Mathematics: Welcome

The mathematics department at the University of Portland embodies the features that make mathematics an exciting and vital field of study.  Our professors apply mathematics and statistics to research in biology, physics, robotics, ecology and business.  As a mathematics major, you will learn problem-solving and analytical skills to prepare you for leadership in a wide variety of disciplines.

Our department boasts ten outstanding mathematicians - seven under the age of 40 – and with a total of about 50 majors, we work very closely with our students.  Every major can work one-on-one with professors, often on independent study or even research projects.

Because students study mathematics for a variety of reasons, we offer a variety of degrees. The BA degree is appropriate for those majoring in mathematics as part of a broader inter-disciplinary program or are pursuing a second major in science, engineering, business, the humanities or education.  The BS degree is intended for students who want an in-depth study of mathematics in preparation for a professional career in mathematics or a closely related field.

Our students and faculty gather regularly outside the classroom: for talks on new mathematics and new applications, as well as picnics or dinners that allow students and faculty to get to know one another better and just have fun.  We nurture a true sense of community, with a spirit of intellectual and personal camaraderie that is perhaps the best answer to the question, “Why math at UP?”

Sincerely,

Greg Hill
Chair, Mathematics Department
hillg@up.edu