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With UConn Mathematics.
Mathematics is the foundation of science and technology.
And because of that, the Department of Mathematics is an exciting place to be. We are a community of scholars, teachers, and students. We drive discovery through our world-class research, and deliver exceptional education to inspire tomorrow's problem-solvers and innovators. Discover us for yourself.
Undergraduate Program
Students can pursue six major options, including pure and applied math, math teaching, actuarial science, and a joint mathematics/statistics degree.
Graduate Program
We offer doctoral and master's programs in a wide range of specializations, guided by world-class faculty.
Research
Our faculty work in all major areas of mathematics, from theory to applications, and everything in between.
By the Numbers
600
Undergraduate Majors
400
Minors
75
Graduate Students
50
Faculty Members
News & Achievements
UConn Math Department Annual Awards Day
The Mathematics Department held its annual Awards Day event on April 25, 2025. This is the day when the department celebrates the achievements of our students. The event featured: the annual initiation ceremony for 12 new Pi Mu Epsilon society inductees; awards recognizing successes in the Putnam Competition and the department’s Stuart Sidney Math Competition; […]
[Read More]UConn Math Department chosen to pick recipient of an AMS Undergraduate Opportunity Award
UConn Math Department Hosts AMS Spring Eastern Sectional Meeting
The UConn Math Department hosted the AMS Spring Eastern Sectional Meeting from April 5-6. The meeting was popular, with 30 special sessions, 3 invited addresses, and over 590 registered participants spread across three locations: the Convention Center, the Marriott Hotel Downtown, and the UConn HTB Building.
[Read More]Vindya Pathirana wins University Teaching Award
Professor Vindya Pathirana has won UConn’s University Teaching Innovation Award for 2025.
[Read More]Guozhen Lu elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering
Professor Guozhen Lu has been elected to membership in the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering. Please see the report: CASE Class of 2025 Includes 12 UConn Faculty Members
[Read More]Keith Conrad featured in Pi day article on Live Science
Professor Keith Conrad is featured in a Pi Day article in Live Science.
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