Serious Game
Serious Game
Serious Game
By Cole Hatcher
March 23, 2023
Summary
OWU Connection Experience: Markley and Zajac are working alongside students Navami Shenoy '23 of New Delhi, India, and Millie Rocco '23 of Vancleave, Mississippi, to collect data on a video game that Shenoy programmed.
The four Ohio Wesleyan students are being mentored by Kira Bailey, Ph.D., associate professor of Psychology and Neuroscience.
"The real-world application is the design of video games that might be used to enhance cognitive functioning without adverse side effects," Bailey said, noting the FDA already has approved a video game to aid in the treatment of ADHD. At various stages, Bailey said, the campus project has benefited from funding provided by the Summer Science Research Program and the OWU Connection.
Zajac: "Before working with Dr. Bailey, I did not think I would enjoy research and honestly thought I was not smart enough to successfully work in a lab. However, after spending about two years working with her, I have come to love it. Because of this and other factors, I am excited to continue this type of work in the future by going to graduate school to work with other professors on their research and conduct my own research."
Zajac: "I chose OWU because it had everything I was looking for. It had small class sizes, all undergraduates, research opportunities, a great science program, a welcoming tennis team, and a strong sense of community."
Markley: "After graduation, I plan on taking a gap year and working in a hospital setting to gain more experience before applying to medical school. In the future, I plan to specialize in Neurology. OWU has helped me prepare by giving me shadowing opportunities, which are an important aspect when applying to medical schools. With smaller class sizes as well, I have been able to form personal connections with some of my professors who have given me opportunities, such as this research project, to strengthen my career goals and learn more outside of the classroom."
Zajac: "I am taking a year off to work, most likely in some sort of service role. I plan to get my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and hope to become a neuropsychologist. OWU has given me many opportunities for real-life experiences in different fields and because of this I feel very confident that this career path is right for me."
Reference
Hatcher, C. (2023, March 23). Serious game. Ohio Wesleyan University. Retrieved April 26, 2023, from https://www.owu.edu/news-media/details/serious-game/