Associate Research Professor, Computer Game Design, CVPA
Contact Information
Campus: Science and Technology, 10900 University Blvd, Manassas, VA 20110
Building: Katherine G Johnson Hall, Suite 147
Email: jenfield@gmu.edu
Biography
Jacob Enfield is a game developer, educator, and researcher. Jacob has worked professionally as a game programmer with Edutainment Systems LLC and continues developing educational games through his company, Second Job Studios LLC, including a suite of games to promote the learning of mathematics. Over the past 25 years, Jacob has taught computer science, multimedia production, game development, VR Production, and mathematics courses at K-12 schools, community colleges, universities, and corporate settings. Currently, he teaches game scripting courses for the Computer Game Design program at George Mason University. Jacob’s research focuses on game-based learning and effective educational game design. Through his position at George Mason University’s Virginia Serious Game Institute, Jacob collaborates on game-related research projects from a wide range of disciplines including health, kinesiology, forensic sciences, cyber-security, national defense, and education.
Degrees:
PhD in Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University
MS in Educational Technology, CSU Fullerton
BS in Secondary Education, Kansas State University