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One Stop Apply Visit Give Search Search this site Search Menu Natural Sciences Menu Take Action One Stop Apply Visit Give College of Arts and Sciences Natural Sciences Mathematics Department Navigation How to Apply Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs Courses Seminars Research Directory Contacts/Resources Mathematics In the Department of Mathematics, you can explore concepts bridging the sciences and the humanities in a supportive and collaborative environment. In addition to being a highly active research department, we take great pride in the quality of our outstanding undergraduate teaching as well as our thriving graduate program. Mathematics Commencement Ceremony Sunday, June 16, 2024 1:00–3:00 p.m. Straub Hall More Commencement information Mathematics News From toys to ‘Toy Story’: Speakers explore the creative world of math May 6, 2024 MATHEMATICS - Toys and the Pixar production company are the focus of two events hosted by the Department of Mathematics. Tadashi Tokieda, a professor of mathematics at Stanford University, speaks as part of a lecture series on Friday, May 10, in Fenton Hall, Room 110. Wings of Achievement: Student Success at the University of Oregon May 1, 2024 COMPUTER SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, PSYCHOLOGY - Success at the University of Oregon looks different for each student, from academic achievement to personal growth to career readiness. Fifth annual Eugene Youth Math Festival sees hundreds of participants February 26, 2024 MATHEMATICS - KEZI featured the fifth annual Eugene Youth Math Festival at McArthur Court. Our goal is to inspire kids to learn more math by presenting them with a lot of different math-related activities, games, and experiments and see the beauty of it,” said Maria Nemirovskaya of the Department of Mathematics. It’s not just number crunching but that there’s a lot behind actual math.” All news » What you can do with a degree in Mathematics A degree in mathematics will prepare you to think and communicate about quantitative matters with clarity and precision. These skills are valuable in every human endeavor. Industries employ mathematicians doing statistical and actuarial work (for example the financial and insurance industry, and healthcare), in accounting, computer software, and in engineering-related industries, like aerospace. Many mathematicians plan to enter other professions upon graduation, and many attend graduate or professional school in other areas (for example law, medicine, economics, or physics). Careers for Undergraduates Our Degree Programs Our undergraduate math majors choose from three degree tracks tailored to their interests and career goals. Students with an interest in data science and computing may consider the Math and Computer Science major program. We also offer an accelerated master’s program that is aimed at allowing students to complete both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in a total of five years. Finally, we have a thriving PhD program that attracts students from across the globe. Undergraduate Degrees BA or BS in Mathematics Standard Track Pure Mathematics Secondary Teaching BA or BS in Math and Computer Science MA or MS in Mathematics through the Accelerated Master’s Program Minor in Mathematics Graduate Degrees PhD in Mathematics Apply Declare or Change Major Visit UO Learn from Experts in the Field Undergraduate students can work directly with professors through summer research awards, independent study, or our honors program. Our faculty is diverse and growing, and the department has distinguished research groups in many different areas of mathematics. Learn more on our research page. Research Faculty Directory Get Real-world Experience Undergraduate students can find employment with the Math Department as paper markers or tutors. From volunteering with grade-schoolers in the Eugene Math Circle to attending the department’s Distinguished Lectures, find out about ways to expand and apply your learning in Mathematics. Hands-On Learning Math Seminars Undergraduate students can find employment with the Math Department as paper markers or tutors. From volunteering with grade-schoolers in the Eugene Math Circle to attending the department’s Distinguished Lectures, find out about ways to expand and apply your learning in Mathematics. Learn about Seminars Eugene Math Circle Members of the Department of Mathematics lead the Eugene Math Circle, a weekly program for grade school, middle school, and high school students. Guided by mathematicians and educators, students work on complex problems while exploring advanced math advanced topics that are normally outside the school curriculum. Get Involved Give to the Department of Mathematics Learn More About Giving to CAS Scholarships & Funding All PhD positions in the Math Department are fully funded. Graduate Employees receive a stipend, full tuition waiver, and a generous health insurance package. Funding to travel to conferences is available through the Theodore W. Palmer Graduate Student Travel Fund. CAS and UO Scholarships Graduate Funding Academic Support We have a dedicated group of advisors who are happy to meet with students to answer questions about our curriculum. Students are always welcome to drop in to their advising hours, or reach out to them via email. 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