Department of Mathematics

Institution:

The University of Texas at Austin

State:

Texas

Academic Level:

Baccalaureate

Issue Area:

Academic Program

Program Focus:

Discipline/Subject, STEM

Website:

https://www.ma.utexas.edu/

Key Personnel:

Elisa Armendariz

Contact Info:

bass@math.utexas.edu | 512.471.0119

Overview

The efforts of the Mathematics Department at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) over the past two decades have been successful in creating a cadre of Hispanic mathematics teachers and professors, which, in turn, are enriching the educational experience and inspiring so many other students.

Program Description

For the Mathematics Department at UT Austin to be a key player in addressing societal and technological needs on a national level it maintains strength in the core areas such as its research and instructional programs. While doing so, it simultaneously encourages the development of interdisciplinary ventures which draw upon those strengths. Other components of the Department include the Emerging Scholars Program, having Mexican American professors and department heads, and integrating students' learning and teaching experiences with the School of Education through the UTeach program.

Outcome

According to data from the U.S. Department of Education, the Department of Mathematics at UT Austin ranked 3rd among all U.S. universities in the production of minority Mathematics and Statistics undergraduate degrees granted in 2003-04, and ranked 1st in graduating Hispanics in Mathematics (IPEDS 2003-04).

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