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Joey J. Lee @professorfun

I design & study gamelike experiences for education & social impact. Senior Lecturer of Tech & Design @ Teachers College Columbia University. Games Research Lab

Joined May 2010
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Who's in town for Games for Change Festival? #G4C2025
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Here are my Games for Change Hong Kong reflections and highlights: linkedin.com/posts/joeylee_r…

Reflections from Games for Change Hong Kong Festival 2025: Playing at the New Frontiers What an...

Reflections from Games for Change Hong Kong Festival 2025: Playing at the New Frontiers What an energizing and thought-provoking weekend in vibrant Hong Kong! I had the privilege of joining an...

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Excited to speak at the inaugural Games for Change HK Festival! If you’re around Hong Kong and interested in the power of play for social impact, come check out the conference. #ethicalgamedesign @TC_MST
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"Trailblazer Heroes -- a cooperative card game (designed by @TeachersCollege students, faculty and alumni) -- aims to empower young people by sharing positive examples of #AAPI contributions and inspiring them to become trailblazers themselves." @TC_CMLTD asamnews.com/2024/12/07/grou…

Groundbreaking card game celebrates AAPI representation – AsAmNews

by Ruichen Ge, AsAmNews Intern In a time when representation and inclusivity are more crucial than ever, a dedicated team from Teachers College, Columbia University, has created a pioneering educat...

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“We are all trailblazers in our own ways.” asamnews.com/2024/12/07/grou… via @AsAmNews @TC_CMLTD @TC_MST

Groundbreaking card game celebrates AAPI representation – AsAmNews

by Ruichen Ge, AsAmNews Intern In a time when representation and inclusivity are more crucial than ever, a dedicated team from Teachers College, Columbia University, has created a pioneering educat...

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We hosted the legendary trailblazer Connie Chung @TeachersCollege, who shared inspiring words and her experiences breaking barriers — as her groundbreaking work in journalism opened so many doors for future generations, especially for women and Asian Americans. @TC_CMLTD @TC_MST
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If you're a fan of Legos, you’ll love this amazing VR sandbox game called Blockworks. It lets you unleash your creativity and build anything you can imagine!
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Students in TC's Games Research Lab, led by TC's @professorfun have produced an educational card game highlighting the contributions of AAPI trailblazers. More 👉 bit.ly/3WT6Ef5
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A Team of Columbians Made the First-Ever Card Game Celebrating AAPI Heroes | Columbia News news.columbia.edu/news/team-…

A Team of Columbians Made the First-Ever Card Game Celebrating AAPI Heroes

Students in Teachers College's Games Research Lab have produced an educational card game highlighting the contributions of AAPI trailblazers.

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Presenting on educational games (and our Trailblazer Heroes game) at GenCon in Indianapolis today. Who else is here?
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who else is here for Games for Change Festival? #g4c24
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Trailblazer Heroes, our new card game featuring 20 heroes, AAPI history and culture, is featured as an AAPINH highlight on NextShark today. This cooperative strategy game is now available! Come check out the spotlight here: instagram.com/p/C7mvPTuSy18/…

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The Perfect Game Night Doesn’t Have to Be a Puzzle (Published 2024)

No matter what game you’re playing, here are tips for a successful evening.

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Games for Change@G4C
18 Jul 2023
🌟 #G4C2023 HAS BEGUN! 🎉 Immerse yourself in talks, sessions, workshops & more from 150 global experts. Let's harness the power of games and immersive media for social impact! 💥 Schedule ➡️ bit.ly/3oNOmOp Mainstage Stream ➡️ bit.ly/G4C2023-Stream
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“How have games contributed to other fields and humanity broadly?” Kurt @ksquire and Constance S share case studies on how @G4C #gamesforchange have impacted over 24 fields.
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👉 Only two days left to support the first AAPI card game! 42% of Americans can't name a well-known Asian American; only 1 in 4 people are familiar with Asian history. Representation matters! #g4c23 @G4C #gamesforchange kickstarter.com/projects/tra…
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Our kickstarter for Trailblazer Heroes — the first card game featuring AAPI heroes of the past and present — is LIVE now! Please support this game project designed by @Columbia @TeachersCollege students and spread the word! kickstarter.com/projects/tra…

Trailblazer Heroes: The AAPI Card Game

A unique card game featuring Asian American Pacific Islander Heroes, past & present! Cooperative strategy for friends, family, students

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Thanks @nbcwashington for featuring @aapi_heroes Trailblazer Heroes, our upcoming Asian American heroes game for AAPI Heritage month! @TeachersCollege @TC_CMLTD @TC_MST nbcwashington.com/news/local…

New Card Game Celebrates Asian American Heroes

A new card game features well-known Asian Americans and the many contributions they have made throughout history.

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Our card game Trailblazer Heroes @aapi_heroes featured today in a @ABC7 segment on the need for AAPI history curriculum. Inspiring trailblazers by sharing the stories of brave heroes of the past and present! @TC_CMLTD @TeachersCollege @tc_gameslab abc7ny.com/aapi-card-game-co…

Columbia students create card game in honor of AAPI month

A group of masters students at Columbia University hope their new card game will help raise AAPI awareness and overcome hate.

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CeFaan Kim@CeFaanKim
16 May 2023
How in the world did I end up on a card game with the likes of @danieldaekim @danielwuyanzu @oliviamunn @lisaling? Tuesday on @ABC7NY. Hint, it’s about #AAPI history curriculum and it was created by @Columbia students and faculty.
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