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The UTD researchers created a Minecraft digital twin of UT Dallas as part of their educational game development. [Image: UTD]

Researchers Build ‘Blocky” Twin of UTD in Minecraft for Digital Workforce Training

by | Apr 4, 2025
Hollywood's "A Minecraft Movie" killed it with a record $163 million opening weekend. Meanwhile, UT Dallas researchers have created their own world in Minecraft to develop educational games embedded in the blocky "digital sandbox"—and launched a new startup to advance their efforts.
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