{"id":2,"date":"2026-01-14T02:21:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T02:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/coe-outreach\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:23:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T19:23:26","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/coe-outreach\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Experience Iowa State University Like Never Before<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1f <strong>An Immersive Introduction to Life at ISU<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step into the world of Iowa State University through an augmented reality experience built for future Cyclones. The Iowa State University College of Engineering (COE) augmented reality (AR) application offers an interactive way for prospective students to explore life at Iowa State University. The AR application designed by the VRAC Research Center brings key information from the COE admissions materials directly into a space in front of the user, wherever they are located.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prospective students and their families can use the AR experience to learn more about life in the College of Engineering. Each module provides straightforward, useful information to help you understand what it means to study engineering here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You Can Explore<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Engineering Student Organizations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover the many engineering\u2011focused clubs, project teams, and leadership groups available on campus. These organizations give students hands\u2011on experience, opportunities to collaborate, and ways to build connections with peers, faculty, and industry partners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Campus Statistics and University Facts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View interactive data about the university, including enrollment, student demographics, graduation outcomes, research activity, and national rankings. These at\u2011a\u2011glance visuals help you understand the scale and strengths of the campus community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about ongoing research across engineering disciplines. Explore faculty specialties, student\u2011led projects, laboratory facilities, and ways undergraduates can get involved in research early in their academic careers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Academic Programs and Admissions Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Browse detailed information about engineering majors, minors, and academic pathways. The module also outlines admission requirements, key deadlines, and steps to begin your application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scholarships, Tuition, and Application Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find clear explanations of tuition costs, financial aid options, and engineering\u2011specific scholarships. Students and families can explore ways to plan for college expenses, compare aid programs, and access application forms directly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Campus Bus Routes and Transportation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the built\u2011in transit module to view campus bus routes, stops near engineering buildings, and travel times across campus. This helps visitors and future students better understand daily mobility and how to navigate the university.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcf1 <strong>Get Ready to Explore<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ISU College of Engineering Outreach app is your gateway to discovering what it means to be a Cyclone engineer. Dive into the stories, spaces, and communities that make ISU special, all through the power of augmented reality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--table\"><div class=\"iastate22-table\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"caption_one\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/isu-college-of-eng-info\/id6744942788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/coe-outreach\/files\/2026\/02\/app-store-427x150-1.jpg\" alt=\"Link to install app from the Apple App Store\"><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.VRAC.COE_Outreach&amp;pcampaignid=web_share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/coe-outreach\/files\/2026\/02\/GooglePlay.png\" alt=\"Link to install the app on the Google Play Store\"><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience Iowa State University Like Never Before \ud83c\udf1f An Immersive Introduction to Life at ISU Step into the world of Iowa State University through an augmented reality experience built for future Cyclones. 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