Breaking Boundaries in Science

Webby Award-winning immersive mobile VR app that celebrates famous women scientists

Breaking Boundaries in Science is an immersive VR learning experience developed with Meta that focuses on the lives and contributions of women scientists. Players explore interactive environments based on primary sources to learn about Grace Hopper, Marie Curie, and Jane Goodall, examining their workspaces, tools, and historical contexts. This simulation uses virtual reality to provide a first-person perspective on the scientific breakthroughs and personal resilience of these pioneering figures.

Learning focus

History of Science, Women in STEM, Scientific Methodology, Biographical Inquiry

GAME FEATURES

Explore immersive environments

Navigate virtual spaces modeled after each scientist’s work setting.

Engage with biographical artifacts

Interact with objects and materials tied to historical achievements.

Follow guided narratives

Learn about each scientist through structured storytelling.

Experience voice-based elements

Hear narration that supports historical context and interpretation.

Core Learning Outcomes:

Identify major contributions of selected women scientists
Describe the historical contexts of their work
Analyze how environments and tools shaped scientific discovery
Connect biographical details to broader scientific impact

Why This Project Matters

Science education benefits from highlighting diverse contributors and real-world contexts. Breaking Boundaries in Science helps learners engage with scientific history by exploring the environments, work, and experiences of influential scientists through interactive media.

Awards & Recognition

REIMAGINE EDUCATION AWARDS

2019 VR/AR award finalist

WISCONSIN INNOVATION AWARDS

2019 winner, education category

VR AWARDS

2019 finalist

SERIOUS PLAY CONFERENCE

2019 silver award

WEBBY AWARDS

2019 best game: education, people’s choice winner

EDTECH DIGEST AWARDS

2019 finalist best games for best VR/AR solution

CINEQUEST FILM AND VR FESTIVAL

2019 cinema program selection

CINEQUEST FILM AND VR FESTIVAL

2019 VR award - best educational winner

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