Faculty Profiles

Dr. Samuel Obara

PhD in Mathematics Education

University of Georgia, 2006

MA in Mathematics

University of Georgia, 2005

MED in Mathematics Education

University of Georgia, 2002

BSC in Technology Education

Univ of Eastern Africa, Baraton, 1994

Obara, Samuel. Travel Grant from National Association of Mathematics, $400. (Funded: November 12, 2006). Grant.
Obara, Samuel. Travel grant AMATYC Conference, ArizMATYC, State, $400. (Submitted: April 14, 2023, Funded: June 15, 2023 - June 17, 2023). Grant.
Obara, Samuel. Dynamic Geometry in Classrooms, NSF Grant, $2090450. (Funded: 2009 - 2015). Grant.
Obara, Samuel. Deeper Exploration of Mathematics, The P-16 Collaborative Science and Math Faculty Grant Program Diversity and Equity Initiative, Texas State University, $15000. (Funded: 2008 - 2009). Grant.
Obara, Samuel. Making Sense of Professional Development, Research Enhancement Program (REP) Grant Award, Texas State University, $8000. (Funded: 2006 - 2007). Grant.

Obara, S. (n.d.). Guided discovery learning: Preservice teachers’ investigation using Geoboard on the general formulas of areas for the polygons. Journal of Mathematics and Science Teacher.
Obara, S., & Hammons, J. L. (2025). Prime number location investigation: Preservice Teachers Experience. MathAMATYC Educator.
Mutua, J., & Obara, S. (n.d.). Mathematics work Ethic mediates Effects of Anxiety and Instrumental Motivation on Science Literacy. Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology.
Mutua, J., & Obara, S. (2025). Mathematics and Performance in Mathematics Literacy: The Relation Between Intrinsic Motivation to Learn Mathematics, Mathematics Anxiety, and Cognitive Activation as a Mediator. International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology (IJEMST), 13(2), 462–480.
Obara, S., & Nie, B. (2023). Mathematics Teachers’ Geometric Thinking: A Case Study of In-service Teachers’ Constructing, Conjecturing, and Exploring with Dynamic Geometry Software. European Journal of Mathematics and Science Education4, 4(1), 65–78.

Award / Honor Recipient: 3 Graduating Students Recognitions as the faculty that contributed significantly to their academic career. 2013
Award / Honor Recipient: - Completed Math 4311 (Introduction to the History of Mathematics) Course Transformation in the 2011 Multicultural Transformation Institute, Center for Multicultural and Gender Studies. May 16, 2011 - May 20, 2011
Award / Honor Recipient: Research Excellence Award: Texas State University, Department of Mathematics. 2010
Award / Honor Recipient: School of Science Nomination for the Presidential Teaching Award. 2007
Award / Honor Recipient: Teaching Excellence Award: Texas State University, Department of Mathematics. 2007