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Scott Easley is a Senior Lecturer in the Computer Science Games program at the Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California, with a rich career spanning over 20 years in the video game industry. He has worked on 15 AAA games, including as Animation Production Manager at Heavy Iron Studios and Senior Animator for the Medal of Honor franchise at Electronic Arts. Easley is also a well-regarded speaker at prestigious conferences such as the Game Developers Conference and Imagina CG Conference. Notably, he has received multiple awards, including Emmys and a Telly Award, reflecting his excellence in computer animation and writing. His academic background includes a Master's Degree in Screenwriting from USC and a Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research interests focus on visual simulation and interactive media, particularly in the context of edutainment and assisting individuals with disabilities through video games.
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