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Opportunities for Gamers at the NMSU Learning Games Lab

NMSU Learning Games Lab Now Accepting Applications

The New Mexico State University Learning Games Lab is accepting applications from students in grades 5-7 for its summer 2013 Think Tank sessions starting the last week of May. As part of the sessions, youth will have the opportunity to play and evaluate computer and video games. They will also help game designers test new games being developed at NMSU, and learn about careers related to game development. For more information and to apply, contact Michelle Garza at migarza@nmsu.edu. To apply, please download the application and research consent form and email, fax or mail completed application to Michelle Garza:

E-mail: migarza@nmsu.edu

Fax: 575- 646-4275

Mail: Michelle Garza

NMSU

Learning Games Lab
PO Box 30003, MSC 3AI
Las Cruces NM 88003-8003

Learning Games Lab Applications

Download Application Download Research Consent Form

Summer Think Tank Opportunities for Youth Entering Grades 5-7:

Summer 2013 Games Lab Sessions

*Session 1:   Students Entering Grades 5th-7th ONLY (2 week session)
             Tuesday, May 28 - Friday, May 31
             Monday, June 3 - Friday, June 7

 8:30am-12:00pm

*Session 2: Students Entering Grades 5th-7th ONLY (2 week session)
             Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14 &
             Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21

 8:30am-12:00pm

*Session 3: Students Entering Grades 5th-7th ONLY (1 week session)
             Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28

8:30am-2:00pm

*Session 4: Students Entering Grades 5th-7th ONLY (1 week session)
             Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12

8:30am-2:00pm

Session 5: Open to 4-H Students ages 10-14 ONLY (1 week session)
             Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19

8:30am-2:00pm

*Session 6: Students Entering Grades 5th-7th ONLY (1 week session)
             Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26

8:30am-2:00pm

Session 7: Open to Returning Game Lab Experts Entering Grades 7th and 8th ONLY (1 week session)
             Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2

8:30am-2:00pm

*Indicates that these sessions are now full.

Accepting applications however at this time, space is limited. We will still accept applications to keep on file in case slots open as the summer progresses.

The Learning Games Lab offers Think Tank sessions each summer. Game consultants involved in Summer Think Tank sessions have an opportunity to test and evaluate games in development at NMSU or on the market. Through such evaluations, students are exposed to possible careers, terminology and design in the game development field, while building on writing, presentation and other communication skills. Session dates and times for the 2013 Summer Think Tanks will be announced in early April 2013. Check the site during that time to apply to applicable sessions. Selected consultants will be notified as soon as possible.

Expert Think Tank Opportunities

Outstanding consultants are asked to return to participate in sessions during the school year as Expert Consultants in the Learning Games Lab to engage in more in-depth learning opportunities.

Michelle Garza
NMSU Media Productions
Phone: (575) 646-3646
Fax: 575-646-4275
Email: migarza@nmsu.edu