Andrew Misseldine

Andrew Misseldine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Southern Utah University's College of Engineering and Computational Sciences. He specializes in theoretical mathematics and teaches a range of courses including Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra, and Calculus. Misseldine emphasizes mathematical thinking as a worldview that focuses on essential problem components while eliminating distractions. His teaching philosophy encourages students to embrace struggle and mistakes as integral to learning, drawing parallels between bike riding and intellectual growth.

At SUU, Misseldine values the intimate campus environment that fosters close student-instructor relationships. He teaches courses such as MATH 1060 Trigonometry, MATH 1210 Calculus I and II, MATH 2270 Linear Algebra, MATH 3139 Modern Geometries, MATH 3990 Undergraduate Research, and MATH 4230 Abstract Algebra. His pedagogical approach includes assigning application-based papers to help students discover real-world connections to mathematical concepts.