mathematics

Team ALPHA, which includes Fields medalist Terence Tao, aims to transform how mathematical discoveries are made, formalized and verified.

The "Mozart of Math" warns that federal funding cuts could irreparably damage the nation’s scientific ecosystem and drive our top young scientists abroad.

In a Washington Post Q&A, the Fields Medal winner explains how basic research delivers real-world impact — and what it will take to keep it going.

In an NBC News report, the UCLA professor highlights how halted funding endangers future progress.

The Veterans in STEM program, which helps student veterans get the lab experience often required for graduate school applications, faces an uncertain future with the suspension of federal grant funding.

Heather Maynard, Sorin Popa, Marilyn Raphael and Edward Leamer were selected for their achievements in original research.

The UCLA Olga Radko Endowed Math Circle has greatly benefitted from her philanthropy.

Robert Gould founded DataFest with 30 student competitors. Today, it’s known as the largest data hackathon on the West Coast.

Six faculty members have been named recipients of the award, which is among the most competitive and prestigious available to early-career researchers.

The Olga Radko Endowed Math Circle offered remote mathematics instruction for schools closed by the fires.

In practice and in scholarship, magic continues to intrigue and inspire students, faculty and staff throughout UCLA. Here are a few quick glimpses behind the glamour.

The researchers have published studies that are cited most often by other scholars in their fields.

Inside the Olga Radko Endowed Math Circle, the next generation of great math minds is taking shape.

Alumnus Jeremy Guinta always makes time to mentor rising Bruin statistics stars.

Professor Wilfrid Gangbo finds inspiration in uplifting his fellow Black mathematicians, past and present.

The new UCLA Chuck Lorre Scholars Program will boost scholarship funding and cultivate leaders in science and technology.

The faculty members have published research that is cited most often by other scholars in their fields.

Undergraduates work in L.A. schools to bolster math learning through innovative research electives.

The annual list compiled by Clarivate identifies scholars whose work has been referenced most often in studies published by other researchers.

Ninth and 10th graders will participate in hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Eight young UCLA professors are among 118 scientists and scholars selected today to receive the awards.

Kenneth Lange has written four advanced textbooks and published more than 200 scientific papers in the areas of genetic epidemiology, population genetics and other subjects.

Kai-Wei Chang, Pavel Galashin, Ravi Netravali and Harold Pimentel are among the new class of young researchers recognized for their scientific achievements.

Clarivate released its annual list of the most highly cited researchers, which includes dozens of UCLA researchers across various disciplines.

Through the institute, mathematicians work collaboratively with a broad range of scholars to address today's biggest scientific challenges.