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Department of Mathematics
109 Adams Hall
Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Department Phone Number: (516) 463-5570
Fax: (516) 463-6596
CHAIR
Professor Sylvia Silberger
109A Adams
Phone: (516) 463-5570
GRADUATE COORDINATOR
Professor Alu Mammo
103A Adams
Phone: (516)463-8693
ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS COURSE COORDINATOR
Peter Grassi
101F Adams
Phone: (516) 463-5578
DEPARTMENTAL SECRETARIES
Janice Mallgren
109 Adams
Phone: (516) 463-5570
Christine Jutt
109 Adams
Phone: (516) 463-5570
Hofstra's Department of Mathematics provides a comprehensive program that promotes excellence in undergraduate and graduate mathematics. The Department offers the following degrees: B.A. and B.S. in Mathematics, B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science, M.A. in Mathematics, and a M.S. in Applied Mathematics. The bachelor of arts and bachelor of science programs may include an emphasis in one or more specializations, such as applied mathematics, computer science, actuarial science, engineering, physics or chemistry.
Our dedicated faculty, all of whom hold doctoral degrees, are active in many fields of mathematical research and scholarship. Students are taught in small classes and seminars, and can take courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Those who are interested in teaching mathematics at the elementary or secondary school level may enroll in a structured bachelor of arts program that culminates in provisional teaching certification.
The Department offers designated honors courses through Hofstra's Honors College, as well as the opportunity for students to work on senior honors theses with faculty members. Math majors with high grades can become members of the Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematical Honor Society or enter competitions such as the William Lowell Putnam Competition. There are also opportunities for scholarship awards. For those interested in actuarial work, the Department provides courses approved for Validation by Education Experience (VEE) by the Society of Actuaries in applied statistical methods, corporate finance and economics. In addition, we host the Al Kalfus Long Island Math Fair, and mentor many high school students for mathematics research projects.
Hofstra's mathematics graduates have used their analytical skills to pursue careers in education, industry, finance, law, medicine and actuarial science. Many of our undergraduate students are interested in teaching and work toward permanent certification. Our program is certified by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). Other students pursue graduate programs in fields such as business and statistics.
The Department provides three quality labs: a mathematics teaching lab, equipped with 20 Dell computers; a scientific computing lab equipped with Dell and Apple computers; and a tutoring lab, which is open six days a week. All three labs are located in Adams Hall.