MA in Mathematics in Davis United States | University of California Davis

The Department's faculty pursue research across diverse mathematical disciplines such as algebra, mathematical analysis, applied mathematics, combinatorial mathematics, differential geometry, topological geometry, harmonic analysis, biological mathematics, physics-related mathematics, numerical methods, partial differential equations, optimization and control systems, quantum computing, and representation theory. Graduate students in Mathematics have opportunities to specialize in any of these faculty-represented fields, spanning both theoretical and practical applications. The Department maintains strong funding, with most faculty receiving grants from prestigious institutions like the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, or federal departments including Defense and Energy. Our esteemed faculty's exceptional quality is evidenced by their achievements, including two members being selected as speakers at a recent International Congress of Mathematicians.

Our graduate program provides a wide array of research opportunities in areas like algebraic structures, analytical methods, applied mathematical techniques, combinatorial theory, geometric differentials, topological geometry, harmonic analysis, biological modeling, physics applications, numerical computation, partial differential equations, optimization theory, probability studies, quantum computing, and representation theory. Generous student funding comes from multiple sources, with approximately 90% of faculty holding federal grants from agencies such as NSF, NIH, and DoD/DoE. The Mathematics Department fosters an active research environment through weekly seminars covering fundamental and applied mathematics, featuring department colloquia and specialized sessions in applied math, discrete mathematics, geometric topology, mathematical physics, optimization, plus student-led discussions. While maintaining an intimate size for personalized guidance, the program offers extensive resources typical of larger institutions, including diverse graduate courses, research specializations, advisor options, comprehensive library collections, computing infrastructure, and robust support systems.