Youyu Phillips

Dr. Youyu Phillips is a Professor of Mathematics at Keystone College, affiliated with the Turock School of Arts and Sciences. Her roles include teaching, curriculum development, and international academic collaboration. She has held positions such as President of the Chinese American Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania (2012-2022) and translator for Blog Talk Radio.com (2015-2017).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry (Electrochemistry), University of Ottawa, Canada
• M.S. in Mathematics, Wilkes University, USA
• M.S. in Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, East China University of Science and Technology
• Certificate in Chemistry, Shanghai Normal University

Research Interests: Mathematics education methodologies, history of mathematical notations, applications of mathematics in natural sciences, and cross-cultural educational practices. She emphasizes technology integration in education and has pioneered courses like 'Mathematics throughout History' at Keystone College.

Recent Research Trends: Her work spans interdisciplinary topics including Sino-American educational exchanges, statistical methods in sports analytics, and the environmental impacts of energy systems. She frequently presents at international conferences on themes like mathematics competitions, bilingual education strategies, and cultural diversity in academia.

Awards:

• 2017 Keystone College Service Recognition
• Honorable Mention for Laboratory Demonstrations (University of Ottawa)

Academic Contributions: Advised the KAI Club at Keystone College since 2013 and contributed to curriculum development in STEM fields. Over 30 years of teaching experience includes roles as a research assistant, translator, and academic presenter across six continents.