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The Department of Mathematics at Cornell University is known throughout the world for its distinguished faculty and stimulating mathematical atmosphere. The 43 tenured and tenure-track faculty represent a broad spectrum of current mathematical research, with a lively group of postdoctoral fellows and frequent research and teaching visitors. The graduate program includes over 60 graduate students from many different countries. The undergraduate program includes several math major programs and a math minor. A wide selection of courses are taught for all types of users of mathematics.

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Mathematics Events

Oct 16
Thursday 04:30 PM

Evans Lectures 10/16 & 10/17, Department of Mathematics

532, 406
Oct 25
Saturday 08:00 AM

Cornell Big Red Math Competition (CUBRMC)-2025

Malott Hall 228, 251, 253, various classrooms
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Mathematics News

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Cox in academic regalia. Howard University, Cox Centennial Celebration

Celebrating 100 Years of Black PhD Mathematicians

On Saturday, September 27, Professor Laurent Saloff-Coste, the Cornell Math Department historian, will give a presentation at the Cox Centennial Celebration Sept 26-27, 2025, at Howard University.

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