Dr. Adam Herring

Biography

Adam Herring is currently a Lecturer at Penn State University, focusing on teaching various chemistry classes, including CHEM 110 (General Chemistry) and CHEM 110B (biology emphasis), as well as CHEM 110/111 for World Campus. He also serves as the Assistant Director of General Chemistry Labs. Adam has earned a B.S. in Chemistry Education from Brigham Young University-Provo and a Master’s in Education with a focus on Higher Education (Student Affairs option) from the Department of Education Policy Studies at Penn State World Campus. He is actively involved in curriculum development and academic advising, with particular interests in understanding how case studies affect non-science major students' motivation to learn chemistry. Beyond his professional commitments, Adam is a proud father of three energetic boys. His hobbies include reading—particularly Star Wars novels, works by Brandon Sanderson, and legal thrillers—as well as singing and playing the piano and organ. He engages with the community through volunteer positions with the Central Pennsylvania section of the American Chemical Society and church activities.

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