Mathematics
With mathematics, you are always in demand
Change is accelerating, but fundamentals remain constant and beautiful. Because of
their fundamental training, mathematics majors keep pace with our changing world.
Mathematical modeling is applicable to topics ranging from aircraft design to the
spread of viruses. The logical approach of a mathematician is valued in professions
such as law and medicine. Modeling and logic together are fundamental for digital
manufacturing and robotics. Finally, there is a significant need for good mathematics
teachers.
Every mathematical topic is alluring as well as the foundation for practical work.
- Calculus provides the foundation for modern science and engineering.
- Probability and Statistics are the pillars that support Data Analysis.
- Numerical Analysis helps analyze complex models.
- Doing proofs teaches us to be highly precise when analyzing a subject.
- Licensure majors learn pedagogical skills applicable every day in their classrooms.
- Digital manufacturing can be used to apply all the above skills and enhance them.
The Wright W. and Annie Rae Cross Endowment for Undergraduate Research in Mathematics
supports undergraduate research with scholarships, travel support, equipment support
and more. Qualified students complete assigned or self-generated projects with a research
mentor. Recent project topics include data analysis to find characteristics of successful
college students, probability theory to analyze on-line gaming revenues, celestial
mechanics to find special types of central configurations and special orbits for certain
objects, and mathematical biology to investigate the Allee Effects due to hunting
cooperation in food chain models.
