2024 Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar Award

Postdoctoral Affairs extends congratulations to the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar Award: Dr. Alison Mirin.

Dr. Mirin is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Mathematics. Her scholarly work focuses on how people reason mathematically and ways to increase equity in STEM education for students with disabilities and other marginalized groups. Dr. Mirin is described as a stellar teacher and mentor and has a strong service record spanning departmental committee membership to national conference organizer. Her nominators state that they are “impressed by the way she integrates her research with her teaching, service, and advocacy activities, by her dedication to being a caring educator, and by her creative use of technology to keep students engaged.”

Congratulations, Dr. Mirin!