Welcome to the Department of Mathematics
Information for Prospective Students
Department Telephone
(330) 972-7400
Department Email
Email: math@uakron.edu
Department Fax
(330) 374-8630
Mailing Address
Department of Mathematics
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325-4002
Department Office
College of Arts and Sciences Building
Room 220
Department Chair
Dr Timothy Norfolk
(330) 972-6121
Email: norfolk@uakron.edu
Assistant to the Chair
Ms Pamela Hoover
(330) 972-7401
Email: phoover@uakron.edu
Secretary
Ms Joyce Lott
(330) 972-6987
Email: jlott@uakron.edu
Graduate Coordinator
Dr Curtis Clemons
(330) 972-8353
Email: curtis2@uakron.edu
Undergraduate Coordinator
Dr Kevin Kreider
(330) 972-7519
Email: kreider@uakron.edu
Information for faculty
Announcements for Spring 2014
- The Women In Mathematics group is hosting seminars this semester by female mathematicians on their research and career opportunities. Visit their page for details.
Mathematics is used everywhere. With it, we can create models of almost anything — complex molecules, ecosystems, or the economy. We can design new medicines and new materials, and build better communication networks and security systems. We can decode a genome and decipher its history. We can make better environmental and financial decisions.
Applied mathematicians use mathematics to solve problems in science and engineering, using pencil and paper as well as computers to set up and solve equations, and then interpreting the results. Theoretical mathematicians explore beyond the physical models, creating new mathematics by discovering underlying logical structures and geometries, and novel patterns and symmetries.
With a degree in mathematics or applied mathematics, you can work in virtually any field, in the public, academic and industrial sectors. Math majors have the skills employers want.
Math Quick Links
Math Headlines
- 09/23/2013
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What makes a great college professor?
Kevin Kreider and Susan Young teach math with humor and clarity — and that ranks them among the top 25 college professors in the nation – in a RateMyProfessors.com survey. - 10/08/2012
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Mathematicians from around the world gathering at UA Oct. 20-21
The schedule will include 21 special sessions about mathematics and math education. - 11/30/2011
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Math Department Poster Session
The Math Department's Eleventh Annual Poster Session will be held on Wednesday 30 November. It will feature over 40 student research projects in a variety of mathematical areas.
- 08/09/2010
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Professor serves on U.S. energy committee
Dr. Joseph Wilder has been reappointed to another two-year term on a U.S. Department of Energy advisory committee, where he provides expertise in methane hydrate computer simulation.
