Dr. Cynthia Stenger
Current Courses
- MA 253 Data Analysis/Probability/Statistics Elementary Teacher
- MA 395 Chacterizing DNA Exceptions
- MA 625 Foundations in Geometry for Teachers
Education
- 1999 Ph.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City
- 1983 M.A., University of Alabama in Huntsville
- 1980 B.A., Mid-America Nazarene University
Research Interest
- STEM education
- Advanced mathematical thinking
- Using computer programming as an instructional tool
- Conceptions of countably and uncountably infinite sets
Publications
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Jerkins, J. A., Rawajfih, Y., & Stenger, C. L. (2022, November). CS Makers in Alabama: What does it look like?. Proceedings of the ACM Mid-Southeast Conference. Published. |
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Jerkins, J. A., Rawajfih, Y., & Stenger, C. L. (2022). Exploring the Impact of CS Makers on Teachers in Alabama. Proceedings of the 2022 ACM Southeast Conference, 201--205. https://doi.org/10.1145/3476883.3520219 |
| [43] |
Stenger, C. L., Cline, S., Morris, M., The 99th Annual Meeting of the Alabama Academy of Science, Investigating the Molecular Dynamics of CCR5 to Create a Workflow for Damaging Variant Identification: CODE Community Collaborative Research Between Clinical Genetics and PUIs. (2022). {Published in the proceedings) |
| [42] |
Prokop, J., Jdanov, V., Savage, L., Morris, M., Lamb, N., VanSickle, E., Stenger, C. L., Rajasekaran, S., & Bupp, C. (2022). Computational and experimental analysis of genetic variants. 12(2). https://doi.org/10.1002/cphy.c210012 |
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Stenger, C. L., Nelson, R., Jenkins, J. T., Morris, M., & Stovall, J. E. (in preparation; not yet submitted). A Multi-faceted Approach to Integrating Bioinformatics in High School Biology Using Institutional Partnerships. |
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Bauss, J., Morris, M., Shankar, R., Olivero, R., Buck, L., Stenger, C. L., Hinds, D., Mills, J., Eby, A., Zagorski, J., Smith, C., Cline, S., Hartog, N., Chen, B., Huss, J., Carcillo, J., Rajasekaran, S., Bupp, C., & Prokop, J. (2021). CCR5 and Biological Complexity: The Need for Data Integration and Educational Materials to Address Genetic/Biological Reductionism at the Interface of Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications. 12(2021), 5217. https://doi.org/DOI=10.3389/fimmu.2021.790041 |
| [39] |
Jerkins, J. A., Rawajfih, Y., & Stenger, C. L. (2021, November). Designing CS Materials for Out-of-field Middle School Teachers. Proceedings of the ACM Mid-Southeast Conference. Published. |
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Stenger, C. L., Jerkins, J. A., Jenkins, J. T., & Terwilliger, M. G. (2021). Anticipating Change: Pre-Service Elementary Teachers Response to the Challenge of Incorporating Computer Science Activities into their Future Classrooms. 37(2). |
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Blake, R. M., Stenger, C. L., Stovall, J. E., Jenkins, J. T., & Truitt, S. (2020). Attack of the Ice Aliens: A Transdisciplinary Physics Lesson. Journal of the Alabama Academy of Sciences, 91(No 2), 116–133. |
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Blair, B., Stenger, C. L., Painter, J. L., Prokop, J. W., Woodley, S., Ridlen, J., & Watkins, R. (2020). Two Variants of SLC6A1 on Amino Acid 451 (D451E and D451G) Associated with Developmental Delay and Epilepsy. 91(2). |
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Blair, B., Stenger, C. L., Prokop, J. (2020). PP2 - Adopt a Gene: A Crowd Sourcing Approach to Teaching Computational Bioinformatic to Undergraduates at Regional Universities. Southeastern Biology (ISSN 1533-8436) (1-4, 2020 ed., vol. 67, pp. 52). The Association of Southeastern Biologists, Inc.. |
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Sanders, M., Lawlor, J. M., Li, X., Schuen, J. N., Millard, S. L., Zhang, X., Buck, L., Grysko, B., Uhl, K., Hinds, D., Stenger, C. L., Morris, M., Lamb, N., Levy, H., Bupp, C., & Prokop, J. W. (2020). Genomic, Transcriptomic, and Protein Landscape Profile of CFTR and Cystic Fibrosis. 149(3), 423–439. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00439-020-02211-w |
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Gupta, R., Charron, J., Stenger, C. L., Painter, J. L., & Prokop, J. (published). SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) structural/evolution dynamicome: Insights into functional evolution and human genomics. 295(33), 11742–11753. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.ra120.014873 |
| [32] | Jackson, J. L., Jenkins, J. T., Jerkins, J. A., Stenger, C. L., & Terwilliger, M. G. (2020). Exploring the Genetic Decomposition of Interior and Exterior Angles of Polygons with the Use of Computer Programming and GeoGebra, In Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Converence on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education (MAA SIGMAA on RUME 2020). |
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Jackson, J. L., Stenger, C. L., Jerkins, J. A., & Terwilliger, M. G. (2019). Improving Abstraction through Python Programming in Undergraduate Computer Science and Math Classes, In Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges, vol. 35, no. 2, USA. |
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Terwilliger, M. G., Jackson, J. L., Stenger, C. L., & Jerkins, J. A. (2019). Using Computer Programming Activities and Robots to Teach Generalization of a Geometry Concept. Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 34(3), 82--90. http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=3306465.3306478 |
| [29] | Cynthia Stenger, James A. Jerkins, Jessica Stovall, Janet Jenkins, An APOS Study on Undergraduates' Understanding of Direct Variation: Mental Constructions and the Influence of Computer Programming, In Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education (MAA SIGMAA on RUME 2018), 2018. |
| [28] | Cynthia Stenger, Janet Jenkins, James A. Jerkins, Jessica Stovall, An Explicit Method for Teaching Generalization to Pre-Service Teachers Using Computer Programming, In Proceedings of the 20th Annual Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education (MAA SIGMAA on RUME 2017), 2017. |
| [27] | Cynthia Stenger, James A. Jerkins, Using Computer Programming to Improve Mathematical Thinking: A Preliminary Report, In Proceedings of the 2017 Joint Mathematics Meeting, 2017. |
| [26] | James A. Jerkins, Cynthia Stenger, Jessica Stovall, Janet Jenkins, Developing a CS/Math/STEM Outreach Ecosystem to Lubricate the Transition from High School to College, In Proceedings of the 58th Annual ACM Mid-Southeast Conference, 2016. |
| [25] | Janet Jenkins, James A. Jerkins, Cynthia Stenger, Jessica Stovall, Using Computer Programming Activities to Teach Mathematical Reasoning, In ACTM Fall Forum 2016, Alabama Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2016. |
| [24] | Cynthia Stenger, James A. Jerkins, Janet Jenkins, Jessica Stovall, Using Computer Programming to teach Mathematical Generalization and Proof", In Proceedings of the 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-13), International Commission on Mathematical Instruction, 2016. |
| [23] | Cynthia Stenger, James A. Jerkins, Jessica Stovall, Janet Jenkins, "Four years of STEM outreach by UNA Math and Computer Science departments", In Alabama Academy of Science 93rd Annual Meeting, Alabama Academy of Science, 2016 |
| [22] | James A. Jerkins, Cynthia Stenger, Janet Jenkins, Jessica Stovall, "Conceptualizing Direct Variation Using Computer Programming Exercises", In ACTM Fall Forum 2015, Alabama Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2015 |
| [21] | Cynthia Stenger, James A. Jerkins, "A Collaborative Partnership to Teach Mathematical Reasoning Using Computer Programming (CPR2)", In MAA Mathfest 2015, Mathematical Association of America , 2015. |
| [20] | An Instructional Design Using Computer Programming to Teach Abstraction and Generalization, (James A. Jerkins, Cynthia Stenger, Jessica Stovall), In Kennesaw Mountain Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, Kennesaw State University , 2014. |
| [19] | Using Computer Programming to Teach Mathematical Reasoning in Middle and High School Math Classrooms , (Janet Jenkins, Jessica Stovall, James A. Jerkins, Cynthia Stenger), In ACTM Fall Forum 2014, Alabama Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2014. |
| [18] | Using Computer Programming to Teach Undergraduates Abstraction and Generalization, (James A. Jerkins, Cynthia Stenger, Janet Jenkins, Jessica Stovall), In Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges, vol. 29, no. 3, USA, 2014. |
| [17] | Instruction in Mathematical Reasoning: Using programming to teach students mathematical reasoning, (Jessica Stovall, Janet Jenkins, Cynthia Stenger, James A. Jerkins), In ACTM Fall Forum 2013, Alabama Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2013. |
| [16] | Building an Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Team at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution, (Ashley Johnson, Cynthia Stenger, James A. Jerkins, Jessica Stovall), In Kennesaw Mountain Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, Kennesaw State University, 2013. |
| [15] | Using Computer Programming to Push Students to Build Mental Frameworks for Abstraction and Generalization (Cynthia Stenger, James A. Jerkins), In MAA MathFest 2013, Mathematical Association of America, 2013. |
| [14] | Establishing the Impact of a Computer Science/Mathematics Anti-Symbiotic Stereotype in CS Students (James A. Jerkins, Cynthia Stenger, Jessica Stovall, Janet Jenkins), In Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges, 2013 |
| [13] | Using Computer Programming to Push Students to Mathematical Reasoning and Sense Making in the High School Classroom (Cynthia Stenger, Janet Jenkins, James A. Jerkins, Jessica Stovall), In ACTM Fall Forum 2012, Alabama Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2012. |
| [12] | Involving Undergraduates in Interdisciplinary Research to Support STEM Education (Cynthia Stenger, Janet Jenkins, James A. Jerkins, Jessica Stovall), In Proceedings of the Council on Undergraduate Research, National Council on Undergraduate Research 2012 Biennial Conference, 2012. |
| [11] | Using Computational Thinking to Push Students to Acquire Mathematical Reasoning Skills (Cynthia Stenger, Janet L. Jenkins, James A. Jerkins), In 24th Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, 2012. |
| [10] | A plan for immediate immersion of computational thinking into the high school math classroom through a partnership with the Alabama math, science, and technology initiative (Janet T. Jenkins, James A. Jerkins, Cynthia L. Stenger), In Proceedings of the 50th Annual Southeast Regional Conference, ACM, 2012. |
| [9] | Using Computational Thinking to Push Students to Acquire Mathematical Reasoning Skills (Cynthia Stenger, James A. Jerkins, Janet Jenkins), In Proceedings of the 24th Annual Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, ICTCM, 2012. |
| [8] | Using Programming to Build Abstraction, Generalization, and Proof (Cynthia Stenger, James A. Jerkins, Janet Jenkins), In 62nd Annual Alabama Association of College Teachers of Mathematics Conference, 2012. |
| [7] | The Influence of Stereotypes on STEM majors in a Problem-Based Curriculum Investigation: Computer Science vs. Mathematics Majors (Janet Jenkins, James A. Jerkins, Cynthia Stenger, Jessica Stovall), In Proceedings of the 53rd Annual ACM Mid-Southeast Conference, 2011. |
| [6] | Using spherical trigonometry to develop proof writing skills in a geometry for teachers course (Cynthia Stenger), In Abstract, in the proceedings of the Conference of the Southeastern Sectional of the Mathematical Association of America, 2010. |
| [5] | A search for a constructivist approach for understanding the uncountable set P (N) (C. Stenger, K. Weller, I. Arnon, E. Dubinsky, D. Vidakovic), In Revista latinoamericana de investigación en matemática educativa, Comité Latinoamericano de Matemática Educativa, volume 11, 2008. |
| [4] | Infinite iterative processes: The Tennis Ball Problem (K. Weller, C. Stenger, E. Dubinsky, D. Vidakovic), In European Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, volume 1, 2007. |
| [3] | Where did the tennis balls disappear to? Things you can see from over there, behind infinity, you can not see from here. (Weller K. Vidacovic D. Stenger C., Arnon I.), In Abstract, in the proceedings of the 2005 yearly conference of the mathematics teachers in Israel, 2005. |
| [2] | Intimations of infinity (K. Weller, A. Brown, E. Dubinsky, M. McDonald, C. Stenger), In Notices AMS, volume 51, 2004. |
| [1] | Thinking processes of GCM: A cognitive inquiry (I. Dubinsky E. Stenger C. Weller K. Vidakovic D. Arnon), In Abstract, in the proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Creativity in Mathematics and the Education of Gifted Students. |
Presentations
| [7] | Jerkins, J. A. (Presenter), Rawajfih, Y. (Co-author), Stenger, C. L. (Co-author), ACM Mid SE 2022, "CS Makers in Alabama: What does it look like?," ACM Mid SE. (2022). |
| [6] | Stenger, C. L. (author, presenter), Stovall, J. E. (author), Beesley, A. (author, presenter), Lundh, P. (author, presenter), Levin-Guracar, E. (author), NSF 2022 STEM For All Video Showcase, "Using Computer Programming to Teach Mathematical Reasoning," NSF. (2022). |
| [5] | Truitt, S. A. (presenter/author), Stenger, C. L., Jenkins, J. T., ACTM Fall Forum 2022, "Exploring linear equations in a forensics application," ACTM. (November 4, 2022). |
| [4] | Stenger, C. L. (presenter/author), Jenkins, J. T. (presenter/author), Jackson, J. L. (presenter/author), Stovall, J. E. (coauthor), Terwilliger, M. G. (coauthor), ACTM Fall Forum 2022, "Using Python Programming to Teach Generalization in Middle School," ACTM. (November 3, 2022). |
| [3] | Stenger, C. L. (Lead Speaker), Beesley, A. (Speaker), Jenkins, J. T. (co-author), Stovall, J. E. (co-author), National Conference of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM): 2022 Annual Meeting, "CPR2: A Collaborative Partnership to Teach Mathematical Reasoning Through Computer Programming," NCTM, Los Angeles, CA. (September 2022). |
| [2] | Fisher, M. (presenter, author), Stenger, C. L. (presenter, author), NABT Virtual Course-embedded Student Research Competition, "Exploration of gene CLCN2's Role in Bipolar Disorder as Part of Course Embedded Research," National Association of Biology Teachers. (May 2022). |
| [1] | Prokop, J. (Author/Presenter), Stenger, C. L. (Author), Wilstermann, A., Shor, A. (author), Underwood, A. (author), Morris, M. (Author), Cline, S. (Author), Faber, W., Experimental Biology 2022, "Building a Distributed Research Network for Undergraduate Opportunities in Molecular Biochemistry," American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. (April 2022). |
Email: clstenger@una.edu
Telephone: 256-765-4287
Office: Stevens Hall 107A
Office Hours:
- Wedesnday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Online by appointment)
- Tuesday 5:40 - 6:40 PM (In Computer Lab SH200)
Postal:
UNA Box 5051
University of North Alabama
Florence AL, 35632