Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Research

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Undergraduate Research

Math and Stats

Undergraduate research is integral to our mathematics and statistics programs. Students can connect with faculty mentors seeking students and hit the ground running with research projects as early as their first year.

Mathematics and Statistics Research Areas

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Applied Inverse Problems and Optimization

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Applied Statistics and Data Analytics

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Computational Astrophysics and Relativity

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Computational Modeling

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Discrete Mathematics

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Dynamical Systems and Fluid Mechanics

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Machine Learning and Data Science

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Mathematical Biology

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Mathematics of Earth and Environmental Systems

Stand Out With Your Research

Students who perform undergraduate research stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs and graduate schools.

Present Your Research
Our students present their research at conferences nationwide and at our annual Undergraduate Research Symposium right here on campus.

Resources
From mentoring motivated students in writing their first scientific publication to offering a free poster printing service on campus, we have the resources to help students stand out from the crowd.

Research Scholar Awards
We recognize research excellence among graduating students with our annual Undergraduate Research Scholars Awards and a special ceremony at commencement.

Faculty Research Highlights

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Studying the Lifecycle of Microplastics

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A New Way to Study, Help Prevent Landslides

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Connecting the Amazon Rainforest to Global Climate

Work with a Professor

Work alongside professors who are experts in their field in state-of-the-art facilities.

Find a Professor

School of Mathematics and Statistics News

  • November 21, 2024

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    In and out of Africa

    Africa is rich in natural resources and contains one of the most diverse ecosystems across the globe. The Sahara Desert itself is larger than the continental United States. With all the unique landscapes, wildlife, and growing urban areas, more than 30 RIT faculty have recognized the importance of traveling to the continent, all backed by RIT Global.

  • October 30, 2024

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    Saturday Math Academy offers extra help

    The program is a supplemental instruction session offered to all RIT students looking for one-on-one help for introductory math courses. The program aims to boost mathematics understanding across campus since all students must take a math course to complete their degrees.

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