Mathematical Sciences

The Journal of Astronomy & Astrophysics Celebrates 50 Years with a Documentary Film
Mark Levi named interim head of Department of Mathematics
Mark Levi
Young children’s oral bacteria may predict obesity
The composition of oral microbiota -- the collection of microorganisms, including beneficial bacteria, residing in the mouth -- in two-year-old children may predict their weight gain, according to a new study of over 226 children and their mothers. Credit: Penn State (Click to enlarge)
— Carina Curto, Associate Professor of Mathematics
Runze Li Appointed Holder of the Eberly Family Chair in Statistics
Professor of Statistics Runze Li.

Runze Li was awarded one of the highest honors in the Eberly College of Science for his international reputation in research and teaching.

Mathematical Model Mimics Melanoma
Melanoma cells growing with normal cells compared with a computer simulation of the same.

Cancer cells’ ability to tolerate crowded conditions may be key to understanding tumor growth and formation according to a new mathematical model.

Murali Haran named head of Department of Statistics
Statistics names Murali Haran the new Department Head.

Murali's record of service and leadership positions him to lead the Department of Statistics to further success.

Using Ancient Equations to Create Unbreakable Encryption
Mathematics professor Kirsten Eisenträger in front of a chalkboard.

Penn State scientists are looking for underlying mathematical problems that will be complex enough to stump, or at least forestall, a quantu

Shaby wins NSF CAREER Award to model extreme weather events
Murali Haran named head of Department of Statistics
Murali Haran
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