Draft:Department of Mathematics, University of California at Davis
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Other name | UCDAVIS MATHEMATICS |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
Parent institution | University of California, Davis |
Officer in charge | Tina Denena |
| Chairman | Bruno Nachtergaele |
| Dean | Estella Atekwana |
| Location | One Shields Ave., University of California, Davis, CA 95616 |
| Website | www |
The Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Davis is part of the College of Letters and Science. It is a prominent department known for its extensive research and academic programs.
History and Overview[edit]
The Department of Mathematics was established to provide robust mathematical education and to advance research in various fields of mathematics. It is located in the Mathematical Sciences Building on the UC Davis campus.
Academic Programs[edit]
The department offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, including:
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematics
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Mathematics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mathematics
The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of mathematical disciplines, aiming to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Research Areas[edit]
The Department of Mathematics at UC Davis has strong research.[1] groups in the following areas:
- Analysis and Partial Differential Equations
- Geometry and Topology
- Mathematical Physics
- Applied Mathematics
- Mathematical Biology
- Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorics
- Scientific Computation
Individual faculty members also pursue research in areas[2] such as operations research and statistical mechanics and more.[3]
Faculty[edit]
The department is led by a team of distinguished faculty members. Key personnel include:
- Tina Denena[4] - Department Manager
- Bruno Nachtergaele[4][5] - Department Chair
- Motohico Mulase[6][4] - Vice Chair for Academic Personnel (Personal Website, Rate My Professors, Department About)
- Tim Lewis[4] - Vice Chair for Undergraduate Affairs
- Laura Starkston[4] - Vice Chair for Graduate Affairs
- Javier Arsuaga[7][4] - Chair of the Graduate Group in Applied Mathematics (Department Profile, Google Scholar, Department About)
Outreach Programs[edit]
The department actively engages in outreach programs to promote mathematics in the wider community:
- Women in Math (AWM): This program aims to support women and girls in mathematics through community building, mentoring, and outreach activities[8]
- UC Davis Math Project: This initiative provides professional development for K-12 mathematics teachers, helping to improve mathematics education across the region. Details are available here.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ Howard, Lisa (September 14, 2019). "UC Davis invests $4M to launch new research centers". Daily Democrat. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Research :: math.ucdavis.edu". www.math.ucdavis.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Research :: math.ucdavis.edu". www.math.ucdavis.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ a b c d e f "About :: math.ucdavis.edu". www.math.ucdavis.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Bruno Nachtergaele". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Motohico Mulase". www.math.ucdavis.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Javier Arsuaga". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Women in Math (AWM) :: math.ucdavis.edu". www.math.ucdavis.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "UC Davis Math Project :: math.ucdavis.edu". www.math.ucdavis.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
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