Regina Panasuk is a Emeritus Professor of Math Education, Distinguished University Professor - 2011, ATMIM Hall of Fame 2013 at UMass Lowell.

Regina M. Panasuk

Professor Emerita of Math Education, Distinguished University Professor - 2011, ATMIM Hall of Fame 2013

College
Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Department
School of Education
Email
Regina_Panasuk@uml.edu

Expertise

Mathematics & Mathematics Education

Research Interests

Mathematics & Mathematics Education

Philosophy of mathematics and mathematics education, cognitive processes related to developing conceptual understanding in mathematics, representations in mathematics and mathematics education, methods of teaching mathematics and teacher professional development.

Selected Awards and Honors

  • Medal of Excellence in Peoples Education (1987), Teaching - Ministry of Education, Russia
  • Award (1984), Teaching - USSR Ministry of Education

Selected Publications

  • Panasuk, R.M., Horton, L.B. (2012). Integrating history of mathematics into curriculum: What are the chances and constraints? International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, 7(1) 3-20.
  • Panasuk, R.M. (2011). Taxonomy for Assessing Conceptual Understanding in Algebra using Multiple Representations. College Student Journal, 45(2) 219-232.
  • Panasuk, R.M., Lebaron, J. (1999). Student Feedback: A Tool for Improving Instruction in Graduate Education. Education, 120(2) 356.
  • Panasuk, R.M., LEBARON, J. (1999). Student Feedback: A Tool for Improving Instruction in Graduate Education. Education, 120(2) 356.
  • Panasuk, R.M., Greenleaf, Y. (1998). Using ROOTine Problems for Group Work in Geometry. The Mathematics Teacher, 91(9) 794-798.

Selected Contracts, Fellowships, Grants and Sponsored Research

  • PRIME: A Partnership for Readiness In Math and English (2010), Contract -
    Panasuk, R. (Other)
  • Enhancing Math Collaboration (EMC3): School-University Initiative for Professional (2008), Grant - U.S. Department of Education
    Panasuk, R. (Principal)
  • Enhancing Math Collaboration (EMC3): School-University Initiative for Professional Development (2008), Grant - sate BHE
    Panasuk, R. (Principal)
  • Improving Middle School Students Mathematics Achievement through Planning Effective Teaching (PET) (2003), Grant - State Board of Higher Education
    Panasuk, R.
  • Seed Grant. Exploring Blockscheduling. UML (2003), Grant -
    Panasuk, R. (Principal)
  • Exchanging Careers-Enhancing Learning (EXCEL) (2003), - NSF, Noyce Foundation.
    Panasuk, R. (Co-Principal)
  • Collaborative Investigations: Improving Elementary and Middle School (2001), Grant - Title II Eisenhower Professional Development Program
    Panasuk, R. (Principal)
  • Middle School Mathematics Initiative (MSMI): Training Massachusetts Mathematics Specialists (2001), Grant - PALMS and MDOE
    Panasuk, R. (Principal)
  • Collaborative Investigations: Development Elementary and Middle School Student Number Sense. (2000), Grant - Title II Eisenhower Professional Development Program.
    Panasuk, R. (Principal)
  • Collaborative Investigations: Improving Student's Number Sense through Systematic Mental Math Activities (2000), Grant - Eisenhower Professional Development Program and Goals 2000
    Panasuk, R. (Principal)
  • Middle School Mathematics Initiative (MSMI): Training Massachusetts Mathematics Specialists. (2000), Grant - PALMS and MDOE
    Panasuk, R. (Principal)
  • Developing High School Student Number Sense (1999), Contract -
    Panasuk, R.
  • Fifth Annual Colloquium. Teaching, Learning and Research Council (1999), Grant - Collaborative Research Task Force, UML.
    Panasuk, R. (Principal)
  • Implementation of Data-Driven Analysis and Reform, with Emphasis on Graduate Employment Patterns and Teaching Experiences. (1998), Grant -
    Panasuk, R. (Principal)
  • Improving Mathematics and Science Teacher Preparation Program. (1998), Grant - The Research Foundation In-House Grant Program. UML
    Panasuk, R. (Principal)
  • Powerful Connections: A Professional Development Collaborative for Lowell School Mathematics Teachers (1998), Grant - Eisenhower Professional Development Program and Goals 2000. MDOE
    Panasuk, R. (Principal)
  • Professional Development: Lowell Middle School Mathematics Teachers (1997), Grant - Eisenhower Professional Development Program. MDOE.
    Panasuk, R. (Principal)
  • To support the Third Annual Colloquium on Research in Mathematics and Science Education and publish the Journal, v. II (1997), Grant - J. Healey Endowment Grant Program. UML.
    Panasuk, R.
  • Mathematics Teacher Professional Development Collaborative for Lowell Public Schools. (1996), Grant - Eisenhower Professional Development Program. Massachusetts Department of Education.
    Panasuk, R. (Principal)
  • To support the Second Annual Colloquium on Research in Mathematics and Science Education and publish the Journal, v. I. (1995), Grant - J. Healey Endowment Grant Program. UML
    Panasuk, R. (Principal)