Name: Draga Vidakovic Rank: Professor Department: Mathematics and Statistics College of Arts & Sciences Georgia State University

I. EDUCATION

Ph.D., Mathematics Education, Purdue University, 1993; Dissertation: Cooperative learning: Differences between group and individual processes of construction of the concept of inverse function; Academic Advisor: Ed Dubinsky M.S., Mathematics Education, Purdue University, 1990; Academic Advisor: Paul Cobb Completed a course-work: Specialization in Probability and Math Statistics, Belgrade University, 1981 B.S., Mathematics, Belgrade University, 1979 North Carolina teaching license (mathematics, grades 9-12), 1997

II. PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Mar 2013– Present Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

Aug 2004 – Mar 2013 Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and

Statistics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA Aug 2008 – Dec 2008 Sabbatical leave Aug 1998 – Aug 2004 Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and

Statistics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

Aug 1995 – Aug 1998 Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Science Education, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Aug 1994 – Aug 1995 Research Associate, Center for Research in

Mathematics and Science Education, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Aug 1993 – May 1994 Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of

Mathematics, Duke University, Durham, NC

Jan 1993 – May 1993 Part-time Instructor, Department of Mathematics, Duke University, Durham, NC

Aug 1988 – Dec 1992 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Purdue University, West

Lafayette, IN

Administrative Experience

August 2005 – August 2009 Associate Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Georgia State University

Spring semester, 2007 Acting Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Georgia State University

August 2005 – August 2009 Director of Scheduling, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Georgia State University

III. SCHOLARSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A. Publications

Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Chapters

Cooley, L., Dexter, S., Martin, W., Loch, S., Suzuki, J., & Vidakovic, D. (2012). Modules as learning tools in linear algebra. PRIMUS. (submitted, under review).

Montiel, M., Wilhelmi, M.R., Vidakovic, D., & Elstak, I. (2012). Vectors, change of

basis and matrix representations: Onto-semiotic approach in the analysis of creating meaning. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, Vol. 43(1), pp. 11-32, ISSN: 0020 – 739X (Print), 1464 – 5211 (Online).

Founiller, J., Thomas, C., Junor Clarke, P. & Vidakovic, D. (2011). Multi-user virtual

environments: A platform for professional development and research on mathematics teacher retention in an urban environment. Journal of the European Teacher Education Network (JETEN), Vol. 6(1), pp. 127 – 143.

Montiel, M., Wilhelmi, M., Vidakovic, D., & Elstak, I. (2011). Dimensional Analogy and

Different Coordinate Systems, An Onto-Semiotic Approach. Mediterranean Journal for

Research in Mathematics Education, Vol. 10 (1-2), pp. 131 – 168.

Font, V., Montiel, M., Vidakovic, D., & Wilhelmi, M.R. (2011). Analysis of dimensional analogy by means of different theoretical perspectives. In R. Nata (Ed). Progress in Education, Vol. 19. Pp. 39 – 76. New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, (book chapter).

Martin, W., Loch, S., Cooley, L, Dexter, S., & Vidakovic, D. (2010). Integrating learning theories and application-based modules in teaching linear algebra, Linear Algebra Appl., Vol. 432(8), pp. 2089 – 2099, doi: 10.1016/j.laa.2009.08.030.

Montiel, M., Wilhelmi, M., Vidakovic, D., & Elstak, I. (2009). Using the Onto-Semiotic Approach to Identify and Analyze Mathematical Meaning when Transiting between Different Coordinate Systems in a Multivariate Context, Educational Studies in Mathematics. Vol. 72(2), pp. 139 – 160. Electronic reference: Educ Stud Math. DOI 10.1007/s10649-009-9184-2.

Montiel, M., Vidakovic, D. & Kabael, T. (2008). Relationship between students’

understanding of functions in Cartesian and polar coordinate systems, Investigations in Mathematics Learning, Vol. 1(2), pp. 52 – 70.

Dubinsky, E., Weller, K., Stenger, C., & Vidakovic, D. (2008). Infinite Iterative Processes: The Tennis Ball Problem. Honorary Invited Paper in European Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Vol. 1(1), pp. 99 – 121, http://www.ejpam.com/?q=vol-1-no-2 .

Stenger, C., Weller, K., Arnon, I., Dubinsky, E., & Vidakovic, D. (2008). A Search for a Constructivist Approach for Understanding the Uncountable Set )(NP , Revista Latinoamericana de Investigación en Matemática Educativa, Vol. 11(1), pp.93 – 125. http://www.clame.org.mx/relime.htm .

Cooley, L., Martin, W., Vidakovic, D., & Loch, S. (2007). Coordinating learning theories with linear algebra. International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning [on-line journal], University of Plymouth: U.K. http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/journal/default.htm .

Junor Clarke, P. A., Thomas, C. D. & Vidakovic, D. (2007). Recruitment of future high quality urban mathematics teachers: a process of instrument development, Online Yearbook of Urban Learning, Teaching and Research, American Educational Research Association, pp. 4 – 11 (EJ830662).

Vidakovic, D. & Martin B. (2004). Small-group searches for mathematical proofs and individual reconstructions of mathematical concepts. Journal of Mathematical Behavior, Volume 23(4), pp. 465 – 492. [This article was listed twice in 25 Hottest Articles in Science Direct–The Journal of Mathematical Behavior; #8 in April-June 2005 and #15 in July – September 2005].

Vidakovic, D., Bevis, J., & Alexander, M. (2003). Precalculus with WebCT support:

Using Bloom’s Taxonomy in developing assessment items, The Journal of Online Mathematics and its Applications, (JOMA), Vol. 3.

Czarnocha,B., Dubinsky, E., Loch, S., Prabhu, V., & Vidakovic, D. (2000). Conceptions

of area: In students and in history, The Journal for Collegiate Mathematics, Vol. 32(2), pp. 99 – 109.

Berenson, S., Vidakovic, D. & Carter, G. (1998). Assessing procedural and conceptual knowledge in the mathematics classroom. In Bright, G. W. & Joyner, J. M. (Eds.) Classroom Assessment in Mathematics: Views from a National Science Foundation Working Conference, Lanham, MD: University Press of America.

Vidakovic, D. (1997). Learning the concept of inverse function in a group versus individual environment. In Dubinsky, E., Mathews, D. & Reynolds, B., (Eds.), Readings in Cooperative Learning, MAA Notes No 44, pp. 175 – 196.

Clark, J., Cordero, F., Cottrill, J., Czarnocha, B., DeVries, D., St. John, D., Tolias, G., & Vidakovic, D. (1997). Constructing a schema: The case of the chain rule. Journal of Mathematical Behavior, Vol. 16(3), pp. 345 – 364.

Vidakovic, D., Berenson, S., & Blanton, M. (1997). The role of technology in classroom planning: The case of five preservice teachers. In B. Robin, J. Price, J. Willis, & D. Willis (Eds.). Technology and Teacher Education Annual. Vol. 1, pp. 208 – 216. Charlottesville, VA: Association of the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Vidakovic, D. (1996). Learning the concept of inverse function. The Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, Vol. 15(3), pp. 295 – 318.

Cotrill, J., Dubinsky, E., Nichols, D., Schwingendorf, K., Thomas, K., & Vidakovic, D. (1996). Understanding the limit concept: Beginning with a coordinated process schema. Journal for Mathematical Behavior, Vol. 15, pp. 167 – 192.

Vidakovic, D., Berenson, S., & Carter, G. (1996). Empowering mathematics and science teachers with alternative assessment. In B. Robin, J. Price, J. Willis, & D. Willis (Eds.). Technology and Teacher Education Annual, pp. 318 – 326. Charlottesville, VA: Association of the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Reynolds, B., Hagelgans, N., Schwingendorf, K., Vidakovic, D., Dubinsky, E., Shahin, M., & Wimbish, J. (1995). A Practical Guide to Cooperative Learning in Collegiate Mathematics, MAA Notes 37, Mathematical Association of America; ISBN 0-88385-095-8.

Paprzycki, M. & Vidakovic, D. (1993). Using Computers in Calculus Teaching. Journal

of Computing in Small Colleges, Vol. 8(5), pp. 34-45.

Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings Elstak. I., Vidakovic, D., & Montiel, M. (2010). Navigating geometries with different

metrics: College students' understanding of taxicab-geometry. In: Brosnan, P., Erchick, D. B., & Flevares, L. (Eds.). Proceedings of the 32nd annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol. 6, pp. 582 – 589. Columbus, OH: The Ohio State University.

Montiel, M., Wilhelmi, M. R., Font, V., & Vidakovic, D. (2010). Dimensional analogy and coordinate systems. In Pinto, M.M.F.& Kawasaki, T.F.(eds.). Proceedings of the 34th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol. 3, 305 – 312. Belo Horizonte, Brazil: PME.

Founiller, J., Thomas, C., Junor Clarke, P., & Vidakovic, D. (2010). Second life: A platform for professional development and research on mathematics teacher retention in an urban environment. In Kumpulainen, K, & Toom, A. (Eds.). The Proceedings of the 20th Annual Conference of the European Teacher Education Network, ISBN 978-952-10-5778-6 , pp.128 – 138; Helsinki, Finland.

Montiel, M., Wilhelmi, M., Vidakovic, D., & Elstak, I. (2009). Using the onto-semiotic

approach to identify and analyze mathematical meaning in a multivariate context. Proceedings from the Sixth Conference of European Research in Mathematics Education (CERME), Leon, France, pp. 2286 – 2295.

Montiel, M., Vidakovic, D., Wilhelmi, M., & Elstak, I. (2009). Using the onto-semiotic approach: Different coordinate systems and dimensional analogy in multivariate calculus. In Swars, S. L., Stinson, D. W., & Lemons-Smith, S. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 31st annual meeting of The North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol. 5, pp. 95 – 103. Atlanta, GA: Georgia State University.

Junor Clarke, P., Thomas, C. D., & Vidakovic, D. (2006). In search of identity: Urban teachers' perspectives of high quality mathematics teaching. Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Education, January 6 – 9, Honolulu, Hawaii, pp. 3226 – 3239.

Vidakovic, D., Cooley, L., Loch, S., & Martin, W. (2006). Linear Algebra: Connecting

Teaching Practice and Learning Theory. Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Education, January 6 – 9, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Thomas, C. D., Junor Clarke, P.A., & Vidakovic, D. (2005). Effectiveness and quality of alternatively prepared mathematics teachers. In G. M. Lloyd, M. R. Wilson, J. L. M. Wilkins, & S. L. Behm (Eds.), Proceedings of the 27th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics

Education [CD-ROM], Eugene, OR: All Academic, October 20 – 23, Roanoke, Virginia, USA.

Alexander, M., Bevis, J., & Vidakovic, D. (2002). Developing assessment items using

WebCT. Proceedings of the ICTM-15, Orlando, FL.

Czarnocha, B., Loch, S., Prabhu, V., & Vidakovic, D. (2001). The concept of the definite integral: Coordination of two schemas. Proceedings of the 25th Annual Meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME25), Vol. 2, pp. 297 – 304, Utrecht: Freudental Institute.

Vidakovic, D., Bevis, J., & Alexander, M. (2001). Precalculus with webCT support. Proceedings of the ICTCM-14, pp. 282 – 286. Baltimore, MD.

Vidakovic, D. & J. Bevis. (2000). Using WebCT in designing an online Precalculus course. Proceedings of the WebCT 2000 Conference (http://hub-images.webct.com/user_website/2384980 ).

Alexander, M., Bevis, J., & Vidakovic D. (1999). Designing a precalculus course with optional web based activities, preliminary report. Proceedings of the ICTCM-12, Burlingame, CA, November 19 – 22. (http://archives.math.utk.edu/ICTCM/EP-12/C6/html/paper.html)

Czarnocha, B., Dubinsky, E., Prabhu, V., & Vidakovic, D. (1999). One theoretical

perspective in undergraduate mathematics education research. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME23), Vol. 1, 95 – 110, Haifa, Israel.

Vidakovic, D., Berenson, S., & Brandsma, J. (1998). Childern’s intuition of probabilistic concepts emergin from fair play. Proceedings of the International Conference On the Teaching of Statistics (ICOTS-5), pp. 67 – 73, Singapore.

Berenson, S., Vidakovic, D., & Carter, G. (1997). North American Perspective s on Assessment. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Elementary Mathematics Teaching, Prague, Czech Republic.

Vidakovic, D., Berenson, S., & Carter, G. (1996). Empowering mathematics and science teachers with alternative assessment. Technology and Teacher Education Annual, pp. 208 – 211.

Vidakovic, D. & Czarnocha, B. (1996). Mental constructs used in understanding the chain rule concept. Proceedings of the Eighteenth Annual Conference of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, pp. 58– 62. Panama City, FL.

Berenson, S. & Vidakovic, D. (1996). Children's word meanings and the development of division concepts. In L. Puig & A. Gutierrez (Eds.). Proceedings of the 20th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, pp. 75 – 80. Valencia, Spain: University of Valencia.

Berenson, S. & Vidakovic, D. (1995). Rural students' informal knowledge of division. Proceedings of the Seventeenth Annual Conference of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol.2, pp. 344 – 350. Columbus, OH.

Paprzycki, M. & Vidakovic, D. (1994). Prospective teachers' attitudes toward computers. In J. Willis et. al. (eds.), Technology and Teacher Education Annual, 1994, AACE, Charlottesville, VA, 1994, 74 – 76. Other

Vidakovic, D. (1993). Cooperative learning: Differences between group and individual processes of construction of the concept of inverse function, Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Purdue University.

B. Conference Presentations (Abstracts), Session Organization, and Invited Talks

Martin, W. O., Suzuki, J., Vidakovic, D., Loch, S., Cooley, L., & Dexter, S. (2013). Liner Algebra in New Environments (LINE): Focusing on students’ learning. Presented at the MAA session on Innovative and Effective Ways to Teach Linear Algebra, AMS/MAA Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Diego, CA, January 9 – 12.

Loch, S., Vidakovic, D., Martin, W., Suzuki, J., Cooley, L., Dexter, S. & McClure, C. (2013). LINE: Linear Algebra in New Environments--Focusing on Students' Learning. Poster presented at the MAA session on Projects Supported by the NSF Division of Undergraduate Education, AMS/MAA Joint Mathematics Meetings, San Diego, CA, January 9 – 12. (invited presentation)

Thomas, C., Vidakovic, D., Junor Clarke, P., & Fourniller, J. (2012). Robert Noyce: Urban Mathematics Educator Program Georgia State University. Presented at the NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Conference – Building Excellence in STEM Teaching, Washington DC, May 23 – 25. (invited presentation)

Martin, W. O., Suzuki, J., Vidakovic, D., Loch, S., Cooley, L., Cluperkca, C., & Dexter, S. (2012). Liner Algebra in New Environments (LINE): Using Learning Theories to Design Linear Algebra Modules. Presented at the MAA session on Innovative and Effective Ways to Teach Linear Algebra, AMS/MAA Joint Mathematics Meetings, Boston, MA, January 4 – 7.

Vidakovic, D., Loch, S., Martin, W., & Suzuki, J. (2012). Liner Algebra in New Environment (LINE). Poster presented at the MAA session on Projects Supported by the

NSF Division of Undergraduate Education, AMS/MAA Joint Mathematics Meetings, Boston, MA, January 4 – 7. (invited presentation)

Founiller, J., Thomas, C., Junor Clarke, P., & Vidakovic, D. (2010). Second life: A platform for professional development and research on mathematics teacher retention in an urban environment. The Annual Conference of the European Teacher Education Network, Helsinki, Finland, April 15 – 17.

Montiel, M., Vidakovic, D., Wilhelmi, M., & Elstak, I. (2009). Using the onto-semiotic approach: Different coordinate systems and dimensional analogy in multivariate calculus. Presented at the 31st annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education; Atlanta, GA, September 23 – 26.

Thomas, C., Junor Clarke, P., Vidakovic, D., Fourniller, J., & Smith, A. (2009). Robert Noyce: Urban Mathematics Educator Program Georgia State University. Presented at the NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Conference – Building Excellence in STEM Teaching, Washington DC, July 1 – 3. (invited presentation)

Founiller, J., Junor Clarke, P., Smith, A., Thomas, C., & Vidakovic, D. (2009). Action

Research as an integral process: Developing and retaining highly effective mathematics teachers in high need schools. NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Conference – Building Excellence in STEM Teaching. Washington DC, July 1 – 3.(invited presentation)

Junor Clarke, P., Vidakovic, D., Thomas, C., Founiller, Costen, R., & Bragelman, J. (2009). Action research in teacher preparation: A potential pathway. Presented at the Thirteenth Annual Conference of Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE), Orlando, Florida, February 5 – 7.

Montiel, M., Wilhelmi, M., Vidakovic, D. & Elstak, I. (2009). Using the Onto-Semiotic Approach to Identify and Analyze Mathematical Meaning when Transiting between Different Coordinate Systems in a Multivariate Context. Presented at the Sixth Conference of European Research in Mathematics Education (CERME), Leon, France, January 28- – February 1.

Martin, W., Loch, S., Cooley, L., Dexter, S., & Vidakovic, D. (2008). Integrating learning theories and application-based modules in teaching linear algebra. Presented at 15-th Conference of the International Linear Algebra Society (ILAS), Cancun, Mexico, June 16 – 20.

Vidakovic, D., Colley, L., Martin, W., & Meagher, M. (2008). Making connections between the study of linear algebra content and the study of learning theories. Presented at the Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education Conference, San Diego, CA, February 28 – March 2.

Thomas, C. D., Junor Clarke, P.A., & Vidakovic D. (2007). The Power Within: A

Professional Learning Community for Urban High Quality Mathematics Teaching. Paper

presented at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, NY, NY, February 24 – 27.

Thomas, C. D., Junor Clarke, P.A., & Vidakovic, D. (2007). Significance of an Urban Collaboration on Mathematics Teaching. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association(AERA) annual conference in Chicago, Illinois, USA, April 9- – 13.

Vidakovic, D., Montiel, M., Patterson, N., & Uygur, T. (2007). The relationship between students’ understanding of functions in Cartesian and polar coordinate systems. Presented at the Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education Conference, San Diego, CA, February 22 – 25.

Meagher, M., Cooley, L., Martin, W., Vidakovic, D. & Loch, S. (2006). The learning of linear algebra from an APOS perspective. Presented at the 28th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2(84) in Merida, Mexico, South America, November 9 – 12.

Junor Clarke, P. A., Vidakovic, D., & Thomas, C. D. (2006). Professional learning community: Power of collaboration between urban mathematics teachers and university professors. Presented at the 28th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2(695) in Merida, Mexico, South America, November 9 – 12.

Miller, V. & Vidakovic, D. (2006). Teaching College Mathematics with Standards - Grading with Rubrics. PRISM Academy for Learning, Marietta Conference Center, June 16.

Martin, W., Cooley, L., Vidakovic, D., & Loch, S. (2006). Learning Theory and Linear Algebra. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual conference in San Francisco, California, USA, April 7 – 11.

Vidakovic, D., Thomas, C., & Junor Clarke, P. (2006). Impact of an urban collaborative

in mathematics teaching. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual conference in San Francisco, California, USA, April 7 – 11.

Vidakovic, D., Cooley, L., Martin, W., & Loch, S. (2006). Linear Algebra: Connecting Teaching Practice and Learning Theory. Presented at the 4th annual meeting of the Hawaiian International Conference on Education. [CD-ROM], ISSN#1541-5880, January 6 – 9.

Junor Clarke, P., Thomas, C., & Vidakovic, D. (2006). In search of identity: urban

teachers’ perspectives of high quality mathematics teaching. Presented at the 4th annual meeting of the Hawaiian International Conference on Education, [CD-ROM], ISSN#1541-5880, January 6 – 9.

Alexander, M., Herny, R., & Vidakovic, D. (2005). Increasing student success in college mathematics: The impact of redesigning College Algebra and Pre-calculus courses. Presented at the Sixteenth Education Trust National Conference, Washington, DC, November 3 – 5.

Junor Clarke, P., Thomas, C., & Vidakovic, D. (2005). Identifying characteristics of high

quality urban mathematics teachers: A phenomenological approach. Paper presented at the AERA 86 Annual Convention, Montreal, CA, April 11 – 15.

Stenger, C., Vidakovic, D., & Weller, K. (2005). Student’s conceptions of infinite iteration: A follow-up study. Paper presented at the SIGMAA on RUME conference, Phoenix, AZ, February 24 – 27.

Martin, W., Edwards, B., & Vidakovic, D. (2005). Research on the Teaching and Learning of Undergraduate Mathematics. Co-organized a contributed paper session for the Winter Joint AMS/MAA Meetings, Atlanta, GA, January 5 – 8.

Vidakovic, D., Weller, K., & Stenger, C. (2004). Students’ conceptions of the natural numbers in a problem involving infinite iteration, Part 1. Presented at the MAA regional conference (Southeastern section), Clarksville, TN, March 26 – 27.

Brown, A., Carlson, M., & Vidakovic, D. (2004). Teaching and Learning of

Undergraduate Mathematics. Session organizers at the Joint Mathematics Meetings, Phoenix, AZ, Janurary 7 – 10.

Vidakovic, D. (2003). Discourse created by students’ homework presentation. Presentation at the SIGMAA on RUME conference, Scottsdale, AZ, October 23 – 26.

Vidakovic, D. (2003). Precalculus students' difficulties with mathematical notation: An example. Presented at the Joint Mathematics Meetings (MAA/AMS), Baltimore, MD, January 15 – 18.

Vidakovic, D. (2002). Fostering classroom discourse that helps students learn axiomatic

geometry. Twenty Fourth Annual Conference of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol. IV. p. 1863. Athens, GA, October 26 – 29.

Wimbish, J., Campbell, C., & Vidakovic, D. (2002). Learning to prove in cooperative

learning and technology supported e0nvironments. Co-organized a contributed paper session for the Winter Joint AMS Meeting held in San Diego, CA, January 6 – 9.

Czarnocha, B., Loch, S., and Prabhu, V., & Vidakovic, D. (2001). The definite integral:

coordination of two schemas. Paper presented at the Second International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics at the undergraduate level, Crete, Greece, July 2002 (This paper was also presented at the 25th International Conference of Psychology of Mathematics Education, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 2001), July 12 – 17.

Vidakovic, D. (2001). The latest trends in education at collegiate level: Focusing on

mathematics education. Invited talk at the First International Conference on Science and Education Under Conditions of Transition in Serbia, Belgrade, YU, June 14-18.

Vidakovic, D. & Wimbish, J. (2001). Teaching and learning theories. Co-organized a

session at the MAA Southeastern regional conference, Montgomery, AL, March 30 – 31.

Campbell, C., Wimbish, J., & Vidakovic, D. (2001). Topics in Teaching, Learning and Exploring Proof. Co-organized a contributed paper session for the Winter Joint AMS Meeting held in New Orleans, January 9 – 13.

Vidakovic, D. (2000). Identifying some obstacles that hinder students' learning of

trigonometric Functions. Presented at the Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Chicago, September 21 – 24.

Vidakovic, D. (2000). The value of the "GSP proof". Presented at the MAA regional

conference, Charlotte, March 10 – 12.

Vidakovic, D. (2000). Using portfolio in Modern Geometry classroom. Paper presented at MAA/AMS Joint Annual Meeting in Washington DC, January 19-22.

Bevis, J., Alexander, M., & Vidakovic, D. (2000). Strategies for developing a precalculus

course with web based activities. Presented at the International Conference on Mathematics/Science, Education & Technology (M/SET), San Diego, CA February 5 – 8.

Martin, B., Vidakovic, D., & Vakil, R. (1999). Working in small groups: What it means

and takes to "prove it" together? Presented at the MAA/AMS Joint Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, January 13 – 16.

Vidakovic, D. (1998). Reform in mathematics education: Theory and practice. Invited plenary talk at the Annual Conference of Mathematics Education, Kotor, YU, August 22 – 25.

Vidakovic, D., Czarnocha,B., Dubinsky, E., Loch, S., & Prabhu, V. (1998). Calculus

Student's intuition of definite integral. Abstract published in the Proceedings of the Twentieth Annual Conference of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Vol.1, 147. Raleigh, NC, October 31 – November 3.

Vidakovic, D., Martin, B. (1998). The role of collaborative work on individual

reconstructions of mathematical concepts. Presented at the Third Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education Conference, South Bend, IN, September 17 – 20.

Czarnocha, B., Dubinsky, E., Loch, S., Prabhu, V., & Vidakovic, D. (1997). Investigating the nature of students' understanding of definite integral: Wallis or Riemann's idea. Presented at the 21st Annual Meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME21), Lahti, Finland, July 14 – 19.

Vidakovic, D. & Berenson, S. (1997). Preservice teachers' ideas of classroom

investigations in a computer environment. Presented at the 21st Annual Meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME21), Lahti, Finland, July 14 – 19.

Carter, G., Berenson, S., & Vidakovic, D. (1996). Alternative assessment as a change agent for instructional practice. Presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, St. Louis, KS, March 31 – April 3.

Vidakovic, D., & Berenson, S. (1996). Research-based model for professional

development. Presented at the Eighth Annual International Congress of Mathematics Education, p. 426, Seville, Spain, July 14 – 21.

Vidakovic, D. (1996). Alternative Assessment in Mathematics Classroom: Interview

Method. Invited presentation at South East Regional Vision in Education [SERVE] Assessment Conference, Greensboro, NC, November.

Blanton, M. & Vidakovic, D. (1996). Preservice teachers' ideas on investigative activities

in geometry using microcomputers. In E. Jakubowski (Ed.). Presented at the Eighteenth Annual Conference of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, p. 231, Panama City, Florida.

Paprzycki, M., Ubermanowicz, S., & Vidakovic, D. (1995). Comparing attitudes toward

computers of Polish and American prospective teachers. Presented at the STATE Annual Conference, pp. 45 – 48. Charlottesville, VA: AACE. Abridged version of this text appeared in: Computer on Campus; National Conference, University of South Carolina, 1994, 112 – 113.

Vidakovic, D. & Litvinovic, G. (1994). The role of individual reconstructions of

mathematical concepts in dyadic problem-solving. Presented at the Sixteenth Annual Conference of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Baton Rouge, LA, November.

Vidakovic, D. (1994). Differences between group and individual processes of

construction of the concept of inverse function. Presented at the AMS-MAA Joint Meetings, Cincinnati, OH, January.

Vidakovic, D. (1992). Collaborative work - opportunities for learning through social

interaction. Presented at the Fifth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Chicago, IL, November.

C. Seminar Talks and Workshops (Professional Development)

Thomas, C. & D. Vidakovic. Collaborative for Mathematics and Science Achievement II (workshop for secondary mathematics and science teacher from DeKalb county), supported by Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Program, (May, 2012). Willox, L. & Vidakovic, D. Improving Mathematical Number Sense and Technology Integration in the Elementary Classroom (workshop for K-5 teachers from Continental Colony Elementary School in Atlanta Public School System), supported by Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Program, June, 2012. Vidakovic, D. The Fulton County School System-Georgia State University MSP Program (2-day workshop for middle school mathematics teachers), July 2011. Vidakovic, D. The Concept of Infinity. Presentation, The Math Club - Department of Mathematics & Statistics at GSU, December 2010. Vidakovic, D. Making connections between the study of linear algebra content and the study of learning theories, seminar talk in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Montclair State University, April 2008.

Vidakovic, D. “Constructivism: APOS, an example of constructivist theory”, invited seminar talk in the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics at the Sao Paolo University, Brazil, June 2007.

Vidakovic, D. & Miller, V. Workshop for instructors of College Algebra and Precalculus sessions with the MILE component, Spring semester 2005.

Alexander, M., Miller, V., & Vidakovic, D. Workshop for faculty in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at GSU, August 2003.

Vidakovic, D. “Moving toward standard-based teaching, learning, and assessment in collegiate mathematics (the QUE project)”, seminar talk in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico, July 2003.

Vidakovic, D. “Incorporating technology into undergraduate mathematics classroom”, seminar talk in the Mathematics Department at Morris Brown College, Atlanta, GA, April, 2002.

Vidakovic, D., Bevis, J., & Alexander, M. "Precalculus with WebCT: Course development, research, and assessment", seminar talk in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Georgia State University, Fall 2000.

Vidakovic, D. “Using the APOS research framework to learn about students' understanding of mathematical concepts and to develop a lesson plans: Examples of the

chain rule and Newton’s method”, seminar talk in the Mathematics Department at Kent State University, October, 2000.

DeVries, D. & Vidakovic, D., A two-day workshop on theories of learning and applications in the classroom for new faculty in the Mathematics Department at Mercer University, Macon, GA, August, 2000.

Vidakovic, D. Centro de Investigacion y Estudios Avanzados del IPN. Departamento de Matematica Educativa Mexico City, Two-week invited visit – gave a seminar talk and worked with graduate students, June, 1999.

Vidakovic, D. “APOS theoretical framework”, Seminar talk, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, February, 1999.

Vidakovic, D. Centro de Investigacion y Estudios Avanzados del IPN.Departamento de Matematica Educativa Mexico City, Mini-courses for college teachers on Technology in Teaching of Mathematics, May, 1998.

Vidakovic, D. University of Joensuu, Finland. Mini-course on Technology in Teaching of Mathematics, July, 1997.

Seminar talk, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC (1996).

Seminar talk, Duke University, Durham, NC (1994).

Seminar talk, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK (1994).

Seminar talk, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL (1993).

Seminar talk, Purdue University - North Central, IN (1992).

D. Program Evaluations and Reports

Vidakovic, D. & Patterson, R. (2002) Statistics and Technology Workshop for High School Educators (Final Report to Dwight Eisenhower Professional Development Program). Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA. (238 pages)

Smith, N., Carter, G., Thompkins, C., Vidakovic, D., & Berenson, S. (1997). Howard Hughes Medial Institute: Undergraduate Biological Sciences Education Program Final Report, Raleigh, NC: Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education.

Berenson, S., Carter, G., & Vidakovic, D. (1996). Alternative Assessments: Action Research for Math and Science Teachers. Final Report to the U.S. Office of Education. Raleigh, NC: Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education.

Berenson, S., Vidakovic, D., & Haynie, G. (1996). Laboratory Improvement for the Calculus Curriculum. Final Report to the NSF Principal Investigator. Raleigh, NC: Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education.

Blanton, M., Coulombe, W., Vidakovic, D., & Berenson, S. (1996). Summary Report: Impact of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Precalculus/Calculus Lead Teacher Project. Annual Report to the NSF Principal Investigator. Raleigh, NC: Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education.

Blanton, M., Vidakovic, D., & Berenson, S. (1996). Determining the Impact of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Lead Teacher Precalculus/Calculus Project. Annual Report to the NSF Principal Investigator. Raleigh, NC: Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education.

Blanton, M., Coulombe, W., Vidakovic, D., & Berenson, S. (1995). Determining the Impact of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Lead Teacher Precalculus/Calculus Project. Annual Report to the NSF Principal Investigator. Raleigh, NC: Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education.

Gregorio, L., Vidakovic, D., & Berenson, S. (1995). Teach-Stat Evaluation Report. Final Report to the NSF Principal Investigator. Raleigh, NC: Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education.

Coulombe, W., Vidakovic, D., & Berenson, S. (1994). Determining the Impact of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Lead Teacher Project Precalculus/Calculus Project. Annual Report to the NSF Principal Investigator. Raleigh, NC: Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education.

Curriculum Material

Vidakovic, D. & Patterson, R. (2001). Statistics and technology: Workshop for high school teachers. Curriculum material (booklet) developed for Dwight Eisenhower program, Georgia State University.

Vidakovic, D., Berenson, S., & Blanton, M. (1998). Math tech for teacher leaders. Curriculum material (booklet) developed for Dwight Eisenhower program, North Carolina State University.

Vidakovic, D., Berenson, S., & Blanton, M. (1997). Exploring geometry with technology. Curriculum material (booklet) developed for Dwight Eisenhower program, North Carolina State University.

E. Sponsored Activities and Grants

External Grants (funded)

Thomas, C. & Vidakovic, D. (Co-PI). Partnering to Enhance the Teaching of Analytic Geometry (PETAG). Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Program, (instruction and research) The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, ($52,239.00), (Awarded, February 1, 2013 – May 31, 2014). (State/Federal funding).

Willox, L. & Vidakovic, D. (Co-PI). Improving Mathematical Number Sense and Technology Integration in the Elementary Classroom. Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Program, (instruction and research) The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, ($59,860.00), (Awarded, February 1, 2013 – May 31, 2014). (State/Federal funding).

Thomas, C. & Vidakovic, D. (Co-PI). Collaborative for Mathematics and Science

Achievement II. Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Program, (instruction and research) The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, ($49,257.00), (Awarded, February 2012 – April 2013). (State/Federal funding).

Willox, L. & Vidakovic, D. (Co-PI). Improving Mathematical Number Sense and Technology Integration in the Elementary Classroom. Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Program, (instruction and research) The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, ($44,808.00), (Awarded, February 2012 – April 2013). (State/Federal funding).

Thomas, C., Vidakovic, D. (Co-PI), Fournillier, J., & Junor Clarke, P. NSF-DUE - Robert Noyce Urban Mathematics Educator Program Phase II; (research and instruction) $149,474, (Awarded, September 1, 2011 – August 31, 2014).

Vidakovic, D. (PI), Collaborative Research: Linear Algebra in New Environments (LINE), NSF DUE - CCLI-Phase 1: Exploratory Program, (instruction and research) ($38,244). (Awarded, September 1, 2009 – August 31, 2013).

Thomas, C., Vidakovic, D. (Co-PI), Fournillier, J., & Junor Clarke, P. Robert Noyce Urban Mathematics Educator Program (UMEP). (instruction and research) NSF Robert Noyce Scholarship Program, Supplemental support, $93,805.00. (Awarded, September 2009 – March 2011).

Thomas, C., Vidakovic, D. (Co-PI), & Junor Clarke, P. Robert Noyce Urban Mathematics Educator Program (UMEP). (instruction and research) NSF Robert Noyce Scholarship Program, Supplemental support, $94,000.00. (Awarded, September 2008 – 2010).

Thomas, C., Junor Clarke, P. & Vidakovic, D. (Co-PI). Robert Noyce Urban Mathematics Educator Program (UMEP). (instruction and research) NSF Robert Noyce Scholarship Program, $ 470,000.00. (Awarded, September 2005 – August 2009).

Thomas C. (PI), Junor Clarke , P., Vidakovic, D. (Co-PI), & Epps, A. Urban Teacher-Researcher Collaborative. Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Program, (instruction and research) The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, $35,816.00. (Awarded, 2004 – 2005). (State/Federal funding).

Vidakovic, D. (PI) & Patterson, R. Probability and Statistics for Middle School Teachers and their Students: A Quantitative Approach. Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Program, (instruction and research) The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, $24,410. (Awarded, 2003 – 2004). (State/Federal funding).

Vidakovic, D. (PI) & Patterson, R. Teaching and learning with technology: Probability and statistics for high school teachers. Dwight Eisenhower, (instruction and research) University of Georgia, Athens, GA, $20,733. (Awarded, 2001 – 2002). (State/Federal funding).

Berenson, S. & Vidakovic, D. (Co-PI). Math TECH for Teachers of Grades 4-8. Dwight Eisenhower, (instruction and research) UNC-Chapel Hill, $29,998. (Awarded, 1998 – 1999). (State/Federal funding).

Berenson, S. & Vidakovic, D. (Co-PI). Exploring Geometry with Technology for Teachers of Grades 4-8. Dwight Eisenhower, (instruction and research) UNC-Chapel Hill, $36,061. (Awarded, 1997 – 1998). (State/Federal funding).

Travel Grants

Travel support by NSF project to Linear Algebra Project meeting, October 2006, New York, NY ($1,204.33) Travel support by NSF project to Liner Algebra Project meeting, July 2006, New York, NY ($420.94) Travel support by MAA to the RUME conference, February 2005, Phoenix, AZ ($320.00)

Travel support by NSF to Linear Algebra professional development workshop for secondary teachers, March 2005, New York, NY (900.00)

Travel support by NSF to Linear Algebra Project meeting, July 2005, New York, NY ($712.00).

Travel support by NSF to Advisory Board meeting for Reynolds & Fenton’s Geometry project, January 2005, Louisville, KY ($1,200.00)

Travel support by Willey to College Algebra conference (focus group), Phoenix, AZ, May 2005, 23-25. (~900.00)

In addition to the above grant awards, I was awarded numerous travel supports from Exxon-Mobile to attend research meetings and conferences held by RUMEC and SIGMA on RUME groups. (Total amount of support exceeds $8,000).

Internal Grants

Miller, V. & Vidakovic, D. (PI), White, K. (Spring 2008). An Algebra Intervention at Carver Early College. ($35,255.80) Vidakovic, D. (PI), (2007). Developing Core Mathematical Competencies in All Students, Year 2. Internal grant program: Retention, Progression, and Graduation (RPG), ($50,000). Thomas, C., Junor Clarke, P., & Vidakovic, D. (PI). (2006). Urban Teacher Researcher Collaborative: A PRISM Professional Learning Community (UTRC-PRISM PLC), PRISM Institute Mini-Grant, $12,000.00 Vidakovic, D. (PI) & Miller, V. (2004 – 2005) Extending THE MILE: Instructional Professional Development Program, PRISM Institute Mini-Grant, $8,200.00 Vidakovic, D. (2005). Workshop for Atlanta Public School Teachers, Mathematics and Science Academy for Teachers: High-School Geometry Strand, PRISM funded ($1,785.00)

Vidakovic, D. (PI), Arav, M., Miller, V., Patterson, N., Shilnikov, A , Smirnova, A. (2004). Mobile Classroom for Teaching Mathematics and Statistics. Tech Fee Grant Program at Georgia State University, $105,045.00. Vidakovic, D. (2005). PRISM’s Mathematics Summer Academy for Teachers (MSAT) ($1,875.00) Vidakovic, D. (2004). PRISM’s Summer Academy for teachers, $1,000.00.

Chen, G. (PI), Patrangenaru, V., Data, S., Miler, V., Vidakovic, D. (Co-PI), Alexander, M. (2003). Purchasing campus wide mathematics and statistics software licenses. Tech Fee Grant Program at Georgia State University, $58,002.

Vidakovic, D. (2001 – 2002), Developing e-core course, University System of Georgia ($10,000.00).

Vidakovic, D. (PI), Bevis, J., Data, S., Alexander, M. (2000 – 2001). Instruction Technology, Center for Teaching and Learning, Georgia State University, $5,000.

Vidakovic, D. (1999 – 2000). Instructional Technology, Center for Teaching and Learning, Georgia State University, $2,000.

IV. INSTRUCTION

Teaching Experience

August 2004 – Present, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

August 1998 – August 2004, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

August 1995 – August 1998, Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Science Education, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

August 1994 – August 1995, Research Associate, Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

August 1993 – May 1994, Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Duke University, Durham, NC January 1993 – May 1993, Part-time Instructor, Department of Mathematics, Duke University, Durham, NC

August 1988 – Dec 1992, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Direction of Students’ Work and Scholars

A) Ph.D. Dissertation Committees

Chair for:

Jeffrey McCammon (2010 – present) Harrison Stavley (2010 – present) Annie Burns (Fall 2012 – present) Abraham Kumsa, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (Fall 2012 – present)

B) Ph.D. Dissertation Committees

Member for GSU students:

Rabia Shahbaz, College of Education, Ph.D, (present) Georgia State University Patricia Parker, College of Education, Ph.D. (present), Georgia State University

Tracy T. Brown, College of Education, Ph.D., October 2008, Georgia State University Desha Williams, College of Education, Ph.D., October 2007, Georgia State University Jennifer Leong, College of Education, Ph.D., October 2006, Georgia State University Jeanne Rast, College of Education, Ph.D., July 2005, Georgia State University Bobby Gaensler, Ph.D. April 2004, College of Education, Georgia State University

Member for non-GSU students: Patrick Mathuku Kimani, Ph.D., June 2008, Syracuse University Calin Lucus, April 2005, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, CA Kimberly Smith, Ph.D., 2002, North Carolina State University Jane Brandsma, Ph.D., 2000, North Carolina State University

C: Comprehensive Exam Committee & Exit Exam

Abby Karesh, Mathematics & Statistics, Chair of M.A.T exit exam (April 2007) Robert Birrell, COE (April 2004) Jennifer Leong, COE (April 2004)

D: External Examiner

External evaluator for MS full thesis of Brian Ernest Leonard Isaacs, Summer 2005, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa External evaluator for MS full thesis of Reginal Raymond Ceasar, Fall/Spring 2005/2006, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa External evaluator for MS full thesis of Bruce Matthew May, January 2009, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa

E: Direction of Undergraduate Research Projects within RIMMES (Research

Initiations in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Statistics) in the Department

of Mathematics and Statistics

Harrison E. Stalvey, 2005/2006 India Jackson, 2009/2010 Diarra Weir, 2009/2010 Ed Redmond, 2011/2012

F: Summer Reading Courses Summer 2004 reading course for Mickey Washburn (Ph.D. student in MSIT department) Summer 2005 reading course with Alice Johnson (TEEMS student in MSIT department) Summer 2012 a special section of Math 4301 with Ed Redmond (Department of Mathematics and Statistics) G: Hosting Post-Doctoral (Scholarly) Visitors

Dr. Tangul Kabael, Anadolu University, Turkey, spring semester 2006 Dr. Tangul Kabael, Andadolu University, Turkey, spring semester 2011 Dr. Tangul Kabael, Anadolu University, Turkey, one week visit in August 2012

V. SERVICE

Departmental Services

Administrative Contributions to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Associate Chair, August 2005 – August 2009

Acting Chair: December 4, 2006 – June 1, 2007

Director of Scheduling in the Department, Fall 2004 – August 2009

Membership on Departmental Committees

Executive Committee, member (2000 – present) Academic Professional & Lecturer Review and Promotion Committee, chair (2012/2013) Lecturer Recruitment Committee, chair (2012/13) Academic Professional & Lecturer Review and Promotion Committee, chair (2010/2011) Chair of Mathematics & Statistics Department Triennial Ad-hoc Evaluation Committee, chair (Spring 2012)

Visiting Faculty Recruitment Committee (Summer 2012) Pre-tenure Review Committee (2005 – present) Graduate Program Committee, member (2000 – present) Professional Education Faculty, member (1999 – present) Faculty Recruitment Committee, member (2010 – 2011) Faculty Recruitment Committee, member (2009 – 2010) Visiting Lecturer Recruitment Committee, chair (2009/2010) Faculty Recruitment Committee, co-chair (2000-Spring 2004) Faculty Recruitment Committee for Math position, member (2004/2005) Faculty Recruitment Committee for Math Ed position, chair (2004/2005) PhD Program Development Committee, member (2002 – January 2005) Undergraduate Mathematics sub-Committee, member (2002 – August 2004) Member of the Ad-hoc Committee for the Report on Academic Program Review of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Spring and Fall 2004 Ad-hoc Committee dealing with issues of ‘DWF rates’ in math, member (2002 – Spring 2004).

College, University and University System Committees

Dean of Arts & Sciences College Triennial Ad-hoc Evaluation Committee, chair (Spring 2008) Planning & Development University Senate Committee, member (Spring 2005 – April 2006) Information Systems and Technology Senate Committee, member (Spring 2005 – April 2006) Graduation Committee, member (1998 – present) Professional Education Faculty (PEF) Committee, member (1999 – present)

Professional Education Council (PEC) Committee, member (Spring 2007 – present) Professional Education Faculty Curriculum Committee, member (2000 – August 2004) Quality Undergraduate Education (QUE) – for the State of Georgia, member (2000 – Spring 2004) TEEMS program (Mathematics Education Alternative Preparation Program), GSU, member of the admission committee (2000 – 2006) Induction Program for GSU Teacher Graduates, member of the steering committee (2000 – May 2005) USG Mathematics Consortia for Teacher Professional Development, member of the development team for the endorsement course “Number sense” for elementary teachers (2002 – spring 2005) PRISM – Partnership for Reform In Science and Mathematics, member of the GSU faculty team on the NSF proposal, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (Spring 2003) PRISM – member of the design team of the “Institute for Teaching and Learning of Science and Mathematics”, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (Spring 2003) PRISM – member of the Core committee for Metro Atlanta region (January 2005 – June 2006); PRISM – member of the RCC Metro Atlanta (2004 – spring 2008) PRISM – member of the Professional Development Learning Community (spring 2005 – spring 2006) Faculty Recruitment Committee in the Department of Mathematics Education, College of Education, GSU, member (2003/2004, 2004/2005)

Public School Systems

Judge for the Governors’ Honors in Atlanta Public School System (Fall 2004)

Judge of students’ mathematics projects at the Atlanta Public Schools Annual Science and Mathematics Fair (2002, 2003, 2004)

Professional Service and Recognition

Editorial Work

Associate Editor for the Journal of Online Mathematics and its Applications (JOMA), 2000 – 2008 (Note: In July 2008, JOMA was absorbed into the new online publication Loci, which now combines DCR, JOMA, and Convergence). Associate Editor for Mathematics, Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1997 – 2000 Editorial board member for the journal of Teaching of Mathematics, Belgrade University, 1999 – 2003

Reviewer for (past and/or present): Mathematical Thinking and Learning (journal) Journal for Research in Mathematics Education Journal for Research in Collegiate Mathematics Education The College Mathematics Journal The Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Research reports for PME-International conferences Reports for PME-NA conferences Books for Addison Wesley Longman publishing company Mathlets, Mathematical Sciences Digital Library (MathDL) The ICTCM conference, 2005 The Journal for Research in Collegiate Mathematics Education The College Mathematics Journal John Templeton Foundation Member on the Advisory Board of the NSF CCLI project “Integrating Computer Explorations into College Geometry” directed by Bill Fenton and Barbara Reynolds (2004-2005) Evaluation for promotion at other institutions

Professional Affiliations

Mathematical Association of America (MAA) National Council of Teachers in Mathematics (NCTM) Special Interest Group of Mathematical Association of America for Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education (SIGMAA on RUME) Psychology of Mathematics Education, North American chapter (PME-NA) Psychology of Mathematics Education, International (PME) Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education Community (RUMEC)

Professional Organization Leadership and Committees Member of the Program Committee (Pedagogy, Research and Assessment) for the

2006 ICTCM conference, held in Orlando, FL, March 16 – 19, 2006

Chair of session “Mathematics Education” at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, January 6-9, 2006.

Elected officer for SIGMAA on RUME, January 2003 – January 2005. Chair of the Program Committee for the 2005 SIGMAA on RUME conference held in

Phoenix, AZ, February 24 – 27, 2005 Co-organized a contributed paper session at the Joint AMS/MAA Meeting, Atlanta,

GA, January 5-8, 2005 Co-organizer of the contributed paper session on RUME at the Joint AMS/MAA

meeting, held in Phoenix, AZ January 7 – 10, 2004 Member of the Newsletter Subcommittee of the SIGMAA on RUME (2002-2005) Local organizer of two RUMEC meetings, GSU campus, Fall 2004 Member of the Nominating Committee for the SIGMAA on RUME election 2003/2004 Chair of the Program Committee for the 2003 SIGMAA on RUME conference,

Scottsdale, AZ, October 23 – 26, 2003 Co-organizer of the contributed paper session on RUME at the MathFest, Boulder,

Colorado July 31 – August 2, 2003 Member of the Program Committee (Pedagogy, Research and Assessment) for the

2003 ICTCM conference, held in Chicago, IL, October 30 – November 2, 2003 Chair of the SIGMAA on RUME Literature Committee (1999 – 2002) (I take the credit

for starting a development of the online database of literature in collegiate mathematics education)

Elected member of the Executive Committee for RUMEC (1998 – 2002); Local organizer of the RUMEC (Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education

Community) meeting, GSU campus, Fall 2003 Local organizer of the RUMEC meeting, GSU campus, Spring 2003 Co-organizer of “Learning to Prove in Cooperative Learning and Technology

Supported Environments”, a contributed paper session at the Winter 2002 Joint AMS Meeting, San Diego, CA

Co-organizer of “Teaching and learning theories”, a contributed paper session the MAA regional conference, Spring, 2001, Montgomery, AL

Co-organizer of “Topics in Teaching, Learning and Exploring Proof”, a contributed paper session at the Winter 2001 Joint AMS Meeting, New Orleans, LA

Member of the Program Committee of the Twentieth Annual Conference of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Vol(1), 147. Raleigh, NC, Fall, 1998

Member of the Program Committee of the Third Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education Conference, South Bend, September 1998

Local organizer of the RUMEC meeting, Fall, 1998 Coordinator for "Classroom Research" - Working Group at the Psychology of

Mathematics Education (International) Conference, Lahti, Finland, July 14 – 19, 1997