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Elizabeth Newbury

@enewb.bsky.social
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Dogs. Coffee. Games. All views are my own. Engagement=/=endorsement. #seriousgames #esports #edtech #scicomm #womenintech She/her

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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
From Nick Fortugno's keynote: Shout-out to Mawrters who know this song by heart from the labor movement. #g4c2026
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
One of my side quests at @gamesforchange.bsky.social is trying to find ways to solidify my role as the cool aunt/mom. Starting out strong this go around by "meeting" a Marvel icon. #g4c2026
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Sophie Poulin @sophie-poulin.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
#dnd #funfact Researchers at University College Cork found that playing Dungeons & Dragons benefits mental health by providing escapism, self-exploration, and social support. psychiatrist.com/news/study-finds-dungeons-dragons-boosts-mental-health/ #ttrpg #gaming #gamedev #mtg
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Study Finds Dungeons & Dragons Boosts Mental Health
Researchers found that playing Dungeons & Dragons benefits mental health by providing escapism, self-exploration, and social support.
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
👻 Ghosting #GDC from afar.. I don't fit an industry label as I both direct/research gaming at a think tank, e.g. - My dissertation was on esports fandom aka why do people watch other people play video games - I've worked with to make games on AI and the Plastic Pipeline gl,hf at #GDC2025 !
Me standing in front of a poster of our game, the Plastic Pipeline, at Games for Change. The game was developed by FableVision studios and can be played on mobile, tablet or anything with a browser. The image shows our characters and logo.
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SXSW EDU @sxswedu.com · 04/03/2025
Happening now: #SXSWEDU Keynote Session "Screening Bias: Breaking Down Barriers for Women in STEM on TV" with Emily Calandrelli. Join us in ACC Ballroom D, or watch live: sxswedu.com/live
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Keynote: Screening Bias: Breaking Down Barriers for Women in STEM on TV
SXSW EDU 2025 Schedule | Why don't we have a female Bill Nye? Because Hollywood actively chooses against it. This talk provides an overview of the inefficiencies that exist in science television for a...
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EdSource @edsource.org · 03/03/2025
EdSource's Education Beat host @zstavely.bsky.social is attending #SXSWEDU 2025 this week. Watch as we record an episode live on March 5. Details here: bit.ly/4bsuUKY
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Rebecca Frost Davis @frostdavis.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
"It is not the technology that is coming to replace jobs, but it's the ability to learn to use the tools" #SXSWedu in reference to threat of AI (and whatever new tech comes next)
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SXSW EDU @sxswedu.com · 03/03/2025
Come mingle with fellow attendees at the Early Bird Social, presented by @teachforamerica.bsky.social, at the Austin Marriott Downtown in Waller Ballroom AB. #SXSWEDU
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Been up since 5am and only one coffee in, so a serious question for #SXSWEdu: where do you get your Austin food fix?
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Some quck recommendations for those attending #SXSWEdu for the first time. Add your own! 1. Try not to studf your schedule. Yes, there is a lot to see. Yes, there are amazing talks. But some of the best moments are in the hallway over coffee or a talk just outside your expertise.
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Who is going to be at #SXSWEdu? And who is going to talk me out of getting a onesie for my newborn, who will also be in Austin?
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Video Game History Foundation @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Good things come to those who wait - the Video Game History Foundation Digital Library launches on January 30th, 2025. (We'll tell you all about it then!)
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
There is a beary real possibility I need this game. www.polygon.com/board-games/...
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Fat Bear Week comes super early this year with the board game adaptation Katmai
Compete to see who’s gonna be the fattest bear around
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Interesting food for thought on fan 'engagement' ".…a team can launch personalised content feeds, achievement-based rewards or community challenges in days – all while maintaining their branding and user experience."
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Actual footage of every parent trying to put their baby in the crib "drowsy but awake"
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a poster for indiana jones and the last crusade with a man in a hat
ALT: a poster for indiana jones and the last crusade with a man in a hat
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Bluesky @bsky.app · 30/12/2024
What a year! Bluesky opened its doors just last February. Since then, we opened federation, launched video, rolled out trending topics, and a whole lot more. Happy New Year, and here’s to a great year ahead! 🎉
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2024 In Review - Bluesky
It’s been a big year for Bluesky! Let's take a look back at everything that’s happened in the past year.
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Even if you have never made a game before, a game jam is a great entry into game design--and there may be no bigger "game" in town than GGJ. Check it out below! 👇
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Confession: I am no good at chess. But I always appreciate a way to leverage games for positive social interaction. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/s...
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Gen Z and Millennials Find Offline Joy in Board Game Clubs
Hungry for in-person interaction, Gen Z and millennial players are joining old-fashioned chess, mahjong and backgammon groups.
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Liz Cable 🎲 👾 🔜 UKGE @lizcable.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Help, please: If you wanted to find an educational game about a subject, where would you look? Is anyone collating or curating analogue games for learning? #seriousgames #boardgames #gamebasedlearning #edugames #trrpg
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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Among Us does not teach you to be an assassin. Exhibit A: youtu.be/IESsWK8AYo0?... Exhibit B: youtu.be/4xKID0aVbZA?... Exhibit C: psycnet.apa.org/record/2013-... Exhibit D: youtu.be/owxk7LMzUSQ?...
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Really honored to be featured in the Bryn Mawr College Alumnae Bulletin, along with other Mawrters making waves in #seriousgames, for our game the Plastic Pipeline. Read: www.brynmawr.edu/bulletin/gam... Game: plasticpipeline.wilsoncenter.org @brynmawrcollege.bsky.social ?
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Game Changers
Mawrters team up on an award-winning, sustainability-themed video game
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
The emphasis, and definition, on ROI in higher education bothers me. But providing affordable and flexible access to higher education is a worthy goal. www.forbes.com/sites/bryanp...
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The Mega-Universities Disrupting Higher Education
As giant universities scale, they also are shifting the "value proposition" of higher education to maximize convenience and efficiency over traditional quality metrics...
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Michelle Ye Hee Lee @myhlee.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Very chaotic right now, after Yoon's surprise declaration at nearly 11 p.m. Leaders of both parties going to the national assembly, though it's not clear who can exit or enter. Lots of police officers forming blockade outside the national assembly, according to live footage on air.
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Study finds two trends: one increasing parity in science fields, the other decreasing women's participation. phys.org/news/2024-11...
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Math-selective US universities reduce gender gap in STEM fields, analysis finds
Nationally, men in colleges and universities currently outpace women in earning physics, engineering, and computer science (PECS) degrees by an approximate ratio of 4:1. To better understand the facto...
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Policy and history nerds... First Monday in October, designed by Talia Rosen (a new designer) and developed by Jason Matthews (of Twilight Struggle fame) is now live on Kickstarter: www.firstmondaygame.com
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First Monday in October
Shape the judicial philosophy of the Supreme Court and advocate for or against famous cases in American history.
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
For anyone looking for gifts for toddlers this year (and is a bit of a geography/culture studies geek), I definitely recommend this "Our World" series. Each book is written and illustrated by someone from the country featured. bookshop.org/lists/our-wo...
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Our World Series
Introducing Our World!
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Per Jeffrey J. Hall, a researcher: “Changes in terms of service regarding AI, changes in the block feature and the presence of so many bot-like ‘impression zombie’ accounts are viewed negatively by Japanese users." www.japantimes.co.jp/business/202...
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Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
Average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October, while figures for X were down over that time.
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Matthew Farber @docfarber.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Camilla Zamboni, William Merchant, and my edited collection of 51 original micro TTRPGs and lessons was recently published! The print edition is only $31.99. The digital version is a FREE PDF download! Check it out: playstorypress.org/books/roll-f...
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Georgetown University Wargaming Society @guws.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
The Georgetown University Wargaming Society is officially on BlueSky! Follow us for #wargaming content! Please list any recommended board gaming, wargaming, and professional defense accounts. www.guwargaming.org
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GU Wargaming Society
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NPR @npr.org · 24/11/2024
The Foldscope brings a powerful science tool to schools that can't afford microscopes. Scientists use it too. Its creators have handed out 2 million units, including a new mini-model for younger kids.
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Fold paper. Insert lens. This $2 microscope changes how kids see the world
The Foldscope brings a powerful science tool to schools that can't afford microscopes. Scientists use it too. Its creators have handed out 2 million units, including a new mini-model for younger kids.
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Hi to all my new followers! I'm behind in follow-backs, but as an ice-breaker: what Pokemon* is the embodiment of your personality? I'm leaning towards Eevee or Dragonite, but this quiz from the V&A claims I am...Pikachu. www.vam.ac.uk/mused/films-... *or "polka-nee" as my toddler calls them
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Personality Quiz: What Pokemon are you?
Curious to know which Pokémon matches your personality? This fun quiz is designed just for you! Whether you're an energetic Pikachu, a creative Charmander, or a cool Squirtle, answer these questions t...
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Curious: in your opinion, what are the most in-need tools to support #AI literacy? #EduSky
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
📰 Belated news from Oct: Gamer-in-Residence at a children's hospital in Glasglow, providing companionship, entertainment, and relief. www.glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org/about-us/new... www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
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Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity launches new Gamer-in-Residence role at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow
Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, in conjunction with partners Devolver Digital and Neonhive, is delighted to announce the launch of the new Gamer-in-Residence role, the first full-time role of its...
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Nick Bowman (包尼克) he/him/his @bowmanspartan.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
If you're a graduate student (a) interested in video games and (b) looking for a PhD program in media studies ... I'd love to talk! My lab (Newhouse Interaction Lab, #nhixlab) has been working w/Atari on a series of playtesting studies. Come work with us? newhouse.syracuse.edu/academics/ma...
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Doctoral
The Newhouse School's doctoral program is interdisciplinary in spirit, with students taking a considerable amount of coursework in academic areas outside the Newhouse School.
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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
A new story on showing that a school launches #DungeonsAndDragons games for pupils specifically to improve #ProblemSolving skills buff.ly/4eRig8p #GameBasedLearning
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Wiltshire school launches Dungeons & Dragons sessions for pupils
Teachers at the Sheldon School say it helps the students think creatively.
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
One quibble here: Settlers of Catan doesn't promote planning. It promotes rage when your friends keep planting the robber on your tiles.
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Jay 🦋 @jay.bsky.team · 19/11/2024
Bluesky now has over 20M people!! 🎉 We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky:
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New Security Beat @newsecuritybeat.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
The latest from #NewSecurityBeat👇 🔹 With climate change intensifying, Oskar Lindgren asks, is it "Time to Reconsider Rationing?" ➡️ buff.ly/3AOxxbU 🔹 @neeraja_ku unpacks how to address human-wildlife conflict in Ethiopia’s protected lands ➡️ buff.ly/4hSC8ur
Display with different types of prepacked meat in a supermarket, courtesy of www.hollandfoto.net/shutterstock.com.Elephant remains in the Babile Elephant Sanctuary, Ethiopia, courtesy of Neeraja Kulkarni.
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Elizabeth Hargrave @elizhargrave.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
From my friend Talia Rosen, a meaty game about trying to get the nominees onto the court who align with the interests you have been assigned.
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
"Is the lack of an "algorithm" that recommends posts to your main feed a good or a bad thing? The answers were mostly positive—custom feeds let developers aggregate who they want to see more easily, and not trying to "game" the algorithm shifts how people post." www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wha...
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What are game developers getting out of Bluesky?
Game developers are among the millions users leaving X (formerly Twitter) and signing up for Bluesky. What are they getting out of the platform?
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
I got so excited because I thought this was another Wingspan expansion... But then again, nearly as excited for open access!
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Elizabeth Hargrave @elizhargrave.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Not a starter pack and not only serious games but I enjoy this boardgame design feed bsky.app/profile/vick...
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A. Susana Ramírez, PhD, MPH @susanaramirez.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Good morning #CommSky! pls share! WE ARE HIRING @ucmerced.bsky.social 3 faculty positions to help grow our new program in COMMUNICATION. 1. FULL PROFESSOR 2. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 3. ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR (job code JPF01834) Apply: aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01835
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Assistant and Full Professor of Communication and Media
University of California, Merced is hiring. Apply now!
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Still such a tragedy for what happened to Notre Dame, but I was humbled to see the support to rebuild. Ubisoft's response in 2019 was great signal of not only the historical importance of Notre Dame, but how game companies can support communities in crisis. news.ubisoft.com/en-us/articl...
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Supporting Notre-Dame de Paris
We stand in solidarité with our fellow Parisians and everyone around the world moved by the devastation the fire caused.
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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
@enewb.bsky.social I’m such a huge fan of your work! I was the fangirl saying hi to you at G4C Festival this year! Happy to see you on here and added to my growing starter pack! Looking forward to seeing more serious games folx joining! go.bsky.app/Q5oMK4b
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Lucas Gillispie @lucasgillispie.com · 18/11/2024
Exciting to see more of my Games and Learning afficianados coming to BlueSky and the #EduSky community. I've put together a Starter Pack and am happy to add to it! go.bsky.app/8hpjEoL
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Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn @sunjooahn.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
It took YEARS of iterative development with CBWW but we are now both happy with the outcome. We discuss the importance of integrating the community partnership *early* on in the process rather than a traditional top-down approach to research. Pls DM me for copies. www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Great resource! Slogging through but does anyone have recommendations for a good starter pack? Any serious games/"games for good" starter packs?
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Elizabeth Newbury @enewb.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Not a short read, but an interesting perspective on both in-game economies and monetization of the medium, with a dash of player psychology thrown in. www.gamedeveloper.com/production/i...
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Featured Blog | I designed economies for $150M games—here's my ultimate handbook
After 5 years designing game economies generating $150M+, I've compiled my knowledge into a detailed 7-chapter guide on game economy, balance, and monetization.
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