Dr. Christine von Renesse Honored for Lifetime of Excellence in Collegiate Mathematics Instruction

Professor of Mathematics Dr. Christine von Renesse has been named the winner of the 2025 Carol Crawford Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mathematics Teaching by the Northeastern Section of The Mathematical Association of America (MAA-NE). The MAA is one of the world's preeminent mathematical societies. 

In announcing her award, the selection committee shared with Dr. von Renesse, “[We were] highly impressed by your passion for teaching and your many contributions at the school, regional, and national levels, especially with the New England Community for Mathematics Inquiry in Teaching (NE-COMMIT).”

In particular, Dr. von Renesse's work on active learning/inquiry based learning, neurodiversity, ableism, professional development of pre- and in-service teachers, alternative assessment, and social justice have caused her to receive this recognition. 

Considered one of the most prestigious awards for collegiate mathematics teaching, the Crawford Award honors a lifetime of teaching effectiveness that has influence far beyond the classroom. 

The MAA-NE section will be nominating Dr. von Renesse for the 2026 Haimo Award, which is the nationwide analogue to the Crawford Award.