Home / People / Dr. Mic Fenech Dr. Mic Fenech Assistant Professor Dr. Fenech completed his PhD at the University of Texas at Austin and his postdoctoral work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He now serves as an assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, where he teaches methods courses and advises pre-service teachers and doctoral students. His research interests center around how students’ classroom experiences influence their attitudes toward mathematics, as well as how mathematics teachers can promote positive attitudes in their classrooms. His passion lies in teaching future mathematics educators the best practices for providing their students with positive experiences. His interests include playing video games, watching and discussing movies and TV shows, and spending time with family.