معرفی
Victoria S Akin is an Associate Professor of the Practice of Mathematics at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (2017) in geometric group theory, focusing on mapping class groups. Her current research emphasizes mathematics education, particularly the retention of women in STEM through initiatives like the Girls Exploring Math (GEM) program. She co-directs this outreach effort, which engages middle school girls in problem-solving workshops and addresses social constructs impacting math self-concept.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Chicago, 2017
Research Interests:
- DEI initiatives in STEM education
- Inclusive grading systems
- Graduate student professional development
- Impact of spatial reasoning interventions
Grants & Awards:
- ACT UP MATH Research Co-PI (2022–2025)
- DukeGEM Public Service PI (2021–2023)
- 2019 Most Innovative Professor (National Arist)
- Repeated Top 5% Teaching Evaluations (Trinity College)
Teaching & Advising: Coordinates calculus courses and mentors Bass Connections teams. Recent courses include Discrete Mathematics, Probability, and Teaching College Mathematics. Advises interdisciplinary projects on STEM retention and math identity.
Labs/Teams: Co-leads Bass Connections teams focused on gender equity in STEM and directs the GEM program.
