The Ohio State University Department of Mathematics in Columbus, Ohio, provides a vibrant setting for the study and advancement of pure and applied mathematics. It offers a range of academic programs, including undergraduate degrees in mathematics, actuarial science, and data analytics, as well as master's and doctoral programs in mathematics. The department is a center for groundbreaking research conducted by faculty and students across numerous mathematical disciplines, fostering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment. Committed to both pioneering research and comprehensive teaching, the department supports student development through diverse learning opportunities and a dedication to cultivating an inclusive community. This active department prepares students for successful careers and meaningful contributions in mathematics and related areas.
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The Ohio State University (OSU), commonly referred to as Ohio State or OSU, is a public land-grant research university located in Columbus, Ohio. A member of the University System of Ohio, Ohio State was founded in 1870 as the state's land-grant university and the ninth university in Ohio with the Morrill Act of 1862. Ohio State was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College and focused on various agricultural and mechanical disciplines, but it developed into a comprehensive university under the direction of then-Governor and later U.S. president Rutherford B. Hayes, and in 1878, the Ohio General Assembly passed a law changing the name to "the Ohio State University" and broadening the scope of the university. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity". The university's endowment of $7.4 billion in 2023 is among the largest in the world.
