Skip to main content

Unleashing the Potential of "Serious Games"

July 1, 202123:03

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW we speak with Elizabeth M H Newbury, Director of the Serious Games Initiative for the Wilson Center, on how she leverages games as a tool for public communication of science and policy research. She discusses her works in progress, including games focused on cybsercurity and plastic pollution. Newbury also highlights current games such as the Fiscal Ship, which challenges the player to put the federal budget on a sustainable course.

Serious Games Link: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/program/serious-games-initiative


Hosted By

Serious Games Initiative

The Serious Games Initiative communicates science and policy complexities through the world’s most dynamic medium: gaming.  Read more

Science and Technology Innovation Program

The Science and Technology Innovation Program (STIP) serves as the bridge between technologists, policymakers, industry, and global stakeholders.  Read more