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Grace A. Chen is an Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, Department of Teaching and Learning. She holds a Ph.D. in Learning, Teaching and Diversity from Vanderbilt University and B.A. degrees in Psychology and Organizational Studies from the University of Michigan. Prior to academia, she was a secondary school mathematics teacher.
Her research focuses on teacher learning around race, power, equity, identity, ethics, and affect. Key areas include ethical relationality in mathematics education, pedagogical responsibility, and Asian Americans in STEM. She co-founded the #miseducAsian Twitter chat to address Asian educational experiences. Notable awards include the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and Vanderbilt’s Founders Medal for First Honors.
Chen’s work bridges academic research and teacher-facing resources, addressing issues like homework inequities, marginalization in STEM, and mathematical violence. She advocates for ‘critical bifocality’ in research to address systemic inequities while maintaining classroom-level focus.
- Educations:
- Ph.D. in Learning, Teaching and Diversity – Vanderbilt University
- B.A. in Psychology – University of Michigan
- B.A. in Organizational Studies – University of Michigan
Her research emphasizes ethical responsiveness in teaching, particularly in mathematics, challenging status-reinforcing practices and advocating for humanizing pedagogies. She has contributed to publications like Educational Studies in Mathematics and Cognition and Instruction, blending empirical analysis with actionable insights for educators.
- Awards:
- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
- Vanderbilt University Founders Medal for First Honors
- Peabody Faculty Council Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Leadership Award
Chen’s advising and grants focus on fostering inclusive educational environments. Her collaborative work includes keynote speaking at Twitter Math Camp and authoring practitioner resources for equitable mathematics instruction.
Her lab/team efforts emphasize community-building through initiatives like the #miseducAsian chat, addressing Asian diaspora educational narratives. Current projects explore ethical teacher practices and the intersection of race, power, and pedagogy in STEM education.
