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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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How video games affect the human brain is always up for debate. However, many studies overlook that video games are frequently a gateway into computing careers. A study from Georgia Tech's School of Interactive Computing is referenced as information shows a positive relationship between playing video games and an interest in these high-paying jobs.
