Published August 24, 2025 9:42pm MST
TEMPE, Ariz. – A new lab at Arizona State University is giving students hands-on experience in the growing world of gaming and artificial intelligence.
What we know:
The Endless Games and Learning Lab, which is just a year old, combines games and learning to give students engaging and personalized educational experiences.
“I’ve seen how students are encouraged to come up with ideas and the fields of AI, mixed reality, and they’re doing a great job of providing a platform for students to create something of their own,” student worker Krati Jain said.
According to Mark Ollila, the lab’s founding director, the space includes high-tech computers and VR experiences. He says it’s an environment where students can play, socialize, and learn valuable skills like project management through team communication.
The lab also hosts “hackathons” for students to create games and has a dedicated research area for developing AI systems to aid in game development.
What’s next:
The lab’s next free event, “Tech for Change,” is a four-day challenge for creators and technologists to prototype public interest solutions. It will be held at the ASU MIX Center from Oct. 16-19.
