Krys Ziska Strange

Krys Ziska Strange is an Instructor in the College of Information Science at the University of Arizona. She previously served as the Associate Director of Faculty Development and Instructional Design at Tufts University, focusing on expanding online programs and educational technology. Her research explores the intersections of games, communities, and mental health support through gaming environments.

• Education:
• PhD in Curriculum and Instruction (focus on faculty professional development and identity)
• Master's in Library and Information Science from Wayne State University
• Bachelor's in Creative Writing (Poetry) from Methodist University

Her teaching includes GAME 310: Gamification of Society. Krys actively engages with gaming communities through tabletop RPGs, Stardew Valley farming simulations, and sci-fi media analysis.