Institute of Mathematical Sciences - Claremont Graduate University
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Institute of Mathematical Sciences - Claremont Graduate University
The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMS) at Claremont Graduate University is preparing new generations of mathematical scientists for positions in education, industry, and government laboratories.
We offer a variety of
master’s and doctoral degree programs
, with a strong applied research component. Through our internationally recognized
Engineering & Computational Mathematics Clinic
, we provide students first-hand experience in solving significant mathematical problems for industry and government clients. Together with the five other mathematics departments within the Claremont Colleges (Pomona, Scripps, Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer), we run regular
research seminars and colloquia
.
View Our Programs
Facts & Statistics
The Institute of Mathematical Science was founded in the late 1960s as the graduate division in Mathematics for the five undergraduate Claremont Colleges: Harvey Mudd, Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, Pomona and Scripps.
It currently has:
Over
80 different pure and applied mathematics courses
available at the Claremont Colleges
Over 170 yearlong industrial mathematics projects
completed by graduate math clinic teams (sponsored by Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Southern California Edison, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and others), involving over 50 postdoctoral mathematicians
Over 60 mathematics faculty
from all of the Claremont Colleges teaching and advising students
4 Master’s programs and 3 PhD programs
Over
250 PhD dissertations completed
Joint degrees with
California State University Long Beach
More than 1000 registered alumni
Lectures and Conferences
A series of speakers from industry-leading companies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTx_RgjSqsc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sqrkIhRYSQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emg5nPX9Psg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KnerIrmnpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdCQ0wBAJDQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjPWHbSfYdE
Research Centers & Affiliates
Claremont Center for Mathematical Sciences
Engineering & Computational Mathematics Clinic
Research Centers & Affiliates
Engineering & Computational Mathematics Clinic
Claremont Center for Mathematical Sciences
News
March 28, 2024
In Remembrance of a Great Friend and Extraordinary Colleague, Jerry Spanier
January 11, 2024
A Love of Math Is Just Part of the Equation for Engelberg Fellowship Recipient
May 5, 2023
Anna Ma Streamlines the Algorithm
More News ›
More News ›
Accelerated Masters
Undergraduate students at the Claremont Colleges (Pomona, Scripps, Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer) can obtain a graduate degree on an accelerated track through the
Claremont Graduate Scholars Program
, working toward the master’s requirements simultaneously with the completion of an undergraduate degree. Up to 16 units of transferable credit can be earned upon admission to one of our master’s degree programs. Students are eligible for a minimum fellowship award of $6,500 per semester at CGU, based on 12 units of enrollment.
Apply Here
Recent alumni of the Claremont Colleges (Pomona, Scripps, Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer) can obtain a graduate degree on an accelerated track through the
Claremont Graduate Scholars Program
. For alumni who have graduated within the past five years, up to 12 units of transferable credit can be earned upon admission to one of our master’s degree programs. See
program-specific details
for restrictions on applicable coursework. Students are eligible for a minimum fellowship award of $6,500 per semester at CGU, based on 12 units of enrollment.
Apply Here
The accelerated degree option is available for the following degree programs:
Computational & Applied Mathematics
MS in Computational & Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
MS in Mathematics
Statistics & Machine Learning
MS in Statistics & Machine Learning
Financial Engineering
MS in Financial Engineering
Academic Resources & Support
Claremont Graduate University is committed to supporting you in all areas of your graduate student experience. From degree planning within your department and writing assistance to tech support and disability services, academic support is available through a variety of campus resources covered by your student services and technology fees.
Learn More
Center for Writing & Rhetoric
The Center for Writing & Rhetoric is committed to making writing and writing instruction an integral part of graduate education. The center supports students from all fields and at any stage of the writing process, through individual consultations, videoconferencing, online support, and campus-wide workshops. It also offers Dissertation Boot Camps the second weekend of every month where students dedicate time to crafting their dissertations and sharing tips and strategies with colleagues.
Learn more
Career Development Office
The Career Development Office (CDO) works in partnership with students to achieve their career objectives. Professional career consultants provide one-on-one counseling, resume and cover letter critiquing, networking opportunities, individual job listings, on-and-off campus recruiting, and a number of career skills workshops to help students focus their search, target appropriate employers, implement job search strategies, and build skills in self-marketing. The student’s role in this partnership is to actively participate in self-assessment, career exploration, and proactive job search strategies to ensure a successful transition from graduate school to a fulfilling career.
Learn more
Center for Academic & Faculty Excellence
Center for Academic & Faculty Excellence (CAFE) offers workshops, teaching clinics, and individual consulting on all aspects of the teaching and learning process, including the development of a teaching philosophy statement, syllabi, and teaching portfolio. Through its workshops, practicum, and portfolio development, students planning to enter teaching careers are able to earn the program’s Professional Development Certificate in College Teaching.
Learn More
Libraries
The
Honnold/Mudd Library
houses the main library collections for The Claremont Colleges. The collections include nearly two million volumes and extensive holdings of journals, magazines, and newspapers. Students also have access to several nearby affiliated libraries:
Denison Library
, located on the Scripps College campus; the
botanical and horticultural library
of the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden; and the
library at the Claremont School of Theology
.
The library regularly conducts research workshops and provides reservable, graduate-only study spaces and lockers to store study materials. The library provides access to course readings for all courses across the colleges.
Request more information about the Institute of Mathematical Sciences
Admissions Representatives
Marclem Hernandez
Assistant Director of Admissions and University Initiatives
T: 909-607-7910
E:
marclem.hernandez2@cgu.edu
Programs
Mathematical Sciences
The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMS) at Claremont Graduate University is preparing new generations of mathematical scientists for positions in education, industry, and government laboratories.
We offer a variety of
master’s and doctoral degree programs
, with a strong applied research component. Through our internationally recognized
Engineering & Computational Mathematics Clinic
, we provide students first-hand experience in solving significant mathematical problems for industry and government clients. Together with the five other mathematics departments within the Claremont Colleges (Pomona, Scripps, Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer), we run regular
research seminars and colloquia
.
View Our Programs
Facts & Statistics
The Institute of Mathematical Science was founded in the late 1960s as the graduate division in Mathematics for the five undergraduate Claremont Colleges: Harvey Mudd, Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, Pomona and Scripps.
It currently has:
Over
80 different pure and applied mathematics courses
available at the Claremont Colleges
Over 170 yearlong industrial mathematics projects
completed by graduate math clinic teams (sponsored by Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Southern California Edison, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and others), involving over 50 postdoctoral mathematicians
Over 60 mathematics faculty
from all of the Claremont Colleges teaching and advising students
4 Master’s programs and 3 PhD programs
Over
250 PhD dissertations completed
Joint degrees with
California State University Long Beach
More than 1000 registered alumni
Lectures and Conferences
A series of speakers from industry-leading companies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTx_RgjSqsc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sqrkIhRYSQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emg5nPX9Psg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KnerIrmnpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdCQ0wBAJDQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjPWHbSfYdE
Research Centers & Affiliates
Claremont Center for Mathematical Sciences
Engineering & Computational Mathematics Clinic
Research Centers & Affiliates
Engineering & Computational Mathematics Clinic
Claremont Center for Mathematical Sciences
News
March 28, 2024
In Remembrance of a Great Friend and Extraordinary Colleague, Jerry Spanier
January 11, 2024
A Love of Math Is Just Part of the Equation for Engelberg Fellowship Recipient
May 5, 2023
Anna Ma Streamlines the Algorithm
More News ›
More News ›
Accelerated Masters
Undergraduate students at the Claremont Colleges (Pomona, Scripps, Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer) can obtain a graduate degree on an accelerated track through the
Claremont Graduate Scholars Program
, working toward the master’s requirements simultaneously with the completion of an undergraduate degree. Up to 16 units of transferable credit can be earned upon admission to one of our master’s degree programs. Students are eligible for a minimum fellowship award of $6,500 per semester at CGU, based on 12 units of enrollment.
Apply Here
Recent alumni of the Claremont Colleges (Pomona, Scripps, Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer) can obtain a graduate degree on an accelerated track through the
Claremont Graduate Scholars Program
. For alumni who have graduated within the past five years, up to 12 units of transferable credit can be earned upon admission to one of our master’s degree programs. See
program-specific details
for restrictions on applicable coursework. Students are eligible for a minimum fellowship award of $6,500 per semester at CGU, based on 12 units of enrollment.
Apply Here
The accelerated degree option is available for the following degree programs:
Computational & Applied Mathematics
MS in Computational & Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
MS in Mathematics
Statistics & Machine Learning
MS in Statistics & Machine Learning
Financial Engineering
MS in Financial Engineering
Academic Resources & Support
Claremont Graduate University is committed to supporting you in all areas of your graduate student experience. From degree planning within your department and writing assistance to tech support and disability services, academic support is available through a variety of campus resources covered by your student services and technology fees.
Learn More
Center for Writing & Rhetoric
The Center for Writing & Rhetoric is committed to making writing and writing instruction an integral part of graduate education. The center supports students from all fields and at any stage of the writing process, through individual consultations, videoconferencing, online support, and campus-wide workshops. It also offers Dissertation Boot Camps the second weekend of every month where students dedicate time to crafting their dissertations and sharing tips and strategies with colleagues.
Learn more
Career Development Office
The Career Development Office (CDO) works in partnership with students to achieve their career objectives. Professional career consultants provide one-on-one counseling, resume and cover letter critiquing, networking opportunities, individual job listings, on-and-off campus recruiting, and a number of career skills workshops to help students focus their search, target appropriate employers, implement job search strategies, and build skills in self-marketing. The student’s role in this partnership is to actively participate in self-assessment, career exploration, and proactive job search strategies to ensure a successful transition from graduate school to a fulfilling career.
Learn more
Center for Academic & Faculty Excellence
Center for Academic & Faculty Excellence (CAFE) offers workshops, teaching clinics, and individual consulting on all aspects of the teaching and learning process, including the development of a teaching philosophy statement, syllabi, and teaching portfolio. Through its workshops, practicum, and portfolio development, students planning to enter teaching careers are able to earn the program’s Professional Development Certificate in College Teaching.
Learn More
Libraries
The
Honnold/Mudd Library
houses the main library collections for The Claremont Colleges. The collections include nearly two million volumes and extensive holdings of journals, magazines, and newspapers. Students also have access to several nearby affiliated libraries:
Denison Library
, located on the Scripps College campus; the
botanical and horticultural library
of the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden; and the
library at the Claremont School of Theology
.
The library regularly conducts research workshops and provides reservable, graduate-only study spaces and lockers to store study materials. The library provides access to course readings for all courses across the colleges.
Request more information about the Institute of Mathematical Sciences
Admissions Representatives
Marclem Hernandez
Assistant Director of Admissions and University Initiatives
T: 909-607-7910
E:
marclem.hernandez2@cgu.edu
Programs
Mathematical Sciences