A Conversation with Dr. Samantha Blackmon // Associate Professor of English at Purdue University

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The Academy of Esports

James O'Hagan

144 episodes

5 hours ago

The Academy of Esports podcast serves as the axis for a revolving series of conversations about the innovations, opportunities, challenges, and adventures to be found at the intersection of esports and education. Host James O’Hagan and his guests go beyond the games each week to explore how responsibly crafted scholastic esports programs can redefine athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, increase career and collegiate scholarship opportunities, and honor the importance of play. This is a great podcast for students, educators, parents, and industry advocates.

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A Conversation with Dr. Samantha Blackmon // Associate Professor of English at Purdue University

The Academy of Esports

45 minutes 28 seconds

3 years ago

A Conversation with Dr. Samantha Blackmon // Associate Professor of English at Purdue University

In this conversation, Dr. Samantha Blackmon, Associate English Professor at Purdue University, discusses not just her work at the university but also as a researcher interested in DEI issues in gaming. Dr. Blackmon champions working specifically on ways to bring people together from the games community, the games industry, content creators, and esports in order to bring about positive change in the games space.

Dr. Samantha Blackmon // Website // Twitch // Twitter

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Purdue University Games Make a Difference Symposium

Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play! James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast. The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter) You may email any questions or topic suggestions to contact@taoesports.com.

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