Shira Viel

Shira Viel is an Associate Professor of the Practice of Mathematics at Duke University, Department of MATH. Her work focuses on mathematics education, with an emphasis on placement testing and student success. Viel is affiliated with Duke University and can be contacted via email at shira.viel@duke.edu. Her website provides information about the Calculus I Placement Test. She is based in Box, Duke University.

Shira Viel is an Associate Professor of the Practice of Mathematics at Duke University, specializing in the scholarship of teaching and learning, undergraduate math education, and algebraic combinatorics. Her research explores how to enhance student learning experiences through innovative pedagogical approaches, such as blended and flipped learning, and examines factors influencing classroom community and equity in grading systems. She also investigates algebraic structures, including cluster algebras and voting theory, contributing to both theoretical and applied mathematics education. Her work emphasizes the intersection of mathematics and educational practices to foster inclusive and effective learning environments.