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Buffalo State is pleased to welcome Chenn Zhou, director of the Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) and interim associate vice chancellor for research and graduate studies at Purdue University Calumet, who will speak about the methodologies and applications of virtual reality (VR) technologies on Monday, May 12, at 1:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 208.

CIVS is a multidisciplinary center that combines advanced simulation techniques with 3-D visualization and VR technologies. Recognized globally for its applied research, CIVS has developed methodologies to integrate numerical simulation and VR visualization with various applications in disciplines such as engineering, technology, health care, science, and the humanities. A number of interactive virtual learning and training modules have been developed and demonstrated to be highly effective, with significant educational and economic impacts. These methodologies have also proved useful for virtual design to solve real-world problems addressing issues on energy, environment, productivity, safety, and quality. Through its industrial partnerships, CIVS has provided innovative solutions to companies, saving over $30 million.