Nicole Fonger, an assistant professor of mathematics and mathematics education in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, is the 2025-27 Lender Center for Social Justice Faculty Fellow.
Fonger’s research agenda is driven by a quest to address an enduring issue in mathematics education: how to support students’ meaningful learning of algebra in K-12 school settings. She contributes to better understanding and addressing this issue through empirical and theoretical research, design studies, and community-engaged scholarship focused on advancing knowledge in the field of mathematics education.
Fonger is the founder of the Antiracist Algebra Coalition and the Co-Founder of the Data Warriors, an after-school club focused on math, mapping and social justice.