Natalie King

Natalie King is an Associate Professor of Science Education at Georgia State University's College of Education and Human Development, specializing in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Her work focuses on advancing Black girls in STEM education through community-based programs and curriculum reform for equity in science teaching.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (Science Education), University of Florida
• M.Ed. in Special Education, University of Florida
• B.S. in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology), University of Florida

Research Interests: King's scholarship centers on dismantling systemic barriers in STEM education through:

• Elevating Black girls' identities and experiences
• Abolitionist teaching frameworks
• Community-based STEM enrichment programs
• Equity-focused curriculum development
• Faculty mentoring relationships
• Critical analysis of educational spaces

Scientific Awards:

• 2023 NSF Alan T. Waterman Award (first educator to receive this national honor)
• NSF Early CAREER Award (#1943285) for research on capitalist agendas in STEM education

Grants & Leadership: Principal Investigator for NSF Noyce project (#1852889) diversifying STEM teaching workforce. Founder of I AM STEM, LLC, creating summer enrichment programs for Black and Brown children that integrate cultural experiences with critical consciousness development.