Jessica Ochoa Hendrix
Duke University researcher | Virtual reality advocate for science education
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Jessica Ochoa Hendrix is a researcher at Duke University who explores how emerging technologies can transform educational experiences. She has demonstrated expertise in virtual reality applications for science education, focusing on how immersive technologies can engage students in scientific learning.
At TED 2019, Hendrix presented her insights on "How virtual reality turns students into scientists," sharing her work on leveraging VR to create more engaging and effective science education experiences. Her research examines the potential for virtual reality to bridge the gap between theoretical scientific concepts and hands-on learning, helping students develop deeper understanding through immersive experiences.
Based at Duke University, Hendrix's work sits at the forefront of educational technology innovation, particularly in how virtual and augmented reality can reshape how students interact with scientific content and develop scientific thinking skills.
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How virtual reality turns students into scientists
Using low-cost virtual reality, education activist Jessica Ochoa Hendrix helps bring science to life in schools across the US. In this quick talk, she explains how a VR experience she developed invites students to explore underwater ecosystems as if they're marine biologists -- and envision themselves in other careers they might not have otherwise imagined.
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