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University of Virginia Mathematics Department

Tai Melcher Named 2027 AWM Fellow

Tai Melcher

Congratulations to Tai Melcher on being named a 2027 Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics! The AWM Fellows Program recognizes individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding, sustained commitment to the support and advancement of girls and women in the mathematical sciences.

Lauren Williams - Virginia Mathematics Lectures - November 10-11, 2026

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Virginia Mathematics Lectures poster for Lauren Williams, Harvard University, with two lectures on November 10 and 11, 2026. It shows her photograph in front of a large round lens, and diagrams of arrows and circles, on a dark blue background of circuit patterns, formulas and the outline of a human head.

Lauren Williams (Harvard University)

  • Lecture 1 - Mathematicians Putting AI to the Test: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 5-6pm | Nau 101
  • Lecture 2 - Macdonald Polynomials and Probability: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 5-6pm | Nau 101

Department news and events

Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Academic General Faculty

UVA Lawn

The University of Virginia’s Department of Mathematics invites applications for an Assistant Professor (General Faculty) expected to begin August 10, 2027. We are particularly interested in candidates whose career focus is on teaching and learning mathematics and are prepared to contribute to the leadership of our teaching mission in our lower division. The core responsibilities of this position include teaching six courses per year (three each during the spring and fall terms). Additional duties will include serving as a mentor for graduate TAs, providing leadership in our teaching mission, and coordinating the department’s Calculus I & II course offerings. This is a continuing three-year, tenure-ineligible appointment with the possibility but not the guarantee of renewal.

Master thesis defense: Sam Lichtman

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Sam Lichtman will defend the Master thesis on Wednesday, April 29. The title is

“Time zero behavior of stochastic diffusions with multiplicative noise”.

  • Date: Wednesday, April 29
  • Time: 10:00 am
  • Location: Kerchof 111

Everyone is invited to attend.

2026 Mathematics Diploma Ceremony

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Final Exercises ceremony

May 2026 Mathematics Diploma Ceremony

Saturday  |  May 16th  |  2:30 – 4:00 P.M.

The Rotunda, North Steps  |  1826 University Avenue  |  Charlottesville, VA 22904

In the case of inclement or severe weather, the ceremony will be held at Warner Hall at the same time. Check the Weather Plans site for updates.

  • Fair-Weather Location: The Rotunda, North Steps
  • Inclement-Weather Location: Warner Hall
  • Department Contact: Malvika Rajagopal: geg7jw@virginia.edu

Please visit the Office of Major Events for the complete schedule of events for finals weekend, including the Lawn Ceremony.

Applied Mathematics Colloquium, April 9: Karen Kafadar (UVA Statistics)

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Applied Mathematics Colloquium poster featuring Commonwealth Professor Karen Kafadar from the UVA Department of Statistics

“Statistical Modeling: Two real-world examples”

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, the Applied Mathematics Colloquium presents Commonwealth Professor Karen Kafadar from the Department of Statistics at the University of Virginia. The talk is at 3:45 PM in Ridley Hall, Room G008, with a pre-talk coffee break from 3:00 to 3:30 PM in Kerchof Hall 314.

16th Southeastern Lie Theory Workshop — ICM 2026 Satellite Conference

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UVA Rotunda

The 16th Southeastern Lie Theory Workshop, an ICM 2026 Satellite Conference, will be held at University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA from July 17–21, 2026. The workshop is funded by the NSF and the Institute of Mathematical Sciences at UVA. Registration is free and open.

Conference website with details

Organizers: Pramod Achar (LSU), Kailash Misra (NCSU), Daniel Nakano (UGA), You Qi (UVA)

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