Who We Are

Centers

AT&T Center for Virtualization

Virtualization is the creation of devices and machines that have no real, physical existence apart from their existence created or simulated by software. Virtual devices taking advantage of the Cloud’s capacity to rapidly and reactively shift resources in space and time to deliver support “on demand” and “at scale” will reshape the future of computing and communication. New advances will dramatically transform critical sectors such as telecommunication, healthcare, business, education, energy, and transportation. Learn more about the AT&T Center for Virtualization.

Center for Global Health Impact

Founded in 2014, the Center for Global Health Impact aims to save lives in communities with poor access to healthcare throughout the world. To accomplish this, the Center promotes innovative approaches that bring effective and affordable health solutions to those who need them and in ways they will use them. In particular, the Center provides leadership coaching and strategy development for health leaders, conducts research and development in technologies such as virtual reality surgical simulation, and engages students on global and public health issues. Learn more about the Center for Global Health Impact.

Center for VR Learning

The mission of the Center for VR Learning Innovation (CVRL) is to advance interdisciplinary research and innovation at SMU in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and game-based learning (GBL) for education, health and human development. In addition, the Center supports digital learning with mixed reality, virtual coaching, and interactive learning design for research and online and hybrid courses in Simmons. Learn more about the Center for VR Learning.

Family Research Center

The mission of the Family Research Center is to advance and disseminate scientific knowledge on family functioning. We are dedicated to understanding and serving families in the Dallas Metroplex, but the impact of our research is far reaching, with research findings and interventions being utilized across the country and also internationally. Learn more about the Family Research Center.

Labs

Human and Machine Intelligence Game Lab

The Human and Machine Intelligence Game Lab (HuMIn) at SMU performs research at the intersection of distributed computing, video gaming, and machine learning. Games that have been developed with HuMIn include Codex: Lost Words of Atlantis, Eye in the Sky, and Wiley Wizard. Learn more about the HuMIn Game Lab.

KID Lab (Kids in Development)

We study how young kids grow and learn! We focus on young children's cognitive and language development, with special interest in technology and digital media. Our goal is to understand the pathways that lead to successful development of all individuals. Learn more about the KID Lab.

Projects

TEIL faculty members are highly involved in various projects within SMU and beyond. Below are a few examples of recent projects that TEIL members have participated in.

Codex: The Lost Words of Atlantis
Mathfinder
Project EXCEL
Project GROW
STEM +C
Stories of Algebra
Virtual Reality Surgery Simulator