Mathematical Sciences
Where Numbers Meet Innovation
Welcome
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Delaware offers undergraduate and graduate programs in mathematics, applied mathematics, economics, secondary math education and more. Our world-class faculty are dedicated to providing students with a rigorous education, cutting-edge research opportunities, and personalized mentoring. Students gain analytical and problem-solving skills for successful careers in academia, industry, and government. Discover the power and beauty of mathematics at UD.
Why UD MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES?
Our faculty do cutting-edge research, publishing over 100 papers per year in refereed journals and conference proceedings.
- The department is helping to train the next generation of mathematicians, awarding approximately eight doctoral degrees, 12 master's degrees, and 65 bachelor's degrees each year.
- Most of our graduate students are funded as teaching assistants, and we are constantly improving the training we provide on how to teach effectively. Students aiming for academic careers have the opportunity to serve as instructor of record.
Nearly 100%
The placement rate for nearly 100% of our graduates as future teachers of mathematics.
Top 12
According to a recent New York Federal Reserve study, mathematics is one of the top 12 highest-paying college majors, five years after graduation.
31% growth in careers
Employment of mathematicians is projected to grow 31 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
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College of Arts and Sciences Announces New Faculty & Chairs
August 26, 2024 | Written by Hilary DouwesThe College of Arts and Sciences ushers in the new academic year with two new department chairs, 12 newly named professors and 27 new faculty members. -
Forging STEM’S next generation
August 15, 2024 | Written by Erica K. BrockmeierInaugural summer outreach program hosted by UD’s Center for Hybrid, Active, and Responsive Materials (CHARM) provides local high school students, teachers with hands-on experience across a variety of STEM fields. -
For the Love of Math
May 30, 2024 | Written by Brenda LangeJenna Paltenstein has always loved mathematics and sharing that love with others
Upcoming Events
Seminars and Colloquia
The Department of Mathematical Sciences hosts a regular series of seminars and colloquia in the mathematical sciences and in the teaching and learning of mathematics.
- Analysis
- Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Medicine and Biology
- Departmental Colloquia
- Discrete Mathematics
- Hallenbeck Graduate Student Seminar
- Mathematics Education Seminar
- Mathematics of Quantum Science
- Numerical Analysis and PDE
- Probability and Stochastic Processes
- Teaching Seminar
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