Gary Wright

Dr. Gary Wright is an Assistant Professor of Science Education in the Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum at the University of Missouri. His work focuses on justice-oriented science teaching and gender/sexual diversity (GSD)-inclusive education, particularly preparing educators to engage with LGBTQ+ students and teachers.

• Ph.D. and M.Ed. in Science Education from North Carolina State University
• B.A. in Biology with a secondary science teaching license from the University of North Carolina Wilmington

Dr. Wright's research emphasizes LGBTQ+ inclusivity in science classrooms, teacher preparation, and mixed-methods approaches to education scholarship. He also explores near-peer mentoring strategies to enhance teacher development.

His accolades include the NARST Outstanding Doctoral Research Award and the Jhumki Basu Scholars Fellowship, highlighting his contributions to equitable science education. As a first-generation college graduate and former high school science teacher in rural North Carolina, he brings practical and personal insights to his academic work.