With the advance of technology in the areas of virtual reality and artificial intelligence it is possible to incorporate this enhanced hands-on opportunity into their laboratory experience and help students better understand scientific thinking prior to actual laboratory work. This initiative would provide UT Austin with added venues and outreach for its campus-based cultural, social and intellectual programs, while simultaneously enriching programming for the community. There may be value added by publishers. Who certifies faculty is qualified to teach specific courses. There is tremendous resistance to change on the part of the faculty since much has already been asked of them.
Size can be an obstacle.
The faculty does not want to follow every fad. At this component we are pushing the envelope of technology. There is an ever-increasing need for greater bandwidth. There are many opportunities for development. However, the donors are interested in systemic change and education reform.