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From ballet dreams to virtual reality breakthroughs, Carolina Cruz-Neira's journey is a testament to resilience and reinvention! After a knee injury sidelined her aspirations of becoming a professional dancer, she pivoted to technology, becoming a trailblazer in the realm of virtual reality. As a computer science professor at the University of Central Florida, Cruz-Neira is not just shaping the future of tech but also inspiring countless students to explore new paths. Her story reminds us that sometimes, a setback can be the springboard for even greater achievements. Embrace change, and who knows what new horizons await! #Inspiration #VirtualReality #WomenInTech #CareerJourney #Resilience
From ballet dreams to virtual reality breakthroughs, Carolina Cruz-Neira's journey is a testament to resilience and reinvention! After a knee injury sidelined her aspirations of becoming a professional dancer, she pivoted to technology, becoming a trailblazer in the realm of virtual reality. As a computer science professor at the University of Central Florida, Cruz-Neira is not just shaping the future of tech but also inspiring countless students to explore new paths. Her story reminds us that sometimes, a setback can be the springboard for even greater achievements. Embrace change, and who knows what new horizons await! #Inspiration #VirtualReality #WomenInTech #CareerJourney #Resilience
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A Knee Injury Launched This VR Pioneer’s Career
Carolina Cruz-Neira is living proof of just how far a “plan B” can take you. Growing up, she was determined to become a professional ballet dancer. But after injury ended her ballet dreams, Cruz-Neira went on to become a pioneer of virtual-reality
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