Eric C. Gaze

Eric C. Gaze is a Senior Lecturer in the Mathematics Department at Bowdoin College and serves as the Director of Quantitative Reasoning (QR) in the Baldwin Center for Learning and Teaching (BCLT). He previously led the development of a Master’s in Numeracy program at Alfred University as an Associate Professor of Mathematics and Education. His roles include past President of the National Numeracy Network (2013–2019) and past chair of the BCLT (2015–2019). Dr. Gaze has authored a widely used QR textbook, Thinking Quantitatively: Communicating with Numbers, and directed an NSF-funded project to develop the Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning Assessment (QLRA). His work focuses on QR curriculum design, K-12 math education, teaching methodologies, computation science, and data analytics training.

Education:

• PhD in Mathematics, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
• MS in Mathematics, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
• BA in Mathematics, College of the Holy Cross

Research & Teaching Interests:

• QR curriculum development and assessment
• Integration of Excel, R, and Python in education
• Educational technology and pedagogy
• Complexity science and computation

His publications emphasize QR’s role in informed decision-making, critical analysis of educational policies, and bridging algebraic concepts with real-world contexts. Dr. Gaze has delivered keynote addresses and workshops globally, focusing on QR program implementation and interdisciplinary teaching strategies. He has also contributed to national initiatives like the AACU’s STEM education reforms and the New Mathways Project.

Key Grants & Projects:

• NSF TUES Grant (2012–2014): Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning Assessment
• Leadership roles in QR course development for community colleges and universities

Dr. Gaze’s labs and teams include collaborations with the Baldwin Center for Learning and Teaching, the National Numeracy Network, and international institutions like Peru’s UPC University. His future work continues to prioritize QR’s role in 21st-century education and workforce readiness.