Seok Simon Hwang, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at LaGrange College, where he has taught since 2005. His teaching interests include college algebra, calculus, and statistics, and he is committed to helping students build strong mathematical and analytical skills. Outside the classroom, he enjoys reading about mathematics and data science, is passionate about lifelong learning, and cheers on the Green Bay Packers. Dr. Hwang holds a PhD and MA in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BS and Teacher's Certificate in Mathematics from Yeungnam University in South Korea. He teaches a wide range of courses, from College Algebra and Precalculus through Calculus I-III, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra. His areas of expertise include partial differential equations, applied mathematics, data analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in education.