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Mathematics

Understand, describe and model physical phenomena.

Our graduates enjoy successful careers in business analytics, computer science, economics, engineering, teaching and research. A degree in mathematics also prepares students for graduate studies in mathematics and many related fields.

  • 92%

    of our majors earn their degree in four years

  • 47%

    of current majors are female

  • 9

    number of faculty who have won awards for teaching, research or service

A High-Quality Education

All majors complete an individual capstone project under the direction of a faculty member. Students have opportunities to engage in undergraduate research through UD-funded summer fellowships. If you are interested in research, we encourage you to also pursue summer research opportunities through the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates program.

Undergraduate Mathematics Day is a biennial conference allowing undergraduate students to hear about mathematical research and the applications to disciplines related to mathematics. The Biennial Alumni Career Seminar connects current students with some of our distinguished mathematics alumni and gives students the opportunity to understand the breadth of career opportunities.

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Mathematics prepares students for a wide array of careers. Chris Cabanski '07 is the director of biostatistics at the non-profit Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy. He oversees the biostatistics, statistical programming and clinical reporting for all PICI-sponsored clinical trials testing whether new cancer treatments are safe and effective.

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Visit Campus

Interested in learning more about mathematics? We'd love to meet with you. Schedule an academic appointment by calling our department at 937-229-2511. You can also choose to schedule a general campus tour and admission presentation.

Featured Programs and Initiatives

Math Club and Pi Mu Epsilon

We have a thriving Math Club and a chapter of the national mathematics honor society Pi Mu Epsilon. The Math Club is student-run under the guidance of a faculty member. It organizes and hosts the annual High School Mathematics Contest for area high school students.

Integration Bee

Every year, the department organizes and hosts the popular Integration Bee as part of the Bro. Joseph Stander Symposium . The bee is a competition similar to a spelling bee, with student teams solving problems from integral calculus.

In demand job skills

With new classes focused on the increasingly important field of Data Analytics, you will learn how to manipulate and analyze data using industry standard software and techniques. Offered at all levels of the mathematics curriculum, you can start developing the statistical reasoning and practical knowledge needed to conduct and communicate quality data analysis during your first year on campus.

Bachelor’s Plus Master’s Program

The BPM degree option allows undergraduate students majoring in mathematics to obtain both a bachelor of science and a master of science in five years. The undergraduate degree is earned in the first four years, with the master's degree being earned in the fifth year. BPM students are charged at the regular undergraduate tuition rate for their first four years, and are offered the discounted graduate tuition rate for the 24 semester hours of graduate coursework. During M.S. degree completion, several paid teaching opportunities are available.

Experiential Learning

Real-World Experience

Through practical learning opportunities like internships and co-ops, you can build your resume, gain practical experience and prepare for a successful career.

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Department of Mathematics

Science Center, Room 313
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2316
937-229-2511
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16

average class size for upper level mathematics courses