Mathematics (MTH, STA, ACT)
For information, please contact the chairperson, 214 Pearce Hall; 989-774-3596; FAX 989-774-2414,
E-mail: Math@cmich.edu,
Website: https://www.mth.cmich.edu
Why Study Mathematics?
What do the mathematical sciences involve? They all involve the study of patterns. Many, but not all, of these patterns involve numbers. Some of these patterns emerge from problems or situations in the world around us. Others emerge from considering how mathematical ideas fit together. People with a background in the mathematical sciences solve problems. Some mathematicians solve problems dealing with communications technology. Statisticians use data to make informed decisions. Actuaries find ways to manage risk. Mathematics teachers help others learn about ideas in the mathematical sciences. As a mathematician, your problem-solving expertise will allow you to make contributions to many areas like business, industry, government, education, and more. The study of mathematics includes comprehensive training in thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. These skills will strengthen your education, make you a well-rounded individual and enhance your appeal to employers worldwide.
Mathematics at CMU
The Department of Mathematics provides a variety of programs. Depending on preference, a student may prepare to become a teacher of mathematics; study to become an applied mathematician, actuary, statistician or computer scientist; prepare for graduate work in mathematics or statistics; or earn a general liberal arts undergraduate degree with a major in mathematics. Four minor programs in mathematics also are available for a student needing a concentration in mathematics to support his/her major. In addition, service courses are provided for programs throughout the university, and a number of courses meet the mathematics competency requirement.
The Faculty
Mohamed Amezziane, James Angelos, Ahmed Assaf, Debraj Chakrabarti, Jean Chan, Chin-l Cheng, Kahadawala Cooray, John Daniels, Lisa DeMeyer, Ana Dias, Olivia Dumistrescu, Donna Ericksen, Felix Famoye, Martha Frank, Thomas Gilsdorf (Chair), George Grossman, Yeonhyang Kim, Douglas A. Lapp, Carl Moun-Shen Lee, En-Bing Lin, Meera Mainkar, Tibor Marcinek, Sivaram K. Narayan, Sing-Cheong Ong, Christine M. Phelps-Gregory, Katrina Piatek-Jimenez, Leela Rakesh, Brad Safnuk, Dennis St. John, Benjamin Salisbury, Ranadeera Samanthi, Jungsywan Sepanski, Daniel X. Wang, Dmitry Zakharov, Xiaoming Zheng
The Programs:
Mathematics Major
Mathematics Major: Applied Mathematics Concentration
Mathematics Major: Pure Mathematics Concentration
Mathematics Minor
Actuarial Science Major
Statistics Major
Statistics Minor
Teaching:
Mathematics Major (Elementary)
Mathematics Minor (Elementary)
Mathematics Major (Secondary)
Mathematics Minor (Secondary)