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Mathematics and Statistics Department

The primary mission of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is to provide high-quality mathematics education and critical thinking skills to our diverse student population. We provide leadership, expertise, and service regarding applied and pure mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, and data science to the College, the University, the surrounding communities and throughout California. Finally, as a community of scholars, the department contributes to expanding the corpus of knowledge of mathematics and statistics.

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    Mathematics BS

    Mathematics is the incredible language that allows us to understand patterns and develop abstractions. It's the science of numbers, structure, shape, and change. And math isn't just for mathematicians—it's used in so many fields, including business, education, physics, biology, and computer science.

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    Data Science and Analytics MS

    Break new ground in drug research. Spot emerging opportunities in the financial markets. Track environmental trends that shape our future. These careers all depend on one powerful resource: data—and the ability to turn it into knowledge.

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    Mathematics MS

    Advance your mathematical expertise through a modernized mathematics degree that emphasizes analytical reasoning and computational methods for today’s technical and analytical careers.

  • students explore, analyze, and visualize real-world data analysis in the American Statistical Association (ASA) DataFest

    Data Science Certificate

    Gain practical data science skills through applied statistics, programming, and analytics to prepare for high-demand careers across industries.

About Us

  • Daniel Vallieres teaches students about algebraic number theories and combinatorics in the Math Research Space (HOLT 181

    Faculty Research

    Faculty in the Mathematics and Statistics Department pursue a wide range of research across pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, data science, and mathematics education.

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    Math Colloquia

    Colloquia are typically held on Friday in Holt 175. Refreshments are served at 3:45 pm and the talk begins at 4:00 pm. Everyone is invited to attend!

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    Math Learning Lab (MLL)

    The Math Learning Lab offers free drop-in tutoring, course-specific support, and study resources to help students practice math, work through assignments, and build problem-solving skills.

  • students investigate open topological graph theory math problems with the goal of producing publishable research during Research Experiences in Mathematics for Undergraduates and Teachers (REUT)

    Research Experience Program REU/RET

    A program that provides the opportunity for 8 undergraduates and 2 teachers to work on mathematics research with faculty mentors during a 7-week residential summer program at California State University, Chico.

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