About the talk
What if engineering students could learn empathy, problem-solving and community engagement by playing a video game? Engineering WITH People places players in real-world community challenges and asks them to make decisions, understand different perspectives and design solutions with—not just for—people. The game is being integrated into RMIT’s Introduction to Professional Engineering Practice course, reaching more than 2,000 students. This session showcases the game, explains how it was developed and tested, and explores how games can create more engaging and human-centred learning experiences.
Speaker
Dr. Spyros Schismenos
Deputy Head (International & Engagement), Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering; Lecturer in Humanitarian Engineering · RMIT University
Dr Spyros Schismenos is Deputy Head (International & Engagement) of the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, a Lecturer in Humanitarian Engineering and Co-Director (Research Lead) of the Humanitarian Engineering Lab at RMIT University. His research covers emergency and disaster management, renewable energy, gamification in learning, community engagement and sustainable development. He also created Engineering WITH People, the first video game in humanitarian engineering.