The Scientist | Center for Game Science

Games for Science

Posted on

January 2, 2013

by Saira Mortier

The Scientist profiles a host of gaming technologies that are helping advance science, education, and health. Our games Refraction, Treefrog Treasure, and Foldit all get great mentions.

The Center for Game Science at the University of Washington focuses on solving hard problems facing humanity today in a game based environment. Our focus is on scientific discovery games, games that discover optimal learning pathways for STEM education, cognitive skill training games, games that promote human creativity, games that explore collective over individual intelligence, and many more.