New Tracks in Interdisciplinary Mathematics

The Mathematics Department has established two tracks to the Ph.D's in both Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. One is the current track. The other is a new track in Interdisciplinary Mathematics. The interdisciplinary tracks maintain a strong requirement in mathematics but offer more flexibility in course requirements in order to accommodate the required interdisciplinary research activities.

Math Circle in the Triangle

The NC State Mathematics Department is launching a local Math Circle beginning Saturday, January 9, 2010. A math circle is a gathering of young people who are interested
in learning new mathematics in a fun and enriching environment. There are many math circles across the country, loosely organized through a web site. More details about the NC State Math Circle in the Triangle may be found at
http://www.math.ncsu.edu/MathCircles/

Patricia Hersh is the 2010-11 recipient of the Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize, cited for her "outstanding contributions to mathematical research and to the mathematical community."

The Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize of the AWM is awarded annually to a woman recently promoted to Associate Professor or an equivalent position in the mathematical sciences. The prize provides a fellowship for the awardee to spend a semester in the Mathematics Department of Cornell University
without teaching obligations. More details can be found at the web site
http://www.awm-math.org/michlerprize.html