A New Era of Innovation: Derek Ham Leads Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center
Derek Ham has been the new director of Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) in Hot Metal Labs, formerly 700 Technology Drive, since September of this year. Ham brings a strong background in interdisciplinary research, game-based learning, immersive storytelling, and algorithmic thinking.
Exploring the Physical Future of Digital Games: Heather Kelley's Keynote at SBGames 2024
Heather Kelley from Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center gave a keynote address at SBGames 2024, Latin America’s premier academic conference on games and digital entertainment. Kelley's talk, titled "The Physical Future of Digital Games," delved into the evolving relationship between the physical and virtual worlds within the gaming industry.
Eclipse Encounter: Embracing the Darkness
Monday, April 8 marked an out-of-this-world occasion – a total solar eclipse crossed over the United States, Canada, and Mexico. To celebrate this cosmic event, we hosted a viewing party for tenants that included space-themed trivia and treats.
Community Members Come Together to Share the Love at 700 Technology Drive
To ignite a spark amongst our community members on Valentine’s Day, we hosted our inaugural event in the lobby of 700 Technology Drive, encouraging people to participate in lively discussions about the things they cherish most about their career journeys.
Female-Driven Fireside Chat Discusses Career Paths Beyond the Bench
For those in academia who were particularly interested in learning more about switching to an industry job in life sciences, we teamed up with some incredibly accomplished women in the workspace to discuss career transitions and aspirations at a Fireside Chat.