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Dr. Jan L. Plass is a Professor and Paulette Goddard Chair in Digital Media and Learning Sciences at New York University's Steinhardt School. He leads the CREATE Consortium and co-directs the Games for Learning Institute (G4LI), focusing on advancing digital technologies for education. His work bridges cognitive science, learning sciences, and computer science to design effective simulations, games, and immersive technologies for diverse learners. Over 30 grants from federal agencies and foundations fund his projects, including Project Hope, which developed digital curricula for Syrian refugee children in Turkey and Jordan.
Dr. Plass holds a MA and Ph.D. in Educational Technologies from Erfurt University (Germany). His research emphasizes cognitive, social, and emotional design principles for digital learning tools, with a focus on accessibility for underserved communities. He has authored over 120 publications and co-edited seminal works like Cognitive Load Theory and Handbook of Game-Based Learning. His advisory role helps companies integrate cognitive science into educational products.
Key research areas include adaptive learning systems, emotional design in games, and the impact of VR/AR on knowledge retention. Dr. Plass’s grants and collaborations drive innovations in playful learning, with a recent focus on health communication (e.g., organ donation campaigns) and culturally responsive educational technologies.
