Welcome to the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Michigan Technological University!
Mathematics and Statistics are of ever-increasing importance in science, technology, data analysis, and even popular culture. Our department plays a central role in producing world-class research and providing students with an exceptional education at Michigan Tech. We offer a BS in Mathematics with concentrations in Actuarial Science, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Business Analytics, Discrete Mathematics, Education Preparation, and General Mathematics. We also offer a BS in Business Analytics, a BS in Statistics, and a BS in Mathematics and Computer Science. Our graduate program consists of degrees in Mathematics (MS and PhD) and Statistics (MS and PhD). We also offer an online MS program in Applied Statistics.
Some recent highlights:
- We graduated seven PhDs in Spring 2024.
- Dr. Qiuying Sha was named a university Distinguished Professor (2024-2029).
- Former grad student, Xuewei Cao (PhD 2023), was selected to represent Michigan Tech, as our nominee, for a CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award.
- Former grad student, Cody McCarthy (MS 2024), received "Best in Show" at the Art and Silico Computational Art Show for work done under the guidance of Robert Schneider in our Math and Music Lab
- We held our first ever Undergraduate Research Forum in Fall of 2023, and several undergraduate students won research fellowships from work initiated from the event.
- Our recent PhD students have excellent placements, including: a Postdoc at Columbia University, an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, and a Clinical ML/AI Reviewer at the FDA.
Looking ahead:
- October 3 and 4: We will welcome our 2024 Kliakhandler Lecturer, Susanne C. Brenner—Former President of SIAM, to the department.
- Dr. Cecile Piret, our current Kliakhandler Fellow, will organize a conference on campus titled "Kliakhandler Conference on Localized Meshless Methods" (Summer 2026).
Whether you are a prospective student looking for a degree program or a prospective faculty member looking for a department that supports high-quality teaching and cutting-edge research, I hope you will browse our web pages and find the information you seek. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Melissa Keranen, Interim Department Chair and Professor