Recent Announcements

Here you can find everything that has been shared that is still relevant, including but not limited to fellowship opportunities, job opportunities, surveys, sign-up forms, and program updates. 

Items that have expired or closed will be moved to the News Archive. 

2025 Graduate Orientation

Mathematics Graduate Orientation is on Monday September 15th, 2025 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. 

During this time we will welcome the incoming cohort of graduate students, go over basics like department facilities, program requirements, teaching assistantships, funding options, and campus resources. Mid morning snacks and lunch will be provided. 

Here is the itinerary: 

• 10:00 am: Meet in Tea Room for mid morning snacks

• 10:15 am: Orientation Begins

• 12:00: Department Tour 

• 12:30: Lunch

• 1:30: Presentations from Orgs on Campus

• 2:30: Union of United Auto Workers (UAW) Presentation

• 3:30: Grad key pickups, Grad Advisor Drop in Office Hours

Please take some time to complete the Mathematics Graduate Events Form. This form will be re-sent throughout the year to ensure that the department plans events that are accessible and have accommodating food options.

Posted 9/3/2025

2026-2027 UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Call Date: August 25, 2025 at 12:10:50 PM PDT

THE PROGRAM. The University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers postdoctoral research fellowships, professional development and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will advance the research excellence and public service missions of the University of California. Contributions may include leadership activities or public service towards increasing access to higher education and pursuit of academic careers. Examples may include research focusing on underserved populations. The program is seeking applicants with the potential to bring to their academic and research careers the perspective that comes from their own educational background or their understanding of the experiences of groups historically underrepresented in higher education in the United States.

AWARDS AND APPOINTMENTS. Fellowships are awarded for research conducted at any one of the University of California’s ten campuses. The award includes a salary starting at approximately $69,073 depending on field and experience, benefits including health insurance and paid vacation/sick leave, and up to $5,000 for research-related and program travel expenses. Each award is for a minimum of 12 months and may be renewable for an additional term upon demonstration of academic/research productivity.

ELIGIBILITY. Applicants must receive a Ph.D. or terminal degree from an accredited university before the start of their fellowship. Successful applicants must present documents demonstrating that they are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program are encouraged to apply. All scholars interested in conducting postdoctoral research at any UC campus and pursuing an academic career at the UC are invited to apply.

APPLICATION. Apply online at: ppfpapply.ucop.edu

DEADLINE: November 1, 2025

More information:

President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

University of California

visit online: ppfp.ucop.edu/info/

email: ppfpinfo@ucop.edu

University Partnerships for Faculty Development

Partner Programs with Partner Programs with Cal-Bridge, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Maryland, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, New York University, Virginia Tech, UC Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs, and the UC National Labs.  Please visit:  https://ppfp.ucop.edu/info/how-to-apply/

Posted 8/25/2025

Register for Fall 2025 Preliminary Examinations

I hope that the summer has been refreshing so far! I'm writing to share the preliminary examination schedule for Fall 2025, provide the Preliminary Exam Registration Form, and share two new preliminary examination resources.

The Fall 2025 Preliminary Examination schedule is as follows:

• Analysis - 9/16/2025

• Geometry - 9/18/2025

• Algebra - 9/22/2025

The exams are from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm and will be held in McHenry 4130. Snacks and refreshments will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own food to the exam. More information will be provided to those who register one week before the exam date. 

AWM is hosting preliminary exam study sessions over the summer. Please also see the Preliminary Exam Archive, a list of preliminary exam topics, and resources for test takers. 

Posted 8/5/2025

Preliminary Exam Student Resource Share

I noticed that one graduate student recently shared a useful resource with the department via email. I thought that that was fantastic, but a shame if folks forget this exists after some time passes and the email is buried in their inbox. My thought was to create a location where such resources can live and be accessible in the future.

I've created this Google Drive Folder for preliminary examination resources that graduate students in the MathGrads-Group can view and add to. This folder is meant to host student created resources so they may be readily accessible and available to future students. Contents in this folder will not be reviewed nor distributed by the Mathematics Department faculty or staff except for purposes related to UCSC Policy and abusive conduct. 

Posted 8/5/2025

Piazza Discussion Forum for Preliminary Exams

A Piazza Forum has been created for the preliminary examinations. I encourage you to ask questions when you're struggling to understand a concept—you can even do so anonymously. I doubly encourage you to answer questions or participate in discussions to help develop the resource. Contents in the forum will not be reviewed nor distributed by the Mathematics Department faculty or staff except for purposes related to UCSC Policy and abusive conduct. If you have folder requests, ask the graduate advisor to have them added.

Join the Piazza Forum using this sign-up link: https://piazza.com/ucsc/other/math200210 

The Access Code is the Room # of our colloquium room. 

Both of these new resources are brand new and may have some clunks, please let me know if there's anything I can do to help them run smoothly. I encourage you all to use both of these resources as you see fit, however they might be most supportive. Let me know if I can change anything to suit your needs or if you have any questions. 

Posted 8/5/2025