Welcome to the Department of Mathematics!
Opportunities in Mathematics
Everywhere you look in our world, you see the offspring of mathematics. From the outermost reaches of advanced technology to the innermost processes of life itself, mathematics is used to analyze problems and synthesize solutions. Direct career paths for mathematics majors include such diverse fields as economics, engineering and technology, computer science, medicine, and teaching. Additionally, the reasoning and problem-solving skills that are developed through mathematical studies make its graduates attractive to industry, government agencies, and professional schools. A mathematics degree serves as a foundation upon which you can build nearly any kind of career that you wish to pursue.
Departmental Highlights
- All mathematics courses are taught by highly qualified faculty whose focus is teaching.
- Most upper division classes have fewer than 20 students, and lower division classes average fewer than 40 students.
- A staffed Math Lab providing help and peer assistance is open afternoons and evenings.
- The Department sponsors a variety of lecture series, which feature talks by faculty, students, and guests.
- Students who major in mathematics may be eligible for one of ASU's prestigious Special Academic Scholarships, with awards up to $9,000.
- The Mathematics Department is recognized as having one of the top-ranked teacher certification programs in the state.
- Our majors regularly engage in one-to-one research projects with faculty who are involved in a wide variety of research areas.
- The Department sponsors several active student groups, including a student chapter of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), a local chapter of the Pi Mu Epsilon national mathematics honor society, and Mathematics Teachers of Tomorrow (MT2), a club for students preparing to teach mathematics.