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Department of Mathematical Sciences News

Mathematics is the foundation for many technical and scientific fields. Through our curriculum, the Department of Mathematical Sciences helps students along paths that lead to branches of science, technology and mathematical specializations. This allows students to prepare themselves for work in areas such as industry, government, or educational institutions.

Current Mathematical Sciences News

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Research |

Early in her education, Linjie Ying developed a strong sense of independence. Now through mentorship, the first-gen student is developing the skills needed for applied research.

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People |

The Engineering Alumna of the Year leads data and business intelligence analysts at the Nevada National Security Sites while helping connect UNLV students with industry opportunities.

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People |

The newest Rebel grads reflect on their time at UNLV and share what the future holds.

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Campus News |

UNLV’s commencement tradition highlights exceptional students who embody the highest level of academic excellence and community involvement.

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People |

The mathematical sciences professor reflects on a path that began with a one-year appointment and grew into a 52-year career as UNLV’s longest-serving faculty member.

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People |

The professor of mathematical sciences and associate dean for research in the College of Sciences reflects on her journey. 

Mathematical Sciences In The News

Las Vegas Review Journal

As he walked outside the Thomas & Mack Center after Saturday morning’s UNLV spring commencement ceremony, new graduate Miguel Cerda said he felt pride and a sense of relief.

Science Daily

The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, visited by millions of admirers each year. So, naturally, you'd think that all of its rock layers had been studied and named. But you'd be wrong.

Las Vegas Sun

Last week, readers of the Sun got a treat in being introduced to Adugna “Adu” Siweya, one of the Las Vegas Valley’s outstanding college graduates this spring. Inspirational stories Siweya's make college graduation season a special time in Las Vegas, an annual reminder of the remarkable minds in our community, and the commitment of students to academic achievement.

U.S. News & World Report

Dr. Ming-Wei Wu drives his son and daughter to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and escorts them to and from classes.

Popular Mechanics

Dedicating years of schooling to pursue higher math degrees may help solve certain problems, but does it make any difference for something as simple as cutting your grass? To find out, I spent the week discussing the mathematics of lawn mowing with my colleagues at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Mathematical Sciences Experts

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Recent Mathematical Sciences Accomplishments

Satish C. Bhatnagar (Mathematical Sciences) gave a Zoom presentation of the paper, "Perspecitves on Study Guides in the Pedagogy Session" during the fall meeting of the Southern California-Nevada section of the Mathematical Association of America, held in Fullerton, California, on Oct. 24, 2026.
Satish C. Bhatnagar (Mathematical Sciences) was invited to become a charter member of the Board of Editors of a new journal, Vedic Science Journal (India). Also, for the last twenty years, he has been on he Board of Editors of Ganit Bharati, Bulletin of the Indian Society for History of Mathematics.
Cynthia Tochukwu Nnolum (Mathematical Sciences) presented her research findings on “Dynamics of Solutions to a Multiple-Patch Epidemic Model with a Saturation Incidence Mechanism” at the ICM 2026 Satellite Conference, held from June 1-5, 2026, under the theme Industrial and Computational Mathematics: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Numerical…
Grace O. Adenuga (Mathematical Sciences) presented “Statistical Assessment of Drought–Yield Sensitivity: Regression and Spatial Evidence” at the ICM @ ICM 2026 Satellite Conference hosted by the Department of Mathematics at Morgan State University. The study demonstrated how statistical modeling and spatial analysis can be integrated to identify…
Jichun Li (Mathematical Sciences) was ranked 885 (out of 1155 total ranked mathematicians) in United States 2271 in the world in the 2026 edition of Research.com's Best Mathematics Scientists 2026 Rankings.
Mohammed K. A. Kaabar (Mathematical Sciences) has been elected as a board member of the Books Committee at the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (MarEST), United Kingdom. IMarEST is one of the world’s leading professional institutions dedicated to advancing marine engineering, science, and applied technology. This…