Kara Krinks

Dr. Kara Krinks is an Associate Professor at Lipscomb University's College of Education, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate education courses. She leads the NSF-funded Lipscomb Noyce Scholars Program aimed at expanding STEM teacher recruitment in Nashville schools. Previously, she taught high school physics in Metro Nashville Public Schools.

Education:

• PhD: Mathematics and Science Education (Vanderbilt University)
• MS: Physics (Vanderbilt University)
• MAT: Secondary Science Education (Vanderbilt University)
• BS: Engineering Science (Lipscomb University)

Research Focus: Dr. Krinks focuses on improving science education through effective teacher preparation strategies, addressing diversity and equity challenges in secondary schools, and strengthening STEM teacher pipelines. Her work integrates practical classroom experience with policy-level initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Lipscomb Noyce Scholars Program, a National Science Foundation initiative supporting STEM teacher development.