Erica Rose Yankowskas

Erica Rose Yankowskas holds the position of Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML), within the Kennedy College of Sciences. She specializes in mathematics education and pedagogical innovation, focusing on curriculum development and effective teaching methodologies.

Education:

• MS in Applied and Computational Mathematics, University of Massachusetts Lowell (2012)
• BA in Mathematics, Assumption College (2010)

Research and Teaching Focus: Dr. Yankowskas is dedicated to enhancing teaching practices in STEM fields, particularly through the use of video lectures and collaborative learning strategies. Her work emphasizes accessibility and engagement in mathematics education, with a focus on Precalculus, Calculus, and Linear Algebra.

Recent Contributions: Her Video Lecture Series (2023) supports foundational mathematics instruction, while her presentations on topics like 'Effective Collaboration with Teaching Assistants' (2020) and 'Off to a Great Start: Ideas for the First Week of Classes' (2021) reflect her commitment to pedagogical excellence. She has also spoken on boundary-setting in academic roles (2022).

Awards and Recognition:

• Haskell Award for Distinguished Teaching (2021)
• Teaching Excellence Award, Department of Mathematical Sciences (2020)
• Exceeding Excellence in Teaching Award (2018)
• Professor of the Game, Men’s Soccer Team (2016)

Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, her involvement in workshops and presentations highlights her role in mentoring teaching assistants and colleagues. No specific grants are mentioned in the provided text.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly detailed, though her collaboration with the Center for Excellence in Learning & Teaching and the Provost’s office suggests participation in institutional academic support networks.