This is an example of a synergetic effect on the local community that was hoped for when Spaceport America was created through public levies. DACC has been moving ahead with VR on other fronts (see article) too, which is definitely part of creating 21st century capable graduates, and in turn, luring employers to where the workers are. PSA fully supports such initiatives!
[gview file=”https://publicservicesalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DACC-Virgin-Galactic-team-up-to-explore-virtual-reality.pdf”]According to Byrnes, “This kind of collaboration between the private and public sectors and between technology companies and the creative media arts is central to efforts to develop the larger Creative Campus efforts at Arrowhead Park and build a larger toolset to positively impact not only Aerospace but Healthcare, Agricultural Technology and other industries growing in our community.”