Department of Mathematics and Statistics News

Laura Jones recognized as 2023 WISH Awardee
Congratulations to Jones, a Data Science graduate student, on being recognized as an Excellence at the Intersection of Science and Life WISH Award recipient.

UAlbany Conference Celebrates Women in Mathematics
UAlbany is partnering with the Association for Women in Mathematics to honor the 50-year legacy of the organization as it hosts “Women in Algebra and Combinatorics. Northeast Conference Celebrating the Association for Women in Mathematics: 50 Years and Counting."

‘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.