From gamedaily.com:

“Today, Microsoft chief research and strategy officer Craig Mundie announced a gaming research project designed to support games as learning tools for math and science subjects among middle-school students. Titled Games for Learning Institute (G4LI), the project is a joint endeavor of Microsoft Research, New York University and other higher education establishments. Microsoft will contribute $1.5 million, with NYU and its various partners also contributing $1.5 million.”

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