Alden Jack Edson

Alden Jack Edson serves as a Fixed Term Associate Professor in the Program in Mathematics Education (PRIME) within Michigan State University's College of Natural Science, focusing on advancing secondary mathematics education through research-driven curriculum innovation.

His research centers on:

• Secondary mathematics curriculum design and development using design-based research methodologies
• Enactment of digital curriculum materials in classroom settings
• Teacher learning through innovative problem-based instructional materials

Dr. Edson leads National Science Foundation (NSF) initiatives including the Connected Mathematics Project (CMP), Core-Plus Mathematics, and Transition to College Mathematics and Statistics, collaborating with mathematicians, statisticians, educators, and K-12 teachers to create inquiry-oriented learning resources.