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Graduation 2024 Department of Mathematics May 11, 2024 - 11:00-12:00pm French Family Science Center Courtyard More Information five photographs of duke math faculty as children. Our Paths to Math A photo essay showing how some math faculty got involved in the field Rann Bar-On consults with Angela Sapu on a take-home assessment Dismantling Barriers to STEM Success Rann Bar-On innovates calculus classes at Duke Previous Next Undergraduate Research Why Math? Our Faculty Math Help + TutoringAbout Our Department With our award-winning faculty, nationally-recognized programs, and challenging but engaging curriculum, Duke’s Department of Mathematics prepares students for successful careers – whether that’s in a math field, academia, or a different area altogether. For undergraduates , we offer both a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, as well as a minor. At the graduate level, our Ph.D. program has consistently been ranked among the top 20 nationally by U.S. News & World Report . Our research spans theoretical to applied mathematics. Our faculty conduct more than $3.7 million in research each year for industry, the Department of Defense, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institutes of Health. We’re proud to say our faculty includes four National Academy of Science members and two National Academy of Engineering members. As a department, we are well aware that past and current injustices have prevented far too many people from living up to their mathematical potential. We know that our work as mathematicians cannot be complete unless all are given the genuine opportunity to succeed at mathematics, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. We are committed to maintaining a department culture that is welcoming and nurturing to all. News Jianfeng Lu Awarded Distinguished Professorship for 2024 (clicking this link will take you away from this site) Jessica Fintzen Wins Frank Nelson Cole Prize for Algebra Duke Math DEI presents Corrine Yap in "Uniform Convergence" How Math Faculty and Students Are Sharing Resources in Support of Durham Public Schools See All News Events May May 27 28 Duke University US-Memorial Day 12:00 pm 12:00 pm Zoom link Aug Aug 26 26 Gergen Lectures Seminar 1 Title TBD Noga Alon (Princeton University, Mathematics) 12:00 pm 1:00 pm LSRC D106 Aug Aug 27 27 Gergen Lectures Seminar 2 Noga Alon (Princeton University, Mathematics) 3:15 pm 4:15 pm Physics 119 Aug Aug 27 27 Gergen Lecture Reception Noga Alon (Princeton University, Mathematics) 4:20 pm 5:10 pm Physics 120 See All Events Undergraduate Program Mathematics is a powerful and versatile major. Students with degrees in mathematics are highly sought after in a variety of industries because employers know that success in mathematics requires strong problem solving abilities and outstanding analytical skills. Our program offers both a B.S. and B.A, along with a minor. Learn More Ph.D. Program Our Ph.D. Program offers research training in a wide variety of topics in mathematics. Our research efforts often include collaborations with researchers in the medical school and other Duke departments. This interdisciplinary nature and breadth of research areas make our department an ideal place to prepare for a research career in academia or broader directions in advanced science, engineering or technology. 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