Talitha Anderson from Moses Lake, Washington prepares for commencement. To see graduation photos, you may click here.
Are "You" Interested in Studying Math?
Majoring in mathematics prepares individuals for a broad range of careers, and employers place high value on math degrees from Washington State University. Math graduates are excellent problem solvers, critical thinkers, good writers, and function well as team members.Undergraduate math majors have exciting opportunities. These include conducting research and computer analysis, as well as pursuing special studies with highly regarded faculty members. Students have the opportunity to participate in industry internships and competitive research programs in the United States and abroad. A student may earn a stipend as an undergraduate teaching assistant by tutoring, grading papers, or leading tutorial sessions for introductory level math classes.
Graduate students study with mathematics faculty who are on the forefront of research in areas of current global interest such as: mathematical modeling in population genetics, muscle physiology, and biomolecular systems; optimization problems on high performance computing environments; partial differential equations in materials research, microwave heating and inverse problems; statistics related to experimental design, reliability theory, Bayesian statistics, and change-point problems; matrix algebra including both computational and theoretical analyses; mathematics education research associated with teacher preparation, use of technology, and culturally relevant pedagogy; discrete mathematics that includes cryptography, combinatorics, and number theory; and environmental mathematics such as contaminant transport in groundwater, population ecology, and predator-prey problems. Graduate students participate in graduate seminars and undertake collaborative and cross-disciplinary research.
News & Events
Math Placement Statewide Testing Sessions
End of Year Ice Cream Social
April 30th, Neill Hall Lobby 3:30pm
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2008 Scholarships Awarded
Outstanding math students receive department scholarships and awards for high academic achievement.
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2008 College of Sciences Awards
Professor Emeritus, Donald W. Bushaw, is the recipient of the 2008 Legacy Award.
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Congratulations to Eric Remaley who has received the 2008 Tom Lutz Teaching Award.
Mathematics Accreditation Self-Study
The Department of Mathematics Self-Study has been chosen as an outstanding report by the University Accreditation Committee (please note that the self-study links won't work from this location).
Mathematics 2008 Self-Review
The Department of Mathematics Self-Review for 2008 is now available.
Professors Work Hard to Increase Student Success in Calculus
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College of Sciences Award Recognition Social
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Cougar Pride Days at Neill Hall
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2008 Computing Award Received
The department has received an award to upgrade computers in the Newton Computing Lab and purchase a "Smart Board" to use in support of teaching in Mathematics.
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