Andre Furtado

Andre Furtado is an Assistant Professor at Wayne State University's Department of Mathematics within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He previously held roles in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program (ISP) and served as faculty coordinator at Jackson Prison for an in-house degree program. His career spans over 40 years, focusing on minority student retention, innovative pedagogy for diverse learners, and social/environmental justice advocacy.

Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering (University of Michigan, 1973), BS in Chemical Engineering (University of Michigan, 1963), BSc Chemistry (St. Xavier's College, 1961).

Research Interests: Pedagogical strategies for non-traditional students, prison education programs, interdisciplinary curriculum design, and math competency interventions. Notable contributions include math rap as a teaching tool and diagnostic testing frameworks for developmental math courses.

Grants: Secured $127,491 for Technology-Enhanced Curriculum Development (1999) and $55,000 for Instructional Technology Enhancements (2000). Over 30 curriculum developments include math proficiency programs and computer literacy initiatives.

Awards: Multiple teaching awards including the Presidential Award (1998) and Lifetime Service recognition from Chicano-Boricua Studies.

Labs/Teams: Spearheaded the Jackson Prison Module, developed the CBS Math Lab, and led interdisciplinary teams in curriculum innovation. Served on over 20 university committees addressing retention, diversity, and general education reform.