Department of Mathematics, Wake Forest University

Math Department 2026 Graduation Reception 🎓

Wishing all of our seniors the very best as they begin their next journeys. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your story. We know you have bright futures ahead, and we hope you’ll keep in touch and share where life takes you ✨

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Presentations 🎓

Our students did an outstanding job presenting year-long research projects and explaining complex mathematical concepts in just 15 minutes. Congratulations to all of our seniors on their hard work and achievements!

We also congratulate Jack Xie, recipient of the 2025–2026 John Y. Phillips Prize, awarded each year to one or two outstanding seniors in the Department of Mathematics. 🏅

🎓 Congratulations to our graduating master’s students who recently defended their theses!

We are so proud of your hard work and all you have accomplished. Wishing you continued success as you take the next steps in your journey. 💫

AWM Celebration & Elections. Our last AWM event of the semester will be an End-of-Year Celebration with exec elections on Monday, April 20 at 5pm in Manchester 120. If you are interested in running for exec, please sign up. With most of the exec graduating, there are plenty of open positions! All students are welcome to run. There will also be free food at this event.

⚡️ Faculty Lighting Talks - every year professors give quick presentations on their research and explain how to get involved in research opportunities.

Thank you to all faculty who presented and students in attendance! This year the topics included applied mathematics, topological data analysis, arithmetic geometry, dynamical systems and ergodic theory, and algebraic geometry.

Come check it out next year. Brought to you by the Wake Forest AWM student chapter. Pizza is served! 🍕

Pi Day Celebration! 🥧

🗳️ What is the weight of a vote? 🗳️

Join the Math Department for a public lecture in this year’s Gentry Lecture Series featuring Dr. Moon Duchin.

Dr. Duchin will take a closer look at the weight of a vote—and what it means to ensure fair and undiluted vote for all.

📅 March 19, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Annenberg Forum (111 Carswell Hall)
🏫 Wake Forest University |

✨ About the Gentry Lecture Series:Established in 1986 through the generosity of the family and friends of Ivey and Nell Gentry, this annual lectureship brings an outstanding scholar in mathematics to campus each year.

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Friday Math & Stats Center curry lunch and cake 🎂