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Petra Menz is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at Simon Fraser University. She obtained her Ph.D. in Mathematics from Simon Fraser University in 2015, her M.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of British Columbia in 1994, and her B.Ed. in Mathematics and Computing Sciences from the University of British Columbia in 1996. Menz’s research interests focus on the relationship between diagrams and mathematicians, investigating how these interactions influence mathematical invention and understanding. She employs an embodied and material perspective to explore how undergraduate students are enculturated into mathematics through sensory experiences. Menz is passionate about supporting students in their academic pursuits and fostering a reflective learning environment. Her teaching experiences range from small classes to lectures with over 500 students, covering various mathematics courses. Through her work, she continuously seeks to apply insights from educational research to enhance teaching and learning in mathematics.
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