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Dr. Aleshia T. Hayes

Assistant Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Learning Technologies

Email: Aleshia.Hayes@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of Central Florida, 2015
    Major: Modeling and Simulation
    Specialization: Simulation for Education/ Computer Science
    Dissertation: The experience of presence and social presence in a virtual learning environment as impacted by the affordance of movement enabled by motion tracking
  • MS, University of Central Florida, 2014
    Major: Modeling and Simulation
    Specialization: Simulation for Education / Computer Science
    Dissertation: Simulation to Train Pre-service doctors on Patient care
  • MA, Purdue University, 2008
    Major: Communication
    Dissertation: Stigma and Suicide
  • BS, Purdue University, 2001
    Major: Psychology

Professional Memberships

  • Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). (June 2022 - Present).
  • o Association for Educational Communications and Technology. (February 10, 2021 - Present).
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. (January 15, 2018 - Present).

Development Activities

  • Tutorial, FERPA Training, University of North Texas. Denton ,TX,United States of America. (August 9, 2022).
  • Tutorial, UNT Ethics and Standards of Conduct, University of North Texas. Denton ,TX,United States of America. (August 9, 2022).
  • Tutorial, UNT Neurodiversity Training, University of North Texas. Denton ,TX,United States of America. (January 15, 2022).
  • Tutorial, Principal Investigator (PI) training, University of North Texas. Denton ,TX,United States of America. (February 2021).
  • Self-Study Program, Researching Immersive Environments for Teaching and Learning, SURGE Research lab. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, CES (Consumer Electronics Show), Consumer technology Association. Las Vegas,NV,United States of America. (January 9, 2024 - January 12, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, XR Access, National Science Foundation. washington dc,dc,United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Tutorial, Topics include information security habits and procedures that protect information resources as well as b… Topics include information security habits and procedures that protect information resources as well as best practices for detecting, assessing, reporting, and addressing information security risks. This program includes a course and access to the UNT System Information Handbook. PROGRAM / 69 MINS SHARE Progress: 100% The 5 Languages of Workplace Appreciation DETAILS THE 5 LANGUAGES OF WORKPLACE APPRECIATION REVIEW, University of North Texas. Denton ,TX,United States of America. (November 11, 2023 - November 11, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, METACENTER GLOBAL WEEK, Meta. Orlando,Florida,United States of America. (October 16, 2023 - October 18, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, AECT Conference, AECT. Orlando,Fl,United States of America. (October 14, 2023 - October 18, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, Literacy Texas Annual Conference, literacy texas. galveston,texas,United States of America. (July 2023 - July 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, Texas Distance Learning Association conference, Texas Distance Learning Association. College Station,Texas,United States of America. (March 20, 2023 - March 22, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, 2022 AECT International Convention, AECT. Las Vegas,NV,United States of America. (October 24, 2022 - October 27, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, ITSEC (nterservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference), NTSA (National Training and Simulation Association). Orlando,FL,United States of America. (November 30, 2021 - December 4, 2021).
  • Conference Attendance, NATO NTTC, NATO. Virginia Beach,VA,United States of America. (September 14, 2021 - September 16, 2021).
  • Workshop, How to Write CHI Papers, Online Edition (CHI 2021), CHI - Computer Human Interaction International. Online,Japan. (May 11, 2021 - May 11, 2021).
  • Workshop, CHIMentoring Workshop, Computer Human Interaction International (CHI). Japan. (May 7, 2021 - May 8, 2021).
  • Tutorial, NIH information session, University of North Texas. Denton ,TX,United States of America. (March 16, 2021 - March 16, 2021).
  • Conference Attendance, Technology, Mind, and Society, American Psychological Association. United States of America. (November 12, 2020 - November 14, 2020).
  • Tutorial, XR Technology-Friendly Grant Briefing, August 26 11 PST 12 est, Hewlett Packard. United States of America. (August 26, 2020 - August 26, 2020).
  • Workshop, Race After Technology UnBook club, Women in Machine Learning. United States of America. (June 2, 2020 - July 31, 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, CTSA Annual Conference, Computer Science Teachers Association. United States of America. (July 13, 2020 - July 14, 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, Topic Living with AI: The Human Impacts of AI Description The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows for a virtual symposium: Living with AI: The Human Impacts of AI, AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows. United States of America. (June 11, 2020 - June 11, 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, IEEE Virtual Reality Conference IEEE, IEEE. Atlanta,GA,United States of America. (August 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020).
  • Workshop, AtKisson Training Group LLC & UNT Grantsmanship Workshop, University of North Texas. Denton ,TX,United States of America. (February 27, 2020 - February 27, 2020).
  • Faculty Fellowship, DC Faculty Fellows, University of North Texas. Washington DC,DC,United States of America. (October 15, 2019 - February 11, 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, E-Learn, AACE. New Orleans,LA,United States of America. (November 3, 2019 - November 7, 2019).
  • Continuing Education Program, Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC), Anita Borg.Org. Orlando,FL,United States of America. (October 1, 2019 - October 4, 2019).
  • Conference Attendance, Twitchcon, Amazon. San Diego,CA,United States of America. (September 23, 2019 - September 28, 2019).
  • Workshop, 2019 NSF Minority Faculty Development Workshop Engineering a World of Difference: Policy and Practice, National Institute for Faculty Equity. Boston,MA,United States of America. (September 18, 2019 - September 21, 2019).
  • Faculty Fellowship (Black Faculty Network), Writing Group, University of North Texas. Denton ,TX,United States of America. (November 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019).
  • Continuing Education Program, Faculty First Flight, University of North Texas. Denton ,TX,United States of America. (August 24, 2018 - May 31, 2019).
  • Workshop (Portfolio Workshop), Teaching Portfolio Workshop, University of North Texas. Denton ,TX,United States of America. (January 9, 2019 - April 26, 2019).
  • Conference Attendance, IEEE Virtual Reality Conference, IEEE. Osaka,Japan. (March 21, 2019 - March 27, 2019).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • LTEC 1100 - Computer Applications, 12 courses.
  • LTEC 3000 - Foundations of Learning Technologies in STEM, 1 course.
  • LTEC 3010 - Personal Development, 1 course.
  • LTEC 3220 - Computer Graphics in Education and Training, 1 course.
  • LTEC 5200 - New Technologies of Instruction, 7 courses.
  • LTEC 5240 - Authoring Learning Games, Sims, and Virtual Enviroments, 2 courses.
  • LTEC 5260 - Computer Graphics for Mediated Communications, 1 course.
  • LTEC 5310 - Human Computer Interaction, 1 course.
  • LTEC 5510 - Technology Based Learning Environments, 7 courses.
  • LTEC 5610 - Analysis of Research in Learning Technologies, 2 courses.
  • LTEC 5704 - Ethical, Social and Cultural Impacts of Artificial Intelligence, 1 course.
  • LTEC 6020 - Advanced Instructional Design: Models and Strategies, 3 courses.
  • LTEC 6210 - Theory and Design of Interactive Multimedia Systems, 6 courses.
  • LTEC 6220 - Theory of Learning Technology Implementation, 3 courses.
  • LTEC 6240 - Artificial Intelligence Applications, 4 courses.
  • LTEC 6510 - Introduction to Research in Learning Technologies, 1 course.
  • LTEC 6900 - Special Problems in Learning Technologies, 6 courses.
  • LTEC 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 4 courses.

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • Purdue University, CS 590 Game Development: VR Games, Fall 2017.
  • Purdue University, CS 460 ROTC Task Trainer Dev Project, Fall 2017.
  • Purdue, IST 265 Enterprise Resource Planning, Fall 2016.
  • Purdue University, CS 590 Game Development, Fall 2016.
  • Purdue University, IST 440 Human Computer Interaction, Fall 2016.
  • Purdue University, CS 584 Human Computer Interaction Project, Fall 2016.
  • Purdue University, IST 160 Information Systems, Fall 2016.
  • Purdue, IST 265 Enterprise Resource Planning, Spring 2016.
  • Purdue University, CS 381 Human Computer Interaction, Fall 2015.
  • Purdue University, IST 160 Information Systems, Fall 2015.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Continuing Education, University of North Texas, (October 2023 - April 2024).
  • Guest Lecture (Independent study), University of North Texas, 1 participants. (January 20, 2023 - May 1, 2023).
  • Guest Lecture, Cornell, 30 participants. (April 17, 2022 - April 19, 2022).
  • Guest Lecture, UNT, 14 participants. (April 14, 2021 - April 14, 2021).
  • Guest Lecture, 15 participants. (November 17, 2020 - November 17, 2020).
  • Seminar (Independent study), University of North Texas, 1 participants. (June 3, 2019 - August 12, 2019).

Directed Student Learning

  • Dissertation Committee Member, Learning Technologies. (June 2021).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Learning Technologies. (January 2021).
  • Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Learning Technologies. (December 10, 2020).
  • Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Learning Technologies. (December 1, 2020).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Learning Technologies. (August 15, 2020).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Learning Technologies. (June 2020).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Learning Technologies. (January 20, 2020).
  • Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, "Integrating Virtual and Augmented Realities in Simulation(s)," Learning Technologies. (January 6, 2020).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Learning Technologies. (December 19, 2019).
  • Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Linguistics. (July 2019).
  • Supervised Research, "Immersive Documentary of Gentrification in Dallas Thesis," Media Arts. (April 9, 2019).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Learning Technologies. (January 10, 2020 - October 2020).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Learning Technologies. (August 2019 - June 2020).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, "Predictors influencing suicide and self-harm," Learning Technologies. (December 6, 2019 - May 31, 2020).

Awards and Honors

  • Top 5 Grant Funding Recipients, UNT College of Information. (December 10, 2022).
  • Best Computer Science Senior Capstone Project, UNT Computer Science. (May 1, 2022).
  • Nominated for Research Director - XR Safety Week, XRSI. (October 31, 2022).
  • Nominated for UNT Outstanding Online Course Award, University of North Texas. (November 10, 2022).
  • IEEE VR Doctoral Consortium Co-Chair, IEEE. (July 1, 2021).
  • AECT Faculty Consultant for NATO NENA microlearning, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). (February 28, 2021).
  • Nominated for Nominated for UNT Presidential Award, University of North Texas. (October 2019).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Abstracts and Proceedings

  • Hayes, A.T. (2017). Ethical Delivery of Information in Virtual, Augmented and Reality.

    • Book Chapter

  • Hayes, A.T. (2022). Will Immersive Environments Connect or Isolate Students. EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY: ISSUES AND INNOVATIONS.
  • Hayes, A.T., Kucher, T., Meng, N. (2021). Levels of immersion for language learning from 2D to highly immersive interactive VR. Singapore, Contextual Language Learning. https://link-springer-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/chapter/10.1007/978-981-16-3416-1_4

    • Conference Proceeding

  • Hayes, A.T. (2021). Decentralized MTurk research during the 2020-2021 pandemic: A means for students and emerging faculty to pilot novel studies, and learn research best practices.
  • Meng, N., Li, Q., Knight, L.J., Hayes, A.T. (2020). Panel-Improve Foreign Language Speaking Proficiency in Immersive Environment. Other. 411-412. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85091634243&doi=10.23919%2fiLRN47897.2020.9155192&partnerID=40&md5=c3257e1a74c9bf794adb982425fcb7f4
  • Fowler, M., Hayes, A.T., Kanika, B. (2019). The Social Net of Sentiment: Improving the Base Sentiment Analysis of High Impact Events with Lexical Category Exploration. Fort Wayne, the Intelligent Systems Conference (IntelliSys). 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd, #102
  • Hayes, A.T., , K. (2019). Inclusivity in Cultural Embodiment in Virtual Reality Education and Training Experiences: A Reflection on Diverse Representations. 4. International Conference on Smart Learning Environments.
  • Johns, J.D., Hayes, A.T., Grant, L., Caldwell, D. (2018). Classroom Gamification: Merging Game Design Theory and Behavior Analysis for Increased Engagement. Learning and Collaboration Technologies. Learning and Teaching. 150-163. Springer International Publishing. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91152-6_12
  • Licato, J., Hayes, A.T. (2017). Foreword. Other. 1. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85031297354&partnerID=40&md5=9e1497295a03f8fba102f7c3d77f70e5
  • Hayes, A.T. (2017). Using Mental Models to Design for Learning: Lessons from Game Development. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. 433-442. Springer International Publishing. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58509-3_34
  • Hayes, A.T., Hughes, C.E. (2016). Using Human in The Loop Simulation in Virtual and Mixed Reality for Medical Training.
  • Hayes, A.T. (2014). Measuring Social Presence and Impact of Social Presence in TeachLivE: Ludic Convergence. Other. 19.

    • Journal Article

  • Hayes, A., Kaplan-Rakowski, R., , D., Archibald, A., Lucke, H., Heap, T., Taylor, D. (2022). Implementing low-cost 360° video technology to promote core skills in journalism courses. The Journal of Applied Instructional Design. 11 (4) AECT. https://edtechbooks.org/jaid_11_4/nQbhDXCE
  • Hayes, A. (2022). Engaging Students through Situated Learning in Game Development: A Case Study of the Global Game Jam & Interdisciplinary Teamwork, and Community Engagement. 3. Granbury, TC, AACE. https://www-learntechlib-org.libproxy.library.unt.edu/p/221218/
  • Hayes, A.T. Iterative Design and Integration of a Microlearning Mobile App for Performance Improvement and Support for NATO Employees. TECH Trends. Denton, Springer.
  • Hayes, A., Bailenson, J., , C. (2022). Identifying and Coding Behavioral Indicators of Social Presence with a Social Presence Behavioral Coding System. Frontiers in Psychology. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frvir.2022.773448/full
  • Hayes, A. (2020). User Centered Design of a Gamified Immersive Virtual Library. Denton,
  • Hayes, A.T., Johnson, K.R. (2019). Cultural Embodiment in Virtual Reality Education and Training: A Reflection on Representation of Diversity. Other. 93-96. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85063724039&doi=10.1007%2f978-981-13-6908-7_13&partnerID=40&md5=755df7519e0d8a5bdbfb810ea9012619
  • Johns, J., Hayes, A.T., Grant, L., Caldwell, D. (2018). Classroom Gamification: Merging Game Design Theory and Behavior Analysis for Increased Engagement. Other. 10925 LNCS 150-163. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85050476701&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-319-91152-6_12&partnerID=40&md5=f9d49e2fca95a369c58683421467d800
  • Hayes, A.T. (2017). Using mental models to design for learning: Lessons from game development. Other. 10295 LNCS 433-442. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85025136759&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-319-58509-3_34&partnerID=40&md5=c96a94b17c92418d6e70f211281b0e77
  • Hayes, A. (2014). An approach to holistic development of serious games and learning simulations. Other. 8524 LNCS (PART 2) 42-49. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84903710334&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-319-07485-6_5&partnerID=40&md5=4ab4298f82ee9f552b6fdf327cd1a6c9
  • Hayes, A.T., Straub, C.L., Dieker, L.A., Hughes, C.E., Hynes, M.C. (2013). Ludic learning: Exploration of TLE TeachLivE™ and effective teacher training. Other. 5 (2) 20--33. IGI Global.
  • Hayes, A., Straub, C., Dieker, L., Hughes, C., Hynes, M. (2013). Ludic learning: Exploration of TLE TeachLivE™ and effective teacher training. Other. 5 (2) 20-33. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84887453745&doi=10.4018%2fjgcms.2013040102&partnerID=40&md5=4921bfb4e153c1c8e6fed8cbe71588c3
  • Hayes, A., Hardin, S., Hughes, C. (2013). Perceived Presence's role on learning outcomes in a mixed reality classroom of simulated students. Other. 8022 LNCS (PART 2) 142-151. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84884889257&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-642-39420-1_16&partnerID=40&md5=bf1bcbf0fb76ff90e093a7de6493baaa
  • Whitten, E., Enicks, A., Wallace, L., Morgan, D. (2013). Study of a mixed reality virtual environment used to increase teacher effectiveness in a pre-service preparation program. Other. 38.

    • Magazine/Trade Publication

  • Steed, A., Ortega, F., Williams, A., Kruijff, E., Stuerzlinger, W., Batmaz, A., Won, A., Rosenberg, E., Simeone, A., Hayes, A.T. (2020). Evaluating immersive experiences during Covid-19 and beyond. Other. 27 (4) 62-67. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85094624626&doi=10.1145%2f3406098&partnerID=40&md5=b02686d966f654cc777712c4f9c7f0c1

    • Position Paper

  • Hayes, A.T. (2016). The Future of Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality.

Presentations Given

    Invited Talk

  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), Augmented World Expo, Augmented World Expo - Engaging Educators XR for Education and Training, Long Beach, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), Utah Games Winter Summit, Interdisciplinary work as the path integrative and inclusive games scholarship, University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), Noonan, R. (Author & Presenter), Bai, A. (Moderator), XR Safety Initiative: XR Safety Week, MAPPING THE METAVERSE: OR, HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE OF THE METAVERSE FROM THE OUTSIDE-IN, XRSI, Los Angeles, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), Local AAUW Meeting, Immersive Learning, American Association of University Women, Frisco, TX, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), Research, Inclusion & Innovation Speaker Series, Immersive Learning, Texas Woman's University College of Professional Education, Texas Woman's University, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), Web XR Education Summit, Gamification and Instructional Design for Immersive Learning, WebXR, Online, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), Osher Lifelong Learning Center, Extending our Reality through Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Realities, UNT, The Grove at Frisco Commons, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), New Realities, Designing Learning Technologies for the New Realities, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Online, Mexico. (2022 - 2022).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), NATO Training Conference, How to create a NATO digital training community?, NATO Training Technology Conference, Virginia Beach, VA, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), NATO NTTC Conference, Levels of Immersion in XR (AR, VR, MR): When Is Immersion Worth the Cost?, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), Virginia Beach, VA, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), CHI Mentoring program, Remote Work and Collaboration Panel, ACM SIGCHI – ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Human Interaction, online, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), Cornell COMM 4380 class: Communication in Virtual Worlds, Education/Training methods & metrics, Cornell University, Cornell, Ithaca, NY, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Hayes, A. (Panelist), North Texas Gaming Symposium, Design and Representation Roundtable, Texas Christian University, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Author), US China Smart Education Conference, Artificial Intelligence and Mixed Realities in Learning, University of North Texas & Net Dragon, Denton, United States of America. (2019 - 2019).
  • Hayes, A. (Author & Presenter), Dawn or Doom, Will Immersive Environments Connect or Isolate Us?, Purdue, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).

    • Keynote/Plenary Address

  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), NGO Committee on the Status of Women/67th UN Commission on the Status of Women, Tech Power to Economic Power: Closing the Digital Gender Gap, American Association of University Women (AAUW), United States, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Hayes, A. (Presenter), US China Smart Education Conference, Using streaming media in education, University of North Texas, Denton, United States of America. (2019 - 2019).

    • Lecture

  • Hayes, A. (Presenter), Honors College Students, XR Research in the Dept of Learning Technologies at UNT, University of North Texas, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), IEEE VR Doctoral Consortium, Finding Your Place in Academia after your PhD, IEEE, Osaka, Japan, Japan. (2019 - 2019).

    • Panel Presentation

  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), 2022 AECT International Convention, Impacting Student Learning, OTP- NATO’s HQ SACT’s Microlearning App Deployment, AECT, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Hayes, A. (Presenter), International Conference on Artificial Reality and Telexistence & Eurographics Symposium on Virtual Environments (ICAT-EGVE) 2020, Social XR - The Future of Social Interaction in the New Normal, Zoom, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Hayes, A. (Chair), PPTELL - The 3rd Pan-Pacific Technology Enhance Language Learning, The Use of Technologies in Teaching Low Resource Languages, University of North Texas (UNT) and National Taiwan Normal, UNT and online (Zoom), United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Knight, L. (Panelist), Meng, N. (Author), Li, Q. (Panelist), Hayes, A.T. (Panelist), Immersive Learning Research Network 2020 Conference Online & in VR, Improve Foreign Language Speaking Proficiency in Immersive Environment, Immersive Learning Research Network, Online, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
  • Hayes, A. (Co-Chair), US China Smart Education Conference, Effectiveness of VR for learning / behavior change, University of North Texas, United States of America. (2019 - 2019).

    • Paper

  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), Bradshaw-Ward, D. (Author & Presenter), Howard, E. (Author & Presenter), mCaDAM, M. (Author), Cockerham, D.P. (Author), IEEE VR, Engaging Novice XR Users to XR for STEM Education: Enhancing User Comfort, Health and Safety in VR and AR, IEEE, online/Shanghai, China. (2023).
  • Bradshaw-Warf, D. (Author & Presenter), Howard, E. (Author & Presenter), Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), Cockerham, D.P. (Author & Presenter), Texas Distance Learning Association, Camp Designed for Immersive Technology Experiences for Underrepresented Girls, Texas Distance Learning Association, Galveston, TC, United States of America. (2023).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), robinson, s. (Author & Presenter), noonan, r. (Author), SITE Conference, This is Not a Game: Users Want a Safe and Ethical Metaverse, University of North Texas, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).
  • Cockerham, D.P. (Author & Presenter), Johnson, V. (Author & Presenter), Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), Howard, E. (Author), 2023 International AECT Convention, Virtual Reality as a Motivational Tool for Engaging in Physical Activity, Association for Education and Communications Technologies, Orlando, FL and virtual, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Warren, s. (Author & Presenter), Hayes, A. (Author), E-LEarn, Calculating the valuable returns of learning technologies assets in higher education with a virtual reality investment example. Paper Presentation. E-Learn. New Orleans, LA., AACE, New Orleans, United States of America. (2019 - 2019).
  • Johnson, K.R. (Author), Hayes, A.T. (Author), Baker, R.M. (Presenter), University Forum for Human Resource Development, Smart Learning: Progress in the Workplace, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. (2019).
  • Hayes, A. (Author & Presenter), TeachLive Annual Conference, Scaffolding Levels of Fidelity in Teacher Training, Center for Research Education Simulation and Training - UCF, Orlando, United States of America. (2019 - 2019).

    • Poster

  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), johnson, v. (Author & Presenter), cockerham, d. (Author), IEEE Virtual Reality 2024, More than Fitness: User Perceptions and Hopes for Getting Fit in Virtual Reality, IEEE, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).

    • Professional Meeting Contribution

  • Hayes, A.T. (Discussant), HP Customer Experience: Learn, Customer Experience: Learn Aleshia Hayes HP UX, HP (Hewlett Packard), online, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).

    • Symposium

  • Hayes, A.T. (Author & Presenter), TAMS and Girls Surge into STEM XR Camp, TAMS and Girls Surge into STEM XR Camp, University of North Texas, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).

Media Contributions

    Internet

  • "https://natashaltech3000.wordpress.com/2022/01/28/women-in-stem-dr-aleshia-hayes/," Blog. (January 28, 2022).
  • "People are using Discord for work, whether Discord likes it or not," Protocol. (October 11, 2021).
  • "Episode 31 - Brave New Reality: Exploring Research into Virtual Environments UNT Pod," Podcast. (August 30, 2021).
  • "UNT Research Learning Technologies Hayes Aleshia," (August 31, 2020).

    • Magazine

  • "Roadmap to Research Success," UNT Research Magazine. (February 11, 2022).

    • Newspaper

  • "North Texan," https://northtexan.unt.edu/issues/2021-fall/new-stem-camp-ideas-surge. (July 21, 2021).

    • TV

  • "SURGE Into STEM Camp Shows Girls What Is Possible," NBCDFW. (June 14, 2022).
  • "UNT Girls STEM Camp at UNTHSC campus," ABC. (June 15, 2021).
  • "Women in Gaming," Fox News. (March 15, 2014).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Hayes, A.T. (Principal), Heap, T. (Co-Principal), Eutsler, L.M. (Supporting), "Researching Immersive Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning," sponsored by UNT, University of North Texas, $25000 Funded. (2023).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Co-Principal), Heap, T., Eutsler, L.M. (Co-Principal), Knapp, E. (Co-Principal), "RITTL Immersive Literacy Interventions Team," sponsored by Gordon England, Private, $75000 Funded. (2023).
  • Panbamrung, J., Chelliah, S., Zhang, X., An, Y., "English Language Learners - Learning in Immersive Environments (ELLLIE)," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2020).
  • Hayes, A. (Principal), "Levels of Avatar Fidelity for Immersive Learning," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $3000 Funded. (2020).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Principal), Heap, T. (Co-Principal), "Researching Immersive Technologies for Teaching and Learning," sponsored by UNT, University of North Texas, $50000 Funded. (2023 - 2023).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Principal), "Researching Immersive Technology for Teaching and Learning," sponsored by CLEAR, University of North Texas, $50000 Funded. (2023 - 2023).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Principal), "Researching Immersive Technology for Teaching and Learning," sponsored by Gordon England, International, $25000 Funded. (2023 - 2023).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Co-Principal), "EAGER: A Training Tool to Help Teachers Recognize and Reduce Bias in Their Classroom Behaviors and Increase Interpersonal Competence," sponsored by National Science Foundation, National, $300000 Funded. (2022 - 2023).
  • Hayes, A. (Principal), "Girls SURGE Into STEM," sponsored by American Association of University Women, National, $10000 Funded. (2021 - 2022).
  • West, R. (Co-Principal), Lewis, T.E. (Co-Principal), Moffett, C. (Co-Principal), Hayes, A. (Co-Principal), "Visualizing the Choreography of Teaching: Team Mentoring Grant," University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2021 - 2022).
  • Hayes, A.T. (Principal), "WORKSHOP: The IEEE Virtual Reality 2019 Doctoral Consortium," sponsored by National Science Foundation, FED, Funded. (2019 - 2022).

    • Grant - Service

  • Hayes, A., "Global Venture Fund," sponsored by University of North Texas, Local, $2000 Funded. (2020 - 2020).

    • Grant - Teaching

  • Hayes, A.T. (Principal), "Student Support for the IEEE VR 2019 Doctoral Consortium - Osaka," sponsored by National Science Foundation, National, $17000.00 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
  • Hayes, A. (Principal), "Student Support for the IEEE VR 2019 Doctoral Consortium - Osaka," sponsored by National Science Foundation, National, Funded. (2019 - 2020).

    • Sponsored Research

  • Hayes, A., Lin, L., "Understanding the impacts of avatar fidelity on users’ sense of presence and learning in a mixed reality setting," sponsored by Office of Research, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2000).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, UNT VR Workgroup. (August 1, 2022 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, Critical Role Student Organization. (August 15, 2021 - Present).
  • Member, Graduate Curriculum Committee. (August 15, 2021 - Present).
  • Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (August 15, 2021 - Present).
  • Committee Member, CUFF (Collaborative for UNT Online Faculty Fellows). (June 22, 2020 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Aspire IChange Network. (December 2019 - December 2022).
  • Committee Member, Committee on the Status of People of Color. (January 2020 - December 2021).
  • Committee Member, Search Committee for Asst/Assoc/Professor, Learning Technologies. (May 1, 2021 - October 30, 2021).
  • Committee Member, Innovation Committee. (December 2019 - December 2020).
  • Member, Assessment. (October 18, 2020 - October 21, 2020).
  • Member, Scholarship and Award Committee. (August 31, 2018 - May 31, 2020).
  • Co-Chair, English Language Learning in Immersive Environments Workshop. (April 2019 - April 2020).
  • Committee Member, Search Committee for the Director, Future Technologies. (February 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019).

Public Service

  • Member, Experimentation and Design and Development of NeNa (NATO's Mirco learning mobile learning app). Denton, TX. (February 24, 2021 - Present).
  • Program Organizer, ELLIE - English Language Learning in Immersive Environments. Denton, TX. (January 2020 - April 26, 2021).
  • Program Organizer, Dev VR - VR Showcase. Denton, TX. (January 1, 2018 - March 22, 2019).

Professional Service

  • Committee Member, XRSI (Extended Reality Safety Initiative). San Francisco, CA. (October 1, 2022 - Present).
  • Board of Advisors, Board of VEDX Solutions. Bend, Orego. (August 15, 2021 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Denton Ed Tech Alliance. Denton, Texas. (August 1, 2021 - Present).
  • Editor, Associate Editor, Smart Learning Environments. (January 2021 - Present).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Virtual Reality in Medicine. Denton, TX. (December 6, 2019 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Smart Learning Environments. (December 1, 2018 - Present).
  • Board of Advisors, Full Sail University Game Studies Program Advisory Committee. Orlando, FL. (August 15, 2016 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Entertainment Computing. Orlando, FL. (May 31, 2015 - Present).
  • Committee Chair, IEEE VR 2024. Orlando, Florida. (October 2022 - April 2024).
  • Committee Member, International Society for Mixed and Augmented Reality (ISMAR) 2021. Bari, (January 2021 - October 30, 2021).
  • Committee Member, ISMAR (International Society of Mixed and Augmented Reality). Denton, TX. (February 2, 2021 - August 15, 2021).
  • Committee Chair, IEEE Virtual Reality Annual Conference. Lisbon, (June 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021).
  • Reviewer, Grant Proposal, National Science Foundation. (January 2021 - January 2021).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Educational Technology Research and Development. Denton, TX. (November 30, 2018 - December 31, 2020).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, CHI - Computer Human Interaction International Conference. (November 2020 - November 2020).
  • Committee Chair (Doctoral Consortium), IEEE Virtual Reality Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA. (August 15, 2019 - July 31, 2020).
  • Session Chair, Women In Machine Learning. (June 7, 2020 - July 20, 2020).
  • Reviewer, Grant Proposal, National Science Foundation. (May 2020 - May 2020).
  • Reviewer, Grant Proposal, National Science Foundation. (October 2019 - October 2019).
  • Committee Member (Doctoral Consortium), IEEE Virtual Reality Annual Conference. Osaka, (August 15, 2015 - July 31, 2019).
  • Chairperson, UCSEC VR Workshop Committee. Denton, TX. (August 14, 2018 - March 20, 2019).

Consulting

  • Government, NSF, Washington, DV, United States of America. (January 18, 2023 - February 2024).
  • Professional Design Work – Non-profit, XRSI (Extended Reality Safety Initiative), Los Angeles, United States of America. (September 2022 - April 15, 2023).
  • Government, NATO & AECT, Texas, United States of America. (February 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022).