Welcome to the Digital Playground
The Science of Digital Games
Welcome to the little corner of the web for Dr. Rachel Kowert, PhD. She is a globally recognized researcher on the uses and effects of digital games, award winning author, and science content creator.
Welcome to the Digital Playground
The Science of Digital Games
Welcome to the little corner of the web for Dr. Rachel Kowert, PhD. She is a globally recognized researcher on the uses and effects of digital games, award winning author, and science content creator.
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Bridging The Gap Between Gamers & Game Makers
Meet Rachel
Rachel Kowert, Ph.D is a research psychologist and the Research Director of Take This. She is a world-renowned researcher on the uses and effects of digital games, including their impact on physical, social, and psychological well-being. An award-winning author, she has published a variety of books and scientific articles relating to the psychology of games and, more recently, the relationship between games and mental health specifically.
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Awards
- Video Game Awards, Future Class inductee, 2021
- The Game*HER Awards, Top Educator (finalist), 2021
- Hermes Awards, Best Communications Pandemic Response, 2021
- Telly Awards, Best Branded Campaign, 2021
- Golden TTRPGIFS Awards, Community Award, 2021
- Game Developers Conference, Top Presentation Award, 2020
- Austin Family Magazine, Austin Awesome Author, 2017
- INDIES Awards, Top Science Book (honorable mention), 2016