Department of Mathematical Sciences

Georgia Southern is in the process of changing every phone number on campus. Eventually, they will all be (912) 478-xxxx. In our department, that change has been implemented but there are plenty of web sites that have incorrect numbers. All of the last 4 digits remain the same, just replace the first 3 by 478 in every instance. Eventually, this rule will work across the entire campus, but not today.



Welcome to the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Georgia Southern University, the largest university in Southeast Georgia. The department conducts teaching, scholarship, and service in many areas of Mathematics, Statistics, and Mathematics Education. Our faculty members pursue research in a wide range of areas, including Algebra, Analysis, Approximation Theory, Biomathematics, Differential and Difference Equations, Education, Geometry, Imaging, Numerical Analysis, Number Theory, Optimization, Statistics, Topology, etc. 

The Math Department offers two undergraduate degrees, the B.S. with a major in Mathematics and the B.S. in Mathematics, and we offer the M.S. degree with concentrations in Mathematics and Statistics. Majors in Mathematics and Statistics learn analytical and computational skills that prepare them for Graduate studies and help them succeed in many careers, including Actuarial Science, Engineering, Computer Programming, Operations Research, and many others.


Current News and Highlights
  • Yan Wu's student, Daniel Linder, defends at 11:00 am, May 8, 2008.
  • Charles Champ's student, Jessie King, defends at 2:00 pm, May 2, 2008.
  • Jared Smythe and Mark Hanna repeat as Mathematical Sciences Department Champions.
  • Greg Michalski's daughter is SHS Valedictorian.
  • Jim Braselton's student, William Edwards, presented his poster at the Third Annual COUR Research symposium on April 9th.
  • Greek Life names Marshall Ransom as Professor of the Year.
  • Steven Damelin has been awarded an Honorary Professorship at the School of Computational and Applied Mathematics, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, Wits, 2050, South Africa.
  • Goran Lesaja announces results from the Modeling Competition and the 68 th Putnam Mathematical Competition.
  • Dr. George Andrews delivered the 2008 Distinguished Lecture in Mathematics on April 1, 2008. He was introduced by Drew Sills. Pictures by Frederic Mynard are here.
  • Martha Abell presided over the Southeastern MAA meeting March 27 - 29, 2008. The Jiehua Zhu lead Georgia Southern Jeopardy team competes and David Stone presents the 2008 teaching award.
  • See more news here.
Contact Information
Mathematical Sciences
Georgia Southern University
0203 Georgia Ave. Room 3008
Statesboro, GA 30460-8093
Phone: (912) 478 5390
FAX: (912) 478 0654
bmclean at GeorgiaSouthern dot edu
Last updated 4/11/2008