About IEEE GameSIG
GameSIG Mission Statement
1. Provide a forum to share knowledge and technology relevant to the game engineering disciplines.
2. Encourage students interested in electronic game technologies to consider careers in science and engineering.
3. Support the development of electronic game industry standards.
Methodology
Our interest lies primarily in the state of the art of Video/Computer game technology, both hardware and software, the future of that technology, and its application in areas such as education and family entertainment, including both stand-alone and massively multiplayer online technologies.
1. Inter-disciplinary frameworks: We implement our vision through the auspices of existing technical societies. Our role is to facilitate inter-disciplinary communication regarding those aspects of our technical societies relevant to video and computer game technology. We do not duplicate existing technical societies, but rather identify and make available to our membership those multi-disciplinary resources relevant to game engineering. We participate in existing technical society symposia and conferences, and may also co-sponsor Game Engineering symposia and conferences with our sister technical societies. Video and computer game technology will be addressed as an engineering discipline.
2. Engineering Career Guidance: We engage the millions of game playing students of all ages through this intrinsic interest, encourage their appreciation of the technology, and thus provide a conduit for the next generation to access science and engineering education.
3. Industry Standards: The viable future of the game industry requires establishment of accepted industry standards. Our role is to help create an environment in which these standards can be developed. The IEEE is the organization most suited to this activity.
GameSIG Showcase Events
One of our signature achievements is the creation of an annual GameSIG Intercollegiate Game Showcase. Each year since 2012 we have provided a venue for dozens of local student teams to design, develop and present their games before a live audience and a panel of experienced game industry personnel. This event provides a valuable mechanism for students to demonstrate their abilities, and gives them an excellent chance to add to their resumes and get in front of potential employers.
