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Blue Turf Thinkers: College of Arts and Sciences brings virtual reality and video game design to life

Faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences pose for a photo on The Blue
Faculty from the Games, Interactive Media and Mobile Technology program were honored as “Blue Turf Thinkers” during the Oct. 5 football game. Photo by Luan Teed

Leaders and faculty from the School of the Arts’ Games, Interactive Media and Mobile Technology program were honored as the Oct. 5 game’s “Blue Turf Thinkers,” an ongoing series highlighting innovative, trailblazing academic programs at home football games.

Students in this program work on exciting projects in virtual reality, artificial intelligence and game design. Recent graduates have gone on to top jobs at companies like Microsoft, Amazon and Rockstar Games.

The program was represented by Amanda Ashley, Amod Damle, Anthony Ellerston, Karen Doty and Jack Polifka, all faculty from the School of the Arts.

You can learn more about Games, Interactive Media and Mobile Technology on its website.