Graduate Student Awards

The Department of Mathematical Sciences recognizes outstanding graduate students in the department each year with the presentation of a number of awards.

This award is given each spring quarter to a graduate assistant who has demonstrated exceptional performance in the classroom. The current award amount is $250.

This award is given each spring quarter to a graduate student who has been in the doctoral program less than two years, and whose performance in courses and/or preliminary examinations has been exceptional. The current award amount is $250.

This award is given each spring quarter to a student in the second year of the MS program whose performance in the program has been exceptional. The current award amount is $250.

These are awarded each fall to incoming graduate students and continuing students in the first two to three years of their degree program who show exceptional promise and performance in their studies. These award amounts range from $1000 to $2000 depending on the program, the level of the student, and available funds. Recipients are recognized at the following spring quarter awards program.

In addition, Graduate Assistants in the Department of Mathematical Sciences have been nominated for and have won the College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding GA award and the University Outstanding GA award.