Immersive VR tech transforms how Miami trains the next generation of social workers

“In these experiences, the students feel like they are actually right there,” said Dr. Amy Restorick Roberts, Associate Professor in the Department of Family Science and Social Work (FSW). “They are observing things that are very personal, and it really helps to give them perspective in terms of what they may encounter in the practice, and how they can better assess different situations and know the appropriate interventions to use.”