Success Story _ Visuospatial Education Center
Visuospatial Education Center | Pueblo, CO
Dr. Theresa Ferg is a trailblazer in the realm of educational research and technology. Her company, a 100% woman-owned business formally known as the Visuospatial Education Center, or VEC EDU for short, has garnered national attention for its groundbreaking contributions to educational methodology.
Utilizing her background as a research scientist, Dr. Ferg works to shift the focus of curriculum development from a text-oriented logical approach to a visuospatial objective emotional approach for teaching and learning. At VEC EDU, Dr. Ferg and her team are pioneering educational tools that focus on understanding the affective symmetry gauging (ASG) response. This natural visualization ability nurtures creativity and problem-solving skills in students, aligning perfectly with the ever-crucial social-emotional learning (SEL) standards.
In 2022, VEC EDU received the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Award (SBIR) Merit Award and grant. This major accomplishment not only reflects the social value and importance of VEC EDU but also honors the city of Pueblo by being the first company in the city to accomplish such a feat. Having successfully completed phase one of the grant, Dr. Ferg is working hard to complete the necessary steps to secure the phase two grant, which is awarded to very few businesses nationwide.
Dr. Ferg has emphasized the pivotal role that organizations like the Colorado SBDC in Southern Colorado played in helping her realize VEC EDU's vision and credits the Colorado SBDC's support as instrumental in making VEC EDU a reality.
Looking ahead, VEC EDU envisions a future that revolutionizes educational paradigms. Dr. Theresa Ferg's unwavering commitment to educational innovation, coupled with the support of organizations like the the Colorado SBDC in Southern Colorado and the NSF, signals a promising trajectory for VEC EDU.
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