Dr. Brian Magerko

Professor

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Biography

Brian Magerko is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Digital Media at Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds a B.S. in Cognitive Science from Carnegie Mellon University and both an M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan. His research focuses on studying human-machine cognition to inform the creation of novel human-computer creative experiences. Dr. Magerko has led research efforts totaling $15 million in federal funding and has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles related to computational media, cognition, and learning. His work has been featured in prominent outlets such as The New Yorker, CNN, and NPR, and he co-founded EarSketch, a music-based learning environment in computer science that has been utilized by over 160,000 learners worldwide. Dr. Magerko's expertise includes Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science, and Educational Media, among others. He is actively involved in teaching courses related to computational media, interactive narrative, and game AI among other subjects.

Research Interests

Courses

LCC-2700: Intr-Computational Media LCC-4699: Undergraduate Research LCC-4720: Interactive Narrative LCC-4731: Game AI LCC-6215: Media Studies LCC-6317: Interactive Fiction LCC-6650: Project Studio LCC-8833: Special Topics LMC-4699: Undergraduate Research LMC-4725: Game Design LMC-6213: Educational Applications LMC-6215: Issues in Media Studies LMC-6310: Computer Expressive LMC-6325: Game Design Analysis LMC-6650: Project Studio LMC-6800: DM MS Project Course LMC-8801: Special Topics LMC-8803: Special Topics

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.