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Athina Thoma is a Lecturer B in Mathematics Education at the University of Southampton. Her research interests encompass various facets of mathematics education at the university level, particularly focusing on the transitions students experience from secondary school to university mathematics. She investigates the impact of programming on undergraduate students' learning and their engagement with interactive theorem provers, utilizing qualitative research methodologies such as discourse analysis and thematic analysis. Before joining the University of Southampton, Athina contributed to research at Imperial College London, examining pedagogical strategies for teaching proof in undergraduate mathematics, and at the University of East Anglia, where she worked as a Learning Enhancement Tutor and Associate Tutor in mathematics, enriching both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Athina teaches undergraduate modules including Introduction to Statistical Analysis and Research Methods, alongside postgraduate programs in STEM Education, addressing global challenges in education.
University of Southampton • Southampton, England
Lecturer B in Mathematics Education, focusing on the transitions students experience in mathematics from secondary education to university.
Imperial College London • London, England
Worked on projects related to the pedagogy of teaching proof in undergraduate mathematics.
University of East Anglia • Norwich, England
Provided support for undergraduate and postgraduate mathematics modules.