School of Mathematical Sciences
School of
Mathematical Sciences
Overview
The School of Mathematical Sciences is recognized for its contributions to research and applications of mathematical and statistical science, and it’s also known for expertise in mathematical and computational modeling, data science, and scientific inference. Since mathematics is at the root of many social, technical, medical, and environmental issues faced by society today, we equip our graduates with a deep understanding of mathematical and statistical principles, tools to apply those skills to real-world problems, and the ability to express complex ideas in everyday language. We provide our students with research and experiential learning opportunities and nurture curiosity and creativity.
1st
Mathematical modeling Ph.D. program in the nation
3:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
2
NSF Funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Programs
Latest News
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September 25, 2019
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Some tea bags may shed billions of microplastics per cup
CBC News talks to Matthew Hoffman, associate professor in the School of Mathematical Sciences, and Christy Tyler, associate professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, about microplastics.
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September 9, 2019
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Mary Lynn Reed appointed head of RIT’s School of Mathematical Sciences
Reed joins RIT following a 19-year career at the National Security Agency, where she most recently served as the chief of the Mathematics Research Group from 2016 to 2019. An accomplished mathematician, Reed has been recognized with the Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Senior Professional and the NSA Director’s Distinguished Service Medal.
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September 4, 2019
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22 million pounds of plastics enter the Great Lakes each year. Most of the pollution pours into Lake Michigan.
The Chicago Tribune talks to Matthew Hoffman, associate professor in the School of Mathematical Sciences, about his research on plastic pollution in the Great Lakes.
Featured Work
3D Models of Math Equations
Nate Barlow and Steve Weinstein
Assistant Professor Nate Barlow and Professor Steve Weinstein made 3D-printed models of mathematical equations to illustrate wave systems and other fluid dynamics concepts as part of their research....
Undergraduate Programs
The School of Mathematical Sciences provides a solid collegiate math education to every RIT undergraduate and offers high-level specializations such as statistical forecasting, digital encryption, and mathematical modeling. We prepare our graduates to be successful, whether they choose immediate employment upon graduation or to attend graduate school in pursuit of advanced degrees.
Graduate Programs
The School of Mathematical Sciences equips its graduates with a deep understanding of math principles, a toolbox for applying those skills to real-world problems, and the ability to easily express complex ideas. Our graduate programs introduce students to rigorous advanced applied mathematical and statistical methodology. Students realize the potential for that cutting-edge methodology as a general tool in the study of exciting problems in science, business, and industry.
