Kat Schrier
@katschrier.bsky.social
Educator | Designer | Researcher | Author | Inspirer | Innovator | Director of Games | NEW from Oxford UP: #WetheGamers http://gamesforcivics.com 🎮 💖 She/They
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Kat Schrier
@katschrier.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Learning, Education, & Games | ETC Press - Carnegie Mellon University
press.etc.cmu.edu
Welcome, here's some FREE STUFF: 50 Games to Teach #Inclusion, #Equity, & #Justice.
Let's educate each other for a more inclusive future. press.etc.cmu.edu/books/learni...
Let's educate each other for a more inclusive future. press.etc.cmu.edu/books/learni...
Come join me in NYC at #TheAISummit New York. invt.io/1bxbz92nrle. I'll be talking about:
*AI
*Ethical creative production
*Innovation in media, games, and more
20% off code: SPKR20-Kat
#games #media #AI #ethics
*AI
*Ethical creative production
*Innovation in media, games, and more
20% off code: SPKR20-Kat
#games #media #AI #ethics
I'm speaking at The AI Summit New York!
10-11 December | Javits Center
invt.io
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Come join me in NYC at #TheAISummit New York. invt.io/1bxbz92nrle. I'll be talking about:
*AI
*Ethical creative production
*Innovation in media, games, and more
20% off code: SPKR20-Kat
#games #media #AI #ethics
*AI
*Ethical creative production
*Innovation in media, games, and more
20% off code: SPKR20-Kat
#games #media #AI #ethics
CLOSING SOON! Review begins on November 3rd.
♥️ We are hiring a #games / #UX faculty member at #MaristUniversity's game program, a top 50 Princeton Review undergrad-only program.
Teach #gameprogramming #leveldesign #businessofgames #UX and/or #VR & more.
careers.marist.edu/cw/en-us/job...
♥️ We are hiring a #games / #UX faculty member at #MaristUniversity's game program, a top 50 Princeton Review undergrad-only program.
Teach #gameprogramming #leveldesign #businessofgames #UX and/or #VR & more.
careers.marist.edu/cw/en-us/job...
Careers at Marist - Marist University
Thank you for your interest in a career with Marist University!
careers.marist.edu
October 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
CLOSING SOON! Review begins on November 3rd.
♥️ We are hiring a #games / #UX faculty member at #MaristUniversity's game program, a top 50 Princeton Review undergrad-only program.
Teach #gameprogramming #leveldesign #businessofgames #UX and/or #VR & more.
careers.marist.edu/cw/en-us/job...
♥️ We are hiring a #games / #UX faculty member at #MaristUniversity's game program, a top 50 Princeton Review undergrad-only program.
Teach #gameprogramming #leveldesign #businessofgames #UX and/or #VR & more.
careers.marist.edu/cw/en-us/job...
Reposted by Kat Schrier
for the last two years, players with dark-skinned custom MCs in Love and Deepspace have had to deal with their characters being poorly lit and often entirely invisible in some of the game's cutscenes, and they're begging the devs to do something about it:
www.ign.com/articles/lov...
www.ign.com/articles/lov...
Love and Deepspace Devs Respond to Player Complaints That Their Dark-Skinned Custom Characters Are Invisible in Cutscenes - IGN
Love and Deepspace has been out for almost two years now, but its playerbase is growing increasingly exasperated over a persistent issue impacting players with dark-skinned custom main characters: the...
www.ign.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:36 PM
for the last two years, players with dark-skinned custom MCs in Love and Deepspace have had to deal with their characters being poorly lit and often entirely invisible in some of the game's cutscenes, and they're begging the devs to do something about it:
www.ign.com/articles/lov...
www.ign.com/articles/lov...
Want to teach? Make/research games? Apply to teach at Marist #Top50 #GamesProgram. It's for:
🎮 People who make games.
🎲 Game researchers who also love to teach.
🕹️ Those who love both.
Review of applications begins on November 1st.
careers.marist.edu/cw/en-us/job...
#facultyjobs
🎮 People who make games.
🎲 Game researchers who also love to teach.
🕹️ Those who love both.
Review of applications begins on November 1st.
careers.marist.edu/cw/en-us/job...
#facultyjobs
Careers at Marist - Marist University
Thank you for your interest in a career with Marist University!
careers.marist.edu
October 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Want to teach? Make/research games? Apply to teach at Marist #Top50 #GamesProgram. It's for:
🎮 People who make games.
🎲 Game researchers who also love to teach.
🕹️ Those who love both.
Review of applications begins on November 1st.
careers.marist.edu/cw/en-us/job...
#facultyjobs
🎮 People who make games.
🎲 Game researchers who also love to teach.
🕹️ Those who love both.
Review of applications begins on November 1st.
careers.marist.edu/cw/en-us/job...
#facultyjobs
I'm back from my amazing #Fulbright in beautiful #Tunisia. Here are some photos of my wonderful experience, which included teaching faculty at #ISAMM Institut Supérieur des Arts Multimédia de la Manouba and doing workshops at the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia. 🇹🇳🇺🇸🇹🇳🇺🇸
June 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I'm back from my amazing #Fulbright in beautiful #Tunisia. Here are some photos of my wonderful experience, which included teaching faculty at #ISAMM Institut Supérieur des Arts Multimédia de la Manouba and doing workshops at the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia. 🇹🇳🇺🇸🇹🇳🇺🇸
This is such devastating news. It is *especially* heartbreaking 💔 as I just returned from a Fulbright program, and I saw firsthand how enriching and important it is for innovation, cross-cultural community, and diplomacy. 🌍 www.reuters.com/business/med...
Fulbright board resigns citing interference by Trump administration
All members of the board that oversees the U.S. State Department's Fulbright Program, which facilitates international educational exchanges, have voted to resign over alleged political interference from President Donald Trump's administration, the board said on Wednesday.
www.reuters.com
June 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
This is such devastating news. It is *especially* heartbreaking 💔 as I just returned from a Fulbright program, and I saw firsthand how enriching and important it is for innovation, cross-cultural community, and diplomacy. 🌍 www.reuters.com/business/med...
Trust me, you gotta watch #Paradise - it's so good. Love the writing, story, acting, sets, music, mystery, concept, everything! Sterling, Julianne, James! Ep 7 is one of the best episodes of TV ever. Go. Watch. Now.
March 4, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Trust me, you gotta watch #Paradise - it's so good. Love the writing, story, acting, sets, music, mystery, concept, everything! Sterling, Julianne, James! Ep 7 is one of the best episodes of TV ever. Go. Watch. Now.
Embarrassed by our country. Also, reading between the lines, and judging from the Oval Office reality show, it's clear that we are headed for WW3. (Likely, a war manufactured by the admin to get the US back on economic track.)
February 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Embarrassed by our country. Also, reading between the lines, and judging from the Oval Office reality show, it's clear that we are headed for WW3. (Likely, a war manufactured by the admin to get the US back on economic track.)
So, nothing special. I'm writing a scholarly publication on a few educational games. I do this often enough. In the byline, however, I need to write my institutional affiliation and the country in which I primarily work.
First time I felt deep shame when identifying this country as being the U.S.
First time I felt deep shame when identifying this country as being the U.S.
February 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
So, nothing special. I'm writing a scholarly publication on a few educational games. I do this often enough. In the byline, however, I need to write my institutional affiliation and the country in which I primarily work.
First time I felt deep shame when identifying this country as being the U.S.
First time I felt deep shame when identifying this country as being the U.S.
My just-turned-five-year-old can't read, write, or do math. But, he asked me today to explain the differences in symptoms among RSV, norovirus, the flu, and coronaviruses.
(Tell me how bad this winter has been without telling me...)
(Tell me how bad this winter has been without telling me...)
February 13, 2025 at 5:10 AM
My just-turned-five-year-old can't read, write, or do math. But, he asked me today to explain the differences in symptoms among RSV, norovirus, the flu, and coronaviruses.
(Tell me how bad this winter has been without telling me...)
(Tell me how bad this winter has been without telling me...)
Reposted by Kat Schrier
Devastated to learn from my colleague Don Romesburg that the Sonoma State University Women’s and Gender Studies Department is being eliminated, and all its tenured faculty are being fired, as part of “budget reductions”. wgs.sonoma.edu
January 23, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Devastated to learn from my colleague Don Romesburg that the Sonoma State University Women’s and Gender Studies Department is being eliminated, and all its tenured faculty are being fired, as part of “budget reductions”. wgs.sonoma.edu
Reposted by Kat Schrier
Playing with Hate: Report by Prof. Kat Schrier @katschrier.bsky.social
"We asked 15 young adults to play 4 online games (Valorant, Counterstrike 2, Overwatch 2, Fortnite) with different identities (Jewish and Muslim; then national IDs Chinese, Mexican, Israeli)."
www.adl.org/resources/re...
"We asked 15 young adults to play 4 online games (Valorant, Counterstrike 2, Overwatch 2, Fortnite) with different identities (Jewish and Muslim; then national IDs Chinese, Mexican, Israeli)."
www.adl.org/resources/re...
Playing with Hate: How Online Gamers with Diverse Identity Usernames are Treated
www.adl.org
January 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Playing with Hate: Report by Prof. Kat Schrier @katschrier.bsky.social
"We asked 15 young adults to play 4 online games (Valorant, Counterstrike 2, Overwatch 2, Fortnite) with different identities (Jewish and Muslim; then national IDs Chinese, Mexican, Israeli)."
www.adl.org/resources/re...
"We asked 15 young adults to play 4 online games (Valorant, Counterstrike 2, Overwatch 2, Fortnite) with different identities (Jewish and Muslim; then national IDs Chinese, Mexican, Israeli)."
www.adl.org/resources/re...
I've been invisibilized!! (yes it's a word lol)
Parents.com covered my research on #online #games (yay). But, they didn't mention me in the article. I'm the sole author of the research.
Meanwhile, only men were interviewed to talk about my research.
www.parents.com/teens-harass...
Parents.com covered my research on #online #games (yay). But, they didn't mention me in the article. I'm the sole author of the research.
Meanwhile, only men were interviewed to talk about my research.
www.parents.com/teens-harass...
Teens Playing These 4 Online Games Are Exposed to Harassment, New Report Says
A new ADL report reveals concerning issues with online games. Here's what parents can do.
www.parents.com
January 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I've been invisibilized!! (yes it's a word lol)
Parents.com covered my research on #online #games (yay). But, they didn't mention me in the article. I'm the sole author of the research.
Meanwhile, only men were interviewed to talk about my research.
www.parents.com/teens-harass...
Parents.com covered my research on #online #games (yay). But, they didn't mention me in the article. I'm the sole author of the research.
Meanwhile, only men were interviewed to talk about my research.
www.parents.com/teens-harass...
So much BAD NEWS. Sadly, here's MORE 😢. Read my new report on #hate #harassment in competitive online games, like #Fortnite #Overwatch2 #Valorant #Counterstrike2.
Full report and recommendations at:
www.adl.org/resources/re...
Full report and recommendations at:
www.adl.org/resources/re...
Playing with Hate: How Online Gamers with Diverse Identity Usernames are Treated
www.adl.org
January 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
So much BAD NEWS. Sadly, here's MORE 😢. Read my new report on #hate #harassment in competitive online games, like #Fortnite #Overwatch2 #Valorant #Counterstrike2.
Full report and recommendations at:
www.adl.org/resources/re...
Full report and recommendations at:
www.adl.org/resources/re...
Reposted by Kat Schrier
Our newest report, a study by the great @katschrier.bsky.social, shows what hate against various identity groups looks like in online multiplayer games.
ADL | Playing With Hate (Cutdown) | Final
This is "ADL | Playing With Hate (Cutdown) | Final" by Cinebody on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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January 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Our newest report, a study by the great @katschrier.bsky.social, shows what hate against various identity groups looks like in online multiplayer games.
Here's NBC News blaming (of all things) AMONG US on a murder. Meanwhile, #lol, we wrote about AMONG US in 50 Games to Use for Inclusion, Equity, and Justice.
Free to download at:
lnkd.in/gfseDf-d
Free to download at:
lnkd.in/gfseDf-d
December 11, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Here's NBC News blaming (of all things) AMONG US on a murder. Meanwhile, #lol, we wrote about AMONG US in 50 Games to Use for Inclusion, Equity, and Justice.
Free to download at:
lnkd.in/gfseDf-d
Free to download at:
lnkd.in/gfseDf-d
So, I am living my 13 yo dream watching this with my almost-13 yo daughter. WHO LOVES IT.
Anyone know what it is (and can catch the other references)?
Anyone know what it is (and can catch the other references)?
December 10, 2024 at 9:46 PM
So, I am living my 13 yo dream watching this with my almost-13 yo daughter. WHO LOVES IT.
Anyone know what it is (and can catch the other references)?
Anyone know what it is (and can catch the other references)?
#SpecialEd in this country is already broken. Without the #DOE --which we need-- it will get even worse.
In my district, a mom who is a SPEC ED ATTORNEY can't even figure out how to get the supports her child needs. Had to move out of district.
What are others w/out degrees meant to do? #sped #ed
In my district, a mom who is a SPEC ED ATTORNEY can't even figure out how to get the supports her child needs. Had to move out of district.
What are others w/out degrees meant to do? #sped #ed
December 10, 2024 at 9:43 PM
#SpecialEd in this country is already broken. Without the #DOE --which we need-- it will get even worse.
In my district, a mom who is a SPEC ED ATTORNEY can't even figure out how to get the supports her child needs. Had to move out of district.
What are others w/out degrees meant to do? #sped #ed
In my district, a mom who is a SPEC ED ATTORNEY can't even figure out how to get the supports her child needs. Had to move out of district.
What are others w/out degrees meant to do? #sped #ed
Despite my constant encouragement, my daughter won't play video games anymore (she did for about 6 years straight and she was awesome at it). 🎮
She is now 12 and her favorite thing to do is read. 🤷♀️
I know. I am the only parent who would be super bummed about this.
She is now 12 and her favorite thing to do is read. 🤷♀️
I know. I am the only parent who would be super bummed about this.
November 25, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Despite my constant encouragement, my daughter won't play video games anymore (she did for about 6 years straight and she was awesome at it). 🎮
She is now 12 and her favorite thing to do is read. 🤷♀️
I know. I am the only parent who would be super bummed about this.
She is now 12 and her favorite thing to do is read. 🤷♀️
I know. I am the only parent who would be super bummed about this.
At this point, I am expecting Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock, Kanye West, and Biff from Back to the Future to be the four next nominations ("Oh, he's fictional? Doesn't matter!) #idiocracy
November 20, 2024 at 4:03 AM
At this point, I am expecting Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock, Kanye West, and Biff from Back to the Future to be the four next nominations ("Oh, he's fictional? Doesn't matter!) #idiocracy
Welcome, here's some FREE STUFF: 50 Games to Teach #Inclusion, #Equity, & #Justice.
Let's educate each other for a more inclusive future. press.etc.cmu.edu/books/learni...
Let's educate each other for a more inclusive future. press.etc.cmu.edu/books/learni...
Learning, Education, & Games | ETC Press - Carnegie Mellon University
press.etc.cmu.edu
November 15, 2024 at 3:47 AM
Welcome, here's some FREE STUFF: 50 Games to Teach #Inclusion, #Equity, & #Justice.
Let's educate each other for a more inclusive future. press.etc.cmu.edu/books/learni...
Let's educate each other for a more inclusive future. press.etc.cmu.edu/books/learni...
Reposted by Kat Schrier
for my latest podcast, I sat down with @katschrier.bsky.social to discuss teaching game design, UI/UX, and important lessons for designers #gamedev #indiedev youtu.be/TK5hx4sSHQw
What is it like to Teach Game Design | Perceptive Podcast #gamewisdom #education #gamedevelopment
For this perceptive podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Kat Schrier, a professor of game design at Marist College, to talk about her experiences learning and teaching...
youtu.be
July 27, 2024 at 8:16 PM
for my latest podcast, I sat down with @katschrier.bsky.social to discuss teaching game design, UI/UX, and important lessons for designers #gamedev #indiedev youtu.be/TK5hx4sSHQw
BIG NEWS! Our FREE book, 50 Games for Inclusion is OUT!
>Join our (online) celebration on March 7th at noon ET: events.humanitix.com/celebrate-an...
>Download at:
press.etc.cmu.edu/books/learni...
#50Games #inclusivegames #games4ed #inclusivedesign #inclusiveeducation
>Join our (online) celebration on March 7th at noon ET: events.humanitix.com/celebrate-an...
>Download at:
press.etc.cmu.edu/books/learni...
#50Games #inclusivegames #games4ed #inclusivedesign #inclusiveeducation
Learning, Education, & Games | ETC Press - Carnegie Mellon University
press.etc.cmu.edu
February 20, 2024 at 2:31 PM
BIG NEWS! Our FREE book, 50 Games for Inclusion is OUT!
>Join our (online) celebration on March 7th at noon ET: events.humanitix.com/celebrate-an...
>Download at:
press.etc.cmu.edu/books/learni...
#50Games #inclusivegames #games4ed #inclusivedesign #inclusiveeducation
>Join our (online) celebration on March 7th at noon ET: events.humanitix.com/celebrate-an...
>Download at:
press.etc.cmu.edu/books/learni...
#50Games #inclusivegames #games4ed #inclusivedesign #inclusiveeducation