Rina Zazkis

Rina Zazkis
Academic background
EducationB.A, M.A., University of Haifa
PhD, 1989, Israel Institute of Technology
Academic work
InstitutionsNorthern Illinois University
Simon Fraser University

Rina Zazkis is a Canadian scholar in education and mathematics. She is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University and a Canada Research Chair in STEM Teaching and Learning.

Career

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Zazkis began her academic career at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in 1991 as an Assistant Professor. She was eventually promoted to Full Professor in the Faculty of Education by 2000.[1] In 2011, she was a recipient of the Dean of Graduate Studies Awards for Excellence.[2]

In 2017, she was appointed a Canada Research Chair in STEM Teaching and Learning.[3] Two years later she received the 2019 Partners In Research National Award.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Academic Positions". sfu.ca. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  2. ^ "Faculty members receive Dean of Graduate Studies Awards for Excellence". sfu.ca. October 31, 2011. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  3. ^ Wong, Justin (February 2, 2017). "New Canada Research Chair at SFU to bridge education gap between high school and post-secondary mathematics". sfu.ca. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  4. ^ "2019 Partners In Research National Award Winners". pirweb.org. Retrieved November 4, 2019.