Our department balances rigorous mathematical theory with practical, data-driven applications. Here, you’ll sharpen your analytical skills and prepare to thrive in today’s economy.
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Academics
Explore mathematical theory and data-driven methods that open numerous career paths from academia to industry.
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Research
Our research spans theory and applications, shaping advances in science and technology.
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Beyond the Classroom
We hold regular colloquia and seminars where students meet mathematicians and share discoveries.
Department News
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Math powers new AI for medical care
USC scientists are launching a $3.4 million NSF-funded project to create AI and digital twin technologies that support personalized medical treatment and more accurate diagnoses.
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Li Named 2026 McCausland Faculty Fellow
Chosen as a McCausland Faculty Fellow, Wuchen Li develops mathematical foundations for data science, machine learning and optimization, bridging theory and computation to advance AI research.
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USC’s Dr. Lili Ju honored as 2025 SIAM Fellow
Dr. Lili Ju, professor of mathematics at USC, has been selected as a 2025 SIAM Fellow in recognition of his pioneering work in numerical analysis, large-scale computational modeling, and applications in climate and geophysical systems.
