https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 21 Jun 2026 13:12:41 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2026/nsf-reu-grant-renewed.aspxJean-François Biasse (PI) and Tefjol Pllaha (Co-PI) were awarded $471,375 to continue hosting an NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates Site at USF on Cryptography, Coding Theory and Quantum Computing.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:07:13 NSF REU grant renewedJean-François Biasse (PI) and Tefjol Pllaha (Co-PI) were awarded $471,375 to continue hosting an NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates Site at USF on Cryptography, Coding Theory and Quantum Computing.Jean-François Biasse and Tefjol Pllahahttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2026/nsf-reu-grant-renewed.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2026/manougian-stem-education-center-receives-ams-young-scholars-program-award-for-2026.aspxThe Manougian STEM Education Center, under the direction of Razvan Teodorescu, received a $5,000 AMS Young Scholars Program award. The Manougian STEM Education Center resumed organizing its summer school in June 2026.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:46:40 Manougian STEM Education Center Receives AMS Young Scholars Program Award for 2026The Manougian STEM Education Center, under the direction of Razvan Teodorescu, received a $5,000 AMS Young Scholars Program award. The Manougian STEM Education Center resumed organizing its summer school in June 2026.Manougian STEM Education Centerhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2026/manougian-stem-education-center-receives-ams-young-scholars-program-award-for-2026.aspxDepartment News,Outreachhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2026/jean-francois-biasse-receives-outstanding-research-achievement-award.aspxJean-François Biasse was among eight recipients of the 2026 USF Outstanding Research Achievement Awards. Dr. Biasse was celebrated for his substantial contributions to the development of cryptographic schemes capable of resisting attacks from quantum computers.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:02:02 Jean-François Biasse Receives Outstanding Research Achievement AwardJean-François Biasse was among eight recipients of the 2026 USF Outstanding Research Achievement Awards. Dr. Biasse was celebrated for his substantial contributions to the development of cryptographic schemes capable of resisting attacks from quantum computers.Jean-François Biassehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2026/jean-francois-biasse-receives-outstanding-research-achievement-award.aspxHonors and Awards,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2026/professor-christopher-bishop-delivers-r-kent-nagle-lecture.aspxThe Department of Mathematics and Statistics' Nagle Lecture Series (NLS), held in honor of the late R. Kent Nagle, featured Professor Cristopher Bishop, of Stony Brook University. He discussed how to decompose complex geometric objects into smaller pieces by cutting them into triangles.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:01:37 Professor Christopher Bishop Delivers R. Kent Nagle lectureThe Department of Mathematics and Statistics' Nagle Lecture Series (NLS), held in honor of the late R. Kent Nagle, featured Professor Cristopher Bishop, of Stony Brook University. He discussed how to decompose complex geometric objects into smaller pieces by cutting them into triangles.Professor Christopher Bishophttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2026/professor-christopher-bishop-delivers-r-kent-nagle-lecture.aspxDepartment News,Outreachhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2026/kaiqi-xiong-receives-excellence-in-global-research-award.aspxKaiqi Xiong has been selected as a recipient of a USF World sponsored Excellence in Global Research Award for his exceptional contributions to USF’s global research portfolio in 2025.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:56:36 Kaiqi Xiong Wins USF World Sponsored Excellence in Global Research AwardKaiqi Xiong has been selected as a recipient of a USF World sponsored Excellence in Global Research Award for his exceptional contributions to USF’s global research portfolio in 2025.Kaiqi Xionghttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2026/kaiqi-xiong-receives-excellence-in-global-research-award.aspxHonors and Awards,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/history-of-usf-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxAs USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF’s past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities in the nation, a leader in innovation and a catalyst for prosperity across Tampa Bay and the state of Florida.External ArticleWed, 28 Jan 2026 14:26:27 A foundation for the future: How the College of Arts and Sciences helped USF take shapeAs USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF’s past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities in the nation, a leader in innovation and a catalyst for prosperity across Tampa Bay and the state of Florida.USF 70 logo over Chemistry building photohttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/history-of-usf-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/cas-alumna-celebrates-more-than-60-years-of-impact-at-usf.aspxLiana Fernandez Fox, a fourth generation Tampanian, professor emeritus and proud College of Arts and Sciences alumnus, has permanently shaped USF’s past, present and future.External ArticleTue, 27 Jan 2026 14:30:40 CAS alumna celebrates more than 60 years of impact at USFLiana Fernandez Fox, a fourth generation Tampanian, professor emeritus and proud College of Arts and Sciences alumnus, has permanently shaped USF’s past, present and future.Liana Fernandez Fox (right) graduated from USF with her master’s degree in 1980 and later earned her PhD in 1998.https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/cas-alumna-celebrates-more-than-60-years-of-impact-at-usf.aspxAlumni Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/kaiqi-xiong-receives-2nd-nsf-collaborative-research-grant.aspxKaiqi Xiong is co-principal investigator on an NSF Collaborative Research grant for $600,000 over three years for Collaborative Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity Training Through Cyberinfrastructures.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:17:17 Kaiqi Xiong Receives 2nd NSF Collaborative Research GrantKaiqi Xiong is co-principal investigator on an NSF Collaborative Research grant for $600,000 over three years for Collaborative Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity Training Through Cyberinfrastructures.Kaiqi Xionghttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/kaiqi-xiong-receives-2nd-nsf-collaborative-research-grant.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/koelsch-receives-simons-grant.aspxProfessor Lukas Koelsch was awarded a Simons Travel Support for Mathematicians Grant for $42,000 over a five-year period for a project titled "Constructions and investigations of semifields and highly nonlinear functions, and their applications in cryptography and coding theory".Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:02:04 Lukas Koelsch Receives a Simons GrantProfessor Lukas Koelsch was awarded a Simons Travel Support for Mathematicians Grant for $42,000 over a five-year period for a project titled "Constructions and investigations of semifields and highly nonlinear functions, and their applications in cryptography and coding theory".Lukas Koelschhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/koelsch-receives-simons-grant.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/jonoska-receives-nsf-fet-grant.aspxNataša Jonoska received $316,700 from an $895,142 grant to USF, Arizona State University, and New York University from the National Science Foundation’s Foundations of Emerging Technologies program. The research will begin by developing mathematical tools to distinguish molecules based on their 3D shapes and structures.Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:37:27 Nataša Jonoska Receives an NSF FET GrantNataša Jonoska received $316,700 from an $895,142 grant to USF, Arizona State University, and New York University from the National Science Foundation’s Foundations of Emerging Technologies program. The research will begin by developing mathematical tools to distinguish molecules based on their 3D shapes and structures.Nataša Jonoskahttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/jonoska-receives-nsf-fet-grant.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/kaiqi-xiong-receives-nsf-collaborative-research-grant.aspxKaiqi Xiong is principal investigator on an NSF Collaborative Research grant for $150,000 over two years for Collaborative Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity Training Through Cyberinfrastructures.Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:53:23 Kaiqi Xiong Receives NSF Collaborative Research GrantKaiqi Xiong is principal investigator on an NSF Collaborative Research grant for $150,000 over two years for Collaborative Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity Training Through Cyberinfrastructures.Kaiqi Xionghttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/kaiqi-xiong-receives-nsf-collaborative-research-grant.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/the-department-welcomes-new-faculty-for-2025.aspxThe Department of Mathematics and Statistics welcomed three new assistant professors and three new Assistant Professors of Instruction in August of 2025.Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:36:34 The Department Welcomes New Faculty for 2025The Department of Mathematics and Statistics welcomed three new assistant professors and three new Assistant Professors of Instruction in August of 2025.New Department Faculty -- 2025https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/the-department-welcomes-new-faculty-for-2025.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/research-experience-for-undergraduates-2025.aspxFrom May 27th to August 1st 2025, the Center for Cryptographic Research organized the 3rd edition of the Research Experience Undergraduate (REU Site) program in cryptography, coding theory and quantum computing.Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:14:29 Research Experience for Undergraduates 2025From May 27th to August 1st 2025, the Center for Cryptographic Research organized the 3rd edition of the Research Experience Undergraduate (REU Site) program in cryptography, coding theory and quantum computing.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/research-experience-for-undergraduates-2025.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/center-for-cryptographic-research-holds-2025-codebreakhers-summer-camp.aspxFrom June 23rd to June 27th , the Center for Cryptographic Research organized the 6th edition of the CodeBreakHERs summer camp. It is a weeklong summer program in cybersecurity featuring hands-on activities on network security, coding theory, cryptography, hardware security, and digital forensics.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:17:09 Center for Cryptographic Research holds 2025 CodeBreakHERS Summer campFrom June 23rd to June 27th , the Center for Cryptographic Research organized the 6th edition of the CodeBreakHERs summer camp. It is a weeklong summer program in cybersecurity featuring hands-on activities on network security, coding theory, cryptography, hardware security, and digital forensics.USF President Rhea Law addresses camp participants.https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/center-for-cryptographic-research-holds-2025-codebreakhers-summer-camp.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/manougian-stem-education-center-receives-an-ams-young-scholars-program-award-for-2025.aspxThe Manougian STEM Education Center, under the direction of Razvan Teodorescu, received a $5,000 AMS Young Scholars Program award for the second year in a row.Thu, 15 May 2025 14:16:07 Manougian STEM Education Center receives a $5,000 AMS Young Scholars Program award for 2025The Manougian STEM Education Center, under the direction of Razvan Teodorescu, received a $5,000 AMS Young Scholars Program award for the second year in a row.Manougian STEM Education Centerhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/manougian-stem-education-center-receives-an-ams-young-scholars-program-award-for-2025.aspxDepartment News,Outreachhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/jean-francois-biasse-receives-killam-visiting-scholar-award.aspxIn 2025-2026, Jean-François Biasse will be the Killam Visiting Scholar of the University of Calgary (AB). Each year, one visitor to the University of Calgary (across all departments) is granted a Visiting Scholar award by the Killam Trust.Mon, 05 May 2025 14:11:53 Jean-François Biasse receives Killam Visiting Scholar AwardIn 2025-2026, Jean-François Biasse will be the Killam Visiting Scholar of the University of Calgary (AB). Each year, one visitor to the University of Calgary (across all departments) is granted a Visiting Scholar award by the Killam Trust.Jean-François Biassehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/jean-francois-biasse-receives-killam-visiting-scholar-award.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/college-of-arts-and-sciences-graduate-programs-shine-in-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxSix of the more than 30 graduate programs considered the best in the country, according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, are housed within USF’s College of Arts and Sciences.External ArticleThu, 24 Apr 2025 14:43:20 College of Arts and Sciences graduate programs shine in U.S. News and World Report rankingsSix of the more than 30 graduate programs considered the best in the country, according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, are housed within USF’s College of Arts and Sciences.student in cap and gown stands in front of USF sealhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/college-of-arts-and-sciences-graduate-programs-shine-in-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxThree College of Arts and Sciences faculty have been recognized for their remarkable advancement in translational research and innovation.External ArticleTue, 15 Apr 2025 14:48:31 Eleven USF faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awardsThree College of Arts and Sciences faculty have been recognized for their remarkable advancement in translational research and innovation.USF Faculty awards collagehttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/natasha-jonoska-receives-outstanding-research-achievement-award.aspxNataša Jonoska received the award for her interdisciplinary work, which has addressed multiple fundamental questions about nucleic acids interactions and has advanced our understanding of their spatial embeddings that affect their structure and function.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:30:08 Nataša Jonoska Receives Outstanding Research Achievement AwardNataša Jonoska received the award for her interdisciplinary work, which has addressed multiple fundamental questions about nucleic acids interactions and has advanced our understanding of their spatial embeddings that affect their structure and function.Nataša Jonoskahttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/natasha-jonoska-receives-outstanding-research-achievement-award.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/applied-number-theory-workshop-2025.aspxThe Applied Number Theory Workshop and Colloquium was held March 31st through April 4th, 2025 at USF. The highlight of the workshop was a series of three lectures by Professor Andrea Ferraguti from Università di Torino on Arboreal Galois Representations.Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:44:49 Applied Number Theory Days Workshop 2025The Applied Number Theory Workshop and Colloquium was held March 31st through April 4th, 2025 at USF. The highlight of the workshop was a series of three lectures by Professor Andrea Ferraguti from Università di Torino on Arboreal Galois Representations.Applied Number Theory Days Workshop 2025 Participantshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2025/applied-number-theory-workshop-2025.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/the-department-welcomes-new-faculty-for-2024.aspxThe Department of Mathematics and Statistics welcomed three new assistant professors and two new Assistant Professors of Instruction in August of 2024.Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:05:56 The Department Welcomes New Faculty for 2024The Department of Mathematics and Statistics welcomed three new assistant professors and two new Assistant Professors of Instruction in August of 2024.New Department Faculty -- 2024https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/the-department-welcomes-new-faculty-for-2024.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/giacomo-micheli-receives-an-nsf-career-award.aspxGiacomo Micheli received an NSF CAREER award of $500,000 over five years to work on rank metric codes from Drinfeld Modules and new primitives in code-based cryptography.Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:10:46 Giacomo Micheli Receives an NSF CAREER AwardGiacomo Micheli received an NSF CAREER award of $500,000 over five years to work on rank metric codes from Drinfeld Modules and new primitives in code-based cryptography.Giacomo Michelihttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/giacomo-micheli-receives-an-nsf-career-award.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/manougian-stem-education-center-receives-an-ams-young-scholars-award-for-summer-2024.aspxThe Manougian STEM Education Center, under the direction of Razvan Teodorescu, received a $5,000 AMS Young Scholars Program award. The Manougian STEM Education Center resumed organizing its summer school in June 2024.Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:45:15 Manougian STEM Education Center receives a $5,000 AMS Young Scholars Program award for 2024The Manougian STEM Education Center, under the direction of Razvan Teodorescu, received a $5,000 AMS Young Scholars Program award. The Manougian STEM Education Center resumed organizing its summer school in June 2024.Manougian STEM Education Centerhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/manougian-stem-education-center-receives-an-ams-young-scholars-award-for-summer-2024.aspxDepartment News,Outreachhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/jean-francois-biasse-named-co-pi-on-quantum-city-grant.aspxIn July 2024, Jean-François Biasse received (as a Co-PI) a CAD 280,000 2-year grant from Quantum City, an institute formed in partnership between the University of Calgary, the Government of Alberta, and the Mphasis company.Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:14:50 Jean-François Biasse named co-PI on Quantum City grantIn July 2024, Jean-François Biasse received (as a Co-PI) a CAD 280,000 2-year grant from Quantum City, an institute formed in partnership between the University of Calgary, the Government of Alberta, and the Mphasis company.Jean-François Biassehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/jean-francois-biasse-named-co-pi-on-quantum-city-grant.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/mathematics-professor-delivers-keynote-address-for-yeshwantrao-chavan-college-of-engineering.aspxDr. Hemant Pendharkar, a professor in the mathematics department, was recently invited to deliver a keynote talk as part of Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering 2nd International Faculty Development Program.External ArticleWed, 26 Jun 2024 11:47:16 Mathematics professor delivers keynote address for Yeshwantrao Chavan College of EngineeringDr. Hemant Pendharkar, a professor in the mathematics department, was recently invited to deliver a keynote talk as part of Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering 2nd International Faculty Development Program.mathematical formula graphic illustrationhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/mathematics-professor-delivers-keynote-address-for-yeshwantrao-chavan-college-of-engineering.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/nagle-lecture-series-welcomed-dr-cristopher-moore-of-the-santa-fe-institute.aspxThe Department of Mathematics and Statistics' Nagle Lecture Series (NLS), held in honor of the late R. Kent Nagle, featured Dr. Cristopher Moore of the Santa Fe Institute, a professor specializing in the intersection of mathematics, physics, and computer science.External ArticleThu, 30 May 2024 13:19:32 Nagle Lecture Series welcomed Dr. Cristopher Moore of the Santa Fe InstituteThe Department of Mathematics and Statistics' Nagle Lecture Series (NLS), held in honor of the late R. Kent Nagle, featured Dr. Cristopher Moore of the Santa Fe Institute, a professor specializing in the intersection of mathematics, physics, and computer science.Dr. Cristopher Moore of the Santa Fe Institute was this year’s Nagle Lecture Series speaker. (Photo by Corey Lepak)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/nagle-lecture-series-welcomed-dr-cristopher-moore-of-the-santa-fe-institute.aspxDepartment News,Outreachhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/jean-francois-biasse-and-colleagues-receive-an-idra-grant.aspxIn May 2024, Jean-François Biasse (PI, pictured left), Rouzbeh Behnia (Muma, Co-PI), Kwang-Cheng Chen (Engineering, Co-PI), Lukas Kölsch (Co-PI, center), Giacomo Micheli (Co-PI, right), Mehran Mozzafari-Kermani (Bellini, Co-PI), and Attila Yavuz (Bellini, Co-PI) received a $316k Interdisciplinary Research Award (IDRA) to support the development of the infrastructure of the USF Centre for Cryptographic Research.Mon, 20 May 2024 14:29:16 Jean-François Biasse and colleagues receive an IDRA grantIn May 2024, Jean-François Biasse (PI, pictured left), Rouzbeh Behnia (Muma, Co-PI), Kwang-Cheng Chen (Engineering, Co-PI), Lukas Kölsch (Co-PI, center), Giacomo Micheli (Co-PI, right), Mehran Mozzafari-Kermani (Bellini, Co-PI), and Attila Yavuz (Bellini, Co-PI) received a $316k Interdisciplinary Research Award (IDRA) to support the development of the infrastructure of the USF Centre for Cryptographic Research.Jean-François Biassehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/jean-francois-biasse-and-colleagues-receive-an-idra-grant.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/dr-natasa-jonoska-receives-fulbright-specialist-award.aspxThe U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board has awarded Dr. Nataša Jonoska of University of South Florida a Fulbright Specialist Program award.Wed, 01 May 2024 13:09:25 Dr. Nataša Jonoska receives Fulbright Specialist awardThe U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board has awarded Dr. Nataša Jonoska of University of South Florida a Fulbright Specialist Program award.Nataša Jonoskahttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/dr-natasa-jonoska-receives-fulbright-specialist-award.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/jean-francois-biasse-and-colleagues-receive-an-nsf-rtg-grant.aspxIn April 2024, Jean-François Biasse (PI), Xiang-Dong Hou (Co-PI), Giacomo Micheli (Co-PI), Dmytro Savchuk (Co-PI) and Razvan Teodorescu (Co-PI) received a $2.5M award from the NSF Research Training Groups (RTG) program.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:28:50 Jean-François Biasse and colleagues receive an NSF RTG grantIn April 2024, Jean-François Biasse (PI), Xiang-Dong Hou (Co-PI), Giacomo Micheli (Co-PI), Dmytro Savchuk (Co-PI) and Razvan Teodorescu (Co-PI) received a $2.5M award from the NSF Research Training Groups (RTG) program.Departmental NSF RTG Recipientshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/jean-francois-biasse-and-colleagues-receive-an-nsf-rtg-grant.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/pi-mu-epsilon-banquet-held.aspxThe USF Chapter of the national math honor society Pi Mu Epsilon held its annual banquet on April 26, when 17 students and one professor were inducted to the society.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 01:29:11 Pi Mu Epsilon Banquet HeldThe USF Chapter of the national math honor society Pi Mu Epsilon held its annual banquet on April 26, when 17 students and one professor were inducted to the society.Rebecca Harrison, Brooke Page, and Quynh Anh Nguyenhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/pi-mu-epsilon-banquet-held.aspxhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/g-micheli-to-give-plenary-talk-at-13th-international-workshop-on-coding-and-cryptography.aspxDr. Giacomo Micheli will be one of the five plenary speakers at WCC2024, the thirteenth edition of the biannual Coding and Cryptography workshop (WCC 2024) held at the University of Perugia in Perugia, Italy, June 17-21, 2024. The workshop brings together researchers in all aspects of coding theory, cryptography, and related areas, theoretical or applied.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:43:41 Dr. Giacomo Micheli to give plenary talk at 13th International Workshop on Coding and CryptographyDr. Giacomo Micheli will be one of the five plenary speakers at WCC2024, the thirteenth edition of the biannual Coding and Cryptography workshop (WCC 2024) held at the University of Perugia in Perugia, Italy, June 17-21, 2024. The workshop brings together researchers in all aspects of coding theory, cryptography, and related areas, theoretical or applied.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/g-micheli-to-give-plenary-talk-at-13th-international-workshop-on-coding-and-cryptography.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/applied-number-theory-days-workshop-on-tampa-campus-february-26-march-1.aspxThe Applied Number Theory Days is an engaging workshop that brings together experts in applied algebra and number theory, facilitating the exchange of innovative ideas and fostering new collaborations on ongoing projects within the discipline.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:00:58 Applied Number Theory Days workshop on Tampa campus February 26-March 1The Applied Number Theory Days is an engaging workshop that brings together experts in applied algebra and number theory, facilitating the exchange of innovative ideas and fostering new collaborations on ongoing projects within the discipline.Applied Number Theory Days Workshop 2024https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2024/applied-number-theory-days-workshop-on-tampa-campus-february-26-march-1.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/documents/quaternion/quaternion-2023-fall.pdfDepartment of Mathematics & Statistics, University of South Florida - Fall, 2023External ArticleMon, 04 Dec 2023 13:25:34 The Quaternion Fall 2023Department of Mathematics & Statistics, University of South Florida - Fall, 2023The Quaternion bannerhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/documents/quaternion/quaternion-2023-fall.pdfNewsletterhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2022/academic-recognition-for-math-major.aspxUndergraduate math student Eion Mulrenin has been selected as a 2022 Florida Epsilon Chapter of PME Outstanding Scholar by the faculty of the USF Department of Mathematics and Statistics. This annual award recognizes a math senior for excellent academic achievement and dedication to mathematics.Fri, 13 May 2022 15:59:56 Academic Recognition For Math MajorUndergraduate math student Eion Mulrenin has been selected as a 2022 Florida Epsilon Chapter of PME Outstanding Scholar by the faculty of the USF Department of Mathematics and Statistics. This annual award recognizes a math senior for excellent academic achievement and dedication to mathematics.Eion Mulreninhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2022/academic-recognition-for-math-major.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2022/joint_research_conferences_dlt_and_dtmb_to_be_held_on_tampa_campus_may_9_13_2022.aspxNatasha Jonoska and Dmytro Savchuk will be hosting joint research conferences, Discrete and Topological Models in Molecular Biology (DTMB 2022) and Developments in Language Theory (DLT 2022). They will take place from May 9-13 on the Tampa campus.Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:49:17 Joint Research Conferences (DLT & DTMB) to be Held on Tampa Campus May 9-13, 2022Natasha Jonoska and Dmytro Savchuk will be hosting joint research conferences, Discrete and Topological Models in Molecular Biology (DTMB 2022) and Developments in Language Theory (DLT 2022). They will take place from May 9-13 on the Tampa campus.Laptop displaying websitehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2022/joint_research_conferences_dlt_and_dtmb_to_be_held_on_tampa_campus_may_9_13_2022.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2021/professor_mohamed_elhamdadi_receives_a_simons_grant.aspxProfessor Mohamed Elhamdadi was awarded a $42,000 Simons Grant over fove years for a project on Algebraic Structures in Knot Theory. These algebraic structures, called “Quandles,” are fundamental in distinguishing knots (one of the main problems of knot theory) and have been used recently to study protein folding properties.Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:51:49 Professor Mohamed Elhamdadi receives a Simons grantProfessor Mohamed Elhamdadi was awarded a $42,000 Simons Grant over fove years for a project on Algebraic Structures in Knot Theory. These algebraic structures, called “Quandles,” are fundamental in distinguishing knots (one of the main problems of knot theory) and have been used recently to study protein folding properties.Mohamed Elhamdadihttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2021/professor_mohamed_elhamdadi_receives_a_simons_grant.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2021/a_center_for_cryptographic_research.aspxProfessors Jean-François Biasse and Giacomo Micheli, along with USF Computer Science & Engineering professors Mehran Kermani and Attila Yavuz, have created a Center for Cryptographic Research at USF. It was launched with a grant from the USF Strategic Investment Pool and will have a particular interest in cybersecurity. Professor Biasse has been named its first director.Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:36:45 A Center for Cryptographic ResearchProfessors Jean-François Biasse and Giacomo Micheli, along with USF Computer Science & Engineering professors Mehran Kermani and Attila Yavuz, have created a Center for Cryptographic Research at USF. It was launched with a grant from the USF Strategic Investment Pool and will have a particular interest in cybersecurity. Professor Biasse has been named its first director.Center for Cryptographic Research Logohttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2021/a_center_for_cryptographic_research.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2021/professor_jean_francois_biasse_honored_and_rapidly_responds.aspxJean-François Biasse received the 2020 USF Outstanding Research Achievement Award and the 2020 USF Outstanding Faculty Award. He also received an Innovation & Partnership award for the Florida High Tech Corridor.Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:25:28 Professor Jean-François Biasse honored — and rapidly respondsJean-François Biasse received the 2020 USF Outstanding Research Achievement Award and the 2020 USF Outstanding Faculty Award. He also received an Innovation & Partnership award for the Florida High Tech Corridor.Jean-François Biassehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2021/professor_jean_francois_biasse_honored_and_rapidly_responds.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2021/professor_joel_rosenfeld_wins_three_grants.aspxIn his first year here, Joel A. Rosenfeld has been awarded three grants; two from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) and one from the National Science Foundation (NSF).Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:16:08 Professor Joel Rosenfeld wins three grantsIn his first year here, Joel A. Rosenfeld has been awarded three grants; two from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) and one from the National Science Foundation (NSF).Joel Rosenfeldhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/mathematics-statistics/news/2021/professor_joel_rosenfeld_wins_three_grants.aspxResearch