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Jeremy Bailenson is the founding director of Stanford University's Virtual Human Interaction Lab and a Thomas Storke Professor at the Department of Communication. He also holds courtesy appointments in the Graduate School of Education and the Program in Symbolic Systems. Bailenson's research focuses on the psychology of virtual and augmented reality, particularly how virtual experiences can lead to changes in perceptions of self and social interactions. His work explores how these experiences can transform education, enhance empathy, and contribute to environmental conservation and health. He has published over 200 academic papers across multiple disciplines including communication, psychology, and education, and his work has received continuous funding from the National Science Foundation for 25 years. Bailenson is the author of the Amazon best-selling book "Infinite Reality" and his recent publication "Experience Demand" has been widely reviewed. He has received the Dean's Award for Distinguished Teaching and multiple top-paper awards from academic associations in his field.
Department of Communication, Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Oversees the academic programs and initiatives for graduate studies.
Department of Communication, Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Managed the co-terminal master's program.
University of California, Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA
Conducted research in psychological studies related to virtual environments.
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