Marilena Downing

Marilena Downing is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Mathematics at Temple University, where she also serves as the Math Consulting Center Coordinator. With a background in accounting, she returned to academia, earning a BS and MS in Mathematics from Temple University. She has been actively involved in mathematics education at Temple for seventeen years, holding roles such as tutor, teaching assistant, course coordinator, and instructor.

Education:

• BS in Mathematics, Temple University
• MS in Mathematics, Temple University

Teaching & Roles: Her career at Temple has focused on undergraduate mathematics education, emphasizing hands-on teaching and academic support. She coordinates the Math Consulting Center, providing resources for students. No formal research awards or grants are listed, though her contributions to pedagogy are central to her profile.

Labs/Teams: Associated with the Math Consulting Center as its coordinator.