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Principal Investigator: Dr. Fenqjen Luo
(406) 994-5950
fluo@montana.edu
118 Reid Hall
Fenqjen Luo is the Associate Director of the Science Math Resource Center and founder of the Montana Mathematics Circle, a club for aspiring mathematicians in Montana middle and high schools. Fenqjen implemented the American Math Competitions and Math Summer Camps on the MSU campus.
She received her Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from the University of Texas at Austin and is currently a faculty member in the Department of Education at MSU.
Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Jeannie Chipps
(406) 994-7476
jeanette.chipps@montana.edu
412 Reid Hall
Jeannie Chipps facilitates professional development at the Science Math Resource Center. As a former high school science teacher and after school science team coach/makerspace director, she enjoys working with teachers to create learning environments that support diverse learners. She has been leading professional development for the Next Generation Science Standards with a focus on environmental chemistry since 2017.
Jeannie completed her Doctorate in Education from Johns Hopkins University in the summer of 2022, with an emphasis in Mind, Brain & Teaching.
Co-Principal Investigator: Dr.Paul Gannon
Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering
(406) 994-7380
Cobleigh Hall 302
Co-Principal Investigator: Dr.Jiong Qiu
(406) 994-7253
Barnard Hall 260D
Co-Principal investigator: Suzi Taylor
(406) 994-2336
taylor@montana.edu
408 Reid Hall
Suzi Taylor is Director of the Science Math Resource Center. She has a long history of leading outreach programs for Montana State University, including serving as MSU lead for Montana NSF EPSCoR's Track 1 projects, and partnering with faculty on programs funded by NASA, USDA, the Department of Energy and other agencies to create outreach projects that support the citizens of Montana. Suzi has a special interest in reaching youth in Montana's smallest and most rural communities. She also serves as executive director of the Montana Science Teachers Association and co-leader of the Montana Girls STEM Collaborative.