The University of Virginia, Department of Psychology research team from the Proffitt Perception Lab, L-R: Mellissa Dixon, Dr. Dennis Proffitt, Sarah Creem, and Steve Jacquot.

Dr. Proffitt explains how his virtual reality simulation works to Rep. William Goodling (R-PA), Chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, as Sarah Creem looks on.

Dr. Hans Mark, Director for Defense Research and Engineering at the Pentagon, experiences virtual reality and learns firsthand the military utility of cognitive psychology from Dr. Proffitt.

A scientist with the Air Force Office of Scientific Research leans warily over a virtual pit as Dr. Proffitt smiles at his reaction.

Rep. Curt Weldon (R-PA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Research and Development, kicks off the event by praising the researchers present and urging fellow legislators to acknowledge the importance of research and development at the Department of Defense.

Representative Weldon looks on as Dr. Proffitt guides one of Weldon's staffers through the virtual world.

Representative Goodling is fitted for a virtual stroll through the halls of the University of Virginia.