PhD in Mathematics

The doctoral program in mathematics spans many research areas, including analysis, differential equations, dynamical systems, applied mathematics, combinatorics, logic, and topology. Faculty expertise spans these areas, and the program emphasizes close interaction between students and faculty. Each graduate student receives an individual advisor from admission onward, and new students are paired with peer advisors. Research seminars and a departmental colloquium series help students identify promising research directions. Full-time students may hold teaching assistantships that provide experience leading undergraduate recitations at a moderate workload. Students work closely with faculty whose interests range from pure to applied work, which gives them room to find a research direction. A graduate certificate in mathematics is also available for students who want to strengthen their background.