Miranda D. Thomas

Miranda D. Thomas serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, contributing to undergraduate instruction and curriculum development in mathematics education.

Education:

• B.S. in Mathematics from Wake Forest University (2001)
• M.S. in Mathematics from North Carolina State University (2003)
• Ph.D. in Mathematics from North Carolina State University (2008)

Research Interests: Dr. Thomas specializes in mathematics education with concentrated focus on Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) training effectiveness. Her work examines pedagogical frameworks for mathematics instruction, assessment methodologies for teaching competency, and professional development systems for early-career educators in STEM contexts. This research directly impacts how institutions prepare future mathematics instructors through evidence-based training protocols.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards documented in available sources

Advising and Grants: Public records indicate no formal graduate student advising roles or externally funded research grants. Her current responsibilities center on instructional leadership within the department's teaching assistant development program.