Jessica Kelly, PhD
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Assistant Director, Center for Effective Teaching
Community-Engaged Course Name: MATH 395 – BIG (Business, Industry, and Government) Experiences in Mathematics
Community Partner: Newport News Fire Department; Newport News Waterworks Department
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to prepare students for a career in industry. Students will actively engage in real-life problems that are of interest to organizations and businesses. As students seek to solve challenging, open-ended problems proposed by our community partners, they will develop problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.