Robert Padavick, USA Today, is the co-creator of “VRtually There,” USA Today’s virtual reality news series. His past work history includes international editor of CNN, NBC News, Yahoo and the Center for American Progress. Robert Padavick and WOUB Public Media graduate student Abbie Doyle will share the stage to discuss and share three topic areas. The moderator will be Eric Williams, associate professor in the School of Media Arts & Studies and co-creator of The Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) Lab. 360-Degree coverage of events · USA Today’s live 360-degree coverage of the Inauguration · Doyle’s 360-degree documentary about the election including RNC footage, and Clinton and Trump rallies 360-Degree coverage for news · USA Today’s new 360 News Magazine VRtually There · Abbie’s impression as a student trying to learn the style and techniques of 360 coverage General take on VR Journalism for 2017 and beyond · From Robert’s professional POV · From Abbie’s POV as a student trying to break in