2019 for computer science) in the later years ranked DigiPen as a Computer Science and Engineering School. Notable faculty Ellen Beeman - fantasy and science fiction author, television screenwriter, and computer game designer/producer Beeman is a Senior Lecturer of Game Software Design and Production at DigiPen. Mike Pondsmith - roleplaying, board, and video game designer Notable alumni Nate Martin - "Founding Father of Escape Rooms", Co-founder & CEO of Puzzle Break Kim Swift - designer on the Portal team Aubrey Edwards - video game developer and professional wrestling referee Jon Everist - video game composer and audio designer for BattleTech, Necropolis, and Shadowrun: Hong Kong References External links Official website Engineering universities and colleges in Washington (state) Private universities and colleges in Washington (state) Video game universities Educational institutions established in 1988 For-profit universities and colleges in the United States Universities and colleges in King County, Washington Education in Redmond, Washington 1988 establishments in Washington (state)