Session Name: | Launching Students Well: A Panel About Incubators and Other Tools Post-Graduation |
Speaker(s): | Jen Whitson, Dylan McKenzie, Drew Davidson, Gordon Bellamy |
Company Name(s): | Waterloo University, NYU Game Center, Entertainment Technology Center, USC |
Track / Format: | GDC Education Summit |
Overview: | In an increasingly complex commercial and artistic landscape, what assistance can be provided to students, at both undergraduate and graduate levels, to thrive not just creatively, but also financially, post-graduation? Increasingly, game educators are adding incubation of student projects to the support system they provide. This panel includes participants from NYU, USC, CMU, Concordia and Waterloo University who will share their experiences and discuss best practices ranging from department-specific initiatives to university-wide support. |