Terri Kurz

Dr. Kurz has been a dedicated member of the Arizona State University STEM Education faculty since 2008, currently serving as an associate professor. Prior to this, she held the position of assistant professor at California State University, Bakersfield. Before becoming a professor, she was a middle school and high school teacher of mathematics, history and other electives in northern Los Angeles County. She taught gifted students throughout here career. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (Mathematics Education) from Arizona State University.

She currently serves as the PI for a National Science Foundation grant entitled Using Visual Computing to Deepen Mathematical Learning in Preservice K–8 Teacher Education. The grant focuses on the seamless integration of visual computing into mathematics content courses at the undergraduate level. 

Dr. Kurz facilitates professional development for faculty and teachers, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches that contextualize mathematics within visual computing. She has over 150 published articles, book chapters, conference proceedings, and presentations primarily focusing on utilizing tools and technology to support learning and understanding in mathematics and STEM education.