
Karin Lohwasser, Ph.D.
Assistant Teaching Professor
University of California, Santa Barbara
Dr. Lohwasser is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Education and program director of the CalTeach/Science and Mathematics Initiative. Her work focuses on the effort of teachers to create safe, challenging, and active classrooms where students of all backgrounds can engage in complex and relevant science learning. A special interest is the productive collaborations between teachers, teacher leaders, researchers, and community members in support of implementing ambitious and equitable teaching practices. She is involved in undergraduate and graduate teacher education and professional development for in-service teachers.