Jenny Polm

Jenny Polm is a Mathematics Professor at Montgomery College in Germantown, Maryland. She graduated from the University of Mary Washington (UMW) in 2005 with a Bachelor's degree and later earned a Master’s in Mathematics from the University of Delaware. Her career is rooted in teaching and fostering student success in mathematics.

Polm’s research interests and teaching are influenced by her foundational courses in advanced proof-based mathematics at UMW, particularly under Dr. K and Dr. Mellinger. She emphasizes undergraduate research and independent learning, inspired by mentors like Dr. Mellinger who advised her in research projects. Her teaching style reflects the mentorship of Prof. Durrer, known for engaging pedagogy and fostering a supportive classroom environment.

She has been recognized with the UMW Mathematics Department’s Oscar Schultz Award. Beyond academia, Polm highlights UMW’s vibrant mathematics community, including collaborative study sessions, faculty-student social activities, and research partnerships with institutions like the Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center.

Polm advocates for mathematics education at UMW, praising its small class sizes, accessible faculty, and strong undergraduate research programs that prepare students for graduate studies or careers in mathematics and education.