Department of Mathematics

Pasadena City College's Pi Day 2024 event will take place on Thursday, March 14.  The day will feature various STEM-related components, such as panels on careers, internships, and research; a Python workshop; interactive activities like crochet Möbius; and more.

The Math Gym is a great place for students in Precalculus, Calculus I, and other fundamental math courses to "work out" their math skills with help from "coaches."   See this flyer for details about hours, location, etc.

There are plenty of programs, often in the summer, to guide students through the process of doing original research in math.  Career panels and other events of interest also take place from time to time.  In addition, several programs provide mentoring or other support for advanced studies in mathematics.  See our Student Opportunities page to learn more.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. P. K. Subramanian, a distinguished mathematician and educator. He peacefully departed on August 30, 2023, in South Pasadena, California, at the age of 85. Read more at the College of Natural Sciences' Memorial.

Cal State LA students and alumni have opportunities to take part in research projects guided by faculty.  The picture above shows Tim Harris, Maria Schmidt, and Kathy Ortiz presenting their findings at a Mathematical Association of America conference.

The Math Department's Career Path feature event this year was a talk by Dr. Ramon Durazo-Arvizu, director and research faculty at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the USC Keck School of Medicine.  The presentation was entitled "Selected Applications of Statistical Methods to Biological Research Studies: From a Mathematics Student to an Applied Biostatistician."