Upcoming Computer Science Seminars

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (EST)
Location: Online (Google Meet) http://meet.google.com/hhz-doei-gpx

Presenter: Dr. Eva Peisachovich (School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, Canada)

Host: Dr. Bill Kapralos (Game Development and Interactive Media program, Ontario Tech University, Canada)

Title: From Virtual Worlds to Real Impact Transforming Empathy and Interpersonal Communication to Deepen Human Connection and Reshape Professional Practice 

Abstract: This presentation explores how simulation-based education, immersive technologies and experiential learning are transforming professional healthcare education. Dr. Peisachovich’s research bridges health science, technology, and pedagogy demonstrating how virtual environments enhance empathy, emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication.  Advanced simulations enable immersive technologies to transcend traditional knowledge transfer, creating realistic scenarios that foster emotional and social development.  The research emphasizes how virtual simulations improve healthcare training and strengthen the connection between healthcare professionals and patients.  The presentation illustrates how these innovations reshape professional practice, enhance educational experiences and drive better real world outcomes in healthcare.

Bio: Dr. Peisachovich’s research program examines the intersection between simulation-based education, immersive technologies, and experiential learning to cultivate empathy, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal communication skills. Her scholarship demonstrates how simulation-based environments can move beyond knowledge transfer to reshaping professional education and deepening human connection.