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The Confidence Effect: Why Experiential Learning Has Become Essential to Retention and Career Readiness
July 31, 2026

The Confidence Effect: Why Experiential Learning Has Become Essential to Retention and Career Readiness

Labster surveyed over 400 online and hybrid STEM students to find out what drives persistence, confidence, and career readiness.

Virtual Lab Implementation Model Predicts STEM Future Plans: Insights from Contemporary Science Courses in Higher Education
June 13, 2023

Virtual Lab Implementation Model Predicts STEM Future Plans: Insights from Contemporary Science Courses in Higher Education

Dr. Rachel Schechter led a study on the impact of innovative learning methods on student outcomes in higher education.

Laboratory performance prediction using virtual reality behaviometrics
January 10, 2023

Laboratory performance prediction using virtual reality behaviometrics

Study finds that scores on Labster quiz questions and number of virtual lab interactions predict how well students and employees will perform.

Immersive Virtual Reality as a Competitive Training Strategy for the Biopharma Industry
October 19, 2022

Immersive Virtual Reality as a Competitive Training Strategy for the Biopharma Industry

Study finds that virtual reality simulations are as efficient and engaging as traditional training of new biopharma manufacturing employees in SOPs.

Simulation-Based Virtual Learning Environment in Medical Genetics Counseling: An Example of Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice in Medical Education
October 19, 2022

Simulation-Based Virtual Learning Environment in Medical Genetics Counseling: An Example of Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice in Medical Education

Study evaluates the effects of a virtual science simulation on students' understanding of everyday clinical practice.  

Development and Validation of the Multimodal Presence Scale for Virtual Reality Environments: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Item Response Theory Approach
October 19, 2022

Development and Validation of the Multimodal Presence Scale for Virtual Reality Environments: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Item Response Theory Approach

Study refines the model for the multidimensional measure of presence (MMP) in a virtual reality environment.

A Structural Equation Modeling Investigation of the Emotional Value of Immersive Virtual Reality in Education
October 19, 2022

A Structural Equation Modeling Investigation of the Emotional Value of Immersive Virtual Reality in Education

Study identifies two paths in which immersive virtual reality impact perceived learning outcomes: an affective path and a cognitive path.

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