Join us Friday, June 29th for the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life meeting will be heading to the Science Circle Foundation event featuring Dr. Benny Rigaux-Bricmont presenting on the psychological benefits of virtual nature, and a tour of the virtual island of Natmoud. His current research project is focused on seniors in Second Life in order to analyze their behavior and the effects of digital immersion and quality in their real life.
- Dr. Benny Rigaux-Bricmont bio https://www.sciencecircle.org/dr-benny-rigaux-bricmont/
- Science Circle tour info: https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/psychological-benefits-of-walking-in-a-virtual-nature/
- Psychological benefits of walking in a virtual nature (PDF)
Join us in Second Life!
Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting
Friday, June 29th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT
Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater
AGENDA (all times below PT)
8:30 am Introductions & Updates
8:40 am Mentors Central & Announcements
8:50 am Community Open Mic & Announcements
9:00 am Featured Discussion – Science Circle tour: SLurl https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Natmoud%20Island/52/137/28
The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to create a community for nonprofits to explore and learn about virtual worlds, foster connections, and discover the many ways in which nonprofits might utilize the unique environment of Second Life to achieve their missions. http://nonprofitcommons.org
The Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is peer governed and funded! If you would like to help support NPC, you can donate via PayPal to donate@nonprofitcommons.com or send a donation in world to the avatar: NonprofitCommons Actor
Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir