Each spring, the Gaming and Media Effects Research Laboratory hosts a lunchtime colloquium series showcasing research related to video games, virtual environments, and simulations. The first presentation each year is a “virtual” guest presentation from a prominent researcher given by teleconference, and I am attaching information about that guest presentation in case any of you or your students may be interested.
The first event features a presentation from Dr. Jesse Fox, who will be participating via teleconference from The Ohio State University for a presentation in 1030 Torgersen Hall from 1:10-2 p.m. on Wednesday, 29 February. Dr. Fox describes her upcoming presentation thusly:
In this talk, Dr. Fox will discuss the use of photorealistic virtual selves as persuaders in virtual environments. Specifically, she will discuss her research involving the use of these virtual selves to promote healthy behaviors, including exercise, diet, and sunscreen use. She will also briefly discuss the applications of these virtual selves in other contexts, including advertising, politics, and sex role stereotyping.
Other events in the series are scheduled for 11 and 25 April, and more information about them will be announced later this month.
You can see http://gamerlab.org for more information about the series.
Very cool, Jenni. Thanks for posting!
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