Tom Corbett is an instructor at Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) and a faculty member for the university’s Integrative Design, Arts, and Technology (IDeATe) Network, a cross-disciplinary program for undergraduate students. Tom teaches courses in game development, virtual and augmented reality, and immersive and spatial technology platforms, blending technical expertise with creative exploration.
Prior to joining Carnegie Mellon, Tom worked for Electronic Arts as an Associate Producer, where he managed projects for emerging platforms, streaming technologies, and prototypes for augmented and virtual reality. He also served as Associate Director for the AT&T AdWorks Lab and co-founded the AT&T Experience Council. His diverse background spans video games, interactive exhibits, architecture, distance learning, and medical animation.
Tom also serves as an instructor for the National High School Game Academy, and previously served on the Board of Directors for Pittsburgh Cares, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering volunteerism and community connections. He holds a Master of Entertainment Technology from Carnegie Mellon University, as well as a Bachelor of Architecture and a Master of Science in Architecture from Virginia Tech.
Tom Corbett joined the ETC in 2014.
Education
Master of Entertainment Technology - Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Center
