Joseph Tripp

Joseph Tripp is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Ferris State University, within the College of Arts, Sciences and Education. He actively contributes to mathematics education through scholarship of teaching and learning initiatives and departmental leadership.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Mathematics Education from Syracuse University
• MS in Mathematics Education from Syracuse University
• BA with a double major in Mathematics and Secondary Mathematics Education from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Professor Tripp specializes in innovative pedagogical approaches for collegiate mathematics, particularly focusing on active learning strategies in Precalculus instruction. His research emphasizes shifting from traditional content delivery to experiential learning models that develop workplace skills through group work and concept-intensive problem solving. He investigates student cognitive shifts using reformed curricula like Functions Modeling Change materials and contributes to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning through structured learning assistance (SLA) frameworks.

His presentation record demonstrates sustained engagement with teaching innovation, including colloquia on group work implementation, engagement strategies at the University of Findlay's Teaching and Learning Academy, and SLA program development presented at Michigan State University and Ferris State University.