Meri Hughes

Meri Hughes is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the College of Humanities and Sciences, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB), where she has served since 2009. She co-advises the undergraduate Delta Psi Theta Math Club and holds leadership positions in the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) as chair-elect of the Texas Section Executive Council and national mentoring facilitator for Texas, while also contributing to the National Math Alliance and Gulf States Math Alliance.

Her academic background includes:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Arlington

Dr. Hughes' research spans pure mathematics and pedagogical innovation, emphasizing:

• Commutative and Homological Algebra
• History of Mathematics
• Inquiry-Based Learning techniques for undergraduate instruction
• International STEM education programs

No scientific awards are documented in the source material.

She mentors undergraduate students through the Delta Psi Theta Math Club but no graduate student advisees or research grants are referenced. Her professional engagement centers on mathematical education alliances and MAA initiatives without mention of dedicated research labs.