S1 E21. Rethinking Math Education: Making Learning Accessible & Engaging

In this conversation, Nicole Poff interviews Lauren Fern, a faculty member at the University of Montana, about her mission to make mathematics accessible and engaging for all students. They discuss the barriers students face in math education, the innovative math pathways and co-requisite remediation programs implemented at the University of Montana, and the overhaul of the math placement process to better support student success. Lauren emphasizes the importance of making math relevant to students' career paths and the need for a supportive learning environment that fosters confidence and understanding in mathematics.