Society of Actuaries Center of Actuarial Excellence Award

July 24, 2024

The UConn Mathematics Department‘s Actuarial Science program continues its extraordinary record of recognition and excellence. The Society of Actuaries has awarded the University of Connecticut the Center of Actuarial Excellence designation for another period of five years, up to June 30, 2029. Our Actuarial Science program benefits from its strong ties with the School of Business and strong support from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Professor Gordina named Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics

May 20, 2024

Dear Colleagues,

It is my pleasure to report that Masha Gordina has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics. Please see the official announcement below.

Congratulations, Masha!

Ambar

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NEWS RELEASE:
For Immediate Release
May 20, 2024

CONTACT:

Elyse Gustafson
elyse@imstat.org
Maria Gordina, Professor, University of Connecticut, has been named Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (IMS).  Dr. Gordina received the award for significant contributions to stochastic analysis and stochastic differential geometry and service to the IMS.
For almost 90 years, the title of IMS Fellow has represented a prestigious honor. Each Fellow has exhibited exceptional mastery in statistical or probabilistic research and/or has showcased remarkable leadership that has left a lasting impact on the field.  Established in 1935, the Institute of Mathematical Statistics is a member organization that fosters the development and dissemination of the theory and applications of statistics and probability. The IMS has over 4,700 active members throughout the world. Approximately 10% of the current IMS membership has earned the fellowship status. The announcement of the 2024 class of IMS Fellows can be viewed here: https://imstat.org/2024/05/17/2024-ims-fellows-announced/

Math Department Awards Day Ceremony

April 19, 2024

We gathered at this afternoon in the Andre Schenker Lecture Hall to celebrate the accomplishments of our students. Families and friends of students, as well as staff and faculty gathered for the happy occasion, with a light reception of refreshments prior to it. Awards were presented to both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a visiting non-degree student. The Pi Mu Epsilon induction ceremony also took place and was one one of the largest class of initiates into our Connecticut Alpha Chapter led by Chapter Advisor, Professor Tom Roby. For a full list of all of this year’s awardees, please visit our Student Awards page.

(Photo credit: Monique Roy)