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 Welcome to the website of the Department of Mathematics at the
University of Texas at Arlington.
The Department is fast evolving into a major center for mathematics
research and education in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
It serves more than ten thousand students every year and features
nationally recognized faculty with outstanding accomplishments in
teaching, research, and service.
The Department offers a variety
of degree programs, including B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., and Ph.D. in
pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics.
Students in these degree programs receive rigorous training in
mathematical analysis, problem solving, and computational simulations.
They are well-prepared for a wide range of careers in industry,
finance, education, and government agencies.
Our undergraduate students enjoy a stimulating and challenging
learning environment. There is a very active student
chapter of Mathematical Association of America (MAA) in the Department.
It has become a focal point for our students to build peer support
network, develop professional skills, and organize social and
extra-curricular activities. In 2007, our undergraduate student team won
the Math Jeopardy at the MAA Summer National Meeting
and the Problem Solving Carnival at the MAA Texas Section Spring Meeting.
Ten of our undergraduate students participated in the 2007 summer
undergraduate research programs at seven different universities and
research institutes across the nation.
Many students also received departmental scholarships and special awards.
There are currently over 80 graduate students in our master's and doctoral
programs. Many of them are graduate
teaching or research assistants receiving
financial support.
The Department recently received a GAANN grant from the US Department
of Education that provides generous fellowships to eligible students.
The new Visiting Scholar Program in the Department has provided graduate
students valuable opportunities to interact with visiting professors
from around the world. In the past academic year,
the Department hosted visiting scholars from 10 countries across
four continents. The faculty offices and graduate student offices
are all located on the fourth floor of
Pickard Hall,
allowing ample opportunities for easy and informal interactions
between faculty and students.
The Department faculty are well-known for their commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Among them are three current members in the UT Arlington Academy of Distinguished Teachers and recipients of major university and State teaching awards. Many of their research projects have been supported by external grants. The sponsors include the National Science Foundation, National Security Agency, NASA, Office of Naval Research, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, US Department of Education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Lockheed Martin, Rockwell International, Nokia, and Anteon Corp. Both graduate and undergraduate students have the opportunities to participate in research projects funded by these grants.
The Department has also been the host for various professional conferences
and the annual UT Arlington Calculus Bowl
for area high school students. These activities have greatly enhanced
our students' learning experience at UT Arlington.
To learn more about our academic programs,
our campus environment,
and our faculty and student
accomplishments, I invite you to navigate through
our website.
If you would like to visit our Deparment or obtain additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
With best wishes,
Jianping Zhu, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Chair
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