Natasha Miller

Country: United States of America
Sector: Internet & Software
Job title: Senior Research Scientist II
Subject of study: Evolutionary and Behavioural Ecology
Year of graduation: 2012
Type/Level of study: Postgraduate Taught

Current Employer/Organisation Name

Blizzard Entertainment

What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?

I research social design for a video game company in an effort to mitigate disruptive behaviors, encourage reformation, and promote prosocial play.

Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?

I have always enjoyed video games and this seemed like a fun way to apply the behavioral science experience I gained in university.

What did you enjoy most about your programme and what was the biggest highlight?

The highlight of my time there was definitely the research trip to Kenya.

What did you enjoy most about studying here?

I enjoyed studying abroad and getting a different perspective on education.

What skills and experiences have been most useful for your career?

The quantitative skills I learned in measuring behavior have been the most helpful in my current role.

 

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