Crafting mathematics curriculum and creating research opportunities for undergraduates have been central to my academic career.  In this talk, I discuss my experiences in these areas while at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo and how I envision incorporating them at UC Irvine.   I will begin by describing my role in creating and directing the UH Hilo Data Science program and generating an interdisciplinary curriculum that serves the needs of students with interdisciplinary interests.  Then, I will describe my work as undergraduate research advisor and principal investigator for the Pacific Undergraduate Research Experience in Mathematics (PURE Math), a 5-year REU housed at UH Hilo targeting underrepresented mathematics majors.  I will end by describing much of my educational outreach work, which centers on developing a high school curriculum for the state of Hawai`i and for the College Board, as well as providing professional learning and mentoring for in-service teachers around the country.