Song An earned his Ph.D. in mathematics education at Texas A&M University in 2012 and is currently an associate professor at The University of Texas at El Paso. Dr. An‘s commitment to an interdisciplinary philosophy has positively structured his endeavors; from his development of an innovative music-math curriculum, to the implementation of effective instruction, to continued research, the spirit of disciplinary cross-pollination continues to inform and guide the many aspects of Dr. An’s career. In addition to exploring the relationships between music and mathematics, and utilizing these connections to develop lessons and curriculum to promote students’ interests in learning mathematics, Dr. An conducted various kinds of research with diverse academic emphasis. These studies include international curriculum and instruction comparisons, pre-service and in-service teachers’ knowledge development, parents’ involvement and educational technology.