Where Theory Inspires Application

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If you’re drawn to patterns, elegant solutions, and making sense of a complex world, the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematical Sciences is the place to explore your potential.

Our programs combine the beauty of mathematical theory with the power of real-world applications, preparing students for careers in data science, artificial intelligence, engineering, finance, science, and beyond. Through innovative teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge research, and personalized student support, you’ll develop the analytical, computational, and problem-solving skills to tackle tomorrow’s biggest challenges and make a lasting impact.

Academics

Our undergraduate and graduate programs focus on hands-on learning and research.

People

Meet our outstanding faculty and staff, and learn about their research and accomplishments.

Research

As an R1 institution, URI is home to world-class research programs in a variety of math topics.

News and Spotlights

Mathematics professor Irma Stevens secures National Science Foundation Career Award - Stevens will spend the next five years using the grant to support her latest research project on variable literacy in mathematics.
Meet Terran Albergo McGovern ’26 - Terran talks about his experiences as a Math and Physics major at URI.
The URI Math Departments Hosts the 16th Annual High-School Calc Bowl - The Calc Bowl is a lively mathematics competition among Rhode Island high schools that tests students’ knowledge of pre-calculus and calculus.

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