Mathematics | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Shape the future with mathematics

Challenge yourself, conduct impactful research, and develop a versatile skill set for a successful career using mathematics.

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Study mathematics at Iowa where you will develop problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and help shape the future through innovation and discovery.

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Learn skills that will prepare you for many careers in industry, education, and mathematical research or for graduate school.

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Develop your skills as a researcher and educator. Join a program with a 100 percent job placement record.

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Our faculty are professionals and conduct research in several areas, including algebra, analysis, differential geometry, and more.

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Study mathematics at Iowa, where innovative research, dedicated faculty, and a vibrant academic community will help you succeed.

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100%

Job placement for graduate students

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faculty members

4,000

undergraduate students taught each semester

(2018-2020 data)

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Tutoring

Our Math Tutorial Lab is here to support you.

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News and announcements

CLAS's top stories from summer 2026

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

CLAS's most popular articles from the summer of 2026 share a theme: people and ideas thrive with the right support. From mathematics outreach to professional hearing care and humanities research funding, these stories show how expertise, mentorship, and community create new possibilities across CLAS and beyond.

CLAS mathematics major develops ways of thinking that extend beyond the classroom

Friday, July 31, 2026

Gabe Postacchini, a mathematics major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, shared how the Department of Mathematics pushed him to think in new, innovative ways.

From Iowa to the international stage: Outreach program helps young mathematicians reach new heights

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

After years of mentoring talented students through the Iowa Junior Math Academy and related outreach efforts, University of Iowa faculty are seeing participants earn national honors, compete internationally, and pursue mathematics at the highest levels.

CLAS mathematics professor named American Mathematical Society Fellow

Monday, June 8, 2026

Recognition from the AMS honors Raul Curto’s internationally influential research, mentorship, and service to the mathematical sciences.

Congratulations to Bor-Luh Lin Thesis Award Winner, José David Beltrán Lizarazo!

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The annual Dr. Bor-Luh Lin Award, created in 2012, is given for the outstanding thesis in Mathematics.

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Events

Math Bio Seminar - Lidia Mrad

Monday, August 31, 2026 3:30pm to 4:20pm

Schaeffer Hall

Title: Modeling and Quantifying the Dispersal of Mosquitoes

Abstract: A major public health burden is imposed by vector-borne diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. Measures to mitigate this burden include controlling mosquito populations, and understanding their local spatial movement is central to such efforts. Using a diffusive agent-based model, we design a computational method, called Recapture of Diffusive Agents & Particle Swarm Optimization (RDA-PSO), that robustly estimates the diffusion...

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Transparency and Fairness in AI for Criminal Justice

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Biology Building East

What happens when AI intersects with the criminal justice system via facial recognition, mechanical evidence, risk assessment, sentencing, parole, and more? We welcome Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor, Dr. Cristopher Moore, of the Santa Fe Institute.

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