Events

Postdoctoral associate Erin J.K. Truesdell will be showing her collaborative alternative-control game Haber Dasher as part of the Indie Arcade exhibition at MAGFest 2024. Keep an eye out for her gigantic bowler hat controller on the show floor.

Dr. Hieftje will be discussing ethical considerations related to mental healthcare when providing “therapy” without a therapist with some amazing folks at ABCT 57th Annual Convention in Seattle on Nov 17.

Drs. Kimberly Hieftje, Steve Hollon, Skip Rizzo, Iony D. Ezawa, and PhD. Candidate Noah Robinson presented strategies and considerations on using virtual spaces to deliver peer-based support for survivors of trauma at the ISTSS Pre-Conference Workshop.

Catch Dr. Hieftje's talk at Serious Play 2023! Dr. Hieftje will be discussing Debugged, a virtual reality (VR) game funded by the CDC designed to improve infection control behaviors among NICU parents. DeBugged leverages known strategies to enhance retention and efficacy of training through an immersive, hands-on educational experience.

XR Pediatrics was thrilled to host the Inaugural Virtual Reality and Pediatrics Healthcare Symposium on September 19 and 20 at the Yale West Campus in West Haven, CT, in partnership with the International Virtual Reality and Healthcare Association. This two-day symposium featured talks and demos from more than 30 leaders in care, technology, research, and policy.

Dr. Hieftje recently attended the 2023 Games For Change Festival in New York City. This year's festival marked the 20-year anniversary of Games For Change and all of the amazing work they do. Hosted at the United Nations building in New York City, this year's event was filled with innovative and talented creators showcasing how to make a better place through their love of games.

XR Pediatrics Postgraduate Associate Joshua Rigsby presented at UCONN mHealth's 7th Annual Conference. His video poster focuses on our project, No Time Wasted, an Alcohol Harm Reduction game. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/p4Iw2Yjq8Lw

XR Pediatrics Project Director and Creative Producer Justin Berry presented with Maya Georgeiva on empowering the next generation through XR education at U Michigan’s XR Initiative Summit.

Drs. Hieftje and Marks presented on XR use and Children at 2023's GDC in March at the Future Realities Summit. The XR Pediatrics team also attended the conference.

XRPeds Director Dr. Asher Marks presented at the 2022 Health 2.0 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was also a recipient of a Health 2.0 Leadership Award!