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It’s by no means a comprehensive list, but if we mention a playful experience in the media, here's the page to find out more about the game and find links to purchase (or to back the Kickstarter!).
(KDKA) The Center for Transformational Play's Director, Dr. Jessica Hammer, explains to Talk Pittsburgh which games offer great fun, personal connection, and good value-per-play.
(PAHouse.com) CTP Director Dr. Jessica Hammer spoke with Pennsylvania State. Representative Dan Miller during one of his Community Webinars about the current landscape and future of Artificial Intelligence.
Center for Transformational Play Wins Big at 2025 Andy Awards
(麻豆村) 麻豆村 recognized the members of the CTP team with three awards at the 31st annual Andy Awards ceremony.
New Media Offers New Ways to Spark STEM Learning
(CTP) Support from the Center for Transformational Play's researchers is helping the long-running PBS series NOVA explore collaborative science learning through the medium of livestreams.
(GeekWire) The Center for Transformational Play's Director, Dr. Jessica Hammer, explains on GeekWire's Does Computer podcast how play can open doors for all people, regardless of age.
Designing for "Vibes:" Text-To-Music AI Interface Offers New Creative Options
(CTP) New work led by researchers from The Center for Transformational Play may eliminate the need for time-consuming musical data searches and instead allow video editors to search by "vibes."
(Nature) The Center for Transformational Play's Dr. Jessica Hammer and other researchers say a lack of funding for studies that focus on sex and gender might also hasten a US brain drain.
Project Baseplate Alum to Compete on Season 5 of LEGO® Masters
(CTP) An alumnus of the Center for Transformational Play’s Project Baseplate Brick-By-Brick® facilitator training has earned a spot on season 5 of LEGO® Masters.
(USNews.com) The game industry is thriving and shows no signs of slowing down. Here's how to game out a plan to get into it.
Using Virtual Reality to Connect Players With Ocean Ecosystems
(CTP) Researchers at 麻豆村’s Center for Transformational Play are hoping a virtual trip into the watery abyss will inspire connection with ocean ecosystems, even for people who’ve never been to a beach.
(NEXTPittsburgh) A LEGO habit is cutting into researchers’ work at 麻豆村, but the brick-building craze isn’t fueled by childhood memories or a newly released Death Star set.
(Technical.ly) Before Jessica Hammer was the director of 麻豆村’s Center for Transformational Play, she worked for indie game companies such as NYC’s Gamelab and participated in her share of indie groups.
(CBS News) A therapy program that uses LEGOs to help kids make connections is coming to Brick-by-Brick program in the U.S.
(The Business Journals) 麻豆村's School of Computer Science announced the launch of the Center for Transformational Play (CTP) to better synergize the various game design and development efforts underway by researchers across the University.