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Kris D. Gutiérrez is the Carol Liu Professor in the Berkeley School of Education. Her expertise lies in learning sciences, literacy, educational policy, and qualitative design-based research. She is an elected member of the National Academy of Education and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Gutiérrez has served on the Board of Directors for the National Academy of Education and was the past president of the American Educational Research Association. She held a presidential appointment by President Obama to the National Board of the Institute of Education Sciences, where she served as Vice Chair. Gutiérrez's research utilizes a critical approach to Learning Sciences, frequently employing Cultural Historical Activity Theory to explore cultural dimensions of learning in diverse educational environments, particularly focusing on translingual communities. She is known for her community-based projects that support literacy and STEM learning for marginalized youth. Her work is widely published in premier academic journals, and she has received numerous prestigious awards for her contributions to educational research.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Currently serving as a faculty member focusing on educational policy and learning sciences.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.