Department of Mathematics

Welcome to Math! Our undergraduate and graduate programs are designed for a diverse set of students, from recent high school graduates to returning and non-traditional students. Our faculty strives to create equitable, inclusive, anti-racist spaces for our students to grow, learn, and flourish as mathematical thinkers. We believe in building a strong sense of community through support from peers, Learning Assistants, Graduate Teaching Assistants, group learning in small class sizes, and ample interaction with Faculty. Math sits at the intersection of quantitative reasoning, applications, and making sense of the world, and we look forward to engaging with you as you build the skills to pursue your future.

"Almost every faculty member is actively involved in research and we prioritize creating opportunities for our students to engage in learning outside the classroom." -Dept. Chair

Why Study Math at CSUEB?

Student support programs such as a tutoring center, supplemental instructors and learning assistants
Strong community between students and faculty
Weekly seminars from students and scientists in the field
Scholarship support through formal mentoring programs such as Cal-Bridge

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Contact Us
Phone: 510-885-3435
Email: math@csueastbay.edu

Department Chair

Julia Olkin, Ph.D.
julia.olkin@csueastbay.edu
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Departmental News

Congratulations to Francisco Gonzalez!

Congratulations to Francisco Gonzalez, one of our math majors, on being selected as a Cal-Bridge Scholar! The Cal-Bridge program supports talented STEM students as they prepare for graduate study and careers in research, providing mentorship, professional development, and financial support to help them pursue Ph.D. programs. This is an outstanding achievement, and we are incredibly proud of Francisco. Please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved recognition and wishing him continued success!

Dr. Mikahl Banwarth-Kuhn receives Henry L. Alder New Teacher Award from MAA

Dr. Mikahl Banwarth-Kuhn has been awarded the 2026 Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Golden Section Henry Alder Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Mathematics Faculty. This award recognizes early-career faculty who make an outstanding impact in the classroom. Dr. Banwarth-Kuhn is known for her creative, inquiry-driven teaching, her emphasis on real-world modeling and computation, and her commitment to making mathematics both challenging and accessible to all students. This award highlights the powerful difference Dr. Banwarth-Kuhn makes in the lives of our students and in the strength of our academic community.

Dr. Andrea Arauza Rivera receives Spitzer Award.

The Rosemary and Matthew Spitzer Distinguished Science Faculty Award is given once a year to a faculty member in the college who has demonstrated excellence in teaching and research. Year after year, Dr. Arauza Rivera continues to find meaningful ways to infuse joy, community, and justice into both her teaching and research. Congrats Dr. Arauza Rivera, we appreciate you!

With Gratitude

Chung-Hsing OuYang and Chung-Shih Pan Endowment

The Cal State East Bay Department of Mathematics is thrilled and deeply grateful to announce a generous $2 Million donation to establish the Chung-Hsing OuYang and Chung-Shih Pan Endowment. Through the MacKenzie Scott Gift, qualifying endowments are matched by up to 50%, allowing this extraordinary $2 million gift to become a $3 million endowment supporting our department and its future.

We recognize that with this extraordinary opportunity comes an equally important responsibility to put this generosity to work in service of the values and commitments we hold as a department. We accept that responsibility with excitement, gratitude, and a deep sense of honor. This endowment will help us continue working toward becoming the department we always strive to be, a place where students and faculty are supported in pursuing the beauty of mathematics, where doors are opened to new opportunities, and where all of us can learn, discover, find joy, and flourish in mathematics. We are profoundly grateful for the Chung-Hsing OuYang and Chung-Shih Pan Endowment and for the belief it represents in our department, our students, and what we are all building together.

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