Department of Mathematics and Statistics
We can help you build a career in fields including computational mathematics, statistics, and secondary teaching.
Academic Programs
Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.
Undergraduate
The diversity of the student body, the great faculty and the smaller class sizes are a few of the great things about this university. The faculty are more than willing to help you succeed and the smaller class sizes make it much easier to make connections.
The classes were small and I was able to build relationships with [professors]. They were very supportive and I don’t feel I would have found this anywhere else.
All my professors know me and I know them. Anytime I needed help, they were super helpful. They adapted to each of us.
Resources
Student Resources
From scholarships to research opportunities, see how we can help you succeed.
Faculty and Research
Our diverse faculty offer you a wide variety of experience and research.
Explore Scholarships
Explore PNW scholarships – including specialty ones for our students.
Stars Teach Here
Exploring the Depths of Mathematics
Nicoleta Tarfulea is a professor of mathematics in the PNW Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Professor Tarfulea’s research focuses on mathematical biology, partial differential equations and computational mathematics.
Giving Back Through Science
Professor Isaac-Lam’s research interest is medicinal chemistry that covers synthesis of therapeutics, brain imaging and mouse models for neurodegenerative diseases.
Counting Back Billions of Years
Professor Hystad’s research focuses on solving statistical problems in the new and emerging fields of mineral evolution and mineral ecology. This research effort is an ongoing collaboration with mineralogists, geoscientists, and data scientists from several academic institutions, to characterize Earth in terms of the evolution of minerals.
News & Announcements
Purdue University Northwest faculty member Grethe Hystad, associate professor of Statistics, has been selected to join NASA’s Interdisciplinary Consortia for Astrobiology Research on a project to develop new ways to search for life in the solar system.
Center for Faculty Excellence New Faculty Member Spotlight: Meet Ana-Maria Haiduc
Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Faculty Excellence proudly welcomes Ana-Maria Haiduc, lecturer of Mathematics, to the university’s 2025–26 faculty cohort.
Purdue University Northwest students earn spring 2025 Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 2025 spring semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,746 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
Upcoming Math and Stats Events
Nov 29
Thanksgiving Break – No ClassesDue to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no classes from Thursday, November 27 through Saturday, November 29.
Nov 29
Thanksgiving Break – Campuses ClosedDue to the Thanksgiving holiday, the PNW Campuses will be closed from Thursday, November 27, through Saturday, November 29.
Dec 13
Fall 2025 Classes EndFall Classes end Saturday, December 13. Next week are final exams! Make sure to study and enjoy your break after!
Dec 15
Fall 2025 Final ExamsGet ready to start your final exams! Final exams run from Monday, December 15, through Saturday, December 20.