Mathematics (MS)

MS

Mathematics
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On Campus 30 cr

The Department of Mathematics offers programs of study leading to a degree of Master of Science.

Description

An excellent colloquium series exposes students to recent developments in the mathematical sciences from a variety of distinguished speakers.

Students also have access to an excellent research library, a mathematical sciences database, and two computer laboratories with state-of-the-art computational facilities.

Specializations

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Pure Mathematics

Applying for Admission

Standard requirements for all graduate programs

  • Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
  • Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.

    If International: Uploads must include all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.

    After admission: Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certified records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certified copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.

  • If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.

    When sending TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed.

  • If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
  • Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.

Additional requirements specific to this program

  • GRE (recommended)
  • Resume
  • Personal Statement
  • Writing Sample (optional): Upload up to 2 research papers that have been submitted or published.
  • Recommenders:  As a minimum, 3 letters of recommendation are required.  Up to 5 may be submitted.

Admission Application Deadlines

For priority/financial consideration, applications should be submitted by January 15. Applications received after this date may be considered depending on space/funding availability.

Program Faculty

Kristen Amman (bio)

Math Education

Amy Been Bennett (bio)

Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Equity in STEM education, Mathematics Teacher Preparation, Mathematical Modeling

Mark Brittenham (bio)

Low-dimensional topology and combinatorial group theory

Josh Brummer (bio)

Math Education

Allan Donsig (bio)

Operator Algebras, Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education

Huijing Du (bio)

Mathematical Biology (with a focus on computational and mathematical modeling of complex biological problems)

Eloísa Grifo

Commutative Algebra

Susan Hermiller (bio)

Geometric Group Theory

Jack Jeffries (bio)

Commutative Algebra

Yu Jin (bio)

Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Biology, Dynamical systems and Differential Equations

Christine Kelley (bio)

Coding Theory, Graph Theory

Tri Lai (bio)

Combinatorics

Yvonne Lai (bio)

Mathematical knowledge for teaching, Research in undergraduate mathematics education, Mathematics education policy

Shiying Li (bio)

Mathematical Data Science, Applied Optimal Transport

Xavier Perez Gimenez (bio)

Probabilistic Combinatorics

David Pitts (bio)

Operator Algebras

Jamie Radcliffe (bio)

Combinatorics

Petronela Radu (bio)

Applied mathematics, nonlocal models, machine learning

Alexandra Seceleanu (bio)

Commutative Algebra, with an interest in Homological Methods and Connections to Algebraic Geometry

Wendy Smith (bio)

Math Education

Judy Walker (bio)

Algebraic Coding Theory

Mark Walker (bio)

Algebraic K-Theory

Kazuo Yamazaki (bio)

Analysis on partial differential equations, Stochastic partial differential equations of fluid mechanics and mathematical physics

Alex Zupan (bio)

Geometric topology, Knot theory

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