ABSTRACT
As technology has matured, interactive media has received more and more attention and usage by the U.S. military, scientists, and educators. Computer programs are now being utilized in capacities from training simulators for combat and rescue operations, to studies on motor skill development, stress relief, and social development. Educators are now exploring virtual learning as a safe place for students to develop perceptual, attentional, and cognitive abilities-and the number of colleges and universities offering degrees in and related to game development continues to grow. This chapter will review how the technology has been used by military, scientific, and educational communities.
