Grants

National Science Foundation (NSF), DRK-12 Grant

Lead PI in collaboration with Co-PIs Drs. Brady, Coleman-King, de Araujo, and Bratsch-Hines, production manager Dr. de León Alejandro, and project coordinator Salama for the project, entitled “Empowering Students with Choice through Equitable and Interactive Mathematical Modeling (EIM2).” [2022-2026; $1,978,280]

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.” [2019-2023; $299,645]

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Phase 2.

Co-PI in collaboration with PI Dr. Poekert, Co-PIs Drs. Coleman-King and Brown for the project, entitled “Enhancing Access through Algebra Nation.” [2021-2024; $1,098,715]

University of Florida, Shewey Foundation Endowment Fund

Co-PI in collaboration with PI Dr. Paolucci for the project, entitled “Affective Domain Development in Mathematics Education.” [2021-2023; $40,000]

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; $99,785].

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, DPI Precollege Scholarship Program Grant

PI for the project, entitled “Mathematical Modeling Summer Camp.” [2019-2020, $11,200]

Marquette University, The Explorer Challenge Award

PI for the project, entitled “Mathematical Modeling Experiences for Students and Future Teachers.” [2018, $24,503]

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, $49,936.47]

Calvin University, Calvin Research Fellowships

PI for the project, entitled “Investigating Future Teachers Learning about Algebra and Modeling.” [2016-2017, $12,000]

Calvin University, Science Research Fellowships

PI for the project, entitled “Algebra Learning Opportunities Valued by Preservice Secondary Teachers.” [2016, $14,200]