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Monday, November 9, 2020

Spotlight on Dr. Judy Ehrentraut's PhD Dissertation on Posthumanism and Technology

Dr. Judy Ehrentraut's PhD dissertation is an exploration of posthumanisms through digital artifacts, arguing for a theoretical frame called "inclusive posthumanism" that accounts for the ways individuals intersect with technology. She successfully defended her dissertation on November 29th, 2019, completing her requirements and obtaining her PhD in English Language and Literature.

Friday, October 30, 2020

Tina Chan receives the Young Alumni Award 2020 from Applied Health Sciences

Tina Chan, Games Institute member and Master of Sciences alum from the School of Public Health and Health Systems, received the Young Alumni Award 2020 from Applied Health Sciences. The award recognizes an exceptional recent AHS graduate based on their achievements both from their time during the program and afterwards.

Digital Scholar Lecture Series Poster
Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Alex Fleck gives a talk for the Digital Scholars Lecture Series (Dec. 3)

Coming up December 3rd, Alex Fleck, English graduate researcher, presents "Communities in Care in Platform Construction: Understanding Video Game Preservation in 2020" for the Digital Scholar Lecture Series. 

The Digital Scholar Lecture Series features emerging digital scholars from McMaster University, the University of Guelph and the University of Waterloo.

Digital Scholar Lecture Series Poster
Monday, October 26, 2020

Lillian A. Black gives a talk for the Digital Scholars Lecture Series (Nov. 19)

Coming up November 19th, Lillian A. Black, English graduate researcher, presents "It's Queerly Identifiable: Transgender Narrative Reclamation in Overwatch" for the Digital Scholar Lecture Series. 

The Digital Scholar Lecture Series features emerging digital scholars from McMaster University, the University of Guelph and the University of Waterloo.

Monday, November 16, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Guest Talk: Research Through Design with Dr. William Odom

What does research through design entail? Join us for a talk by Dr. William Odom from Simon Fraser University

Dr. William Odom is an Assistant Professor in the School of Interactive Arts and Technology at Simon Fraser University, where he is the co-director of the Everyday Design Studio. His research specializes in the areas of research through design, interaction design, and tangible computing.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Racial Equity Board Games Panel on October 21st

In partnership with CRIT and the REDI Council, the Games Institute is hosting a Racial Equity Board Games Panel on October 21, 2020, to kick off the Racial Equity Board Games Showcase, which will take place in Winter 2021. Click to register for the panel.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Racial Equity Board Games Panel

Race and game studies scholars discuss how board games can inspire conversations that confront racism and educate players about what needs to be done to address systems of white supremacy.