What Is the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Florida Atlantic University?

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The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is an academic department within Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. Its homepage at math.fau.edu serves as the central hub for the department's academic programs, research activities, student organizations, and support services. If you are a prospective or current student, a researcher, or a visitor looking for course schedules, placement testing, or department news, this site is the starting point.

Where the Department Sits

The department is part of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at Florida Atlantic University. This matters because college-level requirements, undergraduate research competitions, and eligibility rules often come from the college rather than the department alone. For example, the Dr. Eric Shaw Excellence in Science Undergraduate Research Poster Competition is open to degree-seeking Schmidt College of Science undergraduates and FAU High School students conducting research under the mentorship of Schmidt College of Science faculty.

Academic Programs and Resources

The site organizes its academics into graduate and undergraduate sections, with several supporting resources listed alongside them:

  • Graduate and undergraduate programs — the two main academic tracks.
  • Math Boot Camp — a preparatory offering for students.
  • Certificates — additional credential options.
  • Math Computer Labs — computing facilities for coursework.
  • Placement Test — for determining appropriate course placement.
  • Math Learning Center — tutoring and learning support.
  • Departmental Course Schedule — current course listings.
  • Final Exam Info — exam schedules and details.
  • Office Hours — faculty availability.

One notable program detail: the Master of Science in Teaching degree is described as now being a fully online program.

Research, Centers, and Grants

The department lists research centers, grants, and research areas as distinct sections. Faculty and students are active in presenting work externally — for instance, FAU math faculty and students presented research at the OAL-RAG mathematics conference at Louisiana State University, and students participated in FAU's 16th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. A featured item also highlights Ph.D. student Sabrina Averga from the University of Naples, Italy, studying with Dr. Necibe Tuncer on identifiability analysis and numerical analysis.

Student Activities and Organizations

The department hosts several student groups:

  • AMS (American Mathematical Society student chapter)
  • SIAM (Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics)
  • AWM (Association for Women in Mathematics) — FAU's student chapter hosted Florida Women in Math Day: A Celebration of Emmy Noether
  • Crypto Café
  • The Math Club

There are also student opportunities and service hour sign-ups listed for those wanting to get involved.

News and Events

The department maintains a calendar, a Math Days section, and a news feed. Recent items include the Florida GeoGebra Conference 2026, FAU being named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research, and alumni news such as Dr. Emmanuel Fleurantin completing a prestigious NSF ASCEND Fellowship and joining Morehouse College faculty.

Who the Site Is For

  • Prospective students can review programs, certificates, and placement requirements.
  • Current students can find course schedules, final exam info, office hours, and learning support.
  • Researchers and faculty can explore research areas, centers, and grant information.
  • Visitors can find contact info, a virtual tour, and department news.

The homepage also provides navigation to FAU's main site, a people directory, and a site index, making it a functional gateway rather than just an informational page.