Summer Games Lab Think Tank Sessions
The Learning Games Lab develops educational games, animations, interactives, and apps. This summer we will host four sessions in-person for middle school students, each session will be a week-long. We invite students entering grades 6th, 7th and 8th during the 2023-2024 school year to apply to be Games Lab consultants. Sessions will be held at the Learning Games Lab, located in Gerald Thomas Hall.
During the week-long session, Games Lab consultants will play and evaluate games and other interactive experiences like VR, participate in design activities, and pitch a game idea. Session projects will enhance consultants’ media literacy and design skills, while also exposing them to possible career paths in the industry.
Participants should sign up for a session. Consultants will only participate in one session.
Session details are:

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- Session 1: June 5-9, 1:30 – 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday) CANCELED
- Session 2: June 12-16, 1:30 – 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
- Session 3: June 19-23, 8:30 – Noon (Monday to Friday)
- Session 4: June 26-30, 8:30 – Noon (Monday to Friday)
All sessions are designed for grades 6-8
The application form can be found here. Youth and their parents will need to complete the form.
We encourage interested students to apply. However, an application does not guarantee admission. Selection is based in part on research needs and on the potential of the applicants to contribute to our research.
If you have additional questions, feel free to contact our Games Lab Instructor:
Matheus Cezarotto
Games Lab Instructor
575-646-5284

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