BAM Talks To Brown CS Alum Heidi Erwin About Her Career In Game Design
- Posted by Jesse Polhemus
- on Sept. 16, 2026
Recently included in the Forbes 30 Under 30, Heidi designed Brown's first independent concentration in Game Design and Development.
Recently included in the Forbes 30 Under 30, Heidi designed Brown's first independent concentration in Game Design and Development.
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