Research
This is a collection of some of the research I performed while completing my undergraduate studies at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Prince of Pride
Prince of Pride was my senior project at WPI. It starred a pride of lions intent on crossing the savanna in order to survive the coming dry season. The unique element was an AI designed to model social situations, which would generate challenge by forcing the player to keep the whole pride at a certain level of happiness.
The Contribution of Ecotourism
This report, supported by Mr. Erling Kavita from the Polytechnic of Namibia's school of Natural Resources and Tourism in conjunction with Worcester Polytechnic Institute, investigates Wilderness Safaris' Damaraland Camp and its effects on the local cultures, society, and economy of the individuals living on the Torra Conservancy. Through analysis of observations, surveys, and interviews conducted with Torra Conservancy members, Wilderness Safaris employees and individuals from other related organizations in Namibia, suggestions for improvement and conclusions were developed.
Sun SPOT Framework
A framework created in an effort to reduce the difficulty of using the Java Sun SPOT technology. Provides easy-to-use support for the wireless networking (both synchronously and asynchronously), the LED bank, and the accelerometer.
Social Responsibility in Games
A philosophical inquiry into game violence and censorship. This research predicted several of the arguments that would be used in the supreme court case over first amendment rights for computer games.