PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics

The PhD in Mathematics at Drexel features research opportunities in many areas of both core and applied mathematics. Departmental research interests include mathematical biology, applied dynamical systems, combinatory, matrix and operator theory, geometry, optics, inverse problems, probability, numerical analysis and partial differential equations. The department runs a biweekly colloquium series and as well as a number of research seminars whose speakers come from either the department or other institutions. Current seminars, which usually meet weekly, are the Analysis Seminar, the Combinatory and Algebraic Geometry Seminar, and the PDE/Applied Math Seminar. The SIAM (Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics) student chapter runs their own seminar series as well. CAREERS The doctoral program prepares students for a wide range of careers both in academia and a variety of other industries. Recent PhD graduates have gone on to positions including tenure-track assistant professor appointments, visiting assistant professor appointments, postdoctoral research positions, positions in financial institutions and in software development. Organizations that hire mathematicians include government labs, research offices and agencies; engineering research organizations; computer information and software firms; energy systems firms; aerospace and transportation; financial service and investment management firms; communication services; chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturers; medical device companies; producers of petroleum and petroleum products (source: SIAM website on careers).