Exploring Semantics and Significance of Materials Science in Virtual Worlds
Virtual worlds enabled a spatially unconstrained collaboration to investigate contemporary interpretations of Materials Science in a variety of settings conducive to wide-ranging and specific contextual thought.
Virtual Worlds: Materials Science Paper
Stimulus symbology derived from the above visual and conceptual domains provided a starting point for students to explore the impact and trajectory of Materials Science in each context. Virtual world learning zones, including those shown at top and topic-specific 'touchstone' areas, were used to explore these popular contexts for Materials Science.



International Journal of Something , ISSN: XXXX-XXXX

Vol. X, Issue X, pp: (1-4), Month-2021

Virtually Materials Science: Exploring Semantic Significance of Materials Science in 3D Worlds

S.O. Meone1, D.J. Weaver2 , A.N. Other3

1University of X 2SymbolSpin.com 3University of Y


Abstract: A popular materials science module -[name of module]- is reimagined for use in virtual worlds, refining and enhancing both linear and non-linear learning and supporting [discipline related goals]...

Keywords: Virtual environment; Virtual reality; Augmented reality; Mixed reality; Social practice, IVAs, Serious games, Immersive virtual environments, Learning assessment, Education, Simulation, Competency-oriented training, Virtual worlds, Games, MUVE, MMOG, Materials Science...

What's Behind Materials Science?   Default created Symbols at:   SymbolSpin.com/wp/Materials_science

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Mobile Stories For Materials Science Symbol and Meaning Exploration
In order to provide efficient entry points for wide-ranging consideration of the meaning and impact of materials science, default 'stories', essentially slideshows optimised for use on mobile devices, were constructed. Students selected any symbol or visual category as commencement for discovery of related concepts in the symbolic domain, choosing associated imagery and logging thought processes.







Two types of web story; entry points for exploring Materials Science symbology and significance. Optimised for mobile devices...


Materials Science Symbols Story




Materials Science Symbol Ideas Story

Stream Fit

Within the Four Rivers project flow this focus constitutes Part 2: Virtual Worlds, building upon the work of Part 1: Semiotics. Part 3: Framing and Part 4: AI further consolidate detailed thinking around the topic of materials science, traversing analysis, synthesis, thesis and praxis and forming a robust launch pad for consideration of the future of materials science as a discipline.