UB Tech 2019

Kathy Chiang
Irvine Esports Arena Coordinator
University of California - Irvine


Kathy Chiang manages the University of California - Irvine Esports Arena and its student staff. She graduated from UCI as a computer game science major after co-founding and leading one of the largest gaming clubs on campus, The Association of Gamers. UCI was the first public university to create an official esports program, and is regarded as one of the best and most comprehensive programs in the world. The vision for the esports program began in summer 2015. With a successful computer game science program major, a thriving gaming community and a history of elite competition, UCI was a natural place for esports to thrive. Working with student leaders, faculty, UCI’s gaming community and a forward-thinking administration, the esports program was announced in spring 2016. In fall 2016, the UCI Esports Arena opened, and UCI offered scholarships to its first League of Legends teams.

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