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Hanan Alyami, Ph.D.

Hanan Alyami, Ph.D., Mathematics Education

Hanan Alyami is an assistant professor of mathematics education at Purdue University Fort Wayne, holding a dual appointment in the Department of Teacher Education and the Department of Mathematical Sciences where she works with preservice teachers in both mathematics content and methods courses. Her scholarship focuses on how learners develop conceptual understanding of foundational matematical ideas, particularly angle measure, proportional reasoning, and spatial thinking. Her research has been published in journals such as Mathematical Thinking and Learning, International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, and School Science and Mathematics.

Dr. Alyami's work also explores interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning, especially within integrated STEM contexts. She is particularly interested in designing learning experiences that connect mathematics to phenomena such as light, art, and real-world problem solving. In addition to her research, she is actively engaged in teacher education and professional service, contributing to curriculum development and initiatives that support effective mathematics teaching.

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  • EDU 34300 Mathematics in Elementary School
  • EDU 44301 Teaching Elementary Mathematics Problem Solving
  • MA 10100 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
  • MA 10300 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers III

  • Alyami, H. (2025). Radian π:Concept images evoked by representations of radian angle measure. Mathematical Thinking and Learning, 27(3), 342-360. https://doi.org/10.1080/10986065.2024.2338893. 
  • Alyami, H. (2024). Preservice teachers; proportional reasoning with angle measure conversion. International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, 11, 538-561. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40753-024-00257-z. 
  • Alyami, H., & Bryan, L. (2025). Mathematical "mirror logic": Examining preservice mathematics teachers' spatial thinking about radian in integrated STEM context. Research in Integrated STEM Education, 3(1), 49-79. https://doi.org/10.1163/27726673-bja00029. 
  • Alyami, H., & Mentzer, N. (2025). Secondary preservice teahers' disciplinary identity in integrated STEM collaboration. Journal of STEM Teacher Education, 59(1), 33-45. https://doi.org/10.61403/2158-6594.1523. 
  • Alyami, H. (2022). Defining radian: Provoked concept definitions of radian angle measure. Research in Mathematics Education, 25(2), 154-177. https://doi.org/10.1080/14794802.2022.2041470. 
  • Alyami, H. (2020). Textbook representation of radian angle measure. School Science and Mathematics, 120(1), 15-28. https://doi.org/10.1111/ssm.12380. 
  • Suazo-Flores, E., Walker, W. S., Kastberg, S., Aqazade, M., & Alyami, H. (2024). Mathematics education researchers' practices in interdisciplinary collaborations. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 37, 239-256. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13394-024-00489-x. 
  • Alyami, H. (2022). A radian angle measure and light reflection activity. Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching Pre-K-12, 115(6), 422-431. https://doi.org/10.5951/MTLT.2021.0217. 

  • Alyami, H. (2025). Math-focused integrated STEM: What does it look like? National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
  • Alyami, H. (2024). Mathematizing light to make art: An integrated STEM activity. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Chicago, IL, United States.
  • Alyami, H. (2023). Mathematical "mirror logic": Preservice mathematics teachers' thinking about radian in the context of light reflection. Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, New Orleans, LA, United States.
  • Kocabas, S., Kastberg, S. E., Grant, M., & Alyami, H. (2023). Pre-Service Elementary Teachers' Initiating a Mathematical Discussion by Engaging in Mursion™ Simulation. American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL, United States.
  • Walker III, W. S., Flores, E. S., Kastberg, S. E., Aqazade, M.,  & Alyami, H. (2023). Practices That Support Mathematics Education Researchers' Work in Interdisciplinary Collaborations. American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL, United States.
  • Kocabas, S., Kastberg, S. E., Grant, M., & Alyami, H. (2023). Mathematical discussions via Mursion™. American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL, United States.
  • Walker III, W. S., et al. (2023). Interdisciplinary collaboration practices. American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL, United States.

  • Leepoxy Plastics, Inc. Award for Excellence in Undergradate Teaching (2024)
  • Pippert Science Research Scholar Award for Research Excellence (2024)