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Mathematics Education Ph.D., Mathematics Education, University of New Hampshire M.S., Mathematics, University of New Hampshire B.S., Mathematics Education, University of New Hampshire |
Joan Ferrini-Mundy became the 21st president of the University of Maine in July 2018, and since then has introduced changes and efforts to enhance the university’s impact in Maine and globally. Dr. Ferrini-Mundy is also president of the University of Maine’s regional campus, the University of Maine at Machias, and vice chancellor for research and innovation for the University of Maine System (UMS).
During her six and a half years as president, Dr. Ferrini-Mundy has spearheaded university initiatives as a dedicated advocate for academic excellence, student success, and workforce development. Under Ferrini-Mundy’s leadership, UMaine’s research, development, and innovation pursuits continue to flourish. In early 2022, UMaine was designated an R1 Carnegie Classification research university, joining the ranks of the nation’s top universities engaged in “very high research activity.”
Prior to joining the university, President Ferrini-Mundy was the chief operating officer of the National Science Foundation. Her career spans the fields of mathematics education, STEM education and policy, teacher education, and research administration. Ferrini-Mundy continues her leadership in mathematics education as past Chair of the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences and a member of the Transforming Post-Secondary Education in Mathematics board. She has numerous awards and recognitions and currently chairs and participates in several groups at the national and state levels. In October 2024, Ferrini-Mundy was appointed to the National Science Board by President Joe Biden after previously serving on the President’s Committee on the National Medal of Science. She is chair-elect of the APLU Board of Directors. In Maine, she chairs the Maine Innovation Economy Advisory Board and serves on the boards of Maine & Co., and Maine Public.
She is a member of the National Science Board’s class of 2024-2030.