High Point University Department of Mathematical Sciences

On Honors Day, majors Briana Malone and Meach Lukaitis presented their research at High-PURCS. They have diligently worked with Dr. Jakub Michel using NCAA track and field data to identify which schools have progressing programs and which developed their athletes on a year to year basis. Both students are track and field athletes, so this research was of great personal interest!

Happy Pi Day!! Students and faculty celebrated by devouring pizzas and delicious pies yesterday!

Join us this Friday for our Pi Day celebration!

On this Giving Tuesday consider supporting HPU Mathematical Sciences! Follow link https://givetuehpu.highpoint.edu/campaigns/webb-school-of-engineering-1
and comment 2-math in the designation box to be sure your donation goes directly to Mathematical Sciences!

Abigail Hyatt, an HPU '25 Mathematics major with a minor in Computer Science, will be pursuing her PhD in Mathematics in Clemson, South Carolina.

“HPU provided me with opportunities to grow both academically and personally. Through supportive faculty, leadership roles and hands-on experiences, I gained confidence, communication skills and a strong foundation in my field. The math department, in particular, challenged me to think critically and explore complex ideas, helping me discover my passion for theoretical mathematics and preparing me for graduate study.”

https://www.highpoint.edu/blog/2025/05/abigail-hyatt-pursues-phd-in-mathematics/

Fun Game Night!

The Association for Women in Mathematics is pleased to announce that the 2026 M. Gweneth Humphreys Award for Mentoring will be awarded to Anant P. Godbole, professor emeritus of mathematics and statistics, East Tennessee State University, and adjunct faculty in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at High Point University.

Dr. Godbole is being recognized for his significant and lasting contributions in mentoring and for his impact on the mathematics community. The award will be presented during the Joint Prize Session on Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in Washington, DC.

Please join AWM in congratulating Dr. Godbole! Read the full press release here:
🔗 awm-math.org/awards/humphreys-award/humphreys-award-2026

What a nice time at our annual Ice Cream Social last week!

Join us in welcoming our new faculty members Sydney Lang, Jonathan Boateng, and Julie Christman! We are so excited to have them in our department and know they will make extraordinary contributions!