Department of Mathematics

Looking for a career that allows you to turn important data into meaningful insights? This new Bachelor of Science in Data Science might be the right path for you!

The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce that 17 faculty members across 12 departments have been awarded promotions (including four faculty members who also were awarded tenure). The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce that 17 faculty members across 12 departments have been awarded promotions (including four faculty members who also were awarded tenure).

Five undergraduate students and two graduate students from UAB have been recognized by the Alabama Space Grant Consortium. 

On a bright afternoon in early April—just weeks before this spring’s commencement ceremony—the hum of creative energy was unmistakable as University of Alabama at Birmingham students stepped inside Bash, a Vestavia Hills–based advertising agency.

Mason Bayles will walk across the stage on May 2 at Bartow Arena, but his passion for chemistry and drive to change the field are already making a difference.  

The Dean’s Awards for Outstanding Undergraduate Students and Outstanding Graduate Students recognize exceptional undergraduate and graduate students in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences who have made significant contributions to the UAB community.

The College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 CAS Champions. CAS Champions are student ambassadors who serve as leaders within the College.

There are now more than 40 City as Classroom courses in UAB’s Blazer Core Curriculum. Data Dive Into Birmingham, launched this past fall, features projects with real-life datasets and guest speakers from local employers such as Alabama Power who explain how they use statistics and data science in their work.

During the second semester of her freshman year, Kiersten Ratcliff joined a research team where she discovered the versatility of math in real-life scenarios.

Kiersten Ratcliff is all-in on mathematics. Since choosing to attend the University of Alabama at Birmingham for her studies, Ratcliff—a sophomore in the Department of Mathematics Fast Track Program—has been exploring the many research and mentorship opportunities the department has to offer.

While growing up in Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa, Fatoumata Sanogo, Ph.D., did not enjoy school. In fact, she actively disliked it.

Nine University of Alabama at Birmingham students have been awarded NASA Alabama Space Grant Consortium scholarships and fellowships.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences is home to a wide range of undergraduate degrees and certificates. In fact, the College has been considered the foundation of undergraduate education at UAB for over a decade.

Logan Alexander Burnett, a graduating senior majoring in physics and minoring in mechanical engineering, chemistry, and mathematics, shares his UAB experience in this personal reflection.

Moolchandani is also a DJ, which is not a mere hobby but a commitment that complements her academic pursuits in computer science as she blends her passion for both technology and music through this role.

Sometimes, when planning a future career, people need a mentor or a friend to give them a thoughtful nudge or an encouraging word to pursue their dreams and true interests.

In 2022, 22 faculty members published or edited 20 books across the Arts and Humanities, Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences and Mathematics.In 2022, 22 faculty members published or edited 20 books across the Arts and Humanities, Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Drs. Stephen and Lisa Odaibo have dedicated their lives to medicine and helping others.

The contest is motivated by the desire to help in the development of the next generation of mathematical talent in Alabama. Many professional mathematicians share a surprisingly similar point-of-origin story about the reasons they chose to pursue mathematics.

For Lauren Wickman, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics, calculus is far more than numbers and equations.For Lauren Wickman, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics, calculus is far more than numbers and equations.