Archive for September, 2007

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September 9, 2007

On the Department of Mathematics @ Ateneo

The Department of Mathematics seeks to become a community of mathematicians and mathematics educators that takes leadership in the pursuit of excellence in mathematics teaching, research, and service.

The Mathematics Department aims to

  • Provide excellent undergraduate and graduate mathematics education to both science and non-science students that will enable them to make significant contributions to the advancement of the country
  • Cultivate a culture of research and professionalism that will contribute to the country’s progress as well as to the personal growth and development of the members of the department
  • Develop outstanding mathematicians, mathematics educators, and mathematics professionals who will become leaders in shaping the country’s future
  • Strengthen collaboration in the area of mathematics education as well as with other disciplines
  • Encourage and advance links with business and industry
  • Increase interest and commitment among students to pursue careers in mathematics.

To anyone whose interest and commitment to the study of mathematics increases within the year, please raise your hand. :D