Nancy N. Blackburn, MS, MEAE (Ph.D. expected 2026)
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University Associate Instructor | Technical Game Designer
My research is focused on how meaningful play can improve our lives through the creation and practical application of game design science. As an associate instructor for the Division of Games (formerly the Entertainment Arts & Engineering (EAE) Program) at the University of Utah, I teach gameplay programming and game design.
Courses, Instructor of Record
- EAE 63360-001 Game Engineering III (S 2024, F 2022, S 2022)
- Updated curriculum alongside engineering faculty
- 100% positive student feedback about instructor and curriculum
- EAE 4900-006 The Psychology of Games (S 2024, S 2023, S 2021)
- Co-created course
- EAE: Game Design and Game Curriculum (Summer 2020)
- Designed curriculum for teen and preteen novice game developers
Research Interests and Publications
- Serious Game Design
- Serious Games/Meaningful Play
- Game Design Science
- Human-Centered Computing (HCC/HCI)
- Security and Privacy HCC
Personal
Faith & family first; career second; creating, playing, and having fun ALWAYS!
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