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Patrick Jagoda is a William Rainey Harper Professor at the University of Chicago, with affiliations in the Department of English, Cinema & Media Studies, and Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is co-founder of the Game Changer Chicago Design Lab and Transmedia Story Lab, faculty director of the Weston Game Lab, and Executive Editor of Critical Inquiry. His work spans media theory, game studies, and digital humanities.
- Ph.D., Duke University, 2010
- Teaching at UChicago since 2010
Jagoda's research explores intersections of critical theory, game design, and public health. He investigates how games and transmedia narratives can address social determinants of health, promote equity in STEM education, and engage with systems thinking. His work critiques gamification's societal impacts and examines games as experimental frameworks for reality.
His publications analyze games like Candy Crush, Stardew Valley, and Undertale, while projects like Hexacago Health Academy and The Source demonstrate practical applications of game-based education for underrepresented youth. His collaborations extend to narrative methods in medicine and community-driven health interventions.
Jagoda's awards include contributions to game studies and interdisciplinary research, though specific honors are not listed. He mentors through innovative game design programs and leads initiatives like ECHO and Lucidity, blending narrative with sexual violence education and pandemic response.
