MIT, renowned for its undergraduate programs in computer science, is one of the best places in the country for aspiring computer scientists to hone their interest and expertise in game development.

Students seeking careers as game developers often major in both computer science (Course 6) and Comparative Media Studies (CMS), the home of many creative experts. While programming expertise is built in computer science courses, principles of character design, story development, and other essential skills are honed in CMS, along with critical connections to key insiders in the games industry.

MIT has particular interest and expertise in educational game development. At the intersection of CMS and the Teacher Education Program lies The Education Arcade, one of the premier organizations in the research and development of educational games.

As you think about your future and the direction of your education, consider a path in computer science and game development!

Here are some useful links:
MIT - http://web.mit.edu
MIT Course 6 - http://www.eecs.mit.edu/
MIT Comparative Media Studies - http://web.mit.edu/cms/
MIT Teacher Education Program - http://education.mit.edu
MIT's StarLogo modeling software - http://education.mit.edu/starlogo
The Education Arcade - http://educationarcade.org

[Note: Eric and his team at MIT and Berkeley are responsible for creating the StarLogo modeling and gaming program, and are in the process of releasing "StarLogo TNG (The Next Generation)" -- StarLogo in 3D!]