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Christopher Weaver Alma mater Wesleyan University
MITOccupation software and technology innovator, entrepreneur Known for founder of Bethesda Softworks Christopher Weaver is a software developer, innovator and entrepreneur, and the founder of Bethesda Softworks. He spearheaded the development of the first physics engine for realtime sports simulation, culminating in the creation of the original John Madden Football for Electronic Arts, as well as many other gaming innovations; such as the first rpg based game[examples needed].[1]
Education and career
Dr. Weaver received a Master of Science (SM) degree from MIT and was the initial Daltry scholar at Wesleyan University, where he earned dual Masters Degrees in Japanese and Computer Science and a CAS Doctoral Degree in Japanese and Physics.[2] He was also a former member of the MIT Media Lab, Fellow of the MIT Communications and Policy Program, and is a current member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.[1] He is also a Visiting Scholar at MIT.
References
- ^ a b "Christopher Weaver". MobyGames. http://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,41987/. Retrieved 2010-01-12.
- ^ "MIT Comparative Media Studies: Visiting Scholars and Postdocs". Cms.mit.edu. http://cms.mit.edu/people/postdocs.php. Retrieved 2010-01-12.
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