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Stephanie Hsu is an Associate Professor and Department Co-Chairperson in the Department of English at Pace University, within the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences. She is based in the New York City campus and has been actively contributing to interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersections of gender, race, disability, and transnational identities.
Education:
- PhD in English, New York University, 2009
- MA in English, New York University, 2008
- BA in English and Comparative Literature, Columbia University, 2001
Her research centers on transgender studies, queer theory, Asian American literature, and disability studies. She critically examines how identity, kinship, and biopolitics are narrated in literary and cultural texts, particularly focusing on trans and intersex experiences in diasporic and postcolonial contexts. Her work often bridges literary analysis with social justice advocacy.
The available publications reflect a strong thematic focus on the biomedicalization of gender and sexuality, the cultural politics of trans and intersex bodies, and the representation of marginality in American and transnational literature. Her scholarship engages deeply with critical race theory, postcolonial discourse, and feminist epistemologies.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Community Catalyst Award, National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA), 2020
- Mellon Periclean Faculty Leader, Mellon Foundation and Project Pericles, 2020
- LGBTQA Educator of the Year, Pace University LGBTQA and Social Justice Center, 2013
Stephanie Hsu has made significant contributions to professional service and community engagement. She is a co-founder of Q-WAVE, an organization supporting queer and trans people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent, and serves on the board of CLAGS: The Center for Queer Studies. While no formal students are listed, her leadership in curriculum development and social justice education suggests a strong mentorship role. She has taught a wide range of courses including Critical Race Theory, Transgender Studies, Disability Studies, and Postcolonial Literature, indicating a commitment to inclusive and transformative pedagogy.
She is actively involved in academic and community-based initiatives that link literary scholarship with social change, particularly in LGBTQ+ and racial justice spaces.
