The Cardinal Sin of Math Education, TEDxTufts
Professor Christoph Börgers discusses what he believes to be the greatest obstacle to effective mathematics instruction in the United States
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Fifth-Year Students at Tufts Balance Freedom and Limitations
Students in fifth-year programs share how it feels to stay on campus after graduation
The Alumnus Who Led the U.S. to Become a Scientific Powerhouse
Eighty years ago, Vannevar Bush guided U.S. universities to help lead the world in technological advances—and his impact is still felt today
Math Department Commencement 2025
Explore this photo album by Math Department on Flickr!
Faculty Patents Land Tufts in National Academy of Inventors’ Top 100 for 2024
The ranking for utility patents shows the wide range of innovative research led by researchers across the university.
Faculty to Remember: William Reynolds
The Math Department is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Emeriti Professor Bill Reynolds.
11th Annual TEDxTufts Conference Highlights Changemakers and Catalysts
Eight Tufts students, professors, alumni spoke at the 2025 TEDxTufts conference.
En Garde! A Top Fencer and Student Forges Ahead
Math graduate student and athlete Lea Levi is planning a career at the forefront of data science.
Science and Engineering Complex Renamed the Tsungming Tu Complex after Major Donation from Math Professor
The donation honors the late Tsungming Tu, founder of Taiwan’s first private medical school.