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The Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) Lab, an initiative of Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication, was developed by School of Media Arts and Studies faculty and staff to provide the Appalachian Ohio region with training, education, and an opportunity to develop technical and creative skills with digital game technology. The GRID Lab serves as an innovative and creative center

for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff research and project development. The GRID Lab’s research laboratory opened in September 2005 made possible through a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission and other university and community partners. Since 2005, the GRID Lab has been awarded numerous grants and contracts from state and federal agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, Central Ohio Urban Area Security Initiative, the Ohio Board of Regents, and the National Institutes of Health. Please see our Research section of the website for details on past, current, and future projects. The focus of the Lab is the research and development of serious and educational games, simulations, computer animation, and virtual reality. The GRID Lab provides Ohio University with the personnel, facilities, and tools to create such interactive digital media and technologies. The GRID Lab is proud to collaborate with the following regional partners: Ohio University’s Innovation Center, TechGROWTH Ohio, and Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs

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Ohio University is seeking an experienced professional to fill a critical role in producing sports broadcast content for...
07/16/2021

Ohio University is seeking an experienced professional to fill a critical role in producing sports broadcast content for commercial distribution through ESPN. Please see link below for more information.

https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/37428

This positions requires an experienced professional to fill a critical role in producing sports broadcast content for commercial distribution through ESPN. Although ESPN broadcasts are the primary responsibility, oversight of student-based production of short video segments for distribution on socia...

“For those of you who are hurting, know that I and many others in the college stand with you. If you feel the need to ye...
06/03/2020

“For those of you who are hurting, know that I and many others in the college stand with you. If you feel the need to yell, be loud.” - Dean Titsworth.

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The GRID Lab provided Nina Adanin, Ph.D. Student at the OU Patton College of Education, with virtual reality gear for he...
05/20/2020

The GRID Lab provided Nina Adanin, Ph.D. Student at the OU Patton College of Education, with virtual reality gear for her immersive film, "“The Last Tropical Glacier 360". Check out immersive editor Terrance Reimer's excellent work, and experience the tropical glaciers of Columbia, and the affects of climate change in 360.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1XkZVet-Ww

Oculus: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/media/116894670013913/669540600494611/?fbclid=IwAR362_xUXA0kaZ6rgA_HAcxaT-musVhxgDzW0N0-1aCFquAIyYHvEYVjyro

We are missing all of our students and associates, but the GRID Lab will be here when it is time to open our doors again...
05/19/2020

We are missing all of our students and associates, but the GRID Lab will be here when it is time to open our doors again.

The GRID Lab was invited to join OU professor Nancy Stevens at Crane’s Hollow, a privately owned state park in Ohio, to ...
04/30/2020

The GRID Lab was invited to join OU professor Nancy Stevens at Crane’s Hollow, a privately owned state park in Ohio, to capture some of the location’s beauty and rare specimens. One of the photos was chosen to lead Ohio Today's article on Crane's Hollow Inc.'s donation of a biological specimen collection featuring more than 120,000 natural specimens and approximately 11,000 different species and valued, conservatively at $2 million, to the Ohio University Museum Complex. Thanks, Matt and Carrie for the beautiful images!

Check out the Ohio Today article here:
https://ohiotoday.org/news/2020/04/23/crane-hollow-gift-brings-one-of-a-kind-collection-to-ohio-university/

Crane Hollow Inc. is donating a collection, featuring over 120,000 natural specimens and approximately 11,000 different species, to the OHIO Museum Complex.

The GRID Lab's very own, Daniel Warmke, placed 3rd in the Expo Pitch Competition! Check out his original pitch to see ho...
04/28/2020

The GRID Lab's very own, Daniel Warmke, placed 3rd in the Expo Pitch Competition! Check out his original pitch to see how he is making games more like real life, and real life more like games here. Congrats, Daniel! https://youtu.be/nu8MxDJXoes

You can see more of Warmke's work on his website: http://www.smokeandmirrorsgames.com

ECT at OHIO

Research Expo Pitch for Convention Magic.

04/27/2020

Arauz is a professor and the director of graduate studies in the McClure School. He began teaching at Ohio University in 2009, and will assume his directorship on July 1, 2020.

04/24/2020

Happiness is College Green on a sunny, spring day 🥰

04/24/2020

Ohio University Undergraduate Admissions will offer virtual admissions events, a test-optional application, extended acceptance deadlines and more support to both prospective and admitted students during the pandemic. 

Did you know the first VR headset was made in 1995? Take this time to brush up on your VR knowledge and check out some f...
04/23/2020

Did you know the first VR headset was made in 1995? Take this time to brush up on your VR knowledge and check out some fun facts here! https://bit.ly/2Kvy5FL

Think you know VR? We’ve pulled together some of the most fascinating virtual reality facts out there. From marketing to the technology itself, you’ll certainly find something interesting.

Time for another GRID Lab throwback! Who else misses GDEX as much as we do?! 🙋‍♀️ ECT at OHIO
04/21/2020

Time for another GRID Lab throwback! Who else misses GDEX as much as we do?! 🙋‍♀️ ECT at OHIO

04/16/2020
Be sure to check out some of these awesome virtual events going on today for some great insights and valuable info!
04/16/2020

Be sure to check out some of these awesome virtual events going on today for some great insights and valuable info!

Today's the day! Stay tuned for updates on when events start! Our first event will be with with Connie Matthews Reynolds about training, mentoring and learning success in your career! Tune in here: twitch.tv/profkruse

Happy Monday Bobcats! Who else is making the most out of cozying up indoors during this time like GRIDa? ECT at OHIO
04/13/2020

Happy Monday Bobcats! Who else is making the most out of cozying up indoors during this time like GRIDa? ECT at OHIO

04/12/2020

It's always nice to catch up with your pals, even if it has to be done virtually 💚🙌

04/12/2020

Faculty and staff at OHIO's Russ College looked through department and research center laboratories, and classrooms, for personal protective equipment to donate to southeast Ohio healthcare workers.

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The Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) Lab, an initiative of Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication, was developed by School of Media Arts and Studies faculty and staff to provide the Appalachian Ohio region with training, education, and an opportunity to develop technical and creative skills with digital game technology. The GRID Lab serves as an innovative and creative center for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff research and project development. The GRID Lab’s research laboratory opened in September 2005 made possible through a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission and other university and community partners. Since 2005, the GRID Lab has been awarded numerous grants and contracts from state and federal agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, Central Ohio Urban Area Security Initiative, the Ohio Board of Regents, and the National Institutes of Health. Please see our Research section of the website for details on past, current, and future projects. The focus of the Lab is the research and development of serious and educational games, simulations, computer animation, and virtual reality. The GRID Lab provides Ohio University with the personnel, facilities, and tools to create such interactive digital media and technologies. The GRID Lab is proud to collaborate with the following regional partners: Ohio University’s Innovation Center, TechGROWTH Ohio, and Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs.