Why Study Math at UMass Lowell?

Mathematics provides tools for explanation and analysis in the physical, engineering, business and social sciences. These tools can help in areas as diverse as planning and evaluating market research, modeling problems in business and finance, developing new educational practices, comparing treatment groups in the biological and social sciences, providing fundamental organizing structure for the physical world and giving satisfaction to those who love mathematics for its own sake.

At UMass Lowell, you can:

Meet Our Students

Tanya Kieu holds cotton candy and popcorn below an arch of balloon flowers at UMass Lowell's SpringFest.
Tanya Kieu '24
Mathematics

Aspiring math teacher Tanya Kieu ’24 gained real-world teaching experience through the UTeach program.

Through UTeach and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, I’ve had a lot of opportunities for jobs and research.
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UMass Lowell student Ginika Okoli smiles while holding two candy bars.
Ginika Okoli '24
Mathematics

A data analytics summer internship at candy giant Mars Inc. gave Ginika Okoli a new perspective on her mathematics degree.

I did not expect myself to be where I am right now, but UMass Lowell has held my hand the whole way.
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Alex Frieden stands at a lectern and speaks into a microphone.
Alex Frieden '09
Mathematics

Alex Frieden found his calling thanks to an elective sociology course.

UMass Lowell hires professors who are there to connect with students, and that really speaks to the university’s character
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Sam Colby is standing next to the Kennedy of Science sign
Sam Colby '23
Mathematics

Between the mathematics and UTeach programs, UMass Lowell was a perfect fit for aspiring math teacher Sam Colby.

I’ve had a great experience at UMass Lowell. This place has everything that you’d ever need.
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