All Freshmen & Transfer students in Mathematics are invited to attend our annual Mathematics Fall Meet & Greet! Those who attend can expect pizza, refreshments, math games/puzzles, and chances to meet full-time faculty and members of the Math Team. 

Date: September 25, 2024

Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Robinson Circle

Questions? Please contact Gina Magliocco at maglioccog@rowan.edu

The Department of Mathematics will host the NJ Big Data Alliance for a half-day conference called "Winning Strategies: Mastering Hackathons and Data Science Competitions." The session, which will be led by a variety of data science leaders, will talk about what it takes to compete and succeed in data hackathons, how to select a winning idea and execute it efficiently, how to use popular hackathon tools and design principles, and how to enhance their presentation skills to impress judges. 

Date: October 4, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Business Hall, Room 104

Questions? Please contact Dr. Hieu Nguyen at Nguyen@rowan.edu

Speaker: Dante Graves (Rowan Alum currently working as a data scientist)

Topic: Bayesian inference: what is the posterior, and why does it matter?

Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: James Hall 1115 and Zoom

Questions? Please contact Dr. Thanh Nguyen at Nguyent@rowan.edu

Abstract: Bayesian Inference is a topic that continues to gain popularity in machine learning. Undoubtedly, a large part of its appeal is due to its strong foundations in probability, which make it a powerful framework for addressing a wide range of applications.

In this talk we'll consider one of the key elements of Bayesian Inference that makes it such a useful paradigm - the posterior distribution. In particular we will emphasize how our understanding of the posterior as a random variable presents opportunities in data science that go beyond producing simple point estimates or confidence intervals. After providing the necessary background and theory behind this methodology, we'll walk through a number of real world examples that illustrate the advantages it affords.

The primary goal of this talk is to provide a fun and informative talk on an accessible topic that connects the dots between mathematical theory and practice. Additionally, students interested in careers outside of academia will get a glimpse into what a career in industry might look like for a math major.

All Mathematics students are invited to attend the department’s annual Student Research Workshop, hosted by Dr. Thanh Nguyen. This is a perfect opportunity for students to learn about the research our faculty are currently working on, as well as how to become a future research assistant. 

Date: October 23, 2024

Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Location: James Hall, Room 3117

Questions? Please contact Gina Magliocco at maglioccog@rowan.edu

All students in the Data Science program are invited to our first-ever Data Science Network Social! This is a great way to network with faculty and peers, and learn about our latest program. There will be pizza, snacks, and refreshments for all attendees.

Date: December 4, 2024

Time: 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.

Location: Robinson Hall, Room 315L

Questions? Please contact Gina Magliocco at maglioccog@rowan.edu

Students are invited to attend an Actuary Talk given by Rowan Mathematics alum, Matthew Murgo. Matthew will share a presentation on his experiences as an Actuary as well as how well Rowan prepared him for the career. Pizza, snacks, refreshments, and news of the Actuary's Club revival will be provided to all students who attend.

Date: Feburary 5, 2025

Time: 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.

Location: Business Hall, Room 104A

Questions? Please contact Gina Magliocco at maglioccog@rowan.edu