Undergraduate Degree: Computer Science What brought you to the MiDAS program? I have always enjoyed both the technical and artistic side of computers, software, and games. I learned a lot in computer science but felt like I was missing out on the artistic side. …

Written by: Layla Dubreucq Digital Worlds’ MiDAS alumni Juan Lam, Spencer Henry, Kalli Melilli, and Ryan Garrett won the Societal Impact Award at CHI PLAY this October with their project “The Sea is a Sky: Towards a Poetry of Motion.” The Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play (CHI PLAY)…

Written by: Layla Dubreucq Jon Davila, President of Vū Technologies, joined by his team, spoke with the students of Digital Worlds on October 20th to share their insights, experiences, and expertise in the ever-evolving realm of virtual production. Vū Technologies is North America’s leading virtual studio network. Their studios are…

Undergraduate Degree: Game Design Three words that best describe you: Persistent, Humble, and Team Player What brought you to the MiDAS program? I have a background in game design and development, but I am also interested in VR game design which I don’t have much experience in. The MiDAS program…

Undergraduate Degree: Digital Arts and Sciences (Engineering) Three words that best describe you: Approachable, Creative, Flexible What brought you to the MiDAS program? As I was going through my undergraduate degree, I found myself wanting to pursue more creative projects in tech. With my mix of skills in both 3D…

Undergraduate Degree: Computer Science (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences) Three words that best describe you: Ambitious, Motivated, and Reliable What brought you to the MiDAS program? I researched under a professor in my Junior and Senior years of undergrad, and I heard the topic of MiDAS thrown around a…

The Digital Worlds Institute at the University of Florida is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Difato as its Interim Director, effective July 1, 2023. Difato will take over the role from James Oliverio, the Founding Director, who stepped down at the end of the 2022–2023 academic year. …

Undergraduate Degree: Biology Three words that best describe you: Creative, Charismatic, and Driven What brought you to the MiDAS program? I work across Digital Worlds over at the College of Education and my boss told me about the program which involved video game design and virtual reality, which she knew…

Written by: Layla Dubreucq The UF Digital Worlds Institute is proud to announce the arrival of a new undergraduate academic advisor, Alexandra Pass. With an impressive background in student and academic affairs, Pass brings a deep commitment to providing academic guidance and mentorship to the students of Digital Worlds. As…