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Distributed Computing and Evolutionary Games

Distributed Computing and Evolutionary Games

Posted in Computer Science, Undergraduate Research Database

Project Description: Distributed systems involve agents that consume, compete for, or produce a common good or service. Evolutionary game theory can provide a natural framework to study how the selfish interests of the agents can be balanced with corresponding incentive mechanisms to ensure that stable strategies for cooperation emerge. Our research, which comes under the… continue reading

Well Played Videogame Research Group

Well Played Videogame Research Group

Posted in Digital Studies, Undergraduate Research Database

Project Description: Well Played is a research group based at the Digital Studies Center (DiSC). Members of the group do qualitative research on video games and other forms of digital recreation, using a variety of research methods and theoretical perspectives. Current research projects are focused on how moral and political discourses flow through digital recreational spaces,… continue reading