MATHEMATICS T
he mathematics program at Rollins goes far beyond working with formulas and numbers. It stimulates curiosity and emphasizes deductive reasoning, creative problem solving, and the clear and precise articulation of results. As you advance in the major, you’ll acquire a suite of in-demand skills, including making critical observations, understanding concrete and abstract problems, extracting patterns, and creating mathematical models.
Why Study Mathematics at Rollins A Versatile Degree A major or minor in mathematics complements a range of disciplines, from business and economics to computer science and education. Rollins math majors also pursue pre-professional programs in engineering, health, and law.
Student-Faculty Collaboration Work with a professor for eight weeks on research that targets your career interests or strengthens your resume for graduate school— and get paid. Recent research topics include marketing, risk management, alcohol addiction, and modeling public opinion.
Career Options Studying math at Rollins prepares you for an array of exciting opportunities. Many math majors are recruited for internships and research projects early in their college careers. Our graduates are thriving in array of fields—from engineering and education to finance and government.
“Rollins showed me that I can combine my different passions. I can make a career for myself that is not only challenging but is also impactful in the community. These days it’s important to have criticalthinking and problem-solving skills. That’s something that’s unique at Rollins—they focus on learning how to learn.”
Arden Baxter ’18
PhD Candidate, Georgia Institute of Technology
Rollins Mathematics Careers Rollins mathematics grads are making tomorrow happen at some of the world’s most innovative companies and prestigious institutions.
Erik Henning Ander ’16
MA Candidate, Center for Medicine, Health, and Society, Vanderbilt University
Alexandria DeLucia ’18
High Performance Computing Researcher, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Raghabendra KC ’13
Assistant Professor of Business, Rollins College
Rebecca Juntunen ’13
Product Analyst, Sentry
Shree Raj Shrestha ’17
Software Development Engineer, Amazon
Grace Soto ’17
Software Engineer, Lockheed Martin
Real World Experience From community engagement courses to internships and research, mathematics students hone their skills in the real world.
Popular Courses • MAT 201 Coding Theory • MAT 301 Non-Euclidean Geometry • MAT 305 Differential Equations • MAT 330 Proof and Abstraction • MAT 340 Models and Algorithms in Graph Theory • MAT 350 Actuarial Mathematics • MAT 419 Operations Research • RCC 100 Strength and Beauty in Mathematics
Beyond the Classroom Community Engagement Outreach What do math and community engagement have to do with one another? At Rollins, a lot. Math majors work with elementary school children in underprivileged communities, study childhood obesity at Rollins’ Child Development & Student Research Center, and help create a more diverse and inclusive community of student mathematicians by participating in a local math festival. Through opportunities like these, you’ll help make our communities brighter while honing your communication, research, and problem-solving skills.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates Math majors at Rollins can apply to do research with faculty at other universities on topics like statistics, math science, and gerrymandering. The experience often paves the way for postgraduate studies.
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Expert Faculty Each professor in the mathematics major brings a subspecialty like graph theory, network analysis, or mathematical biology to align with specific career paths. As a result, our graduates are prepared to thrive in a variety of fields.
Mark Anderson, PhD Professor of Mathematics
Research interests: Graph theory (preferably on the topological or algebraic side)
Zeynep Teymuroglu, PhD Associate Professor of Mathematics
Research interests: Mathematical biology, network analysis, mathematical modeling, financial mathematics, and math for social justice
Richard Vitray, PhD Professor of Mathematics
Research interests: Graph theory and inquiry-based learning
Jay Yellen, PhD Professor of Mathematics
Research interests: Graph theory, operations research, and scheduling optimization
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