Department of Mathematics and Statistics News
UAlbany Math is Hiring 3 Data Science Professors
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University at Albany, State University of New York, invites applications for three faculty positions in Data Science, beginning in Fall 2023.
UAlbany Math is Hiring a Calculus Coordinator
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University at Albany, State University of New York, invites applications for a Calculus Coordinator (at the rank of full-time Lecturer), beginning in Fall 2023.
Professor Michael Lesnick Awarded a 5-Year Simons Grant
Professor Michael Lesnick has been awarded a 5-year Simons grant. His project is entitled, "Multiparameter Persistence: Theory, Algorithms, and Applications." Congratulations to Professor Lesnick!
Studying the Shape of Gum Disease: $2.3 Million Grant Aids Research into New Bacterial Target for Dental Treatments
University at Albany scientists in the departments of biology and mathematics are using RNA sequencing to study the role of dental plaque in the progression of periodontal disease.
UAlbany to Host the 5th Northeast Analysis Network Conference on September 16 and 17
The conference will consist of two one-hour lectures by Sijue Wu. The first lecture will be of an expository nature. Other participants are also invited to give shorter talks. The conference will start at 9:30AM on Friday and will end no later than 4PM on Saturday. Further, there will be an outreach workshop held during the lunchtime of September 17 on the topic of tips and strategies for successful mathematics grant writing. There will also be a conference dinner held on the evening of September 16. Please visit the conference website for registration information, a participant list, and, in the near future, a detailed schedule.
Eureka! Program Powers Girls to Succeed in STEM Fields
A nationally recognized endeavor by Girls Inc. that provides hands-on opportunities in STEM, the Capital Region Girls Inc. Eureka! program has 57 girls from a number of different schools attending UAlbany this summer to learn about atmospheric and environmental sciences, mathematics and statistics, physics, psychology, women’s studies, geography and planning, chemistry, ChoreoPhysics and biology.
Professor Penghang Yin Wins Three-Year NSF Grant
Professor Penghang Yin won a three-year NSF grant for his project “Algorithms and Theory for Compressing Deep Neural Networks.” Congrats to Professor Yin!
Three Mathematics & Statistics Professors Awarded President's Awards for Excellence
Three Mathematics & Statistics professors have been awarded President's Awards for Excellence for 2022. Professor Karin Reinhold received the President's Award for Excellence in Academic Service, and Professors Antun Milas and Yiming Ying received the President's Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Activities. Congrats to Professors Milas, Reinhold, and Ying! (Pictured left to right: Antun Milas, Karin Reinhold and Yiming Ying)