Christopher C. Jett

Christopher C. Jett is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at Georgia State University's Department of Middle and Secondary Education within the College of Education & Human Development. His research focuses on Black male students' mathematical experiences through critical race and culturally relevant frameworks. Jett holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University (2009), an M.S. in Mathematical Sciences (2005), and a B.S. in Mathematics (2003) from Tennessee State University.

• Education: Ph.D. Mathematics Education (GSU 2009), M.S. Mathematical Sciences (Tennessee State 2005), B.S. Mathematics (Tennessee State 2003)

His scholarship emphasizes racialized experiences in STEM education, with notable works like Black Male Success in Higher Education (2022) and co-editing Critical Race Theory in Mathematics Education (2019). Jett's research has been federally funded through NSF, New Venture Fund, and the U.S. Department of Education grants. He has received prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award and PECASE (2019).

• Awards: NSF CAREER, AMTE Early Career Award, PECASE

His work addresses systemic inequities in mathematics education, advocating for culturally responsive pedagogies and community-building initiatives like the Mathematical Brotherhood. Jett is actively involved in K-12 and higher education policy discussions to enhance Black male students' success trajectories in STEM fields.