Laurie
Rubel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Adolescence Mathematics Education
Room 2416 James
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
718-951-3932
LRubel@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Dr.
Laurie Rubel earned a B.Sc. degree (with departmental honors) in
Mathematics at Haverford College
, an M.A. (with honors) in Mathematics Education at Tel
Aviv University, and a M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Research in Mathematics Education
from Teachers College, Columbia University. In 2002 -2003, she was a post-doctoral fellow at the University
of Wisconsin-Madison, as part of the Diversity in Mathematics
Education Center for Learning and Teaching.
Before
coming to teach in Brooklyn College
's mathematics education program, Dr. Rubel taught high school
mathematics, statistics, and computer science for nine years, in
Manhattan and in Tel Aviv. She chaired both schools' mathematics departments
and enjoys mentoring and collaborating with teachers.
Her
research interests include probabilistic thinking, teacher
education, diversity and equity in mathematics education, and the
use of real-world urban contexts in the teaching of mathematics.
Dr.
Rubel received the Knowles Young Scholar Award in 2006, the
Brooklyn College Excellence in Teaching Award in 2007, and an
Early Career Award from the National Science Foundation in 2008.
Chalkboard
Article:
Strengthening
the Backbone of Mathematics: The Milestone Program
