Global leadership
in transforming human performance & effectiveness in health care
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Digital Pulse
iEXCEL's Newsletter
Volume 5 Issue 4
February 2019
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Davis Global Center Update
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With the Davis Global Center scheduled to open in
September of 2019
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plans are well underway for scheduling an exciting series of grand opening events. A major goal is to ensure that students, faculty and staff of UNMC and Nebraska Medicine are able to tour the Davis Global Center to see what it has to offer for advanced experiential and interprofessional learning. Meanwhile, the iEXCEL staff, including simulation specialists and visualization content developers, is preparing to provide the best possible support for faculty and students as they advance the use of simulation technology for education, training and research.
Information about events surrounding the grand opening will be available on the event page of the iEXCEL website, to visit
CLICK HERE
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On
Jan. 10
, several UNMC faculty members met in the iEXCEL Visualization Hub to discover how they could engage students using experiential learning tools. The statewide event was organized by UNMC Faculty Development.
The interactive workshop covered critical components for development of multi-sensory learning activities using the iWall. Faculty in attendance learned how to create an activity that informs, entertains, motivates, educates and engages students. Feedback was very positive and numerous faculty have reached out to iEXCEL for support in designing and delivering new activities for their courses.
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SIM-NE 250th Training Event
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On
January 15th
, Simulation in Motion-Nebraska (SIM-NE) celebrated a milestone when staff conducted the 250th training event with Sutherland Fire and Rescue and the Hershey Volunteer
Fire Department.
A plaque was presented to the training recipient to commemorate the occasion.
“As a resource for the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska Medical Center celebrates this milestone that supports Nebraska’s rural emergency medical services,”
said UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. “
The lifesaving training emergency medical specialists and other health professionals ask us to provide help so their communities remain engaged and productive.”
SIM-NE is a statewide, mobile education system that takes state-of-the-art, hands-on simulation training to emergency medical service providers in rural areas across the state, including health professionals in hospitals. It provides training using four, 44-foot-long, customized trucks. Additional information can be found
HERE
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VRIA Open House - Happening Today!
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An open house is planned for Tuesday,
Feb. 5, 2019
at UNMC for people interested in developing specialized skills and obtaining industry certification in one of the fastest growing technology sectors of the economy- augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR). This event will kick off a series of open houses to assist in recruitment for the second cohort of the VR Innovation Academy (VRIA), beginning on September 30, 2019.
Launched in June 2018, VRIA is operated as a collaboration between UNMC-iEXCEL and EON Reality. This academy provides the underpinnings for developing 3D and AR/VR content, including coding and project management that can be applied to health care among other industries.
Eligible candidates should be highly motivated with an aptitude for developing creative digital content. A degree in computer science, gaming, visual arts or similar is ideal, but not required.
Prospective applicants are invited to attend an open house to learn more about the AR/VR program, how the technology is being used at UNMC and how the academy will prepare them to engage in this growing field.
Multiple VRIA open house dates are scheduled, and registration is requested.
Upcoming Schedule:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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Simulation in Rural Healthcare Conference
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SIM-NE is hosting the Simulation in Rural Healthcare Conference. This 3 day Conference will include a vendors' showcase, breakout sessions, moderated Q&As and more.
Dates: April 16-18, 2019.
Get a glimpse at the full agenda
HERE
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Welcome iEXCEL's New Staff
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Alex Erlandson
Event & Tour Coordinator
Alex is new to Omaha having moved from Macomb, Illinois. He has a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a master’s degree in recreation, park & tourism administration with an emphasis in event management. He recently finished his graduate program by interning in the office of special events at the Smithsonian’s American History Museum in Washington D.C.
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Megan Kluver
Advanced Simulation Specialist
Megan was born and raised in Fairfield, NE. With an associate’s degree in surgical technology and an extensive background working in the field, Megan brings both her professional and academic experiences to iEXCEL.
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Zach Benton-Slocum
Instructional Designer
Zach began his career in education as a math teacher and quickly realized his love for adult education. With a graduate degree in instructional technology, he took the opportunity to work in the medical education field. Zach currently supports a grant for the Training, Simulation and Quarantine Center (TSQC) with his instructional design expertise.
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Featured Publications & Presentations
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Articles
Notable Presentations
"AR/VR in Healthcare & Cyber Security"
presented by Assoc. Vice Chancellors Dr. Pam Boyers and Ken Hansen at the MultiTaction Forum in Helsinki, Finland
"How AR and VR are Revolutionizing Health Professions Education
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presented by Dr. Pamela Boyers at the Annual Board of Education Event: Careers of the Future in collaboration with STEM Ecosystem and UNO's Phi Delta Kappa
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Funding for this position provided through the generosity of a benefactor to iEXCEL through the University of Nebraska Foundation.
3D Generalists execute designs in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment. Artistically and technically, 3D Generalists participate in creative briefs and complement the custom visualization design process to deliver high-quality products.
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The iEXCEL Web Developer will work with the visualization team to further the adoption of experiential learning using 2D, 3D, augmented/virtual reality for the education and training of health care professionals.
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As always, thank you for your continued interest, support and engagement with iEXCEL.
Sincere Regards – Pam Boyers, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor, iEXCEL
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Keep in mind that we would appreciate your input! For example, if there is an area of focus that you believe should be included in our newsletter, please do not hesitate to share your thoughts or recommendations by emailing
iEXCEL@unmc.edu.
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Davis Global Center Webcam
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Peek in on the construction progress via the
webcam
by clicking
here.
The Global Center webcam provides a ‘camera view’ or ‘live video’.
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Let's get Social!
NEW: IEXCEL now has a Facebook page!
Please follow us on Facebook. Our handle is
@
UNMCiEXCEL
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