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Scott Easley is a Senior Lecturer in the Computer Science Department at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, focusing on the CS Games program. His career spans over 20 years in the video game industry, where he has been credited on 15 AAA games. His roles included Animation Production Manager at Heavy Iron Studios, Senior Animator for the Medal of Honor franchise at Electronic Arts, and Lead Animator at Sony Imagesoft. Scott's academic background includes a Master’s degree in Screenwriting from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has garnered several accolades, including Emmy and Telly Awards for his work in animation and writing. Additionally, he has served as a fellow for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and has been a judge for the Emmys. He is also an accomplished speaker at various international conferences. His research interests lie in visual simulation and interactive media, particularly in the context of edutainment and aiding disabilities through video games. Scott is dedicated to preparing and instructing students in visual media, focusing on social interaction and entertainment through efficient systems that deliver a variety of new models and textures.
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