What Research Areas and Events Are Highlighted by FAU's Department of Mathematics and Statistics?

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FAU's Department of Mathematics and Statistics presents itself as a department with organized research activity, active student organizations, and a recurring events calendar. The homepage highlights research areas and centers, faculty and student conference presentations, and events such as Math Days and the Florida GeoGebra Conference 2026. If you are looking for a department to study or collaborate with, these are the visible signals of research scope and community activity.

Research Areas and Centers

The department's navigation lists Research Areas, Centers, and Grants as separate sections. That structure suggests research is organized both by subject area and by formal centers, with grant activity tracked alongside them.

The homepage does not enumerate every research area in the excerpt, so the specific list is best confirmed by visiting the Research Areas page directly. What the homepage does show is the kind of work being publicized:

  • Identifiability analysis and numerical analysis — Ph.D. student Sabrina Averga, from the University of Naples, Italy, studied with Dr. Necibe Tuncer, Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, to deepen her knowledge in these areas while broadening her academic perspective.
  • Advanced mathematical research and outreach — highlighted through Deepak Bastola's Spring 2026 presentations.
  • Mathematics education and community impact — featured through Emily Cimillo's work.

These examples point to a department active in both theoretical/applied mathematics and mathematics education.

Recent Academic Events and Student Research

The homepage's news feed is dominated by conference participation and student research showcases:

Event What it shows
OAL-RAG mathematics conference at Louisiana State University FAU math faculty and students presented their research
Florida Women in Math Day: A Celebration of Emmy Noether Hosted by FAU's Student Chapter of the American Women in Mathematics (AWM)
FAU's 16th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium Math students participated
Dr. Eric Shaw Excellence in Science Undergraduate Research Poster Competition Scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., SE-43 Science building first floor

The poster competition has stated eligibility: degree-seeking Schmidt College of Science undergraduates, and FAU High School students conducting research under the mentorship of Schmidt College of Science faculty. The deadline to apply to compete is October 7, 2026.

Recurring Events and Ways to Participate

Beyond one-off news items, the department maintains a News & Events Calendar, a Math Days page, and a Florida GeoGebra Conference 2026 listing. Student participation runs through several organizations:

  • AMS (American Mathematical Society student chapter)
  • SIAM (Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics)
  • AWM (Association for Women in Mathematics)
  • Crypto Café
  • The Math Club

If you want to attend or present, the practical path is to check the News & Events Calendar for dates, then look at the specific event page for submission or registration details. For student research competitions, confirm eligibility and the application deadline before planning — the poster competition, for example, closes applications well before the event date.

What to Check Next

The homepage gives a strong overview but not a complete research inventory. To make a decision about studying or collaborating with the department, go to the Research Areas, Centers, and Grants pages for the full picture, and use the People directory to identify faculty whose work matches your interests. For events, the News & Events Calendar and Math Days pages are the authoritative sources for dates and participation requirements.