PRESENTER: Francesca Riccio-Ackerman, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyAmputations are often presented as unpredictable tragedies, warranting sympathy and mitigated by the promise of ever-advancing prosthetic technologies. However, disabling events like amputations occur in clusters globally, driven by war, erosion of medical infrastructure, and neglect. Riccio-Ackerman presents an analysis of factors that grow these hotspots and keep those affected struggling to access critical medical...

An interactive virtual reality exhibit and a seminar. Both events are free and open to the public. Virtual exhibit requires sign-up.Seminar Talk and Discussion (May 8, 3:30PM-4:20PM, 3630 Seamans Center)Emerging technologies, like 360-video and virtual reality are making it possible to experience global realities and merge virtual and physical worlds. Join Dr. Muhtaseb, co-founder of The Phoenix of Gaza XR project, for a presentation and discussion on utilizing these immersive technologies to...

An interactive virtual reality exhibit and a seminar. Both events are free and open to the public. Virtual exhibit requires sign-up.Seminar Talk and Discussion (May 8, 3:30PM-4:20PM, 3630 Seamans Center)Emerging technologies, like 360-video and virtual reality are making it possible to experience global realities and merge virtual and physical worlds. Join Dr. Muhtaseb, co-founder of The Phoenix of Gaza XR project, for a presentation and discussion on utilizing these immersive technologies to...

An interactive virtual reality exhibit and a seminar. Both events are free and open to the public. Virtual exhibit requires sign-up.Seminar Talk and Discussion (May 8, 3:30PM-4:20PM, 3630 Seamans Center)Emerging technologies, like 360-video and virtual reality are making it possible to experience global realities and merge virtual and physical worlds. Join Dr. Muhtaseb, co-founder of The Phoenix of Gaza XR project, for a presentation and discussion on utilizing these immersive technologies to...

An interactive virtual reality exhibit and a seminar. Both events are free and open to the public. Virtual exhibit requires sign-up.Seminar Talk and Discussion (May 8, 3:30PM-4:20PM, 3630 Seamans Center)Emerging technologies, like 360-video and virtual reality are making it possible to experience global realities and merge virtual and physical worlds. Join Dr. Muhtaseb, co-founder of The Phoenix of Gaza XR project, for a presentation and discussion on utilizing these immersive technologies to...

Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.

Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.