Univ. of Alabama says virtual reality therapy could help with storm anxiety

By Associated Engineering Press

Five years after one of the deadliest tornadoes ripped through Tuscaloosa and other parts of Alabama, people are still dealing with the emotional and physical effects. “A large number of people still have a low level anxiety with it,” Dr. Laura Myers, Executive Director of the University of Alabama’s Center for Advanced Public Safety (CAPS) said. Researchers with the university’s CAPS program continue to fine tune their virtual reality tornado simulator. A person puts on goggles and virtually walks through a home during a tornado emergency. Sources: WBRC Fox 6, WSFA NBC 12, WCFT ABC 33/40

In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering classes. Today, UA’s College of Engineering has more than 5,200 students and more than 170 faculty. In recent years, students in the College have been named USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, Goldwater, Hollings, Portz, Boren, Mitchell and Truman scholars.

Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Posted on: April 27, 2016    /    Posted in:   Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research    /    Features: