The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is a teaching and research-oriented department that offers graduate degrees (M.S. and Ph.D.) and undergraduate degrees in Pure and Applied Mathematics and Statistics. With over 40 faculty members with roughly two-thirds of those in tenured or tenure-track positions, the department offers a wide range of experts to advise students and do research.
Recent news from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
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“I am passionate about inspiring others and finding a path to help make a difference”
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Discover Science Podcast: Jevin West on misinformation in and about science
Graduate student Maddie Lohman and math professor Paul Hurtado are joined by Jevin West
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Seeking fundamental truths in mathematics
Associate Professor Chris Rogers receives grant to study symmetry and support historically underrepresented research students
Bringing leaders in mathematics and statistics to our campus
World-class mathematical research and cutting-edge topics are presented in our department in our colloquia and seminars.