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Professor Duong H. Phong elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Please join us in congratulating Professor Duong H. Phong on his recent election to the National Academy of Sciences!

In Memoriam: Lars Tyge Nielsen

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our colleague and friend, Lars Tyge Nielsen. Nielsen joined the Columbia University Department of Mathematics in 2012 as the Director of the Mathematics of Finance MA Program…(more)

Elena Giorgi awarded Sloan Fellowship

Congratulations to Elena Giorgi, recipient of a 2024 Sloan Fellowship award! (more)

Abigail Hickok awarded inaugural Babuška Thesis Prize

Congratulations to Abigail Hickok, who was recently awarded the inaugural Ivo and Renata Babuška Thesis Prize! (more)

In Memoriam: Professor Henry C. Pinkham

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences joins the greater Columbia community in mourning the loss of Henry Pinkham, former dean, chair, and professor for nearly 50 years. A memorial service for Professor Pinkham is planned for Friday, November 17, 2023 (more).

Professor Simon Brendle Wins Breakthrough Prize

We’re thrilled to see Professor Brendle’s work recognized in such a public way. His ongoing research on differential geometry and nonlinear partial differential equations is of vital importance for the field (more…)

Packard Foundation Grant Supports Columbia’s Efforts to Address the Under-representation of Women in Mathematics

Ivan Corwin, Professor of Mathematics and 2014 Packard Fellow in Science and Engineering, has been awarded a $40,000 award as part of the Increasing Diversity in STEM pilot program…(more)

In Memoriam – Henry Pinkham

With profound sadness and grief we write to share the passing of Henry Pinkham, who recently passed away. Professor Pinkham was a beloved member of the department for nearly 50 years, and also served as the Dean of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences for 9 years… (more)

Columbia University Undergraduate Students Win the INFORMS Award & MAA Award

Please join us in congratulating six Columbia undergraduate students who competed in the internationally renowned Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) and placed among the top finalists in the competition (MORE).

Congratulations to Professor Marcel F. Nutz named IMS Fellow

Professor Marcel F. Nutz has been named Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (MORE…).