Jitka Stehnova

Jitka Stehnova serves as Senior Lecturer and Co-Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Chicago, with her office located in Eckhart Hall.

Her professional focus centers on mathematics education and undergraduate research development, demonstrated through leadership in key initiatives:

• Co-directing the NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program
• Overseeing the Young Scholars Program (YSP) for high school students
• Contributing to ExploreU, a STEM summer program for middle school girls

Through these roles, she shapes curricular development and research opportunities across multiple educational levels. Her work emphasizes broadening participation in mathematics through structured mentorship and accessible research experiences, particularly for underrepresented groups in STEM.