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Carlos Nicolas Gomez Marchant is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on the intersections of race, language, and mathematics, particularly in the context of Latinx students' learning experiences. Dr. Gomez Marchant’s work seeks to understand how identities are constructed within educational settings, emphasizing the importance of argumentation in mathematics education. He has published extensively, contributing to journals that address the nuances of mathematics education and the experiences of underrepresented groups. His research interests include exploring the experiences of elementary Latinx students learning mathematics, the emotional labor involved in mathematics teaching, and the broader social implications of educational practices. Dr. Gomez Marchant is committed to improving mathematics teaching and learning opportunities for Latino youth, especially during crucial transitional phases in their educational journeys. Through community engagement and ethnographic research, he aims to promote equitable mathematics education practices that resonate with the cultural and historical contexts of diverse student populations.
University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Teaching and research in Mathematics Education, focusing on Latinx students' learning experiences and argumentation in education.
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