Mathematics
Do you like a challenge?
Elevate your problem-solving skills and prepare for exciting career opportunities with a mathematics minor at Simmons University. You’ll gain the quantitative, analytical, and critical-thinking skills employers and graduate schools look for, while learning how to apply mathematics to real-world challenges.
You can combine a mathematics minor with majors in data science and analytics, economics, management, computer science, the sciences, or biostatistics. Many students interested in public health use this pathway to build careers designing clinical trials for new medications and treatment.
At Simmons, faculty utilize innovative teaching methods, including cooperative learning groups, computer lab investigations, writing-to-learn approaches, flipped classrooms, and traditional instruction. This hands-on approach gives you the confidence to analyze data, solve complex problems, and communicate solutions effectively.
With a mathematics minor, you’ll be prepared for graduate study or careers in high-demand fields like data science, statistics, scientific programming, public health, and teaching.
Our Faculty
Margaret Menzin
Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics and Program Director of Mathematical Sciences
Donna Beers
Professor
Lauren Trichtinger
Assistant Professor
Spotlight on Mathematics Students and Alums
Accelerated Degree Student Presents Poster on ChatGPT at Technical Symposium
Raneem Emad Amer Mousa ’25 is pursuing the Dual-Degree in Engineering Simmons offers in collaboration with Columbia University. Her research project, “Is ChatGPT the Academic Catalyst We’ve All Been Waiting For?” was accepted for inclusion in the SIGCSE Technical Symposium 2024.
Congratulations to the 2024 Senior Scholars
The annual Senior Scholar Award is sponsored by the Provost's Office and the Office of Research and Fellowships. The award recognizes six graduating seniors for their outstanding scholarship and contribution to a field of study.
Lynne Passanisi ’11 Reflects on the Broad Career Field a Math Degree Can Make Possible
What made you choose to study Mathematics at Simmons? Simmons had a great, small, close-knit community, with the bonus of being in the larger city of Boston — it had a little of everything! When I first visited Simmons, I...
STEM Student Attends Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics
CJ ’24 (Chloie Johnson) attended the American Physical Society’s Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP) at Boston University in January 2023. They spoke with us about their experience at the conference and their love for science. Tell us about...
Passionate Leaders Project: Fall 2022 Cohort
The Passionate Leaders Project (PLP) supports undergraduate students by funding research opportunities that transcend traditional coursework. Participants of the PLP develop research and critical thinking skills and bring the insights of academia to real world issues. This year’s cohort addresses mental health, neuroscience, environmental science, the foster care system, and technology.
Working Remotely Around the World with Alexa Frongillo ’17
Alexa Frongillo '17 was working in finance in Boston when she realized she didn’t want to visit the same desk every day. So she packed her bags, signed up with the Remote Year program, and began a life-changing journey of working abroad.
Eliana Lopez '21 Matches with Award-Winning Boston Tech Start-Up
After completing a competitive fellowship program with Hack.Diversity, Eliana was matched as a Software Engineering Intern with Boston-based start-up, Owl Labs, creators of the “Meeting Owl,” one of TIME's 100 Best Inventions of 2020!
Passionate Leaders Project: Spring 2021 Cohort
The Passionate Leaders Project supports undergraduate students seeking to enrich their academic and professional interests by funding learning opportunities beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom. Learn what the Spring 2021 cohort is up to!