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Kristina Andersson is a Researcher at the Center for Gender Studies, Uppsala University. Her work focuses on the intersection of gender studies and education, particularly in science education contexts. She is actively involved in research examining gendering processes in preschool and teacher education settings.
Her research interests include:
- Gendering processes in science education
- Feminist pedagogy in teacher training
- Preschool science education and documentation practices
- Borderland theory in interdisciplinary education
- Gender awareness in science teaching and learning
Andersson's publication record from 2014-2024 demonstrates a consistent focus on how gender operates in educational spaces, particularly in science contexts from preschool through teacher education. Her work frequently examines the tensions between disciplinary knowledge and gender perspectives, highlighting what she terms 'chafing borderlands' where these perspectives meet. Recent publications show increasing attention to visual documentation practices in preschools and the representation of children in educational materials.
Her collaborative research with colleagues like Anita Hussenius, Annica Gullberg, and Anna Danielsson has formed a significant body of work on gender and science education, appearing in respected journals across multiple disciplines including Gender and Education, Research in Science Education, and Cultural Studies of Science Education.
As an educator and researcher, Andersson works at the intersection of theory and practice, developing approaches to integrate gender perspectives into science teaching while addressing implementation challenges faced by educators.
