Ryan Pietropaolo

A member of the mathematics faculty since 2008, Ryan Pietropaolo has taught a variety of courses from Calculus to Graph Theory. He has presented work at multiple conferences and has worked with the AP College Board in a variety of capacities. He has served on the Faculty Senate and has attained National Board certification. Ryan has also taken countless students backpacking on the Appalachian Trail and hiking through the National Parks of Utah.

What is something you enjoy about teaching at NCSSM?

"I love teaching/being around students that are motivated to learn and willing to take chances in mathematics. I also love traveling and exploring new places with students during J-term."

Dr. Pietropaolo's Math Fun Fact

Did you know that .9999.... = 1? Well, let's prove it! We will let n = .9999..... Multiplying both sides by 10 yields, 9.9999.... = 10n. Now when we subtract the original equation from this new equation we get 9 = 9n or n = 1. We have just shown that n is equal to both .9999.... and 1, hence .9999..... = 1!