Robin Cook, Ed.D.

Robin Cook is a dedicated mathematics educator and program coordinator at the University of the District of Columbia Community College, committed to enhancing student success and STEM readiness through innovative teaching and faculty collaboration. With extensive experience in curriculum development, leadership, and student engagement, she fosters inclusive and dynamic learning environments that empower diverse learners to excel in mathematics and beyond.

Experience

Education

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership: Adult Education, American College of Education, in progress  
Master of Science in Mathematics and Secondary Education,  University of the District of Columbia 
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Secondary Education, University of the District of Columbia 

Roles

Coordinator, Mathematics & Aviation Program, 2022-Present 
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, 2022-Present 
Acting Director, Math, Information Technology, and Engineering, 2019-22 
Coordinator, Mathematics Program, 2016-19 
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, 2016-19 
Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics, 2000-16 
Adjunct Instructor, 2000-16 
Full-Time & Adjunct Mathematics Faculty, Multiple Institutions, 1984-96; 2000-05 

Courses Taught

Finite Math 
Pre-Calculus I  
Pre-Calculus II  
General College Math I 
General College Math II  
Intermediate Algebra 
Introductory Algebra 
Basic Math 
Business Calculus  
Quantitative Reasoning  
Discovery Quantitative Reasoning  

Expertise

Research Focus / Works in Progress

Working with faculty to help improve student math mastery to lead them to STEM programs of study 

Leadership

MTTI Coordinator, 2022-23 
Myrtilla Miner Fellow, 2012-13 
Adjunct Math Coordinator, 2012-19 

Impact

Selected Presentations

Cook, R. (2024). Learning math is fun: Keeping students engaged. UDC-CC Faculty Forum, Washington, D.C. 

Cook, R. (2023). Panelist for Women’s History Month. STEM Forum at UDC-CC, Washington, D.C. 

Cook, R. (2018). Using math starters to engage students in mathematics. National Association for Developmental Education, National Harbor, Maryland. 

Cook, R. (2018). Engaging students in mathematics. American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges Math Data Summit, Memphis, Tennessee. 

Cook, R. (2018). Women in STEM Annual Conference, Washington, D.C. 

Selected Grants

National Science Foundation. (2010). Remediating math students to prepare them for STEM fields. 
Mathematics Teacher Training Institute. (2021). 

Recognitions

Leader Award, UDC, 2024 
Change Agent Leadership Certificate, 2024 
Distinguished Service Award, Global Tassels, Inc., 2022 
Special Guest, Dialogues in Leadership, 2019 
President’s Cabinet Award for Teaching, UDC, 2016-17 
Online Learning Certificate, 2014 
Myrtilla Miner Fellow, 2012-13 

Invited Participations

Invited to participate on the IRB Committee, 2024