Mathematical Sciences
Academic DepartmentOur renowned faculty will help you understand the wide field of mathematics and how it impacts our everyday lives.
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414 E. Clark St.
Vermillion, SD 57069
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Welcome to the Department of Mathematical Sciences
As our world becomes increasingly connected by the internet, math is more important than ever. It provides the basis of every technology we have and helps us plan the technology of the future.
At USD, our internationally recognized faculty represent a wide variety of research and teaching interests, including both pure and applied mathematics. As a mathematical sciences student, you'll benefit from small class sizes and hands-on research projects. You'll also have the opportunity to intern across the country or across the world, preparing you for a career in accounting, business, teaching and many more.
Join our community of researchers, future planners and problem solvers in the USD Department of Mathematical Sciences.
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Meet the Department
Dan Van Peursem
Clark Bennett
Teresa Chasing Hawk
Jose Flores
Catalin Georgescu
Kyle Greywall
Nate Harding
Ashley Jairam
Nan Jiang
Angela Keith
Shannon Kortan
Ramiro LafuenteRodriguez
Yuhlong Lio
Kelly Mason
Kristen Maxon
Gabriel Picioroaga
Sally Schmidt
Sandra Shumaker
Nicholas Wulf
Recent News
USD Math Professors Recall Grad Named Oklahoma Teacher of the Year
Rebecka Peterson, a math teacher from Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was named Oklahoma’s 2022 Teacher of the Year this spring. Her experience as a graduate student in mathematical sciences at USD from 2010 to 2011 greatly influenced her approach to teaching, she said.
USD to Host Artificial Intelligence Symposium March 22
The University of South Dakota College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its second annual Artificial Intelligence (AI) Symposium March 22 in-person in the Muenster University Center Ballroom and online.
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Our professors are internationally recognized for their research, making them ideal mentors for students interested in ground breaking research.
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Mathematical Sciences
Our renowned faculty will help you understand the wide field of mathematics and how it impacts our everyday lives.
Merten Hasse Mathematics Contest
The Department of Mathematical Sciences annually hosts the Merten Hasse Math Competition for area middle school and high school students. Students can qualify for several prizes, including a scholarship to USD.