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Nina White is a Lecturer IV (equivalent to Senior Lecturer) and Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Michigan. Her office is located in 5824 East Hall. She leads the MaCSS Scholars Program and Math LCIT initiatives, focusing on enhancing mathematics education through research-driven practices and community engagement. Her pronouns are she/they.
Research Interests: White's work centers on transformative approaches in mathematics education. She investigates calculus instruction reform, technology integration (particularly GeoGebra applications), and assessment methodologies. Her research on mathematics engagement anxiety has developed new psychometric instruments, while her studies of communities of practice examine collaborative teacher development. Additional foci include educational equity in STEM, active learning strategies, and curriculum design spanning K-12 to university levels.
Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent publications (2014-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on mathematics pedagogy innovation. Dominant themes include: 1) Comprehensive analyses of calculus instruction reform across institutional types, 2) Development/validation of instruments measuring math anxiety and engagement, 3) Technology-enhanced learning frameworks, and 4) Community-based professional development models. Her work frequently employs mixed-methods approaches and large-scale educational studies.
Leadership: White directs the MaCSS Scholars Program and Math LCIT, initiatives that foster research-practice partnerships and support evidence-based improvements in mathematics education through collaborative networks.
