Lucretia Octavia Tripp is an Associate Professor in Elementary Science Education, Curriculum and Teaching, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama. She received the BA from Wesleyan in Middle Grades Education. She received her Master’s Degree in Natural Applied Science with a concentration in Space and Aviation and her Ed. D. in Educational Studies from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Dr. Tripp's teaching and research centers on developing and motivating in-service and preservice teachers in the area of science and culturally responsive teaching. She is a STEM International Education Consultant and has led several studies abroad programs supporting teaching, mentoring, and working with communities to show how science has a global impact on society. Dr. Tripp has received several awards and recognition; the Undergraduate Teaching Award, Curriculum and Teaching, Auburn University; The Frank T. Hawkins Distinguished Scholar Award, Research Association of Minority Professors, Atlanta, GA; Senior Scholar in Residence at the American Association Colleges and Universities (AAC&U); and Office of Undergraduate STEM Education for the 2015-16, Washington, DC.