Aaron Trammell is a PhD Student at the Rutgers University School of Communication and Information. He is also a blogger, board game designer, and musician. As a researcher, Aaron is interested in the cultural history of play. He has used ethnographic methods to study underground DIY music communities, and professional groups of Magic: The Gathering players. At present, Aaron is interested in exploring board games as a tool to better understand economic, military, and cultural themes in Cold War America.