Community Spotlight: Esports the gateway to STEM

Generation Z is considered the gaming generation, with 91% of children between ages 2 and 17 enjoying video games in some form.
Many schools are now embracing esports, as students form clubs and begin to participate in organized leagues. A growing number of universities even offer esports as a varsity program on par with traditional college sports - including scholarships to play. Many parents and educators still remain skeptical, but there's growing advocacy for esports as a positive social program and a healthy component of a well-rounded STEM education. We spoke with one of our software developers, Tristan Lutgen, who has experience in the competitive field, about his journey from professional gamer to Computer Scientist. Check it out!