Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Department of Mathematics and Statistics Awardees

Tad Mrozek

I am a sophomore majoring in Applied Statistics and Economics.  I am passionate about public service and aim after graduating to go into a field where I can use my talents to aid as many people as I can.  I am a proud member of the Honors College. 

Ben Kirn

I am a double-major senior in mathematics and physics at UMBC. I plan to graduate in 2024 and join a graduate program. I am a member of NSCS, and a Phi Beta Kappa inductee. I will be participating in research throughout my academic career to gain a better understanding of my career goals. 

Outstanding Graduate Research in Mathematics

Abhishek Balakrishna

Outstanding Graduate Research in Statistics

Vahid Andalib

Outstanding Graduating Senior in Mathematics

Jonathan Cooper

I am a senior mathematics major at UMBC, expecting to graduate this May. After I graduate, I will start working full-time in late August at Capital One in McLean, VA. I will be joining as a CODA (Capital One Developer Academy) associate, where I will learn basic coding that I can use to launch my career in software engineering. 

Outstanding Graduating Senior in Mathematics

Ruth Ferguson

I am a math major in the secondary mathematics education program at UMBC, graduating this May. I am currently completing a student teaching internship with Anne Arundel County where I teach eighth graders in on-grade and advanced math. After graduation, I hope to teach in Howard County.  

Outstanding Graduating Senior in Mathematics

Carly Gernhert

I am a mathematics major at UMBC, graduating this May. I am apart of the Sherman scholars program and I am getting certified in secondary math. After graduation, I will work with out local public high schools as a math educator. 

Outstanding Graduating Senior in Mathematics

Talia Greenblatt

I am a graduating senior working towards a dual degree in Mathematics and Psychology, and a minor in Computer Science. I was a Lead Tutor for the Academic Center for Student Athletes and a Learning Assistant for Introductory Physics. I am incredibly thankful for my time at UMBC and grateful for the knowledge and experience I will take with me after graduation. 

Outstanding Graduating Senior in Mathematics

Zinedine Partipilo Cornielles

I am a Financial Economics-Mathematics dual degree graduating senior. I am also a Sondheim Scholar, a member of the Honors College, a Blaustein Public Affairs Scholar and a Sloan Scholar. After graduating, I plan to attend graduate school in Economics, after completing a post-bacc/pre-doctoral program. 

Outstanding Graduating Senior in Mathematics

Wayne Robinson


Outstanding Graduating Senior in Mathematics

Nathan Tamiru

I am a Mathematics-Computer Science, double-major senior, graduating this May. I'm a member of the UMBC Pi Mu Epsilon chapter. After graduation, I plan on pursuing research in applied mathematics and computation.


Outstanding Graduating Senior in Statistics

Ting Hong

I am a senior pursuing a dual degree in applied statistics and psychology at UMBC. I will be graduating this May. After graduation, I plan to pursue my Master's in applied sociology at UMBC. 

Elsie Ferguson

I am a math major at UMBC. I am also pursuing teacher certification in elementary education. Next semester, I will start a student teaching internship. After graduating in May 2024, my goal is to obtain a job as an elementary school teacher in Howard County. 

Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Field of Mathematics

Luan Nguyen


Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Field of Statistics

Mouhamed Oloude


Pi Mu Epsilon Honor Society Inductee

Christopher Bispels

I am a mathematics major, minoring in philosophy and German, with Philosophy of Logic and Sciences and Honors College Certificates, graduating in May 2025. I am a Meyerhoff Scholar, member of UMBC Honors College, and TA for the math department. I plan to pursue a PhD in pure mathematics. 

Pi Mu Epsilon Honor Society Inductee

Calista Brown

I am a mathematics-applied statistics, double-major junior at UMBC. 

Pi Mu Epsilon Honor Society Inductee

Katie Brungard

I am a junior at UMBC with a major in mathematics and minors in economics and statistics. I am also a member of the UMBC Honors College, and am currently the Vice President of UMBC Best Buddies. Outside of classes, I work with the UMBC Center for Democracy and Civic Life as a ConnectionCorps facilitator. 

Pi Mu Epsilon Honor Society Inductee

Nick Devroye

I am a math major at UMBC, graduating in the Fall and pursuing graduate school for math in the Spring. 

Pi Mu Epsilon Honor Society Inductee

Kristen Galuska

I am a Mathematics and Philosophy double major and will be graduating with a Bachelor's of Science in Mathematics in May. I am a member of Phi Mu Fraternity for Women and have held multiple executive positions within the organization. After graduation, I hope to teach math at the high school level. 

Pi Mu Epsilon Honor Society Inductee

Matthew Lastner

I am a junior pursuing a computer science-mathematics dual degree, minoring in physics. I strive to expand STEM outreach as a Teaching Assistant, Observatory Specialist at the UMBC Observatory, and Society of Physics Students President, which I plan to continue in graduate school for mathematics. 

Pi Mu Epsilon Honor Society Inductee

Julia Neylan

I am a junior mathematics major and computer science minor, graduating May 2024. On campus I do undergraduate research in the math and biology departments and grade for many math classes. 

Pi Mu Epsilon Honor Society Inductee

Wayne Robinson


Pi Mu Epsilon Honor Society Inductee

Ephraim Ruttenberg


Congratulations to all our awardees!