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Math Department at Kent State

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Math Department at Kent State

Welcome to the Department of Mathematical Sciences! levels. Graduates of our programs excel in industry, education, research, and government sectors. Our Ph.D.

Our department offers a wide variety of courses and degree options in mathematics and applied mathematics at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. Welcome to the official page of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Kent State University! Our department is dedicated to advancing knowledge in mathematics, statistics, and applied mathematics. We offer a vibrant academic environment where students gain the skills they need to succeed in diverse careers and contribute to cutting-edge research. You’ll find our alumni in top positions across local industries, Fortune 500 companies, and prestigious academic institutions. We offer comprehensive programs at the undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. levels, and many of our students go on to further their education or pursue careers in data science, actuarial science, engineering, technology, and more. Our faculty are passionate educators and researchers, contributing to innovative research in areas such as pure and applied mathematics, computational mathematics, and mathematical biology. alumni are making a difference in both academic and industrial settings around the world. Have you been a part of the Kent State Mathematical Sciences community? We would love to hear from our alumni! Share your journey and let us know where your education has taken you. Join us and be a part of a thriving community where mathematics comes to life! Please note: The views and opinions posted by visitors to this page do not reflect the views or opinions of Kent State University. Comments posted here are moderated, and we reserve the right to review or remove comments containing profanity, spam, or violations of law or court orders. Trolling or threatening behavior may result in removal or being blocked from this space.

10/03/2026

A childhood problem, still challenging a mathematician decades later.

From 8th grade curiosity to the colloquium stage!

It's Professor Fedor Nazarav!

10/01/2026

What happens when a math problem follows you all the way from 8th grade to a university colloquium?

Professor Fedor Nazarov kicked off the first Fall 2026 Colloquium of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Kent State University with a wonderfully interactive talk on Polyomino Games—an elementary discrete geometry problem he first encountered in 8th grade and still hasn’t resolved to his complete satisfaction.

A fun afternoon of mathematics, curiosity, clever ideas, and a reminder that some of the best problems are the ones that refuse to leave us alone!

A few moments from the event:

09/29/2026

Dr. Omar De La Cruz Cabrera gave a Math club talk on Persistent Homology last night. Join the club for the game night on Monday October 12 at 4-5 pm in MSB 120!

09/02/2026

Here are a few pictures from today's meet and greet for undergrads! Solving puzzles together is the best way to start the semester.

08/28/2026

Pizza, conversations, and a great start to the new semester!

On August 27, 2026, the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Kent State University kicked off the new semester with a fun Meet & Greet Pizza Party!

It was wonderful to welcome our incoming graduate students and visiting scholars and reconnect with everyone after the summer break.

07/06/2026

Congratulations to Juan Benigno Seoane Sepúlveda, a Kent State Ph.D. alumnus and former Ph.D. student of Richard Aron and Vladimir Gurarii, on being elected a Corresponding Member of the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Spain, which is one of Spain's highest scientific honors!

07/02/2026

Dr. Chebotar gave a talk today for our REU and grad students on the peer-review process.

Title: Everything you wanted to know about publishing but were afraid to ask.

Abstract: How to select a journal to publish your paper? How to prepare your paper for this journal? What is peer review? We will discuss these and other questions related to publishing using some real-life examples.

06/16/2026

Dr. McVey, a former PhD student of Dr. Lewis, returned to campus on June 10 to give a talk for the REU and graduate students titled Math with a Security Clearance.

06/04/2026

We are excited to welcome this summer’s REU students to the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Kent State University!

This year, ten undergraduate students from the University of Florida, the University of Maryland, Boston College, UC Santa Barbara, Pitzer College, Cornell University, Northwestern University, and Brown University will spend the summer at Kent State working on research projects with faculty mentors Dr. Mark Lewis, Dr. Peter Gordon, Dr. Fedja Nazarov, and Dr. Jenya Soprunova.

We are delighted to have them with us and look forward to a productive and inspiring summer of mathematical research.

Please join us in welcoming them to the department!

06/03/2026

On May 15, 2026, the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Kent State University celebrated the retirement of Professor Nathan Ritchey, who concluded his distinguished career while actively serving as the Department Chair.

While Professor Ritchey may be retiring from his regular duties, he is not saying goodbye to the department entirely. He will continue his association with Kent State as an Emeritus Professor, a well-deserved recognition of his years of dedication, scholarship, and service.

Congratulations, Professor Ritchey, on your retirement and well-deserved appointment as Emeritus Professor. Thank you for your outstanding leadership and service to the department. We wish you happiness, good health, and many rewarding adventures in the years ahead.

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800 E. Summit Street
Kent, OH
44242

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4pm
Friday	7:30am - 4pm

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+13306722430

Website

https://www.kent.edu/math

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