Department of Mathematics & Statistics

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Kurt D. Cogswell, Department Head
Donald Vestal, Associate Professor/Graduate Coordinator
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Chicoine Architecture, Mathematics and Engineering 209, Box 2225
605-688-6196

The SDSU Department of Mathematics and Statistics is a large, diverse, and active organization. The mission of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is to provide a rich, inclusive environment which fosters excellent student centered instruction and engagement in high-quality research and scholarly activity. The department provides mathematical and statistical services and prepares graduates that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation, and the world.

The SDSU Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers the M.S. in Mathematics, the M.S. in Statistics, the M.S. in Data Science, and the Ph.D. in Computational Science and Statistics. All four programs offer students the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in a collegial environment with high faculty-student interaction and research activity, and are particularly effective at preparing graduates to work in business, industry, or government as well as the more traditional area of higher education.

Graduate Faculty

Ross Abraham, Professor
Matthew Biesecker, Associate Professor
Thomas Brandenburger, Associate Professor
Kurt D. Cogswell, Department Head and Professor
Gemechis Djira, Professor
Donna Flint, Professor
Xijin Ge, Professor
Gary Hatfield, Associate Professor
Jung-Han Kimn, Associate Professor
Christine Larson, Kemp Honors Professor of Honors Calculus and Professor
Semhar Michael, Associate Professor
Hossein Moradi Rekabdarkolaee, Assistant Professor
Michael Puthawala, Assistant Professor
Chris Saunders, Professor
Daniel J. Schaal, Professor
Donald Vestal, Associate Professor
Sharon Vestal, Associate Professor

Programs

Master’s Degrees

Doctoral Degrees

Certificates

Student Support and Engagement Opportunities

The department has graduate research and teaching assistantships and fellowships available for a number of qualified applicants.