Biography
Dr. Mariana Alvidrez is an assistant professor of STEM education in the School of Teacher Preparation, Administration, and Leadership at New Mexico State University. Her work spans both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, where she has developed expertise in STEM education through various academic and professional roles.
Dr. Alvidrez’s research focuses on STEM learning experiences, particularly in mathematics and computer science education. She examines how mathematics teachers frame students’ errors and how these perspectives influence students’ learning, problem-solving skills, and engagement in the classroom. Additionally, her ongoing work explores how computer science students in AI courses develop their learning and professional skills analyzing mistakes in a structured way. She is also currently investigating the perspectives of teachers in dual-language (English-Spanish) programs as they participate in mathematics professional development conducted in Spanish.
