M.A. Communication, University of Hawaii at Manoa (Confirmed Dec 2006)

B.A. Communication with Minor in Architecture, University of Washington 2003

Thesis

Addiction and the Structural Characteristics of Massively Multiplayer Online Games. Published on gamasutra.com August 2006 [PDF Available Here]

Research Interests

Primary: Addiction to and experience within videogame worlds. Secondary: World religion, religious conflict, political communication, international relations and international aid.

Employment History

Contract Virtual World Consulting. Sept 2006-Present.

Creative Advisor, Black Sand Hawai'i, LLC. March 2006-Present

Teaching Experience

University of Hawaii, Guest Lecturer 2004-2006.

Articles

Gamasutra. Are Games Addictive? The State of the Science. Neils Clark, February 28, 2006. [Available Here]

Press

BusinessWeek. It’s addictive! Or is it? Aaron Ruby, September 15, 2006. [Available Here]