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New faculty members further elevate USC Dornsife’s natural sciences prowess

Professors bring expertise in topics such as quantum field theory, low-energy microbes and mathematical data science.

August 27, 2024
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Commencement

International student graduates with 4 bachelor’s degrees from USC Dornsife

Sibo “Carl” Zhou earns a USC Renaissance Scholar Prize and degrees in applied mathematics, religion, economics and data science, and global studies.

May 2, 2024
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Alumni

Alumnus parlays USC Dornsife math degrees into society-changing technologies

From GPS to touch screens, Neil Siegel put his USC Dornsife education to work building revolutionary technology, earning him one of the nation’s highest prizes.

January 16, 2024
Alumnus parlays USC Dornsife math degrees into society-changing technologies
Faculty

First female tenured USC mathematics professor reflects on academic career

As USC Dornsife’s Susan Montgomery sets her sights on retirement (sort of), she — and some colleagues — look back at her more than 50 years at the university.

August 18, 2023
First female tenured USC mathematics professor reflects on academic career
Faculty

Mathematical maestro tackles nature’s greatest puzzles

From math Olympiad to USC Dornsife, a glimpse into Professor Yu Deng’s world of puzzles.

June 21, 2023
Mathematical maestro tackles nature’s greatest puzzles
Arts and Culture

Female mathematicians throughout history overcome barriers to excel in a male-dominated field

USC Dornsife mathematicians highlight their favorite and most influential women in the field — one in which women have a rich history of contributions, and despite centuries of headway, recognition, access and equity still remain works in progress.

April 28, 2023
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Musical numbers: Math and music nurture a deep and complex relationship

From Coltrane’s Circle of Tones to the shared skills required for both, discover how math and music intertwine in creative expression.

April 27, 2023
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Alumni

What can you do with a math degree? The options are nearly infinite

From artificial intelligence to politics, medicine to biotechnology, law to finance, a USC Dornsife math major opens doors to an array of professional fields.

April 24, 2023
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Faculty

Expert reveals the fascinating link between math and card shuffling

USC Dornsife math professor explores ideal techniques and real-world applications of finding the perfect shuffle.

April 21, 2023
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