Pamela N. Martinez is an Assistant Professor of Learning Technologies with New Mexico State University’s Innovative Media Research and Extension Department and its Learning Games Lab. She earned her doctorate in learning technologies from Pepperdine University. Dr. Martinez oversees product development and assessment for grant-funded research projects. Dr. Martinez has over 20 years’ experience creating educational media and games. She served as studio director in the Learning Games Lab for 18 years, overseeing production and personnel.