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STEM Challenge Inspires Young Game Makers

by Mark German
August 30, 2017

The National STEM Video Game Challenge has motivated interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in nearly 20,000 middle and high school students since launching in 2011 by harnessing their natural passion for playing video games and inspiring them to design games of their own. Presented by the Joan … 







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Reflections from a Participant in the Equity and Inclusivity Workshop at IDC  

August 16, 2017

It is not often that I come across workshops specifically related to the intersection of the design of children’s media and the issues surrounding diverse representations of children, critical race theory, and inclusivity. When I saw the call for proposals to the Equity and Inclusivity workshop at the 2017 Interaction Design … 







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Equity & Inclusivity at IDC: A Workshop at the Interaction Design & Children Conference

by Kiley Sobel
August 8, 2017

The 2017 Interaction Design and Children (IDC) conference took place at Stanford University in California this past June. The conference brought together an amazing community of researchers, designers, educators, and industry specialists who are interested in designing (primarily technology and new media experiences) for and with children. Before the conference began, various … 







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Olivia presenting at the Games for Change panel

National STEM Video Game Challenge Inspires a Winner’s College Studies

by Olivia Thomas
August 3, 2017

Olivia Thomas was one of the winners of the National STEM Video Game Challenge (2015-16). Now studying computer science and games, interactive media, and mobile development at Boise State University, Olivia recently shared her experience with the STEM Challenge in the “Youth-to-Industry Pipeline: How Challenges and Game Jams Create Career Pathways” panel … 







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