MIT Graduate Program in Comparative Media Studies

Studying Media and Making Media

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Podcast: Jane McGonigal discusses “SuperBetter” with MIT’s Scot Osterweil

Jane McGonigal is the internationally acclaimed game designer and author, most recently of “SuperBetter: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver and More Resilient–Powered by the Science of Games”.

In a wide-ranging conversation, she spoke at MIT with Scot Osterweil, creative director of the MIT Education Arcade.

The event was hosted by Harvard Book Store.

About Andrew Whitacre

Andrew directs the communications efforts for CMS/W and its research groups. A native of Washington, D.C., he holds a degree in communication from Wake Forest University, with a minor in humanities, as well as an M.F.A. in creative writing from Emerson College.

His work includes drawing up and executing strategic communications plans, with projects including website design, social media management and training, press outreach, product launches, fundraising campaign support, and event promotions.