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 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.
PNW recognized among best Midwest universities by U.S. News and World Report
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is recognized for its campus diversity and several undergraduate programs in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 annual Best Colleges rankings.
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Faculty and Research
Our diverse faculty offer you a wide variety of experience and research.
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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 Graduates Encouraged to Remember Civics at Spring Commencement
Purdue University Northwest graduates were urged to uphold the values and freedoms afforded to them as U.S. residents and exhibit service to others as exemplary, participatory civilians in a democracy, during PNW’s spring 2023 commencement Saturday, May 6.
Lionhearted Leaders: Nicolae Tarfulea
Professor Nicolae Tarfulea dives into his methods on being an effective instructor as well as his goals inside the classroom.
With Appreciation for Dean Hopp and Interim Dean Rempfer
I write to share my deep appreciation for two of our longtime academic leaders, Dean Hopp and Interim Dean Rempfer, as they have recently announced they are moving on to new opportunities.
Upcoming Math and Stats Events
Jun 12
Summer 2023 Session II Classes Begin
Summer 2023 Session II classes begin including the eight-week session and second four-week session.
Jun 18
Deadline to Submit Summer 2023 Application to Graduate
Summer 2023 candidates for graduation must apply to graduate in myPNW.
Jul 10
Junior Data Science Camp (Hammond/Hobart)
This camp is designed to engage incoming fourth and fifth grade students with the first steps in analyzing data.
Jul 17
Junior Data Science Camp (Full)
This camp is designed to engage incoming fourth and fifth grade students with the first steps in analyzing data.