Melissa Gardenghi

Dr. Gardenghi holds an MEd in math education from BJU and an MS and PhD in mathematics from Clemson. Her doctoral work focused on solutions to complex and multi-criteria optimization problems. Her current research interests have expanded to include statistical analysis projects in collaboration with her students targeting more effective, data-based decision-making for several local clients.

She enjoys working with her students to tackle challenging mathematical problems, to help them develop the broad range of skills needed in the workplace, and to discuss with them how good mathematical thinking helps us rightly divide the words of truth.

Dr. Gardenghi serves in a variety of roles at BJU including as a professor in the Math Department, chair of the Division of Mathematical Sciences, coordinator of the Actuarial Science program, academic advisor for actuarial majors and has served on a variety of faculty committees.

Outside the classroom, Dr. Gardenghi also enjoys serving as the toddler Sunday School teacher at her local church, spending time with her son, and tackling the patterns of crocheting. She spends time talking with friends, colleagues, and students about how to think about about the world we live in correctly and how that thinking helps us live wisely.