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Department of Mathematics and Statistics

We can help you build a career in fields including computational mathematics, statistics, and secondary teaching.

Collin Garmon

The diversity of the student body, the great faculty and the smaller class sizes are a few of the great things about this university. The faculty are more than willing to help you succeed and the smaller class sizes make it much easier to make connections.

Marcos Diaz Gutierrez

The classes were small and I was able to build relationships with [professors]. They were very supportive and I don’t feel I would have found this anywhere else.

Marcos Diaz Gutierrez, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, ’22

Julia Yanes Barrera

All my professors know me and I know them. Anytime I needed help, they were super helpful. They adapted to each of us.

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Student Resources

From scholarships to research opportunities, see how we can help you succeed.

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Who We Are

Faculty and Research

Our diverse faculty offer you a wide variety of experience and research.

Paying for College

Explore Scholarships

Explore PNW scholarships – including specialty ones for our students.

Stars Teach Here

Exploring the Depths of Mathematics

Nicoleta Tarfulea is a professor of mathematics in the PNW Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Professor Tarfulea’s research focuses on mathematical biology, partial differential equations and computational mathematics.

Path To A Cure

Giving Back Through Science

Professor Isaac-Lam’s research interest is medicinal chemistry that covers synthesis of therapeutics, brain imaging and mouse models for neurodegenerative diseases.

Story of Earth

Counting Back Billions of Years

Professor Hystad’s research focuses on solving statistical problems in the new and emerging fields of mineral evolution and mineral ecology. This research effort is an ongoing collaboration with mineralogists, geoscientists, and data scientists from several academic institutions, to characterize Earth in terms of the evolution of minerals.

 

News & Announcements

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Launching Search for Next CES Dean

You may be aware that Bruce Berdanier, Dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences, will be stepping down from his Dean’s position at the end of this academic year.

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Catherine Murphy’s Retirement

It is with gratitude and admiration that I announce the retirement of Dr. Catherine Murphy. After serving the students and other members of the faculty of Purdue University Northwest for the past 56 years, our beloved Dr. Murphy has decided to retire.

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Purdue University Northwest students earn 2024 spring semester Dean’s List honors

The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 2024 spring semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,636 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.

Upcoming Math and Stats Events

Nov 05

The 2024 SIAM Great Lakes Section Annual Meeting

PNW will host the 2024 SIAM Great Lakes Section (GLSIAM) Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Nov 27

Thanksgiving Break

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no classes from Wednesday, November 27 through Saturday, November 30.

Dec 07

Fall 2024 Classes End

Fall Classes end Saturday, December 7. Next week are final exams! Make sure to study and enjoy your break after!

Dec 09

Fall 2024 Final Exams

Get ready to start your final exams! Final exams run from Monday, December 9, through Saturday, December 14.