SBIR Phase I: 3D Human Functional Anatomy for Middle and High School Education

这个小型企业创新研究第一阶段的研究项目结合了3d计算机图形和游戏技术，为人体解剖学和生理学领域的科学教育提供了一个非线性的、沉浸式的学习环境。现代计算机模拟呈现出一种独特的能力，以一种易于理解的方式呈现科学信息。计算机图形学的技术进步为以互动方式呈现高质量的视觉模型提供了机会，这些模型可以传达科学过程，使学生的科学学习变得有趣，同时激发他们对科学的热情。提议的工具包将包括用于教授人体解剖学和生理学的三维可视化和用于从第一人称角度探索人体的交互式模拟环境。模拟将与传统讲座结合使用，而交互式环境将提供沉浸式强化学习。这个研究项目将在提高科学成就和兴趣方面发挥作用。为了使国家在生命科学产业中保持竞争力，国家必须培养足够数量的攻读生命科学学位的学生。近年来，美国学生对科学教育和科学职业的兴趣出现了令人不安的下降。与此同时，劳动力市场对理科学位的需求正在迅速增加。拟议的研究旨在提高学生对科学的兴趣和成就。

This Small Business Innovative Research Phase I research project combines 3-D computer graphics and gaming technology to provide a non-linear, immersive learning environment for science education in the human anatomy and physiology domain. Modern computer-simulations present a unique ability to present scientific information in an easy to understand manner. Technology advances in computer graphics present opportunities to present higher quality visual models in an interactive fashion that can convey the scientific process in a way which makes learning science fun and interesting for the students while capturing their enthusiasm for science. The proposed toolkit will consist of 3-D visualizations for teaching human anatomy and physiology and interactive simulation environments for exploring the human body from a first person point of view. Simulation will be used in conjunction with traditional lecture while the interactive environments will provide immersive reinforcement learning.This research project will play a role in increasing achievement and interest in science. In order for the nation to remain competitive in the life science industries, the nation must produce an adequate number of students who pursue degrees in life sciences. Recent years have seen a disturbing drop in United States' student interest in pursuing science education and careers. At the same time, demand for science-based degrees is rapidly increasing in the labor market. The proposed research is targeted at improving students' interest and achievement in science.