Wright State’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs that can help you get to where you want to go.

The Bachelor of Science in mathematics program offers three concentrations: pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and mathematics education. These three programs, as well as the Bachelor of Science in Statistics program, are adaptable to many of your potential postgraduate goals, from various scientific or professional careers to graduate school. The Bachelor of Arts program provides a broad background in mathematics with a liberal arts orientation.

Wright State’s dual degree programs in applied mathematics applied statistics, and mathematics allows you to earn both your B.S. and M.S. degrees in less time than the traditional degree path. Of course, you can enroll in any of the three master’s degree programs even if you haven’t elected the dual degree option. Complete your studies and broaden your career horizons with a Ph.D. in interdisciplinary applied science and mathematics.

Pursue directed research alongside faculty members who believe in your pioneering potential. You will benefit from their engagement in original research in pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education.

Following graduation, you can join other alumni in finding important uses in virtually all facets of scientific and commercial activity. The mathematical sciences are particularly well-suited as languages for the quantitative analysis of complex problems, whether these problems arise in engineering, biological, economic, or a myriad other contexts. The study of mathematics and statistics is a rewarding endeavor, both personally and professionally. Explore the world of mathematics and statistics with us.

Curriculum

Our academic programs include many essential course offerings, including calculus, differential equations with matrix algebra, elementary linear algebra, and complex variables.

Areas of Research

Becca Ewing

“I work on campus as a teaching assistant for the math department and as a tutor in the Math Learning Center. I am passionate about teaching math and love to help my fellow students to have a good experience learning and growing in their understanding of math concepts. I hope to go to graduate school and study astronomy as well as pursue my Ph.D. in physics.”

Jace Robinson, '16

Jace Robinson graduated in Spring 2016 with B.S. in mathematics. He is currently a graduate researcher in the Web and Complex Systems Lab and Kno.e.sis Research Center in the computer science department at Wright State. “What I love most about Wright State is the ability to be more than just a number,” Robinson said. “Being a medium-sized university gives us the best of both worlds for opportunities; we have a small university feel with large university resources.”

Department News

Wright State Libraries honor 7 graduating seniors as Top Scholars

April 25, 2019

The Top Scholars are awarded a book in their subject area that becomes a permanent part of the University Libraries’ collection.

Textbook co-authored by Ayşe Şahin, Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title by the Association of College and Research Libraries

March 6, 2019

The textbook Discovering Discrete Dynamical Systems, co-authored by Aimee Johnson (Swarthmore College), Kathleen Madden (Cal State Bakersfield), and Şahin, was published in 2017 by the Mathematical Association of America Press (an imprint of the American Mathematical Society) as part of

Digital detective

Wright State computer science major Jacquelyn Smith completes internship with the FBI

February 11, 2019

An internship with the FBI has led Wright State junior Jacquelyn Smith to pursue a career in law enforcement after she graduates.

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