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Mathematics Department
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for mathematicians is expected to grow by 23 percent over the next decade — due in part to the increasing demand for people who can analyze big data as well as the importance placed on technology. Many employers seek out the skills obtained in a mathematics degree since those majors have the necessary skills to develop and maintain the technology needed in our society. The mission of the department of mathematics is to prepare students for careers in the field of mathematics in addition to preparing students to pursue advanced degrees in mathematics by providing opportunities to learn, use, prove and apply the fundamental concepts of mathematics.
The mission of the mathematics department is to:
- Provide cultural training in mathematics
- Prepare teachers of secondary school mathematics
- Provide the basic training in mathematics needed by preprofessional students and students of science
- Lay a broad foundation for students majoring in mathematics
Students have the opportunity to participate in math competitions such as the MAA Regional Math Contest and Arkansas Undergraduate Math Contest. They also take part in other contests like Team Jeopardy and Integration Bees. At these various events, students are able to present their research and prepare for their capstone projects.
Mathematics seminar allows for the University mathematics community to meet and learn together once a week. Students present their capstone seminar research to fellow students as well as hear from guest speakers.
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Academic Programs
- Bachelor of Arts: Math Major (Non-Teacher)
- Bachelor of Arts: Math Major (Teacher)
- Bachelor of Science: Math Major (Non-Teacher)
- Bachelor of Arts: Data Science
- Bachelor of Science: Data Science
Resources
Content and Virtual Libraries
The World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Mathematics
Educational Materials (Including Software)
Ask ERIC Education Information
AIMS Education Foundation
MSWLogo: An Educational Programming Language
Sunburst Educational Software and Video
Tom Snyder Productions
Los Alamos Mega Mathematics
Annenberg Learner
Miscellaneous
History of Mathematics
Mathematical Quotation Server
SIAM Career Information Page
SIAM Undergraduate Web Pages
Organizations
Mathematical Association of America
Oklahoma/Arkansas Section of MAA
American Mathematical Society
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges
American Statistical Society
Association for Women in Mathematics
National Association of Mathematicians SIAM (Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics)
Software
MathType Publishing Software
Mathcad Engineering (MATHCAD)
MathWorks Home Page (Matlab)
TeX Users Groups Home Page
Waterloo Maple Inc. (Maple)
Wolfram Research Inc. (Mathematica)