Uri Treisman

Uri Treisman is a University Distinguished Teaching Professor of Mathematics and Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin, operating within the College of Natural Sciences. As founder of the Charles A. Dana Center—an organized research unit he led as executive director for 35 years until stepping down in June 2023—he drives systemic education reform across K-20 systems.

His research spans mathematics education, education policy, and social psychology, focusing on equity in STEM through initiatives like the Academic Youth Development program and Intensified Algebra. Treisman's work centers on reshaping student academic identities and transforming achievement pathways, particularly for underrepresented minorities.

• Policy Leadership: Senior advisor to CBMS Research Advisory Group, representative to AAAS Education Section, and chairman of Strong Start to Finish Campaign (Gates/Kresge/Ascendium initiative)
• Governance: Founder of Transforming Post-Secondary Education in Mathematics (TPSE Math), member of National Academies' Roundtable on Data Science Education

His numerous accolades include the MacArthur Fellowship (1992) and AAAS Fellowship (2017), recognizing decades of work improving mathematics education access. Treisman actively advises national commissions including PCAST's STEM working group and Carnegie Corporation's Commission on Mathematics Education.