Current Graduate Students in Mathematics
Work closely with faculty and be a part of vibrant research programs in mathematics.
Engage in Advanced Coursework and Research with World-renown Faculty
We offer rigorous and dynamic graduate programs in mathematics, including Master’s and Ph.D. degrees. Graduate students engage in advanced coursework and research while working closely with faculty whose expertise spans a wide range of mathematical disciplines. Research areas include algebra, number theory, analysis, graph and matroid theory, dynamical systems, symplectic topology, and probability and statistics. With small class sizes, personalized mentorship, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, students are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, and beyond.
The department fosters a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment, offering assistantships and fellowships to qualified students. Graduate students participate in seminars, workshops, and conferences, gaining exposure to cutting-edge mathematical research and networking with scholars worldwide. Whether focusing on theoretical foundations or applied problem-solving, students in the Ole Miss mathematics graduate program develop the skills and expertise needed to excel in their chosen fields.
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Welcome to the graduate mathematics program, which offers different options for advanced study in our discipline in a supportive environment.
The M.A. and M.S. degrees usually take four semesters to complete and prepare students for teaching positions, business/finance careers, as well as preparation for a Ph.D. program. One main difference is in the M.A. course flexibility. Students who excel in the M.S. degree can easily transition to the Ph.D. program, which typically takes an additional two to four years to finish.
After three successful completion of the required coursework, doctoral students conduct research under the supervision of a faculty member. Our faculty provide mentorship and training in several research areas, including combinatorics, complex analysis, dynamical systems, functional analysis, number theory, and statistics/probability. Graduates from the Ph.D. program have a variety of career options, including academia and fields where a mathematical perspective is crucial, such as insurance, finance, and statistics-related consultancy in business or government.
If you have any questions about our graduate programs, we encourage you to contact us at bwei@olemiss.edu or jeremy@olemiss.edu.
Dr. Bing Wei, Professor of Mathematics
Dr. Jeremy Clark, Associate Professor of Mathematics
Graduate Program Coordinators
Program Information
The Department of Mathematics welcomes graduate applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints.
Applicants must submit online to the Graduate School all of the following:
- An application
- A CV or resume
- The contact information for three academic references, who will be prompted through email to upload letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts of all prior undergraduate and graduate work (See the Graduate School’s FAQ page for the address to which official transcripts must be mailed. Keep in mind that mailed applications can take 2-3 weeks to be received by the Graduate School and forwarded to the Department of Mathematics)
- International applicants must also submit English language proficiency test scores (such as TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE-A) as per University policy. Duolingo is a good, cheap option.
- Official GRE scores
We begin to offer assistantships in early February, so an early application is desirable.
The Department of Mathematics offers graduate assistantships that require assisting faculty with teaching or research. There is no application for any of these awards and eligible students are identified based on the criteria listed beneath each fund. The amount of each scholarship varies from year to year, but will generally range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars.We offer competitive funding packages for students that center around graduate assistantships in the department. Students with a half-time graduate assistantship, corresponding with 20 hours of work per week, will also receive a full-tuition waiver (including out-of-state fees, if necessary), as well as subsidized student health insurance. Students with a quarter-time graduate assistantship, corresponding with 10 hours of work per week, will receive a 75% tuition waiver, along with subsidized student health insurance.
The Graduate School’s financial aid webpage lists a variety of funding possibilities, including summer support and a recruiting fellowship program that promotes academic excellence and access to graduate education to groups who are historically underrepresented.
Graduate students in the Department of Mathematics have access to a number of resources on campus to support their research, including
- John Davis Williams Library (U.S. Government Documents Regional Depository)
- Grisham Law Library (with LEXIS and WESTLAW facilities)
- The Center for the Study of Southern Culture
- Mississippi Center for Supercomputing Research
- Social Science Research Laboratory
The following master's thesis projects and phd dissertations are available through the university's E-Grove.
- Joseph Lopez, Ph.D. in Mathematics '24. Topics in Quantitative Symplectic Topology and Rigidity in Circle Dynamics
- Mathias Muia, Ph.D. in Mathematics '24. Dependence and Mixing for Perturbations of Copula-Based Markov Chains
- Lei Zhong, Ph.D. in Mathematics '24. On Saturation Numbers of Double Stars
- Philip Kains, Ph.D. in Mathematics '23. On Intersections of Long Cycles and Paths in k-Connected Graphs
Empowered by Opportunity
"The Math Department at Ole Miss has played a pivotal role in my academic journey, providing a supportive community and valuable opportunities for growth. Through the department’s travel grants, I’ve had the chance to present my research at conferences and engage with experts in my field. The encouragement from faculty and peers has been instrumental in my development as both a researcher and educator."
Mous-Abou Hamadou
Ph.D. Student in Mathematics
Learn More About Our Current Graduate Students and Their Fields
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Ethan Morris | etmorris@go.olemiss.edu |
| Daniel Parks | dparks@go.olemiss.edu |
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Micah Carrisoza | mjcarris@go.olemiss.edu |
| Collin Cartwright | cmcartwr@go.olemiss.edu |
| Mous-Abou Hamadou | mhamadou@go.olemiss.edu |
| Jaime Hernandez Palacios | jdhernan@go.olemiss.edu |
| Asanka Hewage | asanjeew@go.olemiss.edu |
| Regine Imandi | rcimandi@go.olemiss.edu |
| Gurveer Kaur | gkaur6@go.olemiss.edu |
| Barkat Mian | bmian@go.olemiss.edu |
| Rajesh Patel | rkpalei@go.olemiss.edu |
| Chalani Pathirana | cepathir@go.olemiss.edu |
| Lane Paxton | lcpaxton@go.olemiss.edu |
| Zamzam Qazi | zqazi@olemiss.edu |
| Annette Shinn | ajshinn@go.olemiss.edu |
| James Torrent | jtorrent@go.olemiss.edu |
| Anuj Verma | averma@go.olemiss.edu |
| Gauree Wathodkar | gkwathod@go.olemiss.edu |
| Shunzhe Zhang | szhang12@go.olemiss.edu |
| Yingze Zhao | yzhao12@go.olemiss.edu |
American Mathematical Society (AMS)
The AMS Graduate Student Chapter Program aims to make meaningful contributions to the professional development of graduate students in the mathematical sciences and encourages graduate students to engage with the Society. The Program works to enhance the overall graduate student learning experience.
Thriving Through Support
"The department of Mathematics fosters a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, which has been instrumental in my academic growth. I am grateful for the resources, guidance, and encouragement provided by both my professors and peers. This support has helped me thrive and make meaningful progress in my research, and it’s what makes this department such a strong and supportive community."
Chalani Pathirana
Ph.D. Student in Mathematics
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Meet a Few Alumni
See real world examples of where a Mathematics Graduate degree can take you.
Adrian Cartier
Donald Cole
Carla Cotwright-Williams
Samuel Watson
Life After Graduation
"Since graduating Ole Miss (you never leave, you just graduate), I have had an amazing journey ranging from building mathematical models in agriculture and leading data science and engineering teams to being awarded the prestigious science fellow distinction at my company."
Dr. Adrian Cartier
B.A. in Mathematics '02, Ph.D. in Mathematics '06, Chief Data Science Officer, Freight Science and Data Science Advisor, Ocelot Consulting