Teachers teleport through holograms at space exploration education conference.
In an unprecedented event, Space Center Houston recently hosted an extraordinary presentation where educators were “Holoported” using the same cutting-edge technology that NASA employed to virtually transport Dr. Joe Schmid to the International Space Station. This remarkable session, the result of collaborative efforts between the International Aerospace Academy, Aexa Tech, NASA, and public and private schools in Mexico, marks a significant milestone in the integration of advanced technology into educational experience frameworks. This presentation was presented during the Space Exploration Educators Conference 2024 at Space Center Houston.
Highlighting the event was the participation of Leonardo G. a student from Tec de Monterrey, underlining the crucial role of students in uniting theoretical knowledge with practical technological applications. The session led by the International Aerospace Academy's Experiential Pedagogical Research team showed how both students and educators can benefit from immersive learning experiences. Leonardo developed a demo inspired by a future implementation of an application that integrates health solutions through artificial intelligence in an app.
Innovations from CONALEP Veracruz
As part of the team, students from CONALEP Veracruz were at the forefront of innovation, presenting projects that delve into the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Under the guidance of educators and using the Learning Experience Design Framework developed by Professor Montiel, attendees gained insights into how to conceptualize and implement AI-focused projects. This framework serves as a cornerstone for educators to envision and design learning experiences that are both engaging and technologically advanced. The students along with Professor Carlos Espinosa from the 213 Technical Secondary School of Iguala, Guerrero also took a central role, showing their AI-powered rover project. This initiative not only demonstrates the practical application of AI, but also serves as inspiration for educators to integrate such technologies into their curricula.
This team was also joined by student Angela O. who spoke about her experience in developing her artificial intelligence application, which won the STEM Talent Award: National Student Prize Mexico 2022.
Contributions from the Pan-American Institute of Tampico
The event was joined by the experience of Professor Brenda Vázquez from the Pan-American Institute of Tampico, who showed sketches of artistic projects that could serve as inspiration in the development of products and services in which holographic teleportation together with artificial intelligence could be implemented in projects in our planet Earth, as well as on the International Space Station and Mars.
Professor and project leader Javier Montiel stated during the presentation, "The country that best adapts and masters emerging technological tools such as artificial intelligence and holograms is the country that will lead the future." This vision became a reality with the demonstration of an AI-powered application, along with a simple but effective program designed to recognize facial expressions, indicating moods and fatigue levels, which could be used to recognize fatigue and moods in space travel. This demonstration was developed and implemented by the students of Professor Max's Technical Secondary School 31 “Tlahuicole”, in Tlaxcala using Pictoblox block language.
The Participation of NASA and the Contributions of Aexa
The event was further enriched by the presence of NASA researchers such as Phyllis Friello, who shared her experience researching the feasibility of holographic communication for future missions to Mars.
Dr. Fernando De La Peña, CEO and President of AEXA, together with AEXA’s software developer Vladislava Sicicorez, showed their cutting-edge holographic communication device, previously used for interactions with the International Space Station. Dr. Fernando along with the team showed their application that is currently in the Apple store and can be used for holographic communications using low bandwidth, in the same way that this same application is used in space communications.
Experiencing the Future
Attendees had a unique opportunity to glimpse the future of space technology and communication, facilitated by the innovative use of holograms.
This event not only showcased the incredible potential of holographic technology in educational environments but also set a precedent for the future integration of emerging technologies in shaping the learning experiences of tomorrow. As we stand on the brink of a new era in education and technology, initiatives like these pave the way to a future where learning knows no boundaries and the classroom extends beyond the confines of physical space.
To learn more about this initiative you can access the pageshttps://aexa.tech/ andtheaerospaceacademy.com You can also listen to the podcast interviews on YouTube, which are carried out using AEXA holographic technology.https://www.youtube.com/@holoconnect228
Development team members:
Javier Montiel M.Ed.
Dr. A.S. Ferdinand De La Peña
Phyllis Friello M.S.
Max Gheraldo Pérez Mendoza
Carlos Espinosa Marchán
Dr. Anna Cejka
Brenda Vazquez
David Ariza
Leonardo Gamez
Gabriela Perez Mora
Angela Elena Olazarán Laureano
Jessica Tejada Rangel
Raul Emmanuel Ramírez García
Enrique Aldahir García Maldonado
Magdaleno Pérez Olmos
Erick Daniel Pérez Guzmán
Juan Daniel De La Cruz San Juan
Jonathan José Martínez Santiago
Martha Elena Rangel de la Cruz
Matilde Laureano Mozo
Luis Enrique Olazaran Camarillo
In an unprecedented event, Space Center Houston recently hosted an extraordinary presentation where educators were “Holoported” using the same cutting-edge technology that NASA employed to virtually transport Dr. Joe Schmid to the International Space Station. This remarkable session, the result of collaborative efforts between the International Aerospace Academy, Aexa Tech, NASA, and public and private schools in Mexico, marks a significant milestone in the integration of advanced technology into educational experience frameworks. This presentation was presented during the Space Exploration Educators Conference 2024 at Space Center Houston.
Highlighting the event was the participation of Leonardo G. a student from Tec de Monterrey, underlining the crucial role of students in uniting theoretical knowledge with practical technological applications. The session led by the International Aerospace Academy's Experiential Pedagogical Research team showed how both students and educators can benefit from immersive learning experiences. Leonardo developed a demo inspired by a future implementation of an application that integrates health solutions through artificial intelligence in an app.
Innovations from CONALEP Veracruz
As part of the team, students from CONALEP Veracruz were at the forefront of innovation, presenting projects that delve into the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Under the guidance of educators and using the Learning Experience Design Framework developed by Professor Montiel, attendees gained insights into how to conceptualize and implement AI-focused projects. This framework serves as a cornerstone for educators to envision and design learning experiences that are both engaging and technologically advanced. The students along with Professor Carlos Espinosa from the 213 Technical Secondary School of Iguala, Guerrero also took a central role, showing their AI-powered rover project. This initiative not only demonstrates the practical application of AI, but also serves as inspiration for educators to integrate such technologies into their curricula.
This team was also joined by student Angela O. who spoke about her experience in developing her artificial intelligence application, which won the STEM Talent Award: National Student Prize Mexico 2022.
Contributions from the Pan-American Institute of Tampico
The event was joined by the experience of Professor Brenda Vázquez from the Pan-American Institute of Tampico, who showed sketches of artistic projects that could serve as inspiration in the development of products and services in which holographic teleportation together with artificial intelligence could be implemented in projects in our planet Earth, as well as on the International Space Station and Mars.
Professor and project leader Javier Montiel stated during the presentation, "The country that best adapts and masters emerging technological tools such as artificial intelligence and holograms is the country that will lead the future." This vision became a reality with the demonstration of an AI-powered application, along with a simple but effective program designed to recognize facial expressions, indicating moods and fatigue levels, which could be used to recognize fatigue and moods in space travel. This demonstration was developed and implemented by the students of Professor Max's Technical Secondary School 31 “Tlahuicole”, in Tlaxcala using Pictoblox block language.
The Participation of NASA and the Contributions of Aexa
The event was further enriched by the presence of NASA researchers such as Phyllis Friello, who shared her experience researching the feasibility of holographic communication for future missions to Mars.
Dr. Fernando De La Peña, CEO and President of AEXA, together with AEXA’s software developer Vladislava Sicicorez, showed their cutting-edge holographic communication device, previously used for interactions with the International Space Station. Dr. Fernando along with the team showed their application that is currently in the Apple store and can be used for holographic communications using low bandwidth, in the same way that this same application is used in space communications.
Experiencing the Future
Attendees had a unique opportunity to glimpse the future of space technology and communication, facilitated by the innovative use of holograms.
This event not only showcased the incredible potential of holographic technology in educational environments but also set a precedent for the future integration of emerging technologies in shaping the learning experiences of tomorrow. As we stand on the brink of a new era in education and technology, initiatives like these pave the way to a future where learning knows no boundaries and the classroom extends beyond the confines of physical space.
To learn more about this initiative you can access the pageshttps://aexa.tech/ andtheaerospaceacademy.com You can also listen to the podcast interviews on YouTube, which are carried out using AEXA holographic technology.https://www.youtube.com/@holoconnect228
Development team members:
Javier Montiel M.Ed.
Dr. A.S. Ferdinand De La Peña
Phyllis Friello M.S.
Max Gheraldo Pérez Mendoza
Carlos Espinosa Marchán
Dr. Anna Cejka
Brenda Vazquez
David Ariza
Leonardo Gamez
Gabriela Perez Mora
Angela Elena Olazarán Laureano
Jessica Tejada Rangel
Raul Emmanuel Ramírez García
Enrique Aldahir García Maldonado
Magdaleno Pérez Olmos
Erick Daniel Pérez Guzmán
Juan Daniel De La Cruz San Juan
Jonathan José Martínez Santiago
Martha Elena Rangel de la Cruz
Matilde Laureano Mozo
Luis Enrique Olazaran Camarillo