An hands-on event is getting students excited about new technology in Orange County.
For Jalen Abruzere, virtual reality is no longer a dream.
“I really want to get one and that they’re super cool,” Abruzere said.
The sixth grader at Avalon Middle School was in awe of what he saw at the STEMulation Expo at Orange Technical College’s Mid Florida Campus on Friday afternoon.
Abruzere said he saw first-hand what he’s learning about in his gaming and programming class come to life.
“It was really immersive and all you had to do was tilt your head and it was amazing. You could see everything around you,” Abruzere explained.
Meanwhile, other students controlled games with the mere flick of a wrist.
The entire expo floor was reaffirming for Jalen.
“I probably want to do game design or technical engineering,” Abruzere shared.
As part of National Engineers Week, Orange County Public Schools set up the eye-opening expo for the district’s career and technical education students.
Whether it was riding a virtual roller coaster, or flying a virtual plane, it was all an interactive and impactful experience for students, who left the field trip in awe.
“It’s pretty inspiring to help me throughout my career,” Abruzere said.
More than 1,000 students from across Orange County participated in the STEMulation EXPO.
Students were also able to meet STEM industry professionals and visit a motion capture studio.
STEMulation Expo was put on by the Central Florida STEM Education Council. The council's site has resources for parents, students and teachers.