TRACY DOBIE

Tracy Dobie is an Associate Professor in the Learning Sciences program of the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Utah. Dr. Dobie holds a B.A. in Psychology from Princeton University and a Ph.D. in Learning Sciences from Northwestern University. She conducts research focused on student engagement, equitable learning opportunities, and teacher education in K-8 mathematics. In particular, Dr. Dobie is a learning scientist who explores questions regarding what kind of math learning is useful and meaningful for students, how to connect classroom learning with out-of-school experiences, how to support pre-service teachers to enact equitable mathematics instruction, and how to encourage productive discourse in teacher learning communities. Her publications include articles in journals such as Educational Studies in Mathematics, ZDM-Mathematics Education, and Teaching and Teacher Education.