A Matter of Scale: David Mauzy

A Matter of Scale
Show and Presentation by Dave Mauzy

When: Monday, December 5th @ 6-10pm
Where: Sugar City, 19 Wadsworth Street, Buffalo, NY 14201

A Matter of Scale is a 3d virtual environment that is constructed to show the difference in certain elements of physics, in this case how an object behaves when kicked or nudged, at three scales. macro scale (kicking a ball), micro scale (nudging a pollen grain) and nano scale (needle interacting with a virus).  While not really a game environment, it is meant to show a fusion of game technology and teaching and how important possibilities exist within the idea of using technology thought of as game technology for teaching and learning purposes.

There will be a presentation segment about the science behind the physics involved and about the ideas behind coupling technologies normally seen as gaming technologies to a learning environment. The project itself will be discussed and available for attendees to “play”. The “play” sessions will run at 6pm and 8pm.