1. The Effects of Visual Realism on Cognitive Constructs, Spatial Memory and Learning in Virtual Reality Open Access Author: Huang, Jiawei Title: The Effects of Visual Realism on Cognitive Constructs, Spatial Memory and Learning in Virtual Reality Graduate Program: Geography (PHD) Keywords: virtual realityhuman computer interactionspatial cognition3d visualizationvisual realismvisual fidelityvirtual geographic environmentspresenceivrvirtual environment File: Download Huang_dissertation_final5.pdf Committee Members: Alan MacEachren, Major & Minor Field MemberAlexander Klippel, Chair & Dissertation AdvisorCynthia Brewer, Program Head/ChairJohn Messner, Outside Unit & Field MemberRoger Downs, Major Field Member