Mathematics and Statistics
Explore the challenging field of mathematics and statistics, building the bridge between experimental observation and scientific theory.
Academic Highlights: The mathematics and statistics curriculum covers a complete spectrum, from introductory-level general education courses to research opportunities for undergraduates; from innovative MS programs in applied mathematics and statistics for careers in high-tech industry to doctoral direction and postdoctoral mentoring.
Research Areas: Topics include pure and applied mathematics and statistics.
Degrees: BA, BS, MS, PhD
People:
- Tenure-track faculty: 43
- Lecturers: 22
- Postdoctoral visiting assistant professors: 16
- Research postdocs: 3
- Research faculty: 2
- Undergraduate majors: 561
- Graduate students: 128
Research Awards: $5.3M
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In the news
CNS Faculty Members Among Recipients of 2023-24 NSF Career Awards
This year’s CNS recipients include Annie Raymond, mathematics and statistics, and Varghese Mathai, physics.
Adena Calden, Mathematics and Statistics, Announced as Recipient of the 2023-24 Faculty Distinguished Teaching Awards
Calden is a past recipient of the CNS Outstanding Teaching Award, the Residential First Year Experience Award, and the Student Choice Award.
Wei Zhu, Mathematics, Receives Air Force Grant to Study Scientific Machine Learning
This grant is aimed at studying how scientific machine learning can be used to model enormously complex physical and engineering systems.
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Robin Young
Professor
Robin Young is department head and professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
