Westfield State University math professor invited to serve as co-chair of research group at International Congress on Mathematical Education in Prague

Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dr. Alexander Moore has been invited to serve as a co-chair for the Philosophy of Mathematics and Mathematics Education research group at the 16th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME), taking place in Prague in July 2028.

As the premier global forum for the field, ICME is held every four years under the auspices of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI). The congress brings together thousands of researchers, educators, and policymakers to exchange innovations in curriculum development, pedagogy, and assessment. The upcoming 2028 event follows the 2024 congress in Sydney, Australia, which drew over 2,300 international delegates.

“The team of five people to lead each research group must be selected from around the world to represent the vast diversity of mathematical traditions and their education,” said Dr. Jesse Johnson, professor of mathematics, and chair of the math department at Westfield State. “By being invited to serve as a co-chair, it is evident that Alexander is seen as one of the most influential Americans researching in the philosophy of mathematics education; he has been invited to effectively represent the US for the entire field.”  

Dr. Moore will lead a diverse, five-person international leadership team consisting of two co-chairs and three vice-chairs. In this capacity, he will oversee the direction of the research group, co-author position papers, and serve as an editor for the resulting scholarly reports. These documents are vital to the discipline, frequently evolving into influential edited volumes and published research that drive the worldwide development of mathematics education.

“This opportunity demonstrates Alexander’s profound impact on his field and the respect he has earned through his own research and contributions to the study of mathematics education.  It will further guide his own research trajectory in exciting ways. I commend and congratulate Alexander for this prestigious and well-deserved honor,” said Dr. Johnson.