Faculty Member

Kuan-Chun Chen

Biography

Dr. Kuan-Chun Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning Department. He holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Mathematics Education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Before entering academia, he worked in Taiwan’s aviation industry for over seven years, an experience that inspired his research interests in STEM integration and real-world, problem-based learning in mathematics education. His work focuses on connecting mathematics with meaningful real-world contexts to enhance students’ conceptual understanding and engagement.

Education

PhD, Southern Illinois University, 2026

Major: Mathematics Education

MS, Southern Illinois University, 2020

Major: Curriculum and Instruction

BA, National Formosa University, 2010

Major: Aeronautical Engineering

Teaching

MAT 1030

Quantitative Reasoning, Fall 2026

MAT 1030

Quantitative Reasoning, Fall 2026

MAT 1030

Quantitative Reasoning, Fall 2026

Presentations

Chen, Kuan-Chun (Co-Presenter), 2026 SSMA Annual Convention, "The Impact of Chessboard Math on Students’ Attitudes and Understanding of Multiples in Grades 4 & 5", School Science and Mathematics Association, Chicago. (November 6, 2026)