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The Phoenix of Gaza XR

Ahlam Muhtaseb, professor of media studies, (left) with her former student, Naim Aburaddi ’22, (M.A., communication studies), 21-22 Outstanding Graduate Student for College of Arts and Letters, at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, Calif. for Spring Commencement on May 21, 2022.
December 13, 2024
Project by CSUSB professor and alumnus showcased at Yale and Princeton

The project, titled “The Phoenix of Gaza XR,” is a collaborative virtual reality endeavor, which uses immersive technologies to document life in Gaza, was developed by Ahlam Muhtaseb, professor of communication and media studies, and her former student, CSUSB alumnus Naim Aburaddi.

Annenberg Virtual Reality ColLABorative research associate Rita Girginova, speaks to the attendees at the “Yesterday's Future: The Centuries-Long Quest For Virtual Reality” event, which was recreated by the Cal State San Bernardino Extended Reality for Learning (xREAL) Lab with the university’s Information Technology Services (ITS).
October 21, 2022
xREAL Lab hosts virtual reality event offering 3D reality capture of everyday life in Gaza

The virtual reality environment was introduced as part of the event, titled “Yesterday's Future: The Centuries-Long Quest For Virtual Reality,” hosted by the Annenberg Virtual Reality ColLABorative.