Cheryl Hile

Cheryl Hile is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), where she has served since 2017. She currently holds leadership roles, including Associate Head of Undergraduate Studies (2019–2024) and former Coordinator of Undergraduate Advising (2014–2019). Previously, she held academic positions at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), including Assistant Professor (1993–1997) and Associate Professor (1998).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Engineering Science and Applied Mathematics, Northwestern University (1993)
• M.S. in Engineering Science and Applied Mathematics, Northwestern University (1991)
• B.S. in Mathematics, Penn State University (1988)

Teaching & Research Interests: Hile specializes in undergraduate mathematics education, focusing on algebra, trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. She is committed to improving mathematics instruction through innovative methods and accessibility. She founded Understand The Math LLC, an initiative providing free mathematics resources via YouTube, guided notes, and community engagement to foster lifelong learning.

Advising & Administration:

• Overseen undergraduate academic advising and curriculum development at Penn State
• Championed initiatives to enhance student success in STEM

Labs/Teams: While no formal labs are listed, her work with Understand The Math LLC represents a collaborative effort to democratize mathematics education through digital platforms.