For generations, parents have turned to experts for child-rearing advice. This spring, they can add game theorists to the list of parenting gurus.

 

Kevin Zollman, associate professor of philosophy, says game theory applies to almost all of our social lives, so it's only natural that it should work for one of the toughest aspects of our lives - dealing with our children. So Zollman teamed up with Paul Raeburn to write a book about it. "The Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting: How the Science of Strategic Thinking Can Help You Deal with the Toughest Negotiators You Know - Your Kids" will be released on April 5.

 

"I was able to focus on journalism while I studied in CMU's professional writing program," Kelner said. "I found that I liked reporting, but what I really liked was copy editing. This job really allows me to do both of those."