Montclair State - Mathematics Department

Reminder! Join us for a virtual info session, via Zoom, next Tuesday June 2nd at 7 PM to learn more about our graduate programs in the Mathematics Department, including three fully online programs in Mathematics Education. Register here: https://graduate.montclair.edu/register/Graduate-Mathematics-Programs

The department recently celebrated several thesis defenses.

Kaitlyn Cohan defended her master’s thesis entitled Analysis of collective behavior in living and nonliving systems. Her committee included Dr. Ashwin Vaidya (thesis sponsor), Dr. Bogdan Nita, and Dr. Deepak Bal.

Edward Czudak defended his master’s thesis entitled The Tones And Frequencies Of A Glockenspiel. His committee included Dr. Bogdan Nita (thesis sponsor), Dr. Ashwin Vaidya, and Dr. Jonathan Cutler.

Vlad Nita defended his master’s thesis entitled An Exploration of Autorotating Pendulum Models. His committee included Dr. Ashwin Vaidya (thesis sponsor), Dr. Arup Mukherjee, and Dr. Jonathan Cutler.

Kevin Vargas defended his master’s thesis entitled Computational and Experimental Study of Energy Extraction from Vertical Axis Wind Turbines in Realistic Environments. His committee included Dr. Ashwin Vaidya (thesis sponsor), Dr. Arup Mukherjee, and Dr. Bogdan Nita.

Congratulations to you all for a successful defense. We are proud of you!

Montclair State University’s Department of Mathematics recently welcomed admitted students to campus for two lively Admitted Students Days, held on April 12 and April 19. These events gave prospective math majors a chance to experience the department firsthand, connect with faculty, and hear directly from current students about what it’s like to study mathematics at Montclair.

Throughout the day, visitors explored campus, asked questions about coursework and opportunities, and engaged in conversations that highlighted the collaborative and supportive nature of the program. A special thank you goes to our dedicated student ambassadors, Coda Mearizo, Lauren Khalil, Annabella Ganun, and Preston Pietruszewski, who helped make the experience both informative and welcoming.

We had a great time meeting our future Red Hawks and look forward to seeing many of them on campus this fall!