Erica Walker
Researcher who studies how students learn and love math.
Their Story
Erica Walker is an American mathematics educator and researcher. She studies how students learn mathematics and how communities and mentors help young people succeed. She has written about the experiences of Black mathematicians and works to make math more welcoming for everyone.
Era
2000s & Today
Field
Mathematics Education
Erica Walker
Researcher who studies how students learn and love math.
Math · Mathematics Education · 2000s & Today · Women in STEM, Black Innovators
Their Story
Erica Walker is an American mathematics educator and researcher. She studies how students learn mathematics and how communities and mentors help young people succeed. She has written about the experiences of Black mathematicians and works to make math more welcoming for everyone.
Key Innovation
Researches how communities and mentorship help students succeed in mathematics.
Why It Matters Today
Her work helps teachers create classrooms where every student can build confidence and skill in math.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erica_N._Walker
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
