Adam Herring

Adam Herring is a Lecturer and Assistant Director of General Chemistry Labs at the Pennsylvania State University's Department of Chemistry. He teaches courses including CHEM 110, CHEM 110B, CHEM 111, and SC 220, focusing on general chemistry and STEM learning strategies. He has been affiliated with Penn State since 2015, earning his M.Ed in Higher Education (Student Affairs) from Penn State World Campus in 2020 after completing a B.S. in Chemistry Education from Brigham Young University.

• Administrative Roles: Supervises general chemistry labs and graduate teaching assistants
• Teaching Portfolio: Includes CHEM 108 (Problem Solving), CHEM 130 (General/Organic/Biochemistry), and World Campus courses

His research interests emphasize curriculum development and the motivational impact of case studies on non-science majors. He is actively involved in the Central Pennsylvania Section of the American Chemical Society and holds volunteer leadership roles in his local church community.

Professional development priorities include enhancing student engagement through evidence-based teaching practices and advising methodologies.