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Dr. Nicole Panorkou is a Professor of Mathematics Education at Montclair State University’s College of Science and Mathematics. She holds a BSc in Education Sciences (University of Cyprus), MSc in Mathematics Education (University of Warwick), and PhD in Mathematics Education (University College London). Her research focuses on students’ mathematical reasoning, integrated STEM education, and technology-enhanced learning environments. She has led NSF-funded projects like DYME-A (Dynamic Measurement for Area) and ACMES (Computational Thinking in Earth Science), emphasizing equitable access to mathematical concepts through dynamic models.
Her educational background includes teaching elementary school and postdoctoral research via a Fulbright Fellowship at North Carolina State University. She contributed to the TurnOnCCMath.net resource, mapping Common Core Standards into learning trajectories. Her work explores dynamic measurement reasoning (DYME) for area and volume, fostering conceptual understanding through interactive simulations.
Recent research highlights include students’ systems thinking in Earth science simulations (e.g., water cycle, rock cycle) and transdisciplinary learning through debugging practices. Awards include the NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship and multiple NSF grants. She serves on boards for NJAMTE and AMTNJ, advocating for mathematics teacher education.
Grants and collaborations span environmental science, STEM integration, and learning trajectories. Her lab focuses on designing exploratory tools like interactive simulations to bridge abstract mathematical concepts with real-world contexts, supporting K-8 education equity and cognitive development.
