Paul Wright Chair in Mathematics
The Paul Wright Chair in Mathematics was established by Hugh Knowlton, Jr. ’41 and William J. Schieffelin III ’41 to honor the life, work, and example of one of the school’s most respected and admired masters. Since 2023, Michaella Chung has held this chair.
Michaella Chung teaches mathematics and environmental science. Before arriving at Groton, she earned a BS in civil engineering from Columbia University and a PhD in civil and environmental engineering from University of California, Berkeley. Michaella’s research focused on fusing together mathematics and emerging technologies to better understand watersheds and critical habitat, and she is excited to encourage her students to use mathematical theory and concepts to answer questions that they may have about the world.
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Michaella Chung teaches mathematics and environmental science. Before arriving at Groton, she earned a BS in civil engineering from Columbia University and a PhD in civil and environmental engineering from University of California, Berkeley. Michaella’s research focused on fusing together mathematics and emerging technologies to better understand watersheds and critical habitat, and she is excited to encourage her students to use mathematical theory and concepts to answer questions that they may have about the world.
Outside of the classroom, Michaella runs an Upper School girls' dorm and coaches girls cross country. She enjoys baking pies, rooting for the New York Mets, and catching up on the newest developments in the eco-hydrology world. After many years away from New England, she is excited to re-explore the region with her husband, Daniel.
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