Christopher Williams

Christopher Williams is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English and Humanities at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. He specializes in teaching poetry, game writing, and avant-garde literature while co-directing the Center for Games and Interactive Media alongside Dr. Bryan Carr and Dr. Juli Case.

• Education: PhD (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2018), MFA (Columbia College Chicago, 2010)

His research focuses on procedurally-generated storytelling and aleatoric creative practices, exploring the convergence of poetry and games through experimental forms. His publications in journals like Gulf Coast and Still: The Journal reflect these interdisciplinary interests.

Williams contributes to the field through innovative works such as 'Turnbuckle' (2017) and 'Universal Design' (2011), which demonstrate his exploration of narrative structures across media. The thematic diversity of his work spans environmental symbolism, game mechanics, and avant-garde composition.

• Notable Collaborations: Center for Games and Interactive Media (co-director)