Dr. Li is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia with a strong interest in STEM education. Her work focuses on integrating technology into the classroom to enhance student success. She is also dedicated to fostering student confidence and enriching the learning experience by redesigning course curricula and assessments.

Raised in NYC, Spencer's affinity for Charlottesville grew when she moved to study math at UVA in 2014. Her thesis focused on he linearized Navier-Stokes equations. Soon after she graduated, she started teaching at Mary Baldwin College and then moved back to teach math at UVA's Applied Math program. Outside work, she enjoys yoga and puzzles.

Jennifer Marley teaches applied mathematics. Her research interests include optimal power flow, iIntegration and control of renewable generation sources, integration and control of energy storage devices and power system optimization.

James W. Lark is Associate Professor, Academic General Faculty in the Center for Applied Mathematics and Dept. of Systems and Information Engineering, as well as Affiliated Faculty, Dept. of Statistics. He recieved his B.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1977 and Ph.D. from UVA in 1990.

Hui Ma received her Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2012. Before joining UVA, she was an assistant professor at Black Hills State University for two years. At UVA, she teaches applied math courses to engineering students. Her goal in teaching is to make mathematics a joyful and successful experience.

Heze Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Center for Applied Mathematics. He joined the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Virginia as a graduate student in 2017, where he obtained both his MS and PhD degrees in Structural Engineering. His academic journey has fostered his commitment to teaching and learning.