Kristen Nicole Bieda

Kristen Nicole Bieda is a Professor and Chairperson of the Program in Mathematics Education (PRIME) at Michigan State University's College of Education. Her research focuses on classroom practices related to reasoning and proof in middle and secondary mathematics education, aiming to improve teacher education, curriculum design, and professional development programs.

• Key research areas: Lesson Study, Pre-Service Teacher Training, Mathematical Practices, and Productive Struggle in Mathematics.
• Active in grant-funded research, including multiple NSF awards (IUSE, EHR Core, DRK-12) on teacher preparation and student engagement.
• Editorial roles: Associate Editor for Mathematics Teacher Educator (2015) and co-PI for NSF REAL grant.
• Awards: Board Member At-Large for the Michigan Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (2016-2019).