Welcome to the
Department of Mathematics
at Wake Forest University

Message From The Chair

Hello and welcome to WFU Mathematics! On this site you will find information about our faculty members and students, our courses, and our programs.  As department chair, I personally welcome you to our virtual space and hope that you will find what you need.

As of July 1, 2022, WFU Mathematics and WFU Statistical Sciences are two separate departments.  We are very proud of the growth of statistics in Wake Forest College and wish our colleagues in statistical sciences the very best.  We are also very proud of our work in pure and applied mathematics and excited to refocus our efforts on developing supportive courses and resources within math.

Our department strives to provide an inclusive, supportive environment for everyone who studies and works here.  We believe that Black Lives Matter.  

Please feel free to contact me at raynorsg@nullwfu.edu with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely Yours,
Sarah Raynor

Events

Colloquium: Local-Global Phenomena in Number Theory

Dec. 1, 2022

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News

  • WFU AWM Chapter Wins National Award
    The WFU AWM student chapter has won the annual award from the AWM national organization entitled the Student Chapter Award for Professional Development. This award honors our chapter for its active professional development programs, including regular panel discussions and brown bag discussions, but especially for its innovative mentorship chains. This award will be given during […]
  • The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has been restructured
    The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has been restructured into two academic departments effective July 1, 2022.  Continuing will be the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Statistical Sciences.  Dr. Sarah Raynor will continue as Chair of the Department of Mathematics, and Dr. Rob Erhardt will Chair the Department of Statistical Sciences. The Department of Mathematics will […]
  • Abbey Bourdon wins NSF CAREER Award
    Bourdon studies geometric objects called elliptic curves. “Elliptic curves are among the most ubiquitous objects in modern number theory,” said Bourdon, who holds the A.J. Sterge Faculty Fellowship. “They have far-reaching applications, both in theoretical mathematics – such as in the proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem – and in information security where they form the […]
  • Old Gold and Black Graduating Senior Profiles
    Every year, the Old Gold & Black features a graduating nominee from each major. Applied Mathematics: Minato Hiraoka Mathematical Business: Noah Edwards-Thro Mathematical Economics: David Li Mathematical Statistics: Andy Greene Mathematics: Sarah Ruth Nicholls
  • Dr. Kirkman receives AWM service award
    Ellen Kirkman, Professor of Mathematics at Wake Forest University, is recognized for her eight years of service (2012 – 2020) as AWM Treasurer and Chair of the Financial Oversight and Investment Committee, for her service on the Membership Portfolio Committee, and for her role as an organizer and a research leader in the WINART (Women […]
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