John Cowen College of Science and EngineeringChemistry, Mathematics, and Physics Instructor of Mathematics Education MS, Mathematics, Texas A&M MA, Mathematics, Texas A&M Teaching Focus Mr. Cowen is focused on teaching mathematics in a way that engages students on a foundational level. This means asking the “why” behind every step of every question. He is interested in creating mathematics communicators and critical thinkers for any situation. Committee Service/Offices Held COSE Recruiting and Retention Committee Previous Academic/Professional Positions HCU is Mr. Cowen’s first academic position in an institution of higher learning. He previously served as a High School teacher in northeast Houston teaching Mathematics, Science, and Theatre. Additional Information Mr. Cowen is passionate about Christ, Mathematics, and Theatre, in that order. If you have any interest in a conversation about one, two or all three, feel free to swing by his office and have a conversation.