Mathematics, B.S.
Why study mathematics at Clark?
- Benefit from a supportive community that is collaborative, not competitive, where you can grow your skills and knowledge with the help of faculty and peer mentors who want you to succeed; you can give back by becoming a peer learning assistant yourself.
- Participate in research from your first day at Clark by joining our Diving into Research Group. All math majors are encouraged to undertake independent research under the supervision of a faculty member.
- Challenge yourself at regional and national competitions (individually or as part of the Clark Math Team), including the prestigious Putnam Mathematics Competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do with a major in mathematics?
At Clark you’ll get more than a great education; you’ll also be prepared for a long, productive career and life of consequence. And once you’ve completed your degree, you can join other Clark alumni who have gone on to work for great organizations and attend some of the best graduate schools in the world.
What skills will I learn?
- How mathematics can be applied to nearly every aspect of modern life
- How to think at multiple levels of detail and abstraction, and apply that to construct and analyze systems
- How to work as part of a team to solve problems
Are there academic achievement awards for mathematics majors?
Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics Award
Is there an honors program in mathematics?
During your junior year, you might be accepted into the mathematics honors program. Joining the program means you’ll work closely with a professor to create a thesis on a topic of your choice. Examples of recent honors theses topics are:
- Visual Application of Group Theory
- Axiomatic Origami
- The Root System F4 and its A2 Subsystems
