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Prof. Alex Lupsasca begins research with OpenAI for Science
Nov. 2, 2025—Congratulations to Alex Lupsasca, Assistant Professor of Physics and Mathematics at Vanderbilt University, who will be joining the OpenAI for Science initiative! In addition to his current research at Vanderbilt, he will be working with OpenAI to explore its potential to assist in solving research-level problems in astrophysics. You can find more details about his...
Faculty Spotlight: Professor Glenn Webb
Sep. 16, 2025—Centennial Professor Glen Webb, a leading expert on the mathematics of epidemiology, is the recipient of a National Science Foundation grant, which funds an interdisciplinary research project on epdiemic disease modeling. Under this grant, Prof. Webb is collaborating with Prof. Nicole Creanza from the Vanderbilt University Department of Biology. Together they are developing mathematical models...
Prof. Alex Lupsasca appears in Discover magazine
Aug. 31, 2025—Alex Lupsasca, Assistant Professor of Physics and Mathematics at Vanderbilt University, was recently asked by Discover magazine to share his thoughts on wormholes: hypothetical structures that could bridge two points across space and time. In the article, he discusses their purely (at this point) theoretical nature, their potential resemblance to black holes, and their relation...
Nashville Math Circle returns for 2025
Aug. 31, 2025—This school year, the Vanderbilt University Department of Mathematics is delighted to continue its tradition of encouraging young math minds at the Nashville Math Circle. This biweekly program provides Nashville-area students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to develop creative mathematical problem-solving skills in a friendly and engaging environment. Past Math Circle sessions have investigated questions...
Junhwi Lim receives Provost Pathbreaking Discovery Award and Vanderbilt Award for Doctoral Discovery
Aug. 6, 2025—Junhwi Lim, a PhD student in the Vanderbilt Mathematics Department, has received the Provost Pathbreaking Discovery Award, as well as Vanderbilt Award for Doctoral Discovery. Junhwi is a fifth-year graduate student who has been working under the direction of Prof. Dietmar Bisch since 2021. He has proved several first-rate results in the theory of subfactors...
Department hosts International Constructive Functions 2025 Conference
Jul. 3, 2025—The Vanderbilt University Department of Mathematics hosted the international Constructive Functions 2025 which was held on the university campus May 19-22. The conference was in large part a recognition of the mathematical work of Distinguished Professor Edward Saff, as well as a celebration of his 80th birthday. The local organizers of the conference were Liudmyla...