Drexel University professor Dr. Frank Lee isn’t just a gaming arts professor. He’s a skilled hacker, who brought Philadelphia into the spotlight this spring with his 29-story game of PONG on the Cira Centre. Spotlighted in Fast Company, the Associated Press, The New York Times, NPR, and more, Lee brought attention to Philadelphia with a truly fantastic, awe-inspiring event. He’s the co-founder and co-director of the Drexel Game Design Program, which has been ranked one of the top 10 game design programs in the U.S., and the Replay Lab, a research and development lab in game design at Drexel.

Category: 2013 - Geek of the Year

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