Bio

EDUCATION

  • Ed.D: Mathematics Education, (2010), University of Massachusetts Boston – Boston
    Supporting Area: Leadership in Urban Schools
    Dissertation/Thesis Title: A socio-cultural approach to mathematics thinking and learning in an urban high school classroom context
  • MA: Mathematics Education, (1997), Harvard University – Cambridge, MA
  • Other: Coursework for Master of Science in Mathematics, (1996), Tufts University – Medford, MA,
    Dissertation/Thesis Title: Medical applications of computer tomography
  • BA: Mathematics, (1992), Dartmouth College – Hanover, NH

SELECTED AWARDS AND HONORS

  • Department of Mathematics and Statistics Teaching Excellence Award 2020-2021, University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Graduate School of Education Teaching Award (2014), Teaching – University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Recognition for Contributions to Transformational Education (2013), Teaching – University of Massachusetts Lowell

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

  • Guillaume, J. (Sacred Heart University), Schwell, R. (Central Connecticut State University), Gine, R.A., Evans, K. (Trinity College), Vasu, I. (Holyoke Community College) (2020). Summer teaching during COVID: Reflections, lessons learned and moving forward.
  • Gine, R.A., Clark, S. (Lesley University) (2017). Critical literacy of graphs: A mathematical and Freireian exploration of An Abundance of Katherines. Rowman & Littlefield
  • Gine, R.A. (). Review of Eugenie Cheng’s Beyond Infinity: An expedition to the outer limits of mathematics. Mathematics Teacher NCTM
  • Gine, R.A. (2013). Actualizing an Ethic of Care in the (Mathematics) Classroom (pp. 175-179). We Saved the Best for You
  • Gine, R.A. (2011). The interplay of identity, context, and purpose in a study of mathematics teaching and learning. Springer
  • Gine, R.A., Kruse, D. (2007). What if Less Is Just Less? The Role of Depth over Breadth in the Secondary Mathematics Curriculum. Horace, 23(2).

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

  • Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Conference; presentation: “Stories from the field: Mathematics teacher educator learning via implementation of a video-based intervention”; partnership with Boise State University, Spring 2022
  • UTeach STEM Educators Virtual Conference, presentation: “Integrating curriculum and pedagogical strategies in the Functions and Modeling course that deepen students’ mathematical and pedagogical content knowledge”, Summer 2021
  • Calculus students’ visualization of volume – SIGMAA on RUME (Special Interest Group of the Mathematics Association of America on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education), February 2020 – Boston
  • The power of simulation and applications in early college mathematics coursework – NEMATYC Annual Conference, April 2019 – Quincy, MA
  • Environmental issues as a node of intersection between disciplines – Community of Scholars , March 2019 – Cambridge, MA
  • Understanding calculus students’ thinking about volume – SIGMAA on RUME (Special Interest Group of the Mathematics Association of America on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education), February 2019 – Oklahoma
  • Another kind of visual literacy: Infusing critical literacy of mathematics text into a diversity course – Community of Scholars, March 2018 – Cambridge, MA
  • Engaging participants in MPWRment groups – MPWR: Mentoring and Partnerships for Women in RUME (Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education), 2017
  • Visual literacy experiences that enhance understanding of concepts in mathematics – International Visual Literacy Association, 49th Conference, October 2017 – Cambridge, MA
  • Investigating prospective teachers’ meanings of covariation before and after Calculus coursework – SIGMAA on RUME (Special Interest Group of the Mathematics Association of America on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education), February 2017 – San Diego, CA
  • Using discourse analysis to uncover student development of mathematical practices – NCTM National Research Conference, 2015
  • Developing Common Core mathematical practice #7 in an algebra classroom – NCTM National Research Conference, 2014
  • Uncovering learning possibilities for English language learners in our mathematics classrooms – NCTM Regional Conference, 2013 – Baltimore
  • Digital video use and analysis for educational research – New England Educational Research Organization, 2011 – Boston