Texas Tech University

Video Game Industry Speaker Series

Going From Student to Professional in Gaming Entertainment

Guest Speaker: Carmen Askerneese 

Carmen Askerneese, a producer at Wizards of the Coast, explained how to make a career in the gaming industry.

 

Fandom in the Games/Tech Sector

Guest Speaker: Gita Jackson 

Gita Jackson, a staff writer at Motherboard, Vice's technology website, spoke with students on fandom culture and how they became a non-binary, femme gaming reporter.

 

Becoming the Super Villain

Guest Speaker: Sarah Douglas

Sarah Douglas starred as Ursa, part of a supervillain trio, in her breakout role in the films Superman (1978), Superman 2 (1980) along with many other popular films. Her transmedia work also includes voice talent, animation and an extensive portfolio of industry experiences she shares with students.