Department of Mathematics and Statistics News
‘Project SAGES’ Supports UAlbany Women Researchers in STEM
Now in its second year, "Project SAGES" is thriving. The UAlbany initiative aims to increase representation and advancement of women researchers in STEM fields.
UAlbany to Host Conference Celebrating the Association for Women in Mathematics
The University at Albany will host a conference from April 28 to 30, entitled, 'Women in Algebra and Combinatorics. Northeast Conference Celebrating the Association for Women in Mathematics: 50 Years and Counting."
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, planning, and sustainability, chemistry, ChoreoPhysics and biology.