the future of games and simulations

The Future of Games and SimulationsNOAA Games and Simulation Summit

Eric Hackathorn1/11/2011

What makes a “good” game?

•Passionate problem solving•A rewarding challenge•The necessity of teamwork

What makes a “good” employee?

•Passionate problem solving•A rewarding challenge•The necessity of teamwork

One hour of game play represented by:

10,000 hours of something…What are we learning?

How do we prevent this situation?

Games are a tool…

You…are responsible for how they are used.

How can“games”

helpthe human condition?

“The integration of human visual problem-solving and strategy development capabilities with traditional computational algorithms through interactive multiplayer games is a powerful new approach to solving computationally-limited scientific problems.”

•Interactive learning potential•Leveraging the crowds in games and simulations•Competition awards successful “players”•Creates repeat customers hungry for NOAA’s data

… in the year 2030, oil to the rescue!

• Contact us!• Join a virtual world and create an avatar• Ask your kids about the games they play• Bookmark several gaming news sites• Help us decide what’s next!

An Executive Guide forKeeping Up with Games and Simulations

Remember that Passion!A game isn’t about making light of serious work. It’s about bringing the same energy we give our

entertainment to our work life.

Questions?Eric Hackathorn

Eric.J.Hackathorn@noaa.gov