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Kara Gray is an Assistant Professor of Physics in the School of Education at Seattle Pacific University, specializing in physics education and teacher preparation. She teaches physics content courses and trains learning assistants for introductory STEM instruction, with a focus on constructivist learning, formative assessment, and integrating energy education with equity frameworks.
- Education: BS (2003), MS (2004) in Physics from Kansas State University; PhD (2013) in Curriculum and Instruction – Science from University of Colorado, Boulder.
Dr. Gray’s research emphasizes curriculum design grounded in Next Generation Science Standards, particularly for elementary energy education. Her work explores dynamic transfer of learning, student model-building, and social justice integration in physics instruction. Recent courses include Development of Concepts in Physical Science and Preparing to Teach.
Her publications span energy education, the Learning Assistant Model, and formative assessment strategies. Google Scholar highlights 15 recent articles, including studies on environmental justice in energy instruction (2023), NGSS-aligned curriculum evaluation (2022), and mindset impacts in graduate admissions (2017). These reflect her commitment to equity-driven science pedagogy and teacher development.
