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Adam Pennell

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Adam Pennell
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Education
  • B.S. University of North Carolina
  • Ph. D. North Carolina State University

Pennell teaches mathematics and has been investigating the use of hands-on STEM activities in the classroom to teach mathematical concepts. These activities are used to explore concrete, real-world examples that help students see and understand the meaning of mathematics. He is focused on continually improving his teaching and making mathematics meaningful to his students. Pennell earned his Ph.D. in mathematics at North Carolina State University in 1995. Earlier in his career, he taught mathematics at Bluefield College, HPU and Greensboro College, from 2006-2024.