Girija Nair-Hart

Experienced mathematics educator with expertise in both pure mathematics and mathematics education. Skilled in advanced pedagogical techniques, innovative instructional methods, and curriculum design to enhance student learning. Incorporates AI-driven tools and strategies into instruction to foster engagement and personalized learning. Actively engaged in research on student understanding, learning processes, and effective mathematics instruction.

Selected Academic Appointments (Pre-Ph.D.)

• Tenure-Track Faculty, Mathematics – Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH (1997 - 2001)
• Visiting Faculty, Mathematics – Muskingum University, New Concord, OH (2008 - 2009)
• Lecturer, Mathematics – The Ohio State University at Newark, Newark, OH (2005 - 2008)
• Adjunct Faculty, Statistics – Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, OH (2006 - 2009)
• Adjunct Faculty, Mathematics – Various community colleges in Florida (1990s)

• UC Faculty Senate Representative (Spring 2022–Fall 2023)
• Member, College Reappointment, Promotion & Tenure Committee (2021–2022)
• Member (Scribe), Associate Dean Search Committee (2021)
• Member, Academic Affairs Committee – University-wide (2016–2018)
• Member, Provost’s Textbook Affordability Committee – University-wide (2012–2015)
• UC Clermont Representative, Association for Regional Campuses of Ohio (2019–2020)
• Session Chair, Joint Mathematics Meetings (2016–2018)
• Selected College and University-Wide Interest Groups
• Great Gateways Check-in – Ongoing community with colleagues teaching gateway courses
• Bridging the Gap – Faculty–student dialogue program (Spring 2022)
• Bearcat AI – Interdisciplinary faculty learning group exploring AI in instruction (current)

• Equity and Inclusion: Practical Strategies for Mathematics Classrooms. INTED Proceedings, 2022.
• Modeling of Signalized Intersection Design and Impacts. NSF Research Report, 2019 (Co-author).
• A Teaching Experiment to Facilitate Concept Modification: Asymptotes, Limits, and Continuity. PMENA Proceedings, 2011.
• Calculus Students’ Concept Images of Asymptotes, Limits, and Continuity of Rational Functions. PMENA Proceedings, 2010.
• Local
• Ants, Birds and Crickets – Student success talks (2014)
• I.D.E.A.S Forum, UC Clermont College (2022) – Calculus of Calculus in Arteries
• World Fest UC (2021, Co-presenter) – India, a Rich and Diverse Heritage
• STEM Conference, Northern Kentucky University (2019) – Poster presentation
• National / International
• AMS Fall Central Sectional Meeting, St. Louis, MO (Oct 2025) – The Chain Rule, Process versus Concept
• Gardner Institute Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA (Oct 2024) – Unlocking Student Motivation
• Joint Mathematics Meetings (2013–2024) – Multiple presentations including Concept Images, Service-Learning Projects, Online Courses, Assessment, etc. 16 presentations total.
• ITLC Lilly Conference, Austin, TX (2024) – Refining Learning Assessment
• INTED Conference, Valencia, Spain (2022, Online) – Equity and Inclusion Strategies
• PMENA North American Chapter, Reno, NV (2011) – Phase 2 Observations of Teaching Experiment
• PMENA North American Chapter, Columbus, OH (2010) – Concept Images of Asymptotes, Limits, and Continuity

• 2023 – Gateway Course Redesign, Gardner Institute / UC CET&L – $1,200
• Ongoing – Clermont Bearcat AI Group, UC Bearcat AI Group – $300
• 2019 – Research Experience for Teachers, NSF/UC CEAS – $6,000 + Dell laptop
• 2019 – QM Peer Reviewer, Online Linear Systems for Engineering, Florida International University – $50
• 2018 – Textbook Reviewer, Top Hat Online College Algebra – Amount not recorded
• 2015 – Experientially Driven Mathematics Modeling Program, NSF – $1,000
• 2014 – Scientific Teaching STEM Course Design, UC CET&L – $500
• 2014 – QM Peer Reviewer, Online College Algebra, University of Toledo – $50
• 2013–2015 – Development of Online Calculus I, II, Multivariable courses – $750 per course
• 2008 – Textbook Reviewer, Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (8th ed.), Wiley – $150

Leadership Roles

• Chair, MCGP RPT Committee (2017–2018, 2018–2019, 2019–2020, 2022–2023, 2024–2025)
• Chair, Math Tenure-Track Faculty Search Committee (2021)
• Chair, 3T Conference Committee (2018)
• Chair, Math Educator Faculty Search Committee (2011, 2012)
• Coordinator, Calculus I, II, and Multivariable Calculus (2020–2023)
• Chair, STEM Calico College Initiative, The STEM Cats (2015)

• Evidence of Concept Modification – A Teaching Experiment on Calculus Concepts (Journal of Mathematical Behavior, in revision)
• Why Conceptual Understanding Does Not Always Translate to Successful Problem Solving
• Chronicle of Chain Rule with ChatGPT 4.0
• From Dominoes to DNA: The Chain Rule in Action
• From Understanding to Action: Linking Dissertation Insights to the Great Gateways Pilot Study