Adena Calden
Senior Lecturer II
Office Hours:
Mondays 10am-12pm zoom (see CANVAS for link)
Tuesdays 11:30-12:30PM LGRT 1330
Education
Ph.D Math, Science, and Learning Technologies, University of Massachusetts, 2024
M.S. Applied Mathematics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2006
B.S Mathematics & Statistics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2004
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Mathematical Education, Mathematical Self-Efficacy, Barriers to STEM completion, Impacts of Gender and Race in Mathematical Experiences and Persistence, Group Work Structures and Dynamics
Selected Publications
- Childs, Jonique & Thota, Neena & Calden, Adena. (2021). Teaching through microaggressions: Consideration for faculty. About Campus.
- D Frykenberg, B Toggerson, A Calden, C Ertl (2023). Creating a More Equitable Introductory Physics Classroom Through Invitational Phrasing in Question Solicitation. https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.11134