"Drawing from data: a mathematical approach to community representation"
In a new study, Stern and colleagues have developed a data-driven method for measuring how well communities are represented by district maps.
Wick appointed Dean’s Fellow for Digital Transformation
As the Dean’s Fellow for Digital Transformation, Brett Wick, who is also a professor of mathematics and statistics, is focused on helping to build the structural foundations that will support cutting-edge research in data science and digital innovation in Arts & Sciences.
Tang elected American Mathematical Society fellow
Xiang Tang, professor of mathematics and statistics, has been elected to the 2023 class of fellows of the American Mathematical Society.
Are bots winning the war to control social media?
Soumendra Lahiri, the Stanley A. Sawyer Professor in Mathematics and Statistics, and Dhrubajyoti Ghosh, a doctoral student working with Lahiri: There are a lot more bots on Twitter than you might think.
About the Department
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is dedicated to teaching and research. Our research falls into five broad categories: Algebra & Combinatorics, Analysis, Geometry & Topology, Statistics, and Applied Mathematics. Our faculty have a deep passion for their research, which they share with one another through collaborations and with students through mentoring. Our faculty and students also engage in fruitful collaborations with the School of Engineering & Applied Science, the School of Medicine, and departments across Arts & Sciences.
We strive to make our department an exciting place both to learn and do research in mathematics and statistics. We have regular seminars and colloquia with lively participation from faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visitors, and we seek opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and staff to interact in productive ways.
New Major in Mathematics & Computer Science
The School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS) and the College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) developed a new major that efficiently captures the intersection of the complementary studies of computer science and math.
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Women in Math
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics is committed to supporting all of our students through their academic careers and beyond. Check out the link below for opportunities to be a part of our community, and assistance for women interested in math or connected to our department. Resources include a chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics, regular events focused on supporting and connecting women, and more.
Connect with Women in MathI've enjoyed math since getting past multiplication tables, but I never really thought I would be a math major. After taking a few math classes here, I realized just how amazing both the subject and the department were. It's so nice to be in a community of quality people who enjoy discovering math for both the sake of interest and for describing and influencing other areas of study.
―Lauren Ellison Applied Math, Class of 2020upcoming
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Australian Research Council Discovery Award
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