Loyola University Chicago, Department of Mathematics and Statistics

SIAM (Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics) has recently recognized the LUC SIAM Student Chapter in a feature article. The chapter held several successful events during the 2024-2025 academic year and established a strong presence on campus. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics appreciates their efforts and activities! Click the link to read SIAM's article.
https://www.siam.org/publications/siam-news/articles/mathematics-in-action-launching-the-loyola-university-chicago-siam-student-chapter/

Five professors in Loyola's Department of Mathematics and Statistics received various awards this year! We would like to celebrate their achievements. Click to learn more about their individual and group efforts:
https://www.luc.edu/math/stories/ay24-25/fivemathandstatsprofessorsreceiveawards/ .en.941977

The College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago has chosen to spotlight LUC math alumni, Daniella Pombo. Daniella works for IBM where she manages a multimillion-dollar portfolio of clients with a focus on business strategy. Her journey from biology to mathematics to computer science to software engineering to business succeess inspires us. Well done, Daniella!

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics in pleased to announce that the AWM Distinguished Service Award will be presented to our own Anne Leggett, Professor Emerita, Loyola University Chicago. This award is given to individuals who have promoted and supported women in mathematics through exceptional and sustained volunteer service to the AWM. Congratulations, Anne!

https://awm-math.org/awards/awm-service-award/awm-distinguished-service-award-2025/

Xiang Wan, an assistant professor in our department, was awarded an NSF LEAPS grant. This is one of the most prestigious grants that the National Science Foundation gives out to junior researchers. It will fund many activities over the next two years, including student research, seminars, our recently established Student SIAM Chapter, and travel to conferences and workshops. Congratulations!

Rafael S. González D’León and Carmen Rovi, both assistant professors in our department, each recently received AMS-Simon's travel grants. These grant are awarded by the American Mathematical Society and will support a significant amount of travel over the next two years, allowing Drs. Gonzalez and Rovi to collaborate on important research with mathematicians from around the world. It will also help support seminars within our department. Congratulations!

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics would like to congratulate one of its own on receiving an honorary degree. The degree was awarded by Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn for Tim's impactful service at the University of Phayao, Thailand. Well done, Tim!

https://shorturl.at/dESZ0

The LUC Association of Women in Mathematics Student Chapter is happy to announce a talk by Loyola Alum, Dr. Emma Zajdela. Join us as she discusses her topic "Catalyzing collaborations: Modeling scientific team formation for global impacts". Click to see more details! https://www.luc.edu/math/stories/ay23-24/associationofwomeninmathematicscolloquiumjan29/ .en.829553

Join us on October 12th as we have three talks on exciting research done by our undergraduate students over the past year. The speakers will be Isabel Rentería, Amanda Newton, and Anurathi Madasi. Click below to learn more!
https://www.luc.edu/math/stories/ay23-24/mathematicsandstatisticscolloquiumoct12/ .en.810526

DATAFEST (LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO)

DataFest is a data "hackathon" for students to motivate a data-analysis class project, that makes data analysis more fun and meaningful while incentivizing good scientific practice and presentation. Now sponsored by the American Statistical Association, ASA DataFest is run through several host institutions across the country, including right here at Loyola University Chicago (April 21 - 23). Sign up today! https://www.luc.edu/datascience/events/datafest/

ALGECOM is a one-day informal meeting of mathematicians from the Midwest and beyond, with interests in algebra, geometry, and combinatorics, widely interpreted. The meeting is planned twice a year, and the next iteration will take place at Loyola University in Chicago on Saturday April 15, 2023. There will be great talks and a poster session! Join us for this unique experience by registering today. https://sites.google.com/view/algecom-main/algecom-xxiii?authuser=0

Kiet Anh Nguyen, a Senior majoring in Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics, was awarded the 2022-2023 President’s Medallion at Loyola University Chicago, an award which recognizes outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and service. Congratulations, Kiet! Click to learn more.

President's Medallion Recipients by Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Chicago honors the 2022-23 medallion winners