Experience the Precision and Analytical Power of Mathematics and Statistics.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is committed to fostering mathematical, logical, and analytical skills that prepare students to thrive in today’s data-driven world. Our majors gain the expertise to understand, analyze, and model complex systems — skills that play a vital role in fields such as artificial intelligence, finance, data science, and operations research.

 

Student Spotlights

Nicholas P. (Class of 2024)
Now a Nuclear Officer for the U.S. Navy, N.P. double-majored in Mathematics and Computer Science. He shared that he loves math because “it is a beautiful way to determine the truth.” As an undergraduate, he presented research at an international mathematics conference in India (2023), where his talk was warmly received by attendees.

Joseph B. (Class of 2026)
This summer, Joseph attended the Applied Computer Algebra Conference in Heraklion, Greece, alongside Dr. Alexander Levin. Their research applied Gröbner Bases to obtain results in Difference Algebra. Reflecting on his experience, J.B. noted, “I heard a variety of engaging talks, explored Greece — and even swam in the Mediterranean Sea!”

Gabriel R. (Class of 2025)
Gabriel has used his mathematical training in diverse professional settings — from IT at the Knights of Columbus and The Heritage Foundation to research in AI pipelines as a staff mathematician on Catholic University’s IgniteHub project. Now teaching Precalculus to engineering students, he advises aspiring mathematicians to “put yourself out there — people everywhere need math!”

Patrick D. (Class of 2024)
As an undergraduate, Patrick completed a prestigious DOE Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. After graduation, he spent a year teaching mathematics at Knoxville Catholic High School and will soon begin his M.S. in Mathematics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

 

Where Our Graduates Go

Our alumni pursue successful careers in industry, federal agencies, education, and graduate programs across the country. They apply their expertise in areas such as:

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Data and Statistical Analysis

  • Finance and Risk Management

  • Operations Research

  • Teaching and Academic Research

Fun Fact: Nicholas Shields (Class of 2014), now serves as the Acting AI Division Chief in the Department of the Air Force Chief Data and AI Office — leading cutting-edge innovation in artificial intelligence and data strategy..

 

Research & Experiential Learning

Our students work closely with faculty on original research, often presenting their findings at national and international conferences — from Washington, D.C. to India and Greece.

 

Featured Courses

  • MATH434: Introduction to Mathematical Finance

  • MATH441: Introduction to Partial Differential Equations

  • MATH507: Graph Theory

  • MATH524: Complex Variables

  • MATH175: Mathematics in Politics

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