Shelly Monica Jones (born November 2, 1964) is an American mathematics educator. She is an associate professor of mathematics education at Central Connecticut State University.
Shelly M. Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 2, 1964 |
| Occupation | Associate Professor |
| Employer | Central Connecticut State University |
| Notable work | Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians (2019) |
Early life and education
editJones is African-American; she was raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut and went on to study computer science at Spelman College, graduating in 1986.[1][2] Jones received a master's degree in mathematics education from the University of Bridgeport and a Ph.D. in mathematics education from Illinois State University.[3]
Career and research
editJones is an associate professor at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut. She teaches undergraduate and graduate content, curriculum, and methods courses. Her focus includes culturally relevant mathematics, where she explains cognitively demanding mathematics skills from a relevant cultural perspective.[1] In addition, Jones's specialties include integrating elementary school mathematics and music, and the effects of college students’ attitudes and beliefs about mathematics on their success in college.
Jones' accomplishments have earned her recognition by Mathematically Gifted & Black as a Black History Month 2019 Honoree.[1]
Book
editJones is the author of the book Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians, published in 2019 by the American Mathematical Society.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Black History Month Honoree 2019: Shelly M. Jones". Mathematically Gifted & Black. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ "Alumnae Features : Dr. Shelly Jones". Spelman Women to Watch. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ Provost, Kerri. "Women in Science Spotlight: Dr. Shelly M. Jones". Connecticut Space Center. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians, ISBN 978-1470448899. Reviews:
- Knecht, Amanda. Mathematical Reviews. MR 3966443.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: untitled periodical (link) - Dietz, Geoffrey (November 2019). "Women Who Count". MAA Reviews. Mathematical Association of America.
- Clark, Kathleen M. (June 2020). British Journal for the History of Mathematics. 35 (3): 253–255. doi:10.1080/26375451.2020.1778282. S2CID 222003448.
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- Knecht, Amanda. Mathematical Reviews. MR 3966443.
External links
edit- Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians (official website)
- Culturally relevant pedagogy in mathematics: A critical need (TEDxCCSU video)