Rina Zazkis Explained

Rina Zazkis
Education:	B.A, M.A., University of Haifa PhD, 1989, Israel Institute of Technology
Workplaces:	Northern 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

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]

Notes and References

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