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Fall 2009 - UROP Opening<br>
Project: Ubiquitous Games Project<br>
Faculty Contact: Prof. Eric Klopfer, MIT Scheller Teacher Education Program<br>
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Are you interested in Games? Education? Biology? The MIT Scheller Teacher Education Program is starting a new NIH-funded project in which are developing a series of browser-based games to be played mostly on mobile devices (e.g., iPhones, smartphones). In these "Participatory Simulations" (aka pSims), players (primarily high school introductory biology students) will play these games both in and outside of class. The games will be designed to embed players within rich dynamic simulations, giving players opportunities to play collaboratively with (and sometimes in competition with) classmates, while learning important concepts in biology. We are seeking UROPs to help design these games. Students with knowledge of biology, as well as an interest in education and/or games are encouraged to apply. Experience designing games, while a plus, is not required. Cover-letters and resumes can be submitted to <a href="mailto:tep-jobs@mit.edu" target="_blank">tep-jobs@mit.edu</a>. Please put "Ubiq UROP" in the subject line.<br>
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