In the inaugural episode of the NASEF Game to Grow Podcast, Commissioner Mark Deppe interviews Gerald Solomon the Executive Director for the Samueli Foundation.

Who would have thought that esports could be used as a learning platform?

At just before the 8 minute mark, you'll hear about how esports has been used to help students to become more engaged in school through their esports clubs.

At the 20 minute mark, you'll learn how STEM education and esports combine to make an exciting learning environment for our student participants.

Other subjects discussed in this comprehensive interview include what NASEF offers to its participating clubs, the free clinics and toolkits NASEF has created, as well as how competition has taught our participants some valuable life skills.