Building a Legacy

When I stepped into the classroom as a young Assistant Professor in June 2010, I knew I loved mathematics. What I didn't know was just how quickly that passion would be tested—and channelled into a lifelong legacy.

Just six months later, in December 2010, I was promoted to the Head of the Department of Mathematics.

The department itself was young, established only a few years prior in 2007. Upon taking the reins, I noticed a profound challenge: the students lacked awareness of why mathematics mattered. To many, it was just a grid of abstract equations, completely disconnected from practical, real-world applications. They didn't see its beauty, its utility, or its vast potential.

Driven by my deep passion for learning and teaching, I knew we needed a cultural shift. We needed to bridge the gap between textbook theory and real-life importance.

The Birth of "Skyline Math"

To spark this transformation, I founded a dedicated mathematics club and named it "Skyline Math." We established it under a clear, unyielding motto:

Skyline Math became the heartbeat of our department. It wasn't just a club; it was an active learning platform designed to break down the traditional walls of isolation in mathematics. We implemented a system of collaborative learning, encouraging students to solve complex puzzles together, debate theories, and mentor one another.

To expand their horizons further, we introduced structured self-learning courses and launched a weekly seminar series, inviting external experts and diverse resources into our lecture halls to showcase how mathematics powers modern innovation.

Making Institutional History

We didn't stop at the classroom door. I wanted our students to feel like they belonged to a grander, vibrant academic community.

With the hard work of our faculty and students, our department made institutional history by becoming the first-ever department in the college to conduct a State-Level Intercollegiate Meet.

Over my tenure, we organized three consecutive state-level meets, inviting students from dozens of different colleges across the region to participate, compete, and network. These events did something magical—they gave our students immense pride in their discipline and dramatically increased their subject knowledge by exposing them to external intellectual benchmarks.

A Lasting Platform for the New Generation

Years have passed since those foundational days, but true impact is measured by what outlasts you.

It brings me immense joy to look back and see that the department still actively organizes events under the Skyline Math banner today. The platform we built over a decade ago remains a thriving launchpad for new generations of mathematical thinkers.

We didn't just teach math; we changed a culture. We proved that with passion, collaborative spaces, and the right opportunities, you can turn a misunderstood subject into a vibrant, enduring community of excellence.