Penn State Harrisburg faculty member Mariah Kupfner, a 2024-2026 Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Faculty Fellow, is working to bring virtual reality and other digital tools into the humanities classroom.
Sheldon Shealer, who is studying for a doctorate in American studies at Penn State Harrisburg, discusses his research project with Mariah Kupfner, assistant professor of American studies and public heritage. Her class visited Lincoln Cemetery in Harrisburg and learned how to use 3D scanners to enhance their research projects.
Payton Becker, who is studying for her doctorate in American studies at Penn State Harrisburg, and Mariah Kupfner, assistant professor of American studies and public heritage, work to 3D scan a coffin handle during a visit to Lincoln Cemetery in Harrisburg. They tested different lighting to get the best results from the scanner.