Your students probably play video games, but did you know they are an official sport for many universities? What about the fact that people research video games and esports? Learn about how gaming has evolved and what it takes to be a professional in the world of gaming from Laura Levy, Research Director for Gaming and Esports Applied Research (GEAR) at Georgia Tech.

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About Laura Levy

Laura is a research scientist and Research Director of GEAR (Gaming & Esports Applied Research) specializing in behavioral studies in esports, video game design, accessible design, technologies to support aging in place, wearable technology, augmented and virtual reality, and other topics in the domain of human-computer interactions.

About STEM@GTRI

STEM@GTRI is the Georgia Tech Research Institute’s K12 outreach program. Funded by the State of Georgia, the mission of STEM@GTRI is to inspire, engage, and impact Georgia educators and students by providing access to experts in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Through meaningful partnerships and collaborations, we strive to increase STEM literacy, improve student academic performance in STEM subjects, provide awareness of and encourage students to pursue educational and career opportunities in STEM fields, and provide resources for teachers to strengthen their STEM-related curriculum.

The Direct to Discovery K12 Computer Science Careers Series - There's More Than You Think! focuses on highlighting the diverse roles and individuals that make up the computer science and information technology landscape as a way to build interesting in technology careers and foster a sense of tech-identity among K12 students. Learn more about STEM@GTRI and Direct to Discovery at https://gtri.gatech.edu/stem.