Katie Wade-Jaimes

Katie Wade-Jaimes serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, bringing practitioner experience from prior engineering and high school science teaching roles. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Science Education from Georgia State University, directly shaping her equity-focused research trajectory.

Her scholarship critically examines how gender and racial identities intersect within science education frameworks, specifically developing methodologies for preparing STEM educators to implement identity-centered pedagogy. Current work emphasizes actionable strategies for advancing racial justice through teacher training, addressing systemic exclusion mechanisms witnessed during her classroom career.

Key publications appear in high-impact venues including the Journal of Research in Science Teaching and Urban Education, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement across education and social justice domains.

Scientific recognition includes:

• National Science Foundation CAREER Award
• National Science Foundation Noyce Award

Research funding centers on transformative NSF-supported initiatives, particularly her CAREER project reimagining science teacher preparation through critical identity frameworks. This work strategically bridges her dual expertise in engineering systems and classroom practice to dismantle structural barriers in STEM participation.