Casey Cross

Summer Intern

Aptima•  June 2023 - August 2023•  Kettering, OH

Project for NASA, RHDO; Tasked with using Unreal Engine 5 to create a realistic VR simulation of the harsh lighting of the south pole of the moon. Worked collaboratively with project lead, guided high school interns; Researched, programmed aspects of deliverable; Communicated deliverables to customers.

Wright Scholar

Gaming Research Integration in Learning Laboratory•  June 2022 - July 2022•  Kettering, OH

Project for Wright State University’s Calamityville, PEOTE; Tasked with translating in real time the movements of a real-world object and matching them to a virtual representation in a live virtual environment. Gained understanding of VR technology, applications.

Wright Scholar

Gaming Research Integration in Learning Laboratory•  June 2021 - July 2021•  Kettering, OH

Project for the Air Force 711th Human Performance Wing; Tasked with creating a VR flight simulation video incorporating specific biometric readings of the user. Worked collaboratively with mentor, interns; Programmed, test deliverable for customer.