{"id":473,"date":"2024-04-02T13:08:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T18:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/?p=473"},"modified":"2024-05-31T16:38:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T21:38:06","slug":"deeper-dives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/2024\/04\/02\/deeper-dives\/","title":{"rendered":"Deeper Dives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Topics for the Deeper Dives have been defined!  For two weeks you will have the opportunity to explore one of three intriguing topics that extend beyond your research group\u2019s focus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Machine Learning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Machine Learning is like a wizard\u2019s spellbook for computers. It empowers them to learn from data and make predictions or decisions without explicit programming. From self-driving cars to personalized recommendations on streaming platforms, machine learning is everywhere. We\u2019ll unravel its mysteries, discuss algorithms, and explore real-world applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Additive Manufacturing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine printing a three-dimensional object layer by layer, like a delicious lasagna emerging from a futuristic oven. That\u2019s\u00a0Additive<strong> <\/strong>Manufacturing, also known as 3D printing. Additive Manufacturing revolutionizes how we create prototypes, custom parts, and even intricate designs. We\u2019ll delve into different techniques, materials, and mind-bending creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Extended Reality (XR)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>XR isn\u2019t just an algebraic equation; it\u2019s a blend of reality and imagination. XR encompasses Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Put on your digital goggles, and let\u2019s explore immersive worlds, overlay digital information on our surroundings, and teleport to places we\u2019ve never been\u2014all without leaving our seats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Topics for the Deeper Dives have been defined! For two weeks you will have the opportunity to explore one of three intriguing topics that extend beyond your research group\u2019s focus. 1. Machine Learning Machine Learning is like a wizard\u2019s spellbook for computers. It empowers them to learn from data and make predictions or decisions without explicit programming. From self-driving cars to personalized recommendations on streaming platforms, machine learning is everywhere. We\u2019ll unravel its mysteries, discuss algorithms, and explore real-world applications. 2. Additive Manufacturing Imagine printing a three-dimensional object layer by layer, like a delicious lasagna emerging from a futuristic oven. That\u2019s\u00a0Additive Manufacturing, also known as 3D printing. Additive Manufacturing revolutionizes how we create prototypes, custom parts, and even intricate designs. <span class=\"excerpt-dots\">&hellip;<\/span> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/2024\/04\/02\/deeper-dives\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_cbd_carousel_blocks":"[]","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=473"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/473\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":474,"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/473\/revisions\/474"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.vrac.iastate.edu\/reu2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}