XR Projects Activities LinkedIn

Activites

These are recent conferences, expositions, workshops, classes, and activities
in which I participated, to explore and develop professionally.
- Matt K

Bootcamps

XR Terra AR & VR Developer Certificate Program

Unity Authorized Training Provider
March 2020, Cohort 1 (12 Weeks)
https://xrterra.com/programs/developer/

Meetups

Meetups attended with the following organizations:

Conferences and Expositions

SXSW

The South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference & Festivals celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW is the premier destination for discovery.

https://www.sxsw.com/

SXSW March 2019 Talks, Panels, Interactive Tracks, Virtual Cinema, Much More
SXSW March 2018 Talks, Panels, Interactive Tracks, Virtual Cinema, Much More

XR In Learning Global Summit 2019

October 28, 2019, Boston University, Boston, MA
https://www.xrinlearning.com/global-summit/

Learning & The Brain Conference: Merging Minds & Technology

November 10-12, 2017, Westin Copley Place Hotel, Boston, MA.
https://www.learningandthebrain.com/conference-360/Merging-Minds-and-Technology/

World Maker Faire New York 2017

September 24, 2017
https://makerfaire.com/new-york-2017/schedule/

PAX East

Boston, MA
https://east.paxsite.com/

PAX East, April 2018
PAX East, March 2019

DEVELOP3D LIVE

https://develop3dlive.com/

DEVELOP3D LIVE, Boston University, Boston, MA, October 2, 2018
DEVELOP3D LIVE, Boston University, Boston, MA, October 23-24, 2017

Augmented Reality In Action (ARIA)

MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, MA
http://arinaction.org/

ARIA Leadership Summit 2020, February 12, 2020
ARIA January 14, 2019
ARIA January 16, 2018

Arisia

January 13-16, 2017
https://www.arisia.org/

BostonFIG

MIT, Cambridge, MA
https://fest.bostonfig.com/about

Classes

Empow Labs: XR Digital Makerspace

Newton, MA
https://empowlabs.com/

Intro to Photogrammetry: Using Real World Environments as Assets in VR, May 21, 2019
Intro to Motion Capture, May 22, 2019
Master Class: VR Production, June 26, 2019

Cambridge Center for Adult Education

https://ccae.org/

1. VRSI - Build an Interactive VR Experience, Vive VR and 360 video.

Description: The virtual reality field is facing a dearth of content, and you— yes, you!—could be part of the solution. This course will teach you everything you need to create, share, and even sell your own interactive virtual reality experiences. Build an interactive 360 degree experience from start to finish in just a few weeks with expert guidance. Instructor: Jason Parks, July 8, 2017

2. Introduction to Google SketchUp

SketchUp is a free 3D digital modeling program used by architects, interior designers, product designers, and sculptural artists. 3D rendering can be used for interior design, product visualization, and even 3D printing. We will learn fundamental concepts and techniques, including modeling, inferencing, and styling, to create 3D models of both real life objects and the construction of a 3D birdhouse. Instructor: Steven Santosuosso, April 22, 2017

Brookline Interactive Group (B.I.G.)

Fasility: Kathy Trogolo, Chris Lowery
The Public VR Lab, Brookline, MA
https://brooklineinteractive.org/
https://fasility.com/
https://publicvrlab.squarespace.com/
https://aframe.io/
https://immersive-web.github.io/webxr/

WebVR with A-Frame, (2 sessions) December 5, 2017
Intermediate Topics in A-Frame (WebVR) (2 sessions) March 21, 2018

Reynolds Advanced Materials Seminars

https://www.reynoldsam.com/boston/

Basics of Mold Making & Casting, August 27, 2017
Intro to LifeCasting, September 7, 2017
On Skin Wounds and Skin FX, October 6, 2017

Workshops

MIT IAP Career Journey Workshops

MIT, Cambridge, MA, January 14-16, 2020
http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-9289afed6d8d2830016e8561f1c003c1.html

Digital Bodies - Immersive Learning

Maya Georgieva, Emory Craig
https://www.digitalbodies.net/

1. VR and AR in Education: Focus on Strategic Vision and Implementation
Steelcase WorkLife Center, NYC, August 30, 2017
https://www.digitalbodies.net/vr-ar-education-focus-strategic-vision-implementation/

2. VR and AR in Education: Crafting Immersive Experiences in Humanities, Social Sciences, and STEM
Steelcase WorkLife Center, NYC, August 31, 2017
https://www.digitalbodies.net/vr-ar-education-immersive-experiences-humanities-social-sciences-stem/

Entrepreneurial Think Tank Workshop

Cambridge, MA, (Multiple Sessions)
Deborah Lakin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahlakin/

Explorations

Explore Customer-Facing XR Establishments in NYC, CT, and Boston Areas

VR World

NYC, September 6, 2018
https://vrworldnyc.com/

HubNeo

NYC, September 5, 2018
https://www.hubneo.com/

Jump Into The Light

NYC, September 5, 2018
https://jumpintothelight.nyc/

The Void: Ghostbusters Hyper-Reality Experience

NYC, August 31, 2017 and September 6, 2018
https://www.thevoid.com/dimensions/ghostbusters-vr/

Mindtrek VR

Woburn, MA, November 1, 2018
https://www.mindtrekvr.com/

Xperiment Virtual Reality

Hawley Lane Mall, Trumbull, CT, 2019
https://www.xperimentvr.com/

Hackathons

Reality Virtually Hackathon 2019

https://realityvirtuallyhack.com/
MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, MA
Team Lead, January 17-20, 2019

Affiliations

Artisan's Asylum

https://artisansasylum.com/
Member, Studio Space Renter, Volunteer (Welcome desk, Information Technology, Event Host, Fundraising Event Organizer), Student
Explored Indoor/vertical/container farming, micro economies, food appliances

Fabrication Classes:

3D Printer 101 (Twice), August 2017
3D Modeling: Solidworks (6 sessions), May & June, 2017
Create Your Own 3D Printed Geometric Pin, TinkerCAD, May 2017
Investment Casting (4 sessions), September 2017
Tool Training & Testing: Jewelry Studio (Learn Jewelry Soldering and Fabrication Tools), October 16, 2017
Introduction to Mold and Cast Making (2 sessions), June 11, 2017
Robotics, Sensing and Imaging: Intro to the Raspberry Pi (3 sessions), June 8, 2017
Hands On Basic Electronics (4 sessions), March 7, 2017
Wearable Interactive Electronics, April 16, 2017
Cosplay Workshop, April 13, 2017
Metalworking Tool Training: 102 Cut, Grind, Punch! (2 sessions), March 4, 2017
Metalworking Tool Training: 101 Cut, Grind, and Drill Metal (2 sessions), March 4, 2017
Tool Training: Oxy-Acetylene Torch (Twice), August 2017, February 19, 2017
Tool Training: Laser Cutter Winter (Twice), December 11 2016
Tool Training: CNC Plasma Cutter 101, November 13, 2016
Basic MIG Welding Tool Training (4 sessions), March 25, 2017
Introduction to TIG Welding (4 sessions, Twice)
Bicycle Maintenance 1 (4 sessions) September 7, 2017

Notable Events

Virtual and mixed reality for active learning

BostonCHI

Jeff Jacobson, CEO, ConstructionVR
IBM Cambridge, MA, November 14, 2017
https://www.meetup.com/ACM-Boston/

IOT AND SMART HARDWARE SHOWCASE 2019: STARTUPS & TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS

Verizon 5G Labs NYC
https://verizon5glabs.com/events/
November 12, 2019
https://www.hardwarepioneers.com/2019-events/ny/talks-and-demo/iot-and-smart-hardware-showcase-2019

Volumetric Filmmakers NYC

https://www.facebook.com/VolumetricFilmmakersNYC/
https://www.meetup.com/volumetric_filmmakers_vfnyc/

1. Volumetric Filmmakers NYC: The VFNYC Summit, 30 Hudson Yards, NYC, December 12, 2019
2. Volumetric Filmmakers NYC (VFNYC), THE NEW MUSEUM, NYC, July 23, 2019

Dev Jam and Class for the Vive and Vive-Focus

The Public VR Lab
Brookline, MA, December 8, 2018

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dev-jam-and-class-for-the-vive-and-vive-focus-tickets-51735748015?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=reminder_attendees_48hour_email&utm_term=eventname#

Building AR Companies: Legal/IP and Funding

Foley and Lardner LLP, Boston, MA, November 15, 2017,
https://www.meetup.com/BostonAR/events/244871862/

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