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Galloping Bubbles Earn APS Gallery of Fluid Motion Award for UNC Researchers
Professor Pedro Saenz and his team have won the APS Gallery of Fluid Motion Award for their video on symmetry breaking in galloping bubbles, recognized for its scientific and artistic excellence.
Luke Conners Honored with 2024 ICCM GTA Silver Award in Mathematics
PhD student Luke Conners has been awarded the 2024 ICCM GTA Silver Award for his research on colored torus knot homology, to be honored at the ICCM2024 Award Ceremony in Shanghai this January.
A Well-Deserved Honor: Professor Yaiza Canzani Named AMS Fellow
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Yaiza Canzani, has been honored as a 2025 Fellow of the American Mathematical Society for her exceptional contributions to mathematics and to the profession.
UNC Mathematics Awarded GAANN Grant, Strengthening Graduate Pathways to Success
UNC’s Department of Mathematics has been awarded a 2024 GAANN grant to support graduate fellowships in mathematics, thanks to the dedicated efforts of Professor Yaiza Canzani.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates 23 UNC Math Majors into Its Historic Ranks
We are thrilled to announce that 23 mathematics majors and double majors were initiated into Phi Beta Kappa on October 30, 2024, joining the nation’s oldest and most prestigious college honor society, which celebrates outstanding academic achievement in the liberal arts and sciences.
Graduate Student Aaron Jacobson Wins Third Place at 2024 Data Science Day
Graduate student Aaron Jacobson earned third place at the 2024 Data Science Day for his poster featuring interdisciplinary research using non-Euclidean geometry to develop models and algorithms that improve our understanding of brain connectivity and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
M. Gregory Forest Receives 2024 Thomas Jefferson Award for Exemplary Scholarship and Service
Prof. M. Gregory Forest, Grant Dahlstrom Distinguished Professor and CCIAM Director, has been awarded the 2024 Thomas Jefferson Award for his excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Beyond Textbooks: How Dr. Green and Ph.D. Student Menzel Enhance Quantitative Learning
Dr. Linda Green and Ph.D. student Connor Menzel are featured in the latest edition of Carolina Arts & Sciences magazine for their collaboration on the course “Reasoning with Data: Navigating a Quantitative World,” which encourages students to apply quantitative analysis to real-world issues.
Shaping Futures: Jason Metcalfe Earns Coveted 2024 Faculty Mentoring Award
Professor Jason Metcalfe has been awarded the 2024 Faculty Mentoring Award for his exceptional contributions to faculty development and mentorship within the Department of Mathematics.
UNC to Host Third Triangle Computational and Applied Mathematics Symposium
UNC Chapel Hill will host the third annual Triangle Computational and Applied Mathematics Symposium (TriCAMS) from October 26-27, featuring plenary talks, networking opportunities, and a keynote by Mike Shelley of NYU and the Flatiron Institute.
Kennedy Scholars Lead Groundbreaking Research in Mathematics and Applications
The inaugural cohort of Kennedy Scholars—Jonah Boan, Tyler Britt, Nicholas Mann, and Anh Nguyen—will receive research stipends to pursue innovative projects in areas such as geometric optimization, MHD propulsion, heart hemodynamics, and aortic valve modeling, thanks to the generous support of alumnus Dr. Daniel Kennedy.
Jane Hawkins' Hitchhiker's Guide to Cellular Automata
Professor Emeritus Jane Hawkins has released a new textbook, The Mathematics of Cellular Automata, offering undergraduates a rigorous yet engaging introduction to the mathematical foundations and fascinating phenomena of cellular automata.
Rich McLaughlin Dives into Olympic Swimming Research
Professor Richard McLaughlin collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to enhance U.S. swimmers' prospects for the 2028 Olympics by utilizing advanced techniques in fluid dynamics and engineering to perfect swimming mechanics.
Remembering Uma: A Beloved Campus Presence at UNC
Professor Mark McCombs’ chocolate Labrador, Uma, became a beloved figure at UNC, bringing joy and a sense of community to students through her campus visits and online presence, leaving a lasting impact after her passing.
Outstanding Teaching Recognized: Joseph Compton Earns 2024 Linker Award
Graduating PhD student Joseph Compton has been awarded the 2024 Linker Award for his exceptional teaching of undergraduate mathematics and will join the department as a Teaching Assistant Professor in Fall 2024.
Ethan Ebbighausen Honored with 2024 Alfred T. Brauer Award
Ethan Ebbighausen, Class of 2024, was awarded the prestigious Alfred T. Brauer Award for his exceptional abilities and promise in algebra or number theory, and also served as the representative speaker at Commencement.
oSTEM Recognizes Will Davis for Excellence in Inclusive Teaching
Graduate student Will Davis has been honored with the DEI Inclusive Teaching Award by the Out in STEM (oSTEM) student organization for his exceptional efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive classroom environment.
UNC Establishes Michael E. Taylor Distinguished Professorship
UNC proudly announced the establishment of the Michael E. Taylor Distinguished Professorship, with Professor Graeme Robertson from the Department of Political Science being the inaugural recipient, recognizing his excellence in research, creative activity, and undergraduate education.
Abel Abraham's Research Journey at UNC
Abel Abraham, a graduating senior at UNC-Chapel Hill, achieved fundamental research in classical physics at the Physical Mathematics Laboratory and earned future opportunities as a Fulbright scholar and graduate student at MIT.
Reflections on Prof. Chris Jones' Mentorship
Emeritus Professor Chris Jones, featured in the latest Notices of the AMS, is celebrated for his mentoring approach that emphasizes elevated standards, personalized guidance, and the delicate balance between mathematical complexity and real-world relevance.
Paul Hamrick Triumphs in Carolina Integration Bee
Eight UNC students competed in the third Carolina Integration Bee, with Paul Hamrick emerging as the Tar Heel Grand Integrator after solving intricate integrals, thanks to the organization by the Carolina Math Club and its officers.
From Classroom to Game Show: Marko Saric's Journey to "Jeopardy!" Victory
UNC Mathematics graduate Marko Saric clinched victory on "Jeopardy!", securing over $26,000 in winnings across two thrilling games on the iconic game show.
Celebrating Excellence: Rose and Tatham Receive Prestigious CMS Award
Professor Dave Rose and Logan Tatham are jointly honored with the 2024 CMS G. de B. Robinson Award for their exceptional paper "On webs in quantum type C," published in the Canadian Journal of Mathematics.
Equations and Eclairs: A Day of Delight at the 2024 Spring Picnic
Members of the UNC Math Department came together on April 28th for their annual Spring Picnic, enjoying a delightful array of food and festivities organized by graduate students and supported by faculty, fostering community and camaraderie.
Mark McCombs and Casey Rodriguez Honored with 2024 Goodman-Petersen Award
Celebrating their exceptional dedication to undergraduate mathematics education, Professors Mark McCombs and Casey Rodriguez have been honored as corecipients of the Department's 2024 Goodman-Petersen Award.
Celebrating Excellence: Graduate Students Honored at Annual Recognition Event
Multiple graduate students from the Department are being recognized at the Annual Graduate Student Recognition Celebration, celebrated for their invaluable contributions to the university community.
Following Passion: Andrew Adair's Journey from Lawyer to Mathematician
Andrew Adair's transition from a successful career in law to pursuing his passion for mathematics culminates in his imminent graduation from Carolina and a forthcoming role at the National Security Agency.
April 12, 2024
Richard Rimanyi and Yifei Lou to Headline Major Conferences as Plenary Speakers
Two of our department members, Professor Richard Rimanyi and Professor Yifei Lou, have been selected as Plenary Speakers for upcoming conferences, showcasing their expertise and contributions to their respective fields.
April 12, 2024
Using the Power of Storytelling to Attract and Retain Women in STEM
Professor Kelli Hendrickson's pioneering projects, backed by grants and aimed at promoting gender diversity in fluid dynamics, involve utilizing storytelling to recruit and retain women in the field.
March 23, 2024
Harnessing Machine Learning for Particle Physics
Graduate student K Medlin, honored with an award from the DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research program, will collaborate with Argonne National Laboratory to develop a machine learning algorithm tailored for detecting rare fusion events within subatomic particle interactions.
March 22, 2024
From Fractalization to Fundamental Physics: The 2024 Brauer Lectures
The Department was honored to host Professor Peter J. Olver for the 2024 Brauer Lectures, where he delivered insightful talks on various topics, including dispersive systems, broken object assembly, and recent developments related to Noether's theorem.
March 22, 2024
Embracing Mathematical Talent: Phi Beta Kappa Announces New Inductees
9 Math majors and/or double-majors initiated into the nation's oldest and most honored college honor society.
March 19, 2024
UNC Students Excel in Putnam Competition
UNC students achieved success in the 2024 Putnam Competition, with notable performances by Paul Hamrick and Marvin Koonce, highlighting the impact of Professor Justin Sawon's leadership in the Problem Solving Seminar and his invaluable contributions to the competition team.
February 18, 2024
Biomathematics Has Her Heart
Doctoral student Kirsten Giesbrecht uses mathematical modeling to study the heart in its early developmental stages.
February 8, 2024
Morehead-Cain Class of 2024 Celebrates Outstanding Faculty at UNC–Chapel Hill
The Morehead-Cain Class of 2024 expressed gratitude to distinguished faculty and staff at UNC–Chapel Hill during the 2024 Faculty Appreciation Luncheon, highlighting Professor Karin Leiderman among the fifty-seven honorees for her outstanding contributions to teaching, mentorship, and dedication to student success.
February 7, 2024
Professor Karin Leiderman Leads Students to Success at NCUWM
Professor Karin Leiderman led a group of five UNC undergraduates to the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics, where three students presented impressive research findings, highlighting the success and contributions of UNC mathematicians at the annual event.
January 30, 2024
UNC Celebrates Top Scholar-Athletes Mentored by Professors Boyce Griffith and Shahar Kovalsky
Professors Boyce Griffith and Shahar Kovalsky mentor and celebrate UNC's Top 10 Scholar-Athletes, recognizing their outstanding academic achievements and diverse accomplishments, ranging from undergraduate research to postgraduate scholarships and Phi Beta Kappa inductions.
January 16, 2024
Yifei Lou Elected Program Director for SIAM Activity Group on Imaging Science
Professor Yifei Lou has been elected as the Program Director of the SIAM Activity Group on Imaging Science for a two-year term starting January 1, 2024.
December 7, 2023
UNC-Chapel Hill Workshop in Representation Theory Resonates
UNC-Chapel Hill recently hosted a successful workshop on Geometric Representation Theory and Moduli Spaces featuring 11 speakers and with over 40 participants.
November 28, 2023
TriCAMS Triumphs: UNC Mathematics Excels in Poster Competitions
Mathematics community members Shiying Li, Alexandra Whiteside, and Leyi Zhang received prizes in the poster competitions at this year's Triangle Computational and Applied Mathematics Symposium (TriCAMS).
November 14, 2023
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates Exceptional Mathematics Scholars
14 Math majors and/or double-majors initiated into the nation's oldest and most honored college honor society.
November 13, 2023
Emma Crawford and Kirsten Giesbrecht Shine in the 2023 UNC-CH 3MT Competition
Graduate students Emma Crawford and Kirsten Giesbrecht excelled in the Finals for the 2023 UNC-CH 3MT Competition, with Kirsten taking the top prize!
November 13, 2023
UNC Mathematics Ranking
In U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 “Best Graduate Schools” list, 16 of Carolina’s programs increased their rankings.
November 13, 2023
Shining Stars Recognized with 2023 Hettleman Prizes
Professor Yaiza Canzani is among five exceptional faculty members honored with the 2023 Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes, celebrating their groundbreaking research and promising careers.
October 14, 2023
Unlocking the Enigma of Brain Connectivity
Professors Caroline Moosmueller and Shahar Kovalsky secure a seed grant for their research on the ever-changing patterns of functional brain connectivity in space and time.
October 14, 2023
Newhall and Team Awarded $2M NSF Grant to Revolutionize Materials
Katie Newhall is one of five PIs across four universities on a recently awarded $2M NSF DMREF (Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future) grant.
October 5, 2023
Canzani Beaming Over New Book
Professor Yaiza Canzani and co-author drop a new textbook showcasing their pioneering applications of geodesic beams.
September 21, 2023
Cherednik Debuts New Book
Professor Ivan Cherednik drops a new textbook that will transform beginning students to experts.
September 13, 2023
2023 University Research Week Events
The Department of Mathematics has a dynamic duo of events in store for undergraduates during University Research Week.
September 7, 2023
Congratulations Class of 2023!
Congratulations to our graduating majors, Masters, and PhD students!
September 6, 2023
Linda Green and Shahar Kovalsky Earn 2023 Goodman-Petersen Award
Professors Linda Green and Shahar Kovalsky were recognized for their dedication and excellence in undergraduate education in the Department of Mathematics.
September 5, 2023
Photo Finish for the 2023 Henderson Medal
In the first time in 10 years, two undergraduate students, Yizhou (Josie) Gu and Connor Magoon, earned the 2023 Henderson Medal.
September 4, 2023
Anand Hande Takes Home the 2023 Brauer Award
Anand Hande, class of 23', recently earned the departmental award for undergraduate students showing the greatest ability and promise for achievement in the fields of algebra or number theory.
September 4, 2023
Laurie Short Goes Above and Beyond for the 2023 Linker Award
Laurie Short earns annual departmental award for showing the greatest effectiveness as a graduate student teacher of undergraduate mathematics courses.
September 4, 2023
Camassa and McLaughlin's Overview is Featured in SIAM News
Professors Roberto Camassa and Richard McLaughlin's overview of their 2019 experimental discovery and theoretical explanation makes the front page of SIAM News.
August 27, 2023
Dr. Camassa Receives Fellowship
Professor Camassa recently received a Rothschild Distinguished Fellowship from the Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences (INI), Cambridge England, UK.
June 6, 2023
Dr. Saenz Awarded Sloan Fellowship
Dr. Pedro Sáenz has been awarded one of two 2023 Sloan Research Fellowships at UNC, which are among the most prestigious awards given to early-career scientists.
February 15, 2023
Run, Faraday, Run
Congratulations to James Guan, Connor Magoon and the PML group for winning the Milton Van Dyke Gallery of Fluid Motion Award!
December 13, 2022
Nepal Round Three
What do you do when a gastrointestinal illness takes out half of your research team that traveled nearly 8,000 miles to Nepal to study the effects of climate change on Buddhist holy lakes? You press on.
October 27, 2022
2022 Mathematics Faculty Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Jason Metcalfe (Bowman and Gordon Gray Distinguished Term Professor) and Dr. Richárd Rimányi (Bowman and...
July 7, 2022
Newhall - Pathology Partnership
To improve patient access to organs and transplantation, Eric Weimer, PhD, and Katherine Newhall, PhD, combined their expertise to create...
April 14, 2022
Camassa Awarded Kruskal Prize
Congratulations to Roberto Camassa for earning the SIAM Kruskal Prize for his work to advance the understanding of nonlinear wave evolution.
March 10, 2022
Green - Johnston Teaching Award
Congratulations to our very own, Linda Green, who was one of two recipients of the Johnston Teaching Excellence Award.
January 20, 2022
Career Panel Series
The SIAM student chapter and GMA hosted a 3-day UNC Math Alumni Career Panel Series.
November 24, 2021
Dissertations And Diapers
Ph.D. Students Bryn Barker and DJ Passey featured in Campaign for Carolina article
November 5, 2021
"Joys of Discovery and Creation"
Gillian Taylor, UNC ’22, CSS 6, calls math an “exercise in personal creativity,” and...
October 12, 2020
Canzani - '22 Sadosky Prize
The recipient of the 2022 AWM-Sadosky Research Prize in Analysis will be Yaiza Canzani, Associate Professor of Mathematics at University of North Carolina...
September 13, 2021
Hydrodynamic Spin
Macroscale analogues of microscopic spin systems offer direct insights into fundamental physical principles, thereby advancing our understanding of...
August 5, 2021
Dr. Saenz in Endeavors
This interview with Dr. Saenz was featured in the July 2021 issue of UNC's research magazine, Endeavors
August 3, 2021
SIAM NExT Fellow
Congratulations to Manuchehr Aminian, a Ph.D. graduate from our department...
January 28, 2021
Christianson Excellence Award
Congratulations to Hans Christianson, receipient of an award for excellence...
January 19, 2021
Women in Science
Yaiza Canzani's research focuses on understanding the behavior of wave functions...
August 30, 2020
Jason Metcalfe Recognized
Congratulations to Jason Metcalfe who has been appointed Bowman and Gordon...
August 28, 2020
Inaugural MPE Prize
The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics inaugural MPE Prize...
May 5, 2020
McCombs Awarded Tanner Award
Congratulations to Mark McCombs, awarded the Tanner Award for...
February 28, 2020
Malawsky Named Churchill Scholar
Daniel Malawsky, a UNC senior majoring in biostatistics and mathematics, is one of ...
February 28, 2020
Discovering New Underwater Force
A team of mathematicians from the University of North Carolina and Brown…
January 7, 2020
New Revelations in Nepal
An interdisciplinary team of Carolina researchers recently...
December 12, 2019
Hobson wins first prize
Undergraduate Gabrielle Hobson awarded first prize in student poster…
December 2, 2019
McCombs in The Daily Tarheel
Professor McCombs, combines math, fractals and origami...
September 5, 2019
Mastering the Art of Math
Mathematics Proifessor, Mark McCombs, has been featured in...
August 8, 2019
Mucha and Hinton Gilliam Fellowship
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has awarded grants to...
August 5, 2019
Metcalfe Award of Excellence
Professor Jason Metcalfe, has been awarded…
May 20, 2019
Morgan wins Boka Hadzija Award
Congratulations to Katrina Morgan, who won the 2019 Boka Hadzija Award...
April 17, 2019
Students Earn NSF Fellowships
Three students in the Department of Mathematics have earned...
April 11, 2019
Strayer and Morgan FPG Honor Society
Math Grad Students Katrina Morgan and Michael Strayer…
April 9, 2019
Cardiac Computation
In his youth, Boyce Griffith was writing computer…
April 4, 2019
Katie Newhall chosen by APS
Congratulations to our very own Katie Newhall...
February 26, 2019
Emmons Named Churchill Scholar
Scott Emmons, a fourth-year student has been named a recipient of the prestigious...
January 14, 2019
Richard Rimanyi Conference
A conference titled “Characteristic classes and Singularities” in honor…
September 24, 2018
Metcalfe Awarded for Excellence
Metcalfe Awarded for Excellence in Teaching…
May 8, 2018
UNC Graduate Paul Cornwell
Congratulations to one of our very own, Paul Cornwell, for...
April 10, 2018
Bernardi and Morgan Awarded
Graduate students Katrina Morgan and Francesca Bernardi…
March 9, 2018
Katrina Morgan Graduate Fellow
Ph.D. Candidate Katrina Morgan has been selected in the inaugural…
February 27, 2018
Canzani Sloan Research Fellow
Yaiza Canzani, an assistant professor of mathematics…
February 16, 2018
Yaiza Canzani in Endeavors
When I was younger, it was much easier for me to think about…
January 16, 2018
Morgan in Endeavors
In third grade, I wanted to be a teacher. But, eventually, it occurred…
January 16, 2018
Fluids LabsNews
The basement of Chapman Hall is a maze. Wind through several hallways…
January 9, 2018
Rudy Horne In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing...
December 14, 2017
Congratulations Mark!
Congratulations to Professor Mark McCombs, winner of the...
November 1, 2017
AWM Receives Grant
We are excited to announce that our AWM Chapter has received funding to...
October 10, 2017
Inaugural Sue E. Goodman Award
At the May 17 commencement ceremony, Jason Metcalfe was honored with...
September 26, 2017
Rimanyi Distinguished Professor
Congratulations Professor Richard Rimanyi for being named as...
September 6, 2017
Fluids Lab Attract Research Partners
Roberto Camassa’s research is very fluid. The Kenan Distinguished Professor...
April 17, 2017
Greg Forest Honored for Mentoring
The Carolina Women’s Leadership Council honored M. Gregory Forest with a 2017...
April 10, 2017
Zeliha Kilic wins Tanner Award
Twenty-four faculty members and teaching assistants have been named …
April 5, 2017
Arts Everywhere Day
A scaled up wave-pendulum machine became a collaboration between the...
April 4, 2017
Paul Cornwell Wins Prize
Graduate Student Paul Cornwell was invited to give a talk at the IMACS…
April 4, 2017
Metcalfe Gives AMS Lecture
The American Mathermatical Society held its Fall Southeastern...
November 17, 2016
Math Members in Science
Art was created with proportions in mind so spaces would make...
November 11, 2016
World Maths Day
Congratulations to Professor Assani for making the list...
November 3, 2016
Assani on Africa STEM Projects
UNC mathematics professor Idris Assani has been a consultant...
October 13, 2016
Mucha Receives Award
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at UNCis pleased to announce...
October 5, 2016
J. Burton Linker In Memoriam
Joe Burton Linker Jr, 92, born in Durham NC, raised in Chapel Hill NC...
August 24, 2016
Jones New Kruskal Lecturer
Congratulations to Professor Chris Jones, the Martin Kruskal Lecturer for 2016…
August 24, 2016