Grants

National Science Foundation (NSF), DRK-12 Grant

PI in collaboration with Co-PIs Drs. Brady, Coleman-King, and Bratsch-Hines, entitled “Empowering Students with Choice through Equitable and Interactive Mathematical Modeling (EIM2).” [2022- April, 2025]

National Science Foundation (NSF), DUE-IUSE Grant

PI in collaboration with the lead PI Dr. Wickstrom for the project, entitled “Collaborative Research: Developing and Exploring Mathematical Modeling Curricula for Pre-Service K-8 Teachers.” [2019-2024]

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Phase 2.

Co-PI in collaboration with PI Dr. Coleman-King, Co-PIs Drs. Brown and Poekert for the project, entitled “Enhancing Access through Algebra Nation.” [2021-2024]

University of Florida, School of Teaching and Learning, Shewey Foundation Endowment Fund

Co-PI in collaboration with PI Dr. Paolucci for the project, entitled “Affective Domain Development in Mathematics Education.” [2021-2023]

University of Florida, School of Teaching and Learning IDC Summer Research Funds

Co-PI in collaboration with PI Dr. Pringle for the project, entitled “Interdisciplinary Modeling in Elementary Education: Exploring a Scientific Phenomenon through a Mathematical Lens.” [2023]

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Phase 1.

Co-investigator in collaboration with PI Dr. Poekert, Co-PIs Drs. Coleman-King and Brown, Senior advisor Dr. Adams, Co-investigator Dr. León-Alejandro for the project, entitled “Balance the Equation – design and develop culturally relevant online algebra modules for the Math Nation platform.” [2021].

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, DPI Precollege Scholarship Program Grant

PI for the project, entitled “Mathematical Modeling Summer Camp.” [2019-2020]

Marquette University, The Explorer Challenge Award

PI for the project, entitled “Mathematical Modeling Experiences for Students and Future Teachers.” [2018]

The Spencer Foundation, Small Research Grants

Co-investigator in collaboration with PI Dr. Newton and Co-investigator Dr. Stehr for the project, entitled “Exploring Opportunities to Learn about Algebraic Modeling, Connections, and Technology in Secondary Teacher Preparation Programs. [2017]

Calvin University, Calvin Research Fellowships

PI for the project, entitled “Investigating Future Teachers Learning about Algebra and Modeling.” [2016-2017]

Calvin University, Science Research Fellowships

PI for the project, entitled “Algebra Learning Opportunities Valued by Preservice Secondary Teachers.” [2016]