Emerging Technology
The Faculty Academic Center of Excellence at Towson (FACET) supports technological initiatives and partnerships to foster innovative instruction.
Towson University AI Hub
The AI Hub seeks to leverage the talents of faculty, students and staff across the university for innovations in teaching and research in order to position Towson University as a leader. It will host an AI resource depot, bringing together AI-related resources from across the campus.
TU AI HubEmerging Technology
FACET hosts events and maintains partnerships for a community of practice in emerging technologies at Towson University. Supported technologies include 3D printing, virtual and augmented reality, and aerial vehicle (drone) technology.
3D Printing
FACET is now piloting 3D print services to support academic courses. The center maintains two professional-grade 3D printers with large build surfaces with the ability to print in multiple durable plastic types.
Do you have a 3D model that you have identified for your course?
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FACET maintains virtual reality hardware and software, including 3 Meta Quest headsets, a VR space, and professional-grade digitization equipment to support faculty exploration in extended reality instruction. FACET has a comprehensive list of software experiences for most disciplines.
Would you like to learn how to expose your class to virtual experiences?
Contact FACETDrone Technology
With far-reaching implications in many disciplines, including archaeology, geography, and the arts, drone technology could prove to be the catalyst for innovative teaching and learning. FACET has flown for instructional purposes on campus and has an FAA-certified drone pilot on staff.
Ready to take flight? Contact FACET with any questions about drone technology.
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