Adena Calden

She/Her

Senior Lecturer II

Faculty,
Lecturer
Adena
Contact
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Location
LGRT 1330

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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