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.
York College Center for Interdisciplinary Health Practice

York College Center for Interdisciplinary Health Practice

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The York College Center for Interdisciplinary Health Practice (YCCIHP) was started by then Acting Dean of Health Sciences, Dana Fusco, and is currently under the leadership of Professor Joanne Lavin in Nursing. The committee is composed of faculty from Psychology, Education Technology, Nursing, the Physician’s Assistant Program, and the … Continue Reading ››
CUNY Games Network, York College Center for Interdisciplinary Health Practice, York College Summer Research Program, York College Transformative Games Initiative

Welcome to Transformative Games

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This blog will document my experiences in developing games for education. I borrowed the title of the blog from Jessie Schell, who notes that the term "Serious Games," while sober enough to attract the attention of academics and funding agencies, is actually an oxymoron. Games must be fun and engaging to … Continue Reading ››