Department of Mathematics

Whether you're interested in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, or teaching mathematics, we will help you build a foundation for a successful career in a technological society and competitive global environment.

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As a CMU mathematics student, you'll have opportunities to:

Learn mathematics through a variety of teaching styles.
Interact with your mathematics peers through fun activities such as the Integration Bee and Pi-Day events.
Collaborate with faculty on high impact research projects.

Mathematics Assistance Center

Mathematics Assistance Center tutors are ready to help with a wide range of courses from Elementary Algebra to Calculus 3 and beyond. Students who regularly get help from the MAC receive higher grades in their mathematics/statistics courses.

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Integration Bee winners and competitors

The four winners of this year's Mathematics Integration Bee standing in front of a white board with math equations on it. — 2023's Integration Bee winners: Undergraduate Grand Integrator Ishani Gaidhane and runner-up Jonathan Gregory. Graduate Grand Integrator Joyita Banerjee and runner-up Koksal Karakus.

A classroom full of Integration Bee participants sitting at tables. — A full classroom of those who love all things mathematics competing in 2023's Integration Bee.

A group of students posing in front of the American Mathematical Society CMU Chapter bulletin board. — A group of our American Mathematical Society students, one of the groups co-sponsoring 2023's Integration Bee.

$A student in a blue t-shirt completing a mathematics equation on a white board while being observed by a mathematics faculty member.$

Mathematics Assistance Center

Free service: Our Mathematics Assistance Center tutors are ready to help with a wide range of courses from Elementary Algebra to Calculus 3 and beyond, as well as a variety of statistics-based courses. Students who regularly get help from the Mathematics Assistance Center receive higher grades in their mathematics/statistics courses at CMU.

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Departmental newsletter

Please explore the latest updates from the Department of Mathematics in our most recent newsletter.

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Research

Our faculty are currently conducting active research in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and mathematics education. Contact our faculty members to learn more.

Ahmed Assaf: Combinatorics

Debraj Chakrabarti: Geometric Analysis, Complex Variables

Chin-Yi Jean Chan: Commutative Algebra

Lisa DeMeyer: Differential Geometry

Thomas Gilsdorf: Functional Analysis, Ethnomathematics

Meera Mainkar: Differential Geometry

Sivaram Narayan: Operator Theory and Combinatorial Matrix Theory

Ben Salisbury: Algebraic Combinatorics and Representation Theory

Pete Vermeire: Algebraic Geometry

Jordan Watts: Differential Topology and Symplectic Geometry

Dmitry Zakharov: Algebraic Geometry, Topical Geometry, Mathematical Physics

Ana Dias: Sociopolitical Issues in Mathematics Education, Mathematics in Career and Technical Education, Mathematics in the Workplace, Game-Based Learning

Martha Frank: Beliefs and Motivation in Mathematics

Douglas Lapp: Technology for Teaching and Learning Mathematics, Teaching and Learning of Abstract and Linear Algebra, Semiotics

Tibor Marcinek: Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching, Technology for Teaching and Learning Mathematics

Christine Phelps-Gregory: Beliefs and Motivation in Mathematics, Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching, Preservice Teacher Education

Katrina Piatek-Jimenez: Equity in Mathematics Education, Stereotypes of Mathematicians, Teaching and Learning of Proof

The week in photos: March 12-18, 2022

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A look back at some of the best photos from events and locations across campus captured by University Communications from March 12-18, 2022.

Fashion Merchandising & Design student Gabriela Salais works to finish up her designs for this year’s Threads Fashion Show.

The sun rises behind the Biosciences Building on Thursday. — The sun rises behind the Biosciences Building on Thursday, March 17.

Daylight saving time and clear skies gave us our first solid sunrises in 2022. — Daylight saving time and clear skies gave us some beautiful sunrises this week.

On Thursday, March 17, CMU’s campus got a sneak peak of Spring with weather in the high 50s and low 60s. — On Thursday, March 17, CMU’s campus got a sneak peek of spring with temperatures in the high 50s and low 60s.

Students took the opportunity to study and relax outside with the return of warm weather.

College of Medicine students celebrate during Match Day. — Excited medical students gathered at Dow Diamond in Midland on March 18 for CMU College of Medicine Match Day. At noon, students joined their peers across the nation in opening envelopes containing the names of the residency programs in which they will spend the next four to seven years continuing their physician training.

College of Medicine students celebrate during Match Day. — One-hundred and five CMU medical students participated in the match process this year. Fulfilling the college’s mission of educating culturally competent physicians to provide comprehensive care to underserved populations in Michigan and beyond, more than 50 percent of students will remain in Michigan, and nearly two-thirds chose a primary care specialty.

Build Pizza by Design opened as the newest to Central Eats in the University Center.

University Communications intern Michael Armistead preps for his first bite of his mozzarella, pepperoni, and banana pepper pizza at Build Pizza by Design in Central Eats inside the University Center. — University Communications intern Michael Armistead preps for the first bite of his mozzarella, pepperoni, and banana pepper pizza at Build Pizza by Design in Central Eats inside the University Center.

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