Stepping Up for Fellow Red Hawks

In a testament to the collaborative spirit that makes Montclair State University special, students enrolled in MATH 370 answered that call. Under the guidance of their professor, Dr. Nina Bailey, these students took on a meaningful challenge: creating multiple instructional videos focusing on the distributive property, solving multi-step equations, and log and ln concepts. These videos were designed to help their fellow Red Hawks review and master the mathematical topics most essential to success in introductory chemistry. From foundational formulas to more complex problem-solving techniques, the videos walk students through concepts in a clear, approachable way, from student to student.

But this was no small feat, and it was far from a solo effort. In addition to collaborating closely with Dr. Bailey, the MATH 370 students received detailed feedback and guidance from faculty across the Chemistry Department, including Dr. Yvonne Gindt, Dr. Hendrik Eshuis, and Dr. Nina Goodey. Their involvement ensured that the videos were not only mathematically sound, but precisely tailored to what chemistry students actually need.

The result? The Chemistry Math Review Video Series, a dedicated resource now available exclusively to current Montclair State students through its own website. It stands as a living example of what becomes possible when departments work together with students at the center.

We are incredibly proud of the students who made this happen. A heartfelt congratulations to Alex Brown, Lauren Khalil, Veronica Rodriguez, Christian Romito, Lisbeth Rosario Burdier, Melissa Sanchez Casa, and Tracy Tobar. We also wanted to give a special shoutout to Lauren Khalil for designing the logo for the video series. Your hard work and dedication will help your fellow Red Hawks succeed for semesters to come!

This is Montclair State at its best, students lifting each other up, faculty bridging disciplines, and a community coming together in the spirit of learning. Well done, Red Hawks!