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Vilma Mesa is a Professor of Education and Mathematics at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the Center for the Study of Higher and Post-secondary Education. She holds a B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Los Andes (Colombia), and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from the University of Georgia.
Research Interests: Her work focuses on undergraduate mathematics education, particularly in community colleges and inquiry-based learning environments. She investigates instructional resources, textbook use, and equity in STEM education. Key themes include teaching expertise development, student learning trajectories, and the impact of innovative teaching practices.
Grants & Awards: Mesa has secured over $6M in federal funding and received notable awards, including the 2022 AWM Louise May Award and the 2022 University of Michigan Outstanding Mentor Award. Her research spans projects like the NSF-funded 'AI@CC 2.0' and 'PROTEUS,' aimed at improving algebra instruction and interactive textbook design.
Professional Roles: She serves as co-Editor-in-Chief of Educational Studies in Mathematics and has contributed to editorial roles in Journal for Research in Mathematics Education. Her work integrates cross-disciplinary collaborations, including projects with Tribal colleges and national studies on calculus education.
