Why study math?
Mathematics teaches logic, accurate reasoning, abstract and critical thinking, analytical skills, and analytical attitude.
This means as a mathematician you pay attention to all the assumptions involved in a given problem or situation, and you learn to break down complex problems into a series of simple steps. Such skills and attitudes are highly valued by employers as well as graduate and professional schools.
Learn more about what mathematicians do and why employers value these skills.
News
April 15, 2025
Three undergraduates and one recent alum earn distinguished awards for international summer study
The four, who have ties to the Honors College, will pursue programs related to diplomacy and science.
Feb. 13, 2025
For the many layers of American democracy, new course taps into the many layers of VCU faculty expertise
Nearly three dozen specialists in the College of Humanities and Sciences are collectively teaching U.S Democracy United/Divided this semester – and organizers think the concept will evolve.
Oct. 28, 2024
cRam Session: Seeing, Playing, Deciding – This is Math?
3 questions, 2 minutes, 1 lesson with Andy Bristow, whose course explores a number of intriguing angles – from board games to the ballot box.
Math Spotlight
Meet Christopher
Christopher Flippen started out a computer science major, but found his math courses so much fun that he decided to add math as a second major. Read more about Christopher's favorite classes, favorite professors, and the three research projects that led him to a research interest he plans to pursue at the graduate level after completing his bachelor's degree.