Emerging Technology
The Faculty Academic Center of Excellence at Towson (FACET) supports technological initiatives and partnerships to foster innovative instruction.
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. During the pilot, this service is free of charge for faculty requesting prints to support their academic courses.
Do you have a 3D model that you have identified for your course?
Contact FACET
Virtual Reality
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 FACET
Drone Technology
With far-reaching implications in many disciplines, including archaeology, geography, and arts, drone technology could prove to be the catalyst in innovative teaching and learning. FACET has flown for instructional purposes on campus and has an FAA certified drone pilot on staff.