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Dr. Nathalie Sinclair is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University (SFU), recognized as a Distinguished SFU Professor. Her work focuses on the interplay of embodied cognition, aesthetics, and digital technologies in mathematics education, with notable research areas including the role of dynamic geometry software, Indigenous mathematics (e.g., Tla'amin stone fish traps), and early childhood spatial reasoning.
Research Highlights:
- Development of TouchCounts, a multitouch digital tool for number learning.
- Investigation of gestural communication and tangible mathematics learning.
- Exploration of the aesthetic dimensions of mathematical thinking and teacher education.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2019 Svend Pedersen Lecture Award
- 2017 Royal Society of Canada Membership
- 2014 SFU Excellence in Graduate Supervision Award
Her publications span over 100 books, chapters, and articles, emphasizing the transformative potential of technology in mathematics education and the integration of body-based, sensory experiences in learning. She has supervised numerous graduate students and contributed to international curriculum development initiatives, including the Mathematics Teacher in the Digital Era project.
