Northern Exposure: Sofia Ellen Mattson, "Virtual Reality Nature Environments as a Tool for Relieving Stress in Hospitalized Patients"

​Every Friday afternoon at Northern Illinois University, faculty members step away from their research to share their work in an entirely different way. Northern Exposure transforms academic research into accessible, engaging conversations that anyone can understand and appreciate. Meeting from 1:00 to 2:00 PM in the 71 North Partnership Studio, this weekly meetup ditches formal presentations for relaxed discussions. Faculty explain their work the way they might to a friend over coffee, making complex ideas understandable and their passion for discovery contagious.