Laurie Rubel, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Adolescence Mathematics Education

Room 2416 James
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
718-951- 5517
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 is the recipient of the 2006 Knowles Foundation Young Scholars Award.

Chalkboard Article:
Strengthening the Backbone of Mathematics: The Milestone Program

 

 

 

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