Stout senior uses virtual reality to create real career path UW-Stout Sep 4, 2020 Sep 4, 2020 0 1 of 3 Mary Benetti in her home office wearing the Oculus Quest virtual reality headset. Mary Benetti demonstrating the Oculus Quest virtual reality headset. Mary Benetti at her home in Pewaukee. 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