All posts by Robert O. Duncan

I'm an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences at City University of New York, with joint appointments in Neuroscience and Cognitive Neuroscience. I also have an appointment as a Visiting Scholar at New York University. My research interests include cognitive neuroscience, functional magnetic resonance imaging, glaucoma, neurodegenerative disorders, attention, learning, memory, educational technology, pedagogy, and developing games for education.

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Gamified Living: Education

March 1, 2016 Robert O. Duncan Leave a comment

Don't mess with me, I'm a Game Designer. This is a mantra I like to keep in my vernacular to embrace the challenges I might face personally, professionally, politically, creatively, and any other facets that cover the gamut of life experiences. If we consider the primary, and most simplified description of a game designer as one … Continue Reading ››

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The Comeback: Why Warren Spector is making games again

February 22, 2016 Alex Wawro Leave a comment

After nearly three years as a full-time educator, veteran game designer Warren Spector is itching to make games again. That's a sentiment most developers can empathize with: the innate urge to sit down and just make that game. It's partly why he'll be taking a break from directing the University of Texas at Austin's Denius-Sams Gaming Academy this year to join OtherSide … Continue Reading ››

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