Student: Jack West
Concentration: Sustainable Tourism
Introduction:
Jack West, a student at the Patel College of Global Sustainability, combined his passion
for wildlife sciences with the field of sustainable tourism. The core of his project
revolved around the innovative use of visualization technology to enhance the sustainable
tourism experience in West Central Florida.The project spurred from his fascination with visualization technology and its potential
application in sustainable tourism sites. At the heart of his project was Matterport technology, a real estate standard for
creating 3D models of properties. Using Patel College's Pro 2 camera, West ventured
into applying this technology beyond its conventional uses, to focus specifically
on sustainable tourism sites.
Site Location(s): Egmont Key, Fort DeSoto, and Gamble Creek Farms
Acheivement:
The creation of 3D models of these sites not only adds a new dimension to understanding
and appreciating sustainable tourism but also paves the way for future innovations
in this field and documenting the vibrant ecosystem. Fort DeSoto expressed interest
in integrating the findings into their digital platforms. "The experience has reinforced
my belief in the power of technology to revolutionize sustainable tourism and its
potential to make a lasting impact on local communities and ecosystems," West wrote.