After weeks of anticipation, I've finally arrived in Cleveland, Ohio, ready to start my new job at the NASA Glenn Research Center.
What will I be doing? Great question.
My project for the next sixteen weeks centers around a system called Computer Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE). For all you Star Trek fans, it seems directly inspired by the renowned Holodeck. CAVE features four to six 4K screens forming a small room (hence - CAVE!) in which the user immerses him or herself into a fully virtual environment! The Glenn Research Center programs two categories of simulations for CAVE: explanatory (informing the public about NASA) and exploratory (researching space and other exciting fields).
While I don't know my specific assignments yet, my first day on the job is sure to be filled with objectives, training, and space puns. Follow and learn with me as I fulfill every nerd's dream, and check back frequently for updates on my internship, life at NASA, and the world of virtual reality!
