She has served on the NCTM board of directors and was member of the NCTM Standards 2000 team. Dr. Malloy's research interests include mathematics learning, the influence of culture on the cognitive development and mathematics learning of African-American students, and teacher-student interactions that lead to understanding in mathematics. Prior to becoming a professor, she was the associate director for programs, as well as director of the pre-college program, at the University of North Carolina Mathematics and Science Education Network.