Department of Mathematics, UW-Whitewater

03/11/2026

Join us for an insightful talk on the role of data, analytics, and technology in today’s world.

🗓 Tuesday, March 17
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Hyland Hall 1306

All are welcome! See the attached flyer for details.

03/06/2026

Make this summer unforgettable and elevate your math journey at 2026 in Boston!

Get ready for workshops, hands-on experiences, and connections that inspire growth and creativity. Claim your early bird ticket today: https://bit.ly/4rNWtVW

12/04/2025

We are proud to share that Sam Bardales, a Math Education major, will serve as the Student Speaker at the UW 2025 Commencement Ceremony!

Congratulations, Sam!! We look forward to hearing your inspiring message at commencement! 🎉🎓

Samuel Bardales will serve as the student speaker at UW-Whitewater’s 2025 commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.

11/20/2025

Mathematics major Zak Nowakowski, presents his undergraduate research poster titled ‘Evaluating Simple Random vs. Stratified Sampling in Predicting High School Performance’ under the supervision of Dr. Rajapakshe at the 2025 Fall Undergraduate Research Day at UW-Whitewater.

11/20/2025

Students engaged in group problem solving during the MATH 355 – Matrices and Linear Algebra class conducted by Dr. Spence. It’s inspiring to see teamwork, discussion, and active learning in action. 📚💡

(UW-Whitewater photo/Craig Schreiner)

11/03/2025

Math department had an amazing time at the Homecoming football game!

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09/24/2025

We are pleased to highlight Emmalee, a junior majoring in Mathematics and Economics, who is also an active member of the Forensics (Speech and Debate) Team. She will be representing UW–Whitewater in upcoming tournaments, and we extend our best wishes for her continued success.

08/26/2025

🎉👏 Congratulations to our Department Chair, Dr. Rachel Chaphalkar, on receiving the Everett and Ellen Long Award for the Advancement of General Education at this year’s Chancellor’s Opening Ceremony! 🏆

Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence in teaching and learning continue to inspire us all. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition! ✨

07/16/2025

Chris Bitz, who graduated from UW-Whitewater with a degree in mathematics in 2023, is thriving as an actuarial analyst with Nationwide. The Brookfield native used the skills gained through his coursework at the university and his experiences as a member of the campus Actuarial Club and as a student-athlete on the men's track and field team to set himself up for a prosperous career.

Read more about his journey: https://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2025-7-chris-bitz

07/16/2025

Congratulations, Chris, on your continued success. As a valued mathematics alumnus, we appreciate your ongoing connection with UW-Whitewater.

Chris Bitz, who earned a B.S. in mathematics in 2023, was a four-year member of the Warhawk men’s track and field team. Now he is thriving as an actuarial analyst for Nationwide in downtown Milwaukee.