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Discover a vibrant community of passionate thinkers and exciting opportunities in the Mathematics Department at UC Santa Cruz.
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The Mathematics Department at UC Santa Cruz is a community of scholars dedicated to advancing both pure and applied mathematics. Our research spans algebra, geometry, and analysis, with faculty and students working together to develop new theory and solve challenging problems.
Mathematics is foundational to the sciences, engineering, and quantitative social sciences, and our undergraduate programs prepare students to think critically, reason abstractly, and approach complex problems with precision. Our graduate programs offer rigorous training in both research and teaching, preparing students for academic and professional careers.
Regular seminars foster active exchange across research areas and academic levels, while outreach programs such as math circles and summer initiatives promote mathematical curiosity in the broader community. Located in the redwood forests of Santa Cruz, the department maintains strong connections with researchers throughout California and beyond.
Graduate
Programs
Seminars & Colloquia
The Department hosts several seminars throughout the academic year, including the Geometry and Analysis seminar, Algebra and Number Theory seminar, Graduate Colloquium, Undergraduate Colloquium, and the Departmental Colloquium. Most seminars are at 4:00 p.m. after an informal tea with the speaker.
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American Mathematical Society names Professor Chongying Dong a 2025 Fellow
Chongying Dong, distinguished professor of mathematics at UC Santa Cruz, is among 41 mathematical scientists around the world who were recently named to the American Mathematical Society’s class of fellows for 2025.
Science Division debuts ‘degree-defining experiences’ drawing on UC Santa Cruz’s unique strengths
The Science Division has received a 1ドル million donation to begin a major new program on "degree-defining experiences." The program will pilot 17 projects across campus that aim to profoundly inspire undergraduate students and fill them with the kind of optimism that forever changes how they see their time at UC Santa Cruz and their future careers.
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Contact Info
Department Office Location
4111 McHenry (North Block)
Department Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 9am-5pm
Email
mathdept@ucsc.edu
Phone
(831) 459-2400