Kristin Gunckel Ph.D. Michigan State University, 2008) is a professor of science education. Her research focuses on learning progressions in environmental science literacy, elementary teacher preparation, and queering science education. Prior to obtaining her Ph.D. Dr. Gunckel was a middle school science teacher, environmental educator, and a geologist. Dr. Gunckel teaches science methods courses in the elementary teacher preparation program and graduate courses in science education.