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Department of Mathematics and Statistics

We can help you build a career in fields including computational mathematics, statistics, and secondary teaching.

Collin Garmon

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.

Marcos Diaz Gutierrez

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.

Marcos Diaz Gutierrez, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, ’22

Julia Yanes Barrera

All my professors know me and I know them. Anytime I needed help, they were super helpful. They adapted to each of us.

Resources

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Student Resources

From scholarships to research opportunities, see how we can help you succeed.

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Who We Are

Faculty and Research

Our diverse faculty offer you a wide variety of experience and research.

Paying for College

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.

Path To A Cure

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.

Story of Earth

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

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“Best of the Region”

Purdue University Northwest was named “Best University” for a third consecutive year in The Times of Northwest Indiana newspaper’s 2026 “Best of the Region” ballot!

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Purdue University Northwest graduates urged to hold onto virtues amid technological advancements

Major shifts in modern-day technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are transforming how people learn, work, communicate and more.

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Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions for 2026-27 academic year

Eight Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty members received approval April 10 by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2026-27 academic year.

Upcoming Math and Stats Events

Jun 13

First Four-Week Module Ends

The first Four-Week Module ends on June 12, 2026. 

Jun 19

Deadline to Submit Summer 2026 Application to Graduate

The deadline to submit your Summer 2026 Application to Graduate is June 19, 2026.

Jun 26

First Six-Week Module Ends

The First Six-Week Module Ends on June 26, 2026.

Jul 03

Independence Holiday – No Classes & Campuses are Closed

Have a happy and safe Independence Holiday, no classes and campuses are closed!