Engineering and Liberal Arts
Spotlight: Tung Phan '17
"I remember researching top engineering schools, and Bucknell popped up. I became more interested because it also had a strong liberal arts core."
Tung Phan '17Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science
Real Research
Don't just study — explore. Bucknell students have frequent opportunities to work closely with faculty who are active researchers into questions at the frontiers of theoretical and applied mathematics.
Mathematics faculty members have received numerous grants and awards including recent selection by the National Science Foundation and the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute.
Award Winning Faculty
Mathematics faculty members have received numerous grants and awards including recent selection by the National Science Foundation and the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute.
Read the stories of some of our past students.
Read the stories of some of our past students.
Alumni StoriesMathematics Scholarships
- Recognizes mathematics applicants for superior academic performance.
- $10,000 per year.
- Financial need is not a requirement.
- Automatically renewed for second, third and fourth years as long as you maintain satisfactory academic progress and satisfy requirements of the program.
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You love to study problems and patterns.
You think math is beautiful and elegant. And you want to learn the basic language of the sciences and engineering and also be a great writer, speaker and thinker.
You'll learn from and work alongside faculty who are active researchers. Our mathematics department maintains a vibrant schedule of events and speakers and can connect you with summer research and study abroad opportunities. You'll connect with classmates in student organizations and have a shot at making a splash at the Putnam Competition.
Math Events
Dynamical Systems and Fixed Points at noon on April 12 in Olin 268
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Mathematics & Social Justice at noon on March 29 in Olin 268
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“The Mathematics of Uncertainty” March 22 at 7pm in Trout Auditorium
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Student talk: Meghan Harward at noon on March 8
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Student talk: Torrey Gallagher, noon on February 22 in Olin 268
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Student talk: Glenn Young from Penn State, at noon on February 8
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Faculty Spotlight
Meet all of our faculty
Professor
Emily Dryden
"Mathematics and its study are not simply about numbers and esoteric theory, but also about the ability to reason logically and build increasingly complex arguments on a solid knowledge base."
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Professor
George Exner
"The most rewarding thing about working with students is when they change. Suppose a student can't do a problem immediately. My job is to get them to tackle the problem and help them work their way through to being able to do it."
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Assistant Professor
Kelly Bickel
"My goal is for my students to see that mathematics is much more than rote computation. It is a precise art form that can be highly beneficial in most any career path they choose."
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Mathematics
380 Olin Science Building