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Build a foundation in mathematics. Understand the innovations of our world.
From artificial intelligence to architecture, Worcester State University’s Math program provides you with the critical framework needed to identify and develop the systems in place all around us.
At Worcester State, you will delve into the principles of mathematics and develop crucial analytic and problem-solving skills. Beyond the classroom, there are numerous opportunities to conduct cutting-edge research, as well as community partnerships with local schools and businesses–experiences that will inform your career path in this exciting field.

Why study at Worcester State?
Curricular Highlights
- Calculus I, II, III
- Theory of Proof
- Linear Algebra
- Probability & Statistics
- Mathematical Modeling
- Data Analysis
- Topics in Mathematics for Middle and Secondary Teachers
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Modern Geometry
- Number Theory
- Probability
- Actuarial Preparation Workshop
- Abstract Algebra
- Real Analysis
- Mathematical Statistics
- Capstone Experience
Math Center
Utilize Worcester State’s specialized Math services–designed to enhance your learning and success in any course that contains mathematical components.
PAL
For many courses, Worcester State provides peer tutoring, which can be both a study resource and an employment opportunity
Math Club
Hone your math skills with your peers
Chess Club
Cultivate your analytic skills in a recreational environment
Presented at MAA Sectional Meetings
- Machine Learning
- Mathematics of Tree Growth
- Optimizing Interplanetary Travel
- Modeling the Optimal Vaccine Strategy during a Pandemic*
*Independent Study
- Optimizing Vaccination Strategies
- Modeling the Interaction Between Population Genetics and Population Dynamics in Gene Drive Systems
- Distributed Data Storage and Fusion for Collective Perception in Resource-Limited Mobile Robot Swarms
See the diverse career paths that this degree can prepare you for
A background in math is required for more careers than you might think.
Where will your Worcester State degree take you?





Meet Your Faculty




Mary Fowler
I joined Worcester State University Mathematics Department in 2004. I earned my Ph.D. in Statistics from Carnegie Mellon University in 1989. While I have enjoyed working as an applied statistician in many fields nothing brings me more joy than [...]



Hy Ginsberg
Most of my research has been in finite group theory, but I have recently become fascinated by "totally symmetric quasigroups," and in particular the problem of counting how many such objects exist for a set of a given size (recently published results [...]

Jason Hardin
My primary mathematical research interests lie in commutative algebra, homological algebra, and algebraic geometry. Specifically, I study algebraic properties of the cohomology modules Ext*R(M,N) over complete intersections. I'm also interested in [...]

Caitlin Krul
I earned my Bachelor's degree from Salem State College and my Master's and Ph.D. from the University of Rhode Island. As an undergraduate I studied both mathematics and education, and my Ph.D. dissertation was a blend of the two disciplines. [...]

Eileen Perez
Developmental Mathematics Program Director with over 10 years in the field. Interested in Math Pathways and Co-requisite courses. Active participant and instructor in summer bridge programs focusing on college readiness, including AID, Alternatives [...]


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