Omie Hsu

Omie Hsu is a Lecturer in Liberal Arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and a PhD candidate in Political Science at the University of Chicago. Their academic work centers critical pedagogy, queer of color critique, and intersections of race, gender, and political theory. They teach courses such as Top: Queer of Color Critique, Critical Game Studies, and Asian American Studies, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary sociopolitical issues.

Education:

• PhD en route in Political Science, University of Chicago
• Graduate Certificate in Gender and Sexuality Studies, University of Chicago
• M.A. in Political Science, University of Chicago
• B.A. in Political Science and Women's Studies, Barnard College

Research & Awards: Expertise includes critical game studies, science and technology studies, and democratic theory. Recipient of the Wayne C. Booth Prize for teaching excellence (2017). Collaborative projects include designing the Alternate Reality Game The Parasite for University of Chicago orientation.

Teaching & Projects: Taught over 10 undergraduate courses on queer theory, Asian American studies, and political philosophy. Designed self-authored syllabi blending theory and activism. Co-designed The Parasite ARG to address urgent global issues like climate change and structural inequality through immersive learning.

Labs/Teams: Collaborated with Game Changer Chicago, a University of Chicago initiative focused on participatory game design for social justice.