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Department of Mathematics
Why choose mathematics at CMU?
Prepare for careers in education, technology, finance, data science, engineering, government, research and graduate school.
Learn from faculty who know your name
Small classes and accessible professors mean you're more than a number in a lecture hall.
Do research as an undergraduate
Work alongside faculty on meaningful research and explore questions beyond the classroom.
Build skills employers want
Develop analytical thinking, problem-solving, quantitative reasoning and communication skills that transfer across industries.
Explore mathematics beyond the classroom
Take part in the Integration Bee, Pi Day, Math Club, seminars, conferences and other activities.
Find your path in Mathematics
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You don't have to figure it out alone
From your first calculus course to advanced mathematics, we give you the resources to help you succeed.
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.
CMU mathematics faculty member takes research around the world
CMU mathematics professor Dr. Dmitry Zakharov has received a $42,000 Simons Foundation Travel Support for Mathematicians Grant, providing five years of funding for research travel and collaboration. His work focuses on algebraic and tropical geometry, and the grant will support visits with international collaborators, conference attendance, including the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians, and opportunities to build new research partnerships.
Research
Our faculty are currently conducting active research in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and mathematics education. Contact our faculty members to learn more.
Pure Mathematics
- Debraj Chakrabarti: Geometric Analysis, Complex Variables
- Chin-Yi Jean Chan: Commutative Algebra
- Lisa DeMeyer: Differential Geometry
- Thomas Gilsdorf: Functional Analysis, Ethnomathematics
- Lino Guajardo: Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Proof, Equity in Mathematics Proof-based Courses
- Meera Mainkar: Differential Geometry
- Pete Vermeire: Algebraic Geometry
- Jordan Watts: Differential Topology and Symplectic Geometry
- Dmitry Zakharov: Algebraic Geometry, Topical Geometry, Mathematical Physics
Applied Mathematics
- George Grossman: Applied Mathematics, Number Theory
- Yeonhyang Kim: Frame Theory, Approximation Theory and Applications
- Leela Rakesh: Applied Mathematics and Polymer Rheology
- Xiaoming Zheng: Math Biology and Scientific Computing
Mathematics Education
- 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
Exponential growth starts here
Your mathematics education at CMU extends far beyond the classroom.
Research: Work with faculty on research projects and explore questions that don't have answers in the textbook.
Collaboration: Solve problems with classmates and develop the communication skills mathematicians use every day.
Community: Join Math Club, participate in Pi Day and the Integration Bee, attend colloquia and connect with other students who love mathematics.
Real-World Experience: Apply mathematical thinking to problems in science, technology, business, education and other fields.
A mathematics degree opens doors
Mathematics is one of the most versatile degrees you can earn. The problem-solving and analytical skills you develop can take you almost anywhere.
- Data Science & Analytics
- Technology & Computing
- Engineering
- Finance & Actuarial Science
- Business
- Government
- Education
- Research
- Graduate & Professional School
New CMU certificate help educators become better college math teachers
CMU is launching a new 9-credit Graduate Certificate in Teaching Collegiate Mathematics in Fall 2026, designed for educators who teach, or want to teach, college-level mathematics and adult learners. The program gives instructors practical, research-based strategies for improving how students learn advanced math, without the time commitment of a Ph.D. The flexible certificate will cover active learning, classroom technology and the latest mathematics education research, while potentially helping graduates earn continuing education credits, qualify for pay increases or pursue new teaching opportunities.
Mathematics colloquia and seminars
Check the calendars and join the Department of Mathematics for a wide variety of colloquia and seminars.
College of Science and Engineering News
Better building, better science at Brooks Hall
With new support from the state of Michigan, Brooks Hall will receive a much-needed renovation that creates learning spaces that inspire entrepreneurial thinking and collaborative problem solving.
Posted July 22, 2026
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What does super El Niño mean for me?
A Central Michigan University climate expert explains why this year's El Niño will differ from previous years and what it might mean for you.
Posted July 20, 2026
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New CMU geologist uncovers clues to a 280-million-year-old desert ecosystem
New Central Michigan University geologist Rickey Bartlett is uncovering clues to a 280-million-year-old desert ecosystem through groundbreaking fossil research in the Grand Canyon while providing hands-on research opportunities for CMU students.
Posted June 22, 2026
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Upcoming Events
Graduate Student Social – Trivia Night
Get to know your fellow graduate students at Hunter's Ale House for trivia night! September 15th, 6:30 - 8:00pm. Hunter's Ale House.
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New Accelerated Graduate Student Orientation
Orientation covers a variety of information. This orientation is encouraged but optional. No registration needed.
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CMU Alumni at Ford Field | Lions vs. Buccaneers
Get ready for a Fired Up game day at Ford Field! Join us for the Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on Sunday, Nov. 22!
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