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Ryan C. Smith teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses focused on the teaching and learning of mathematics, and the effective use of technology in the classroom. He also supervises prospective middle school and secondary mathematics teacher candidates in their field experiences. His research interests include the use of technology in the mathematics classroom and the factors that influence teachers’ decisions when planning and implementing mathematics lessons involving the use of technology. He has worked on local and nationally funded projects focused on researching and developing teachers’ knowledge and skills in effectively integrating technology into the mathematics classroom.

Smith has published articles in Journal for Research in Mathematics EducationEducational Studies in Mathematics, Mathematics Teacher EducatorInternational Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and TechnologyJournal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, and Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School.  The majority of Smith’s publications and research efforts have been collaborations with students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.  Smith supervises honors capstone projects, chairs Master students’ committees for their scholarly paper, and serves on dissertation committees.

Smith received his Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from Auburn University, his Master of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Houston, and his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mathematics Education from North Carolina State University. His work experience was as a high school mathematics teacher in Houston, TX for five years.