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Richard Zang

Associate Professor

Science & Technology Division, Mathematics

Dr. Richard Zang is an Associate Professor of Mathematics. He received his doctorate at Rutgers University and was a visiting fellow at Princeton University. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a research scientist at the IBM Glendale Lab Research and Development Center, working on magnetic bubble memory, and then at the David Sarnoff Research Center (RCA Princeton Labs) working in artificial intelligence. Research for his doctorate entailed a three-year longitudinal study with five elementary schools analyzing students' cognition and cognitive development with regard to mathematical problem solving.

In keeping with his interest in the dynamics of professional development, Zang has conducted numerous workshops for K-12 teachers in math and science. He served a three-year term on the Candia School Board, representing the district at the Delegate Assembly of the NH School Boards Association. His most recent honors and awards include the 2002 Educator of the Year Award by the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, the 2000 Volunteer Partnership Award by the Salvation Army in Manchester, and he was the first-ever recipient of the Dean's Award at UNH Manchester, for outstanding service to the community and the college.

Education

• Ed.D., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 1994
• M.A., State University of New York at Binghamton, 1980
• B.T., State University of New York at Binghamton, 1978

Awards

• 2002 Educator of the Year Award, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
• 2000 Volunteer Partnership Award, Salvation Army, Manchester, NH
• Dean's Award, UNH Manchester, 2001

Speakers Bureau

Prior to teaching, Professor Zang spent twelve years in corporate America working as a research scientist at IBM's Glendale Lab Research and Development Center and RCA's David Sarnoff Research Center. He was also a visiting fellow at Princeton University. He is known to give entertaining and motivational lectures using his skills as a juggler.

Speakers Bureau Topics

• Mathematics Education and Related Topics - How Children Learn math, Cognitive Development and Mathematical Problem Solving
• Preparing for a Career in Engineering

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