Department of Mathematics

University of Wisconsin – Madison
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Welcome to UW Department of Mathematics

We are devoted to research and teaching, and want to spread our excitement about mathematics to the rest of the world.

As a diverse group, the Mathematics Department strives to foster an open and supportive community.  To learn more about our Climate and Diversity efforts…click here.

Got Questions?

Undergraduate students interested in more information about math courses, placement, the math major and certificate should consult the appropriate sections of this page.

Course Concerns?

If you’d like to talk to someone about the teaching of your math course, check out this page.

Math News and Events

Events

News

  • Former Prof Alejandro Adem to be next Chief Editor of the Bulletin of the AMS

    Alejandro Adem, a professor of mathematics at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada, and former professor at the UW-Madison Math Department, has been named the next Chief Editor of Bulletin of the American …

    January 6, 2022
  • Justin Sukiennik

    Justin Sukiennik awarded 2021 Forward in Access Award

    Justin Sukiennik, Associate Faculty Associate, has been named a recipient of one of the 2021 Forward in Access Awards.  Justin, who serves as our Co-Director of the Precalculus Program, was honored for creating an inclusive …

    December 9, 2021
  • Leslie Smith

    Leslie Smith named as a 2022 American Mathematics Society Fellow

    Congratulations to Leslie Smith, the newest member of our department to be named a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS) for 2021.  She was named for contributions to applied mathematics and particularly fluid mechanics. The …

    November 1, 2021
  • Fred Brauer

    In Memoriam: Fred Brauer

    Fred Brauer, professor emeritus, died on 10-17-2021 in Vancouver, BC.  Fred obtained his PhD in 1956 at MIT and was a member of our department 1960-1996. He served as department chair 1979-1982. Mathematics Genealogy lists …

    October 18, 2021

  • Jordan Ellenberg’s Op-Ed in the Washington Post

    Jordan Ellenberg wrote an op-ed for the Washington Post which was published on 8/31/2021; “Coronavirus vaccines work. But this statistical illusion makes people think they don’t.” In Israel for a time, more vaccinated people were …

    September 13, 2021
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