Mathematics & Statistics
The University of Maine Department of Mathematics & Statistics provides engaging educational opportunities to UMaine students of all levels. Our faculty are also very active in research in pure and applied mathematics and mathematics education.
Mathematics & Statistics
Contact
Neville Hall, Room 237
Orono, ME 04469
About
Students in our undergraduate programs gain a strong foundation in mathematics and/or statistics. In our MA program, students learn more advanced material, and receive invaluable research and teaching experience in preparation for careers in academia or industry. As a service department, we offer many required courses for majors across campus, and maintain the MATH LAB where students can get support. Incoming students can visit our Course Preparation page to review background material for their upcoming math classes. Our dedicated faculty are not just providing quality instruction, but are also producing nationally recognized research in statistics, pure and applied mathematics, and mathematics education.
Undergraduate Studies
We offer classes for students with varying interests and plans. Some students intend to major in mathematics, while others intend to study science or engineering and will take a great deal of mathematics; still others only expect to take the minimum necessary. It is a great idea to major or minor in mathematics. People with quantitative skills find better jobs and live longer. Our department currently offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mathematics, a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics, a Minor in Mathematics, and a Minor in Statistics.
Graduate Studies
We offer a 2-year graduate program leading to a Master of Arts in Mathematics. Students typically organize their program of study within one of three broad areas including applied mathematics, pure mathematics, or statistics. In addition to coursework, MA students have the opportunity to work individually on a research project supervised by one of our 22 graduate faculty. Such collaboration often culminates in the publication of one or more research papers. This early exposure to research is what sets our MA program apart. Because of the small size of the program, with 10-12 students, we offer small classes, with each student receiving plenty of individual attention. We specialize in preparing students for PhD programs, but many of our graduates also pursue employment in teaching or industry.
Math Club
Welcome to the UMaine Math Club! Here we are dedicated to providing students with resources and opportunities, and creating a social environment for math majors and students who just love math. Meetings are weekly at 4:00 pm on Tuesdays in Neville 208. Come join us for some fun math activities, talks on various mathematical topics, and food!
Research
