankful to the Carleton University and Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology communities and commitees for their support in exploring more inclusive VR for social learning spaces.

I am incredibly thankful to my advisors, Ali Arya and Rob Teather for their guidance, patience, and support. I honestly could not have done it without them.

To my wonderful wife and my three beautiful children for their support and inspiration ❤️

To Dr. Angela Loder and Linda Loder, students, research participants, and all others who checked in, asked how it was going, and helped motivate me with their curiosity and enthusiasm about VR, learning, and inclusion.

Thank you, Sherryl Fraser, for your unwavering support while I worked as a teacher. Thank you, Sarah Gauen and Rebecca Wakelin, for working with me to validate a potential future of inclusive VR for transformative learning.

It was long and sometimes difficult, but I am thankful for everything that helped this stubborn fool find the finish line.

🙌 CREPI IL LUPO! 🙌

My daughter showcasing some of the challenges around HMD VR, and the conflict that can arise between virtual and physical environments.
My daughter showcasing some of the challenges around HMD VR, and the conflict that can arise between virtual and physical environments.