Gorjana Popovic

Gorjana Popovic is a Teaching Professor at the College of Computing within the Applied Mathematics department at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education (2011) and M.S. in Mathematics Education (2007) from IIT, along with a B.S. in Mathematics (1992) from the University of Belgrade, Serbia. Her professional journey includes teaching mathematics in Belgrade for students aged 10-18, followed by extensive experience in U.S. high schools and universities.

• Education:
  • B.S. Mathematics, University of Belgrade (1992)
  • M.S. Mathematics Education, Illinois Institute of Technology (2007)
  • Ph.D. Mathematics Education, Illinois Institute of Technology (2011)

Popovic’s research emphasizes leveraging informal educational settings to enhance mathematical understanding. She focuses on bridging school mathematics with real-world applications to improve both student problem-solving skills and teacher instructional strategies. Her work addresses how contextualized learning experiences can deepen conceptual mastery.

Her publications (2010–2023) explore teacher-student communication dynamics, reform-based pedagogy, and preservice teacher preparation. Notable themes include addressing student misconceptions through targeted questioning and integrating informal learning environments into formal curricula.

No specific scientific awards are noted in the provided texts. Her advising and grants are not detailed, though she has supervised student teachers and contributed to teacher education programs. She maintains an office in E1 105C and holds regular office hours.