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VR Lab Transforms Mortuary Science Education at Minnesota

2/11/2025

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The University of Minnesota Health Science Library's Virtual Reality lab is revolutionizing mortuary science education by immersing students in profound end-of-life experiences. Since Fall 2023, Professor Janet McGee has harnessed VR simulations to cultivate empathetic listening and communication skills, enriching students' understanding of grief and family dynamics while offering fresh insights into aging and dying.

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The University of Minnesota Health Science Library's Virtual Reality lab is revolutionizing mortuary science education by immersing students in profound end-of-life experiences. Since Fall 2023, Professor Janet McGee has harnessed VR simulations to cultivate empathetic listening and communication skills, enriching students' understanding of grief and family dynamics while offering fresh insights into aging and dying.