Email: TPRINCE@HOSTOS.CUNY.EDU
Office Number: B-445
Office Tel: 718-518-6828
Biography
Dr. Tanvir Prince is a Full Professor of Mathematics at Hostos Community College, CUNY. He also serves as the Mathematics Program Coordinator. His work focuses on mathematics education, quantitative reasoning, technology in mathematics teaching, and student engagement in STEM. He has published research on GeoGebra, quantitative reasoning, growth mindset, and computational thinking in mathematics courses. His teaching interests include Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and the use of technology to support student learning.
Academic Interest:
Topological Quantum Field Theory, Abstract Algebra, Recreational Mathematics (especially Recreational Number Theory), and Mathematics Education.
Teaching and Research Focus Areas
Quantitative Reasoning
Mathematics Education
GeoGebra and Mathematical Visualization
Open Educational Resources (OER) and Zero Textbook Cost Courses
AI in Mathematics Education
Computational Thinking in Mathematics
Online and Asynchronous Mathematics Learning
Student Engagement and Student Success in STEM
Courses usually taught:
College Level Math, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations
Publications
Prince, Tanvir. "Quantitative Reasoning in Calculus III: Advancing Student Engagement, Confidence, and Aspirations at an HSI." Numeracy 19, Iss. 1 (2026): Article 8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5038/1936-4660.19.1.1484
Prince, T. (2024). The impact of GeoGebra on student confidence and perceptions in Calculus III. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2023.2258883
Prince, T. (2024). Impact of Growth, Purpose, and Sense of Belonging (GPS) mindset intervention on student retention rates in asynchronous mathematics courses. HETS Online Journal, 14(2), 47–67. https://doi.org/10.55420/2693.9193.v14.n2.198
Prince, T. (2024). Infusing quantitative reasoning skills into a differential equation class in an urban public community college. Numeracy, 17(1), Article 3. https://doi.org/10.5038/1936-4660.17.1.1445
Prince, T. (2023). Enhancing linear algebra learning through computational thinking: A project-based approach. HETS Online Journal, 13(2), 132–141. https://doi.org/10.55420/2693.9193.v13.n2.129
Selected Presentations
Prince, T. (2026, April). GeoGebra, visualization, and student confidence: Lessons from a Calculus III study at a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Presentation at the AMATYC Northeast Regional Conference.
Prince, T. (2024, April). Empowering mathematics learning through OER at Hostos Community College: A journey toward accessibility and success. Presentation at the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Annual Meeting.
Prince, T. (2024, May). Breaking barriers in mathematics education: The OER initiative at Hostos Community College. Presentation at the Faculty of the Future Conference.
Prince, T. (2023, March). Image morphing, image compression, and linear algebra: Clarifying misconceptions and connecting mathematics to real-world applications. Invited speaker presentation at Mathematics Day @ Hostos Community College.
Prince, T. (2022, November). How image morphing and image compression are related to linear algebra. Invited speaker presentation at the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Student Chapter, City Tech, CUNY.
Prince, T. (2021, October). Wolfram Alpha inside and outside the classroom. Presentation at the International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics (ICTCM).
Prince, T. (2021, January). Teaching mathematics in a community college during COVID-19: Importance of text message communication. Presentation at the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM), organized by the American Mathematical Society (AMS) and the Mathematical Association of America (MAA).
Prince, T. (2019, January). Use of Mathematica as a classroom demonstration for Calculus and Differential Equations. Presentation at the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM), Baltimore, Maryland.
Prince, T. (2018, March). Using MyOpenMath to create a Zero Textbook Cost section for Introduction to College Mathematics at Hostos Community College. Presentation at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Conference.
Prince, T. (2018, March). Various use of test-generator software in developmental mathematics courses. Presentation at the International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics (ICTCM).
Prince, T., & Salva, I. (2017, October). The mathematics and applications behind image warping and morphing. Presentation at the International Research and Education Conference.
Grants, Fellowships, and Professional Development
Prince, T. (2026–2027). ADELANTE Project Development Award. Hostos Research Center and Committee on Sponsored Programs and Grants, Hostos Community College, CUNY.
Prince, T. (2026). Summer Archives and Open Knowledge Faculty Fellowship. CUNY Office of Library Services.
Prince, T. (2024). EngageMath: Developing Interactive Learning Modules for Enhanced Mathematics Learning. IDEAS Project Development Award, Hostos Community College, CUNY.
Prince, T. (2024–2025). Career Success Fellowship Program. CUNY Transform.
Prince, T. (2024–2025). Climate Change Research Initiative Educator Ambassador Program. NASA.
Prince, T. (2024). Evidence-Based Teaching Practices through Achieve. Macmillan Learning.
Professional Memberships
American Mathematical Society (AMS)
Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC)
Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State (AMTNYS)