Department of Mathematical Sciences at Kent State University

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Our department offers a wide variety of courses and degree options in mathematics and applied mathematics at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. Welcome to the official page of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Kent State University! Our department is dedicated to advancing knowledge in mathematics, statistics, and applied mathematics. We offer a vibrant academic environment wher

e students gain the skills they need to succeed in diverse careers and contribute to cutting-edge research. You’ll find our alumni in top positions across local industries, Fortune 500 companies, and prestigious academic institutions. We offer comprehensive programs at the undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. levels, and many of our students go on to further their education or pursue careers in data science, actuarial science, engineering, technology, and more. Our faculty are passionate educators and researchers, contributing to innovative research in areas such as pure and applied mathematics, computational mathematics, and mathematical biology. alumni are making a difference in both academic and industrial settings around the world. Have you been a part of the Kent State Mathematical Sciences community? We would love to hear from our alumni! Share your journey and let us know where your education has taken you. Join us and be a part of a thriving community where mathematics comes to life! Please note: The views and opinions posted by visitors to this page do not reflect the views or opinions of Kent State University. Comments posted here are moderated, and we reserve the right to review or remove comments containing profanity, spam, or violations of law or court orders. Trolling or threatening behavior may result in removal or being blocked from this space.

Here are a few pictures from today's meet and greet for undergrads! Solving puzzles together is the best way to start th...
09/02/2026

Here are a few pictures from today's meet and greet for undergrads! Solving puzzles together is the best way to start the semester.

Pizza, conversations, and a great start to the new semester! On August 27, 2026, the Department of Mathematical Sciences...
08/28/2026

Pizza, conversations, and a great start to the new semester!

On August 27, 2026, the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Kent State University kicked off the new semester with a fun Meet & Greet Pizza Party!

It was wonderful to welcome our incoming graduate students and visiting scholars and reconnect with everyone after the summer break.

Congratulations to Juan Benigno Seoane Sepúlveda, a Kent State Ph.D. alumnus and former Ph.D. student of Richard Aron an...
07/06/2026

Congratulations to Juan Benigno Seoane Sepúlveda, a Kent State Ph.D. alumnus and former Ph.D. student of Richard Aron and Vladimir Gurarii, on being elected a Corresponding Member of the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Spain, which is one of Spain's highest scientific honors!

Dr. Chebotar gave a talk today for our REU and grad students on the peer-review process. Title: Everything you wanted to...
07/02/2026

Dr. Chebotar gave a talk today for our REU and grad students on the peer-review process.

Title: Everything you wanted to know about publishing but were afraid to ask.

Abstract: How to select a journal to publish your paper? How to prepare your paper for this journal? What is peer review? We will discuss these and other questions related to publishing using some real-life examples.

Dr. McVey, a former PhD student of Dr. Lewis, returned to campus on June 10 to give a talk for the REU and graduate stud...
06/16/2026

Dr. McVey, a former PhD student of Dr. Lewis, returned to campus on June 10 to give a talk for the REU and graduate students titled Math with a Security Clearance.

06/04/2026

We are excited to welcome this summer’s REU students to the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Kent State University!

This year, ten undergraduate students from the University of Florida, the University of Maryland, Boston College, UC Santa Barbara, Pitzer College, Cornell University, Northwestern University, and Brown University will spend the summer at Kent State working on research projects with faculty mentors Dr. Mark Lewis, Dr. Peter Gordon, Dr. Fedja Nazarov, and Dr. Jenya Soprunova.

We are delighted to have them with us and look forward to a productive and inspiring summer of mathematical research.

Please join us in welcoming them to the department!

On May 15, 2026, the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Kent State University celebrated the retirement of Professor...
06/03/2026

On May 15, 2026, the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Kent State University celebrated the retirement of Professor Nathan Ritchey, who concluded his distinguished career while actively serving as the Department Chair.

While Professor Ritchey may be retiring from his regular duties, he is not saying goodbye to the department entirely. He will continue his association with Kent State as an Emeritus Professor, a well-deserved recognition of his years of dedication, scholarship, and service.

Congratulations, Professor Ritchey, on your retirement and well-deserved appointment as Emeritus Professor. Thank you for your outstanding leadership and service to the department. We wish you happiness, good health, and many rewarding adventures in the years ahead.

We are pleased to announce that earlier today, Joshua Kane successfully defended his Ph.D. dissertation and has official...
06/03/2026

We are pleased to announce that earlier today, Joshua Kane successfully defended his Ph.D. dissertation and has officially earned the title of Dr. Joshua Kane.

Josh's doctoral research focused on Randomized Block Krylov Methods under the joint supervision of Professor Dr. Lothar Reichel, and Dr. Lucas Onisk.

Congratulations, Dr. Kane! We wish you continued success in your future endeavors and hope that, unlike some numerical methods, all your future plans converge rapidly.

Well deserved, and well done!

A little late, but definitely worth celebrating!On April 15, 2026, the faculty, staff, and graduate students of the Depa...
06/03/2026

A little late, but definitely worth celebrating!

On April 15, 2026, the faculty, staff, and graduate students of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Kent State University came together for a wonderful potluck gathering. The event concluded with the recognition of several graduate students for their outstanding contributions to teaching.

This year's Teaching Awards were presented to:

Kazi Nur Uddin
Andrew Summer
Malak Lafi

Congratulations to all of you on this well-deserved recognition! Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to student success continue to make a positive impact on our department.

The 2026 Zassenhaus Groups and Friends Conference took place in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Kent State Un...
06/02/2026

The 2026 Zassenhaus Groups and Friends Conference took place in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Kent State University on May 30–31, 2026.

The conference traces its origins to the mid-1960s, when it was founded by Professor Hans Zassenhaus. Since then, it has been held annually, bringing together researchers and scholars in group theory and related fields.

This year's conference was organized by an outstanding team led by Professor Mark L. Lewis, together with Professor Wil Cocke of Carnegie Mellon University, and Professors J. P. Cossey, Nguyen Hung, and Jeff Riedl of the University of Akron.

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