Rik Panganiban’s Work Portfolio

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The following is a select sample of the many different professional projects that I have led and implemented over the course of my career.  Please contact me if you want more information about any of these or other samples of my work.

Youth Programs

  • “I Dig Science” Program (2008-2010) 

Chris at final exhibit area for IDZConceived of, planned, and executed “I Dig Science,” a virtual science camp that enabled groups of teenagers in Chicago and New York City to learn about paleontology, evolution, biology and culture.

Incorporated a range of learning experiences and tools, including dance, virtual worlds, Skype calls with scientists, and youth-created videos.

See promo video.

 

Virtual World Programs

WBI-final-edited Project coordinator for a series of virtual training and collaboration experiences for government officials participating in a World Bank Institute capacity building program.  

The initial exercise created was a virtual game show designed to test their knowledge of different governance subject matter.  

 

ICC Prosecutor and Lloyd Axworthy at opening of International Justice Center in Second LifeProject lead in the development of a human rights center in Second Life focused on the International Criminal Court .

The launch of the center included a streamed address by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and a virtual conversation between the ICC Prosecutor and the former foreign minister of Canada.

See Second Life video of the event. 

 

Web Development

Yehoodi screenshot 1011Web projects manager of the number one website for swing dancing and lindy hop in the world.

Led development of custom discussion system, social network integration, and curated content sections of site.

Coordinated work of user interface and backend coding team.

 

Writing

Author of the first public report on how nonprofits were using virtual world tools for education, outreach, collaboration and fundraising.

Conducted online forums with nonprofit professionals and volunteers to assess findings and get feedback.

Betterverse detailCreator of online news site focused on the use of virtual world tools for the public good, including nonprofit, governmental and education sectors.

Betterverse includes reviews, event reporting, commentary and interviews with leaders in the field.

 

Public Speaking

 

Updated October 2011