Play to Learn
We believe in the power of games and XR for learning
NOLA Gamelab is focused on using games and extended reality (XR) for good. We are building on our experience in game development education and immersive education research to improve our community and the lives of others. Dr. Cuevas helped develop the SMU Guildhall graduate program in video game development.
NOLA Gamelab Projects
Literacy Games
STEM Extended Reality
STEM Extended Reality
We are working with at team at SMU on literacy games for adults and families
STEM Extended Reality
STEM Extended Reality
STEM Extended Reality
We work on extended reality (AR, VR, MR) educational simulations for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and career education
VR Surgery
STEM Extended Reality
VR Surgery
We work on VR surgery and medical education simulations
About NOLA Gamelab
Tony Cuevas, PhD
Tony Cuevas, PhD
Tony Cuevas, PhD
Dr. Tony Cuevas has a PhD in Instructional Systems from FSU. He has experience as a teacher and researcher, including work at Southern Methodist University for 25 years where he recently retired as Assistant Dean for Technology & Innovation and Clinical Professor. His teaching, research and development work continues to focus on games and XR for learning and development. Email: acuevas@smu.edu
Elijah Cusimano
Tony Cuevas, PhD
Tony Cuevas, PhD
Elijah Cusimano is Creative Director at NOLA Gamelab. Elijah is an avid gamer and loves helping others. He completed several courses at nonPareil in Dallas where her learned about game development and digital technology.
He inspires the work we do at NOLA Gamelab and leads our testing and QA work.