Rate My Professor Shanna Banda

Dr. Banda's academic interests center on innovative mathematics pedagogy, including service-learning integration and online education enhancements. She co-teaches the service-learning course Elementary Statistical Analysis (MATH 1308) and collaborates with community partners such as The Salvation Army, Arlington Public Library, City of Arlington Parks and Recreation Department, United Way, Wings of Hope, River Legacy, Arlington Emergency Response, and Hope Tutoring. Her current IRB study investigates how civic engagement shapes student perceptions in academia. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she led the Mathematics Department's transition to robust online course offerings. Dr. Banda has authored instructional workbooks for courses including College Algebra (MATH 1302, 1315/1316) and her doctoral dissertation, 'Enhancing Student Mathematics Success through Service-Learning Courses' (2020). Her contributions have garnered recognition, including induction into the Academy of Distinguished Teachers (2024), the UT System Curricular Innovation Award for 'Online Service-Learning in Elementary Statistics' (2021, with colleagues), the College of Science Award for Excellence in Teaching (2017-18), participation in the Faculty Leadership Academy (2021), Faculty Fellows Program for the Center for Service Learning, Certified Peer Observer status, Canvas College Champion role, and Student Experience Project involvement. She is featured among Distinguished Women in Science for mentoring women in STEM.