BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20170312T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170912T212046Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171102T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171102T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170912T212046Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171009T032405Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472491 DESCRIPTION: \;\n \;\nAre you looking for an event to get better ac quainted with Virtual Reality? In partnership with Joshua Alan Young fro m the Portland VR Meetup\, co-organizers Judy Fischbach and Marguerite G allagher invite you to come learn what Virtual Reality offers and to und erstand why there is so much trending interest. An emerging technology t hat is expected to impact many fields\, including entertainment\, journa lism\, education\, and health care\, VR/AR has been identified by the Te chnology Association of Oregon as one of top areas of technology growth in our state. The community in Portland is gaining momentum. It's an exc iting time for many of us to jump in as the technology is so new. The pl aying field is more level and there is much interest beyond non-technolo gy in areas such as the arts and education. The integrative nature of cr eating applications in VR can be unique and fun! \;\n \;\nDon’t kn ow where to begin? We will have an overview\, hands-on opportunities to experience the technology\, and information on tools and resources. Our panel will include speakers from the community on VR education and on co mpanies/projects with promising VR related work which demonstrates the v ariety of exciting applications. Bring your questions! \;\n \;\nWe promise this will be a fun and memorable evening as we explore ways to grow community together in this fascinating new area of technology! \ ;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n5:30 - 6:30 : Networking / Trials-Demos / Vend ors \;\n6:30 - 6:45 : Welcome and Overview \;\n6:45 - 7:45 : Guest Speakers \;\n7:45 - 8:15 : Networking \;\n \;\nGuest Speakers and Talk Description: \;\n \;\nFemales in social virtual reality g et unwanted attention\, which is a barrier to widespread adoption. How m ight we learn more about female users in order to make Social VR appeali ng to all? Jessica Outlaw and Beth Duckles will share results from their qualitative study of women in social virtual reality and their recommen dations for all tech creators. \;\n \;\nJessica Outlaw\, M.S.\, is VR/AR experience researcher and founder of Data Driven LLC. Trained as a behavioral scientist\, she uses qualitative and quantitative research methods to strategize and test experiences. She blogs at "\;The Exte nded Mind on how changes in the body and the environment influence the w ay that users think\, feel\, and behave in VR. She received her B.A. in Sociology from Scripps College and her Masters from U.C. San Diego. \ ;\n \;\nBeth M. Duckles\, Ph.D. is a sociologist and ethnographer who has worked in industry\, nonprofits\, government agencies and higher ed ucation. She has taught topics such as qualitative research\, energy pol icy\, organizational theory and nonprofit organizations. She received he r B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology from Earlham College and her Ph.D. in S ociology from University of Arizona. More information can be found here. \;\n \;\nRachel Bracker is a virtual reality video editor and pro ducer at 360 Labs\, a Portland-based VR video production company that cr eates immersive experiences for clients like Google\, The United States Coast Guard\, and Columbia Sportswear. A graduate from the University of Oregon's Multimedia Journalism Master's degree program\, Rachel special izes in documentary storytelling and is passionate about using VR to tel l better stories. She will share her experiences creating 360 videos and provide insight into the inherit strengths of storytelling in this exci ting medium. \;\n \;\nKerri Lynne Thorp will be discussing experim ents and experience in non-fiction immersive storytelling. Kerri is an a rtist\, futurist and feminist\, exploring story and culture through docu mentary\, virtual reality\, and public engagement. Her desire to expand access to technology is driven by her use of storytelling as a crucial w ay to affect social change. Kerri is the Board VP of NW Documentary and Woman Led. She is currently and teaches 360 video production and is deve loping a mobile art gallery VR application\, Kerri is also the creative director for the youth documentary program Produced by Her. \;\n \ ;\nDemo Experience - HAUBERK 360 \;\nAn interactive 360 exploration o f artist Rosana Ybarra's solo exhibition Hauberk. Hauberk is a collectio n of works that act as hybrid between the amulet (a good luck charm) and the shield which would protect the heart. They are spiritual armor in p hysical form\, a psychic safety zone. They say: better to have false com fort than no comfort at all. \;\n \;\n \;\nEvent FAQ \;\nQ: What is the parking situation? \;\nA: Public parking and street parki ng is available (though we cannot validate parking). \;\n \;\nQ: I s there secured bike parking? \;\nA: There is an open bike room\, but please bring locks as it is in a common space. \;\n \;\nQ: Should I consider using public transportation? \;\nA: We always recommend p ublic transportation as a way to cut down on Co2\, and there is plenty o f public transportation nearby. \;\n \;\n \;\nPurpose: \;\nP DXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to st rengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering educational pr ograms\, partnerships\, mentorships\, resources and opportunities. We ar e unifying a supportive environment for current and potential women in t ech\, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal is to br ing together and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of that imbala nce on women. \;\n \;\nOur events are inclusive. ALL people who su pport our purpose are welcome.\n\nTags: portland or\, networking\, Scien ce and Tech\, women in tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/event s/1250472491 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-immerse-yoursel f-in-virtual-reality-tickets-37759625055 SUMMARY:PDXWIT Immerse Yourself in Virtual Reality LOCATION:Emerge Interactive: 412 Southwest 12th Avenue\, Portland OR 9720 5 US SEQUENCE:6 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR