Brandon M. Bird
Academic Background
Currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Graduated from Nevada State High School in 2022, with a 4.4 GPA.
Expertise
I am very experienced with game development with over 7+ years experience using Unity Engine and 3+ years using Unreal Engine. Experienced in VR, 3D reality, and all things regarding game development.
Interest in this project:
This project got me interested as it aims to do what I love (creating games) and to then take this game and turn it into a experience for students to learn math. I have also learned a few things along the way since I started in June 2023. I always wanted to help others in some sort of way and I feel with this I can achieve that goal.
Hobbies
Besides living at home with my parents since I am 19. I work on game development projects, I am a full time student at UNLV, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, and spending time with my family & friends.
Ali Balooch
Academic Background
Received a B.S. in Mathematics and a B.A. in Computer Science, both from UNLV. Currently pursuing a Phd in Mathematics.
Expertise
Mathematics (particularly in analysis); tutoring/teaching; game design; cooking rice noodles.
Interest in this project:
With engaging math-help games being so few and far in between, this project is a great opportunity for me to incorporate my skills into a field that desperately needs support. Also, I love math and game design!
Hobbies
Cooking noodles, vegetarian patties, and a traditional Afghan sour cream pasta. Trying to become proficient in more dishes. My favorite “sport” is foosball, and hiking is always fun.
Hayden Gomel
Academic Background
Graduated High School from Southeast Career Technical Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada. I studied Digital Game Development and Animation there and graduated with certificates in both. I am currently a Computer Science major at UNLV.
Expertise
Game development/programming in c#. Designed, built, and sold multiple games over the past 5 years.
Interest in this project:
I am very happy to utilize what I have learned over the past 7 years working in game development! This project brought me back to Unity and has allowed me to fall in love with making games again. I am also very proud to be working for these wonderful people at UNLV.
Hobbies
I am the President of Rebel Gaming, a Rebel Student Organization at UNLV. We have over 200 official members in on the Involvement Center website along with over 1,500 members in our Discord server!
Sabrina Wallace
Academic Background
Bachelors of Science in Computer Science, Minor in Mathematics, University of Nevada Las Vegas 2016-2020
Masters in Computer Science, University of Nevada Las Vegas 2020-2022
Expertise
Computational Geometry, Machine Learning, Mobile Application and Game Development
Interest in this project:
Help students gain better foundations in mathematics to succeed in current and future STEM courses
Hobbies
I enjoy reading, video games, and catching up on sleep
Sam Black
Academic Background
Bachelors of Science in Computer Science, University of Nevada Las Vegas 2014-2018
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science, University of Nevada Las Vegas 2018-2024
Expertise
Computer Vision in Real-Time Applications, Neural Networks, Mobile Application and Game Development
Interest in this project:
Help students gain better foundations in mathematics for their everyday lives or to pursue a future in STEM fields
Hobbies
I enjoy video games and game development, digital art, and cooking
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