Student Profiles
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I am a first year MS Applied Mathematics student interested in applied differential equations and numerical analysis. My goal is to leverage mathematics to tackle real-world challenges. At UIC’s Mathematics Department, I have found an exceptionally supportive and dynamic environment that fosters academic and professional growth. The department is home to renowned researchers in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, providing students with cutting-edge and interdisciplinary research and collaboration opportunities and it is an ideal place for scholars looking to bridge theoretical insights with practical impact. Outside of academia, I am the Founder of MerbsConnect, an initiative dedicated to mentoring first year students in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, IT, and computer science. MerbsConnect hosts an annual conference at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) where I graduated as the Overall Best Student and Valedictorian. My long-term goal is to pursue a Ph.D. at UIC, contributing to advancements in Applied Mathematics while continuing to mentor the next generation of mathematicians.
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I am a fifth-year PhD student and I am interested in the mathematics of machine learning. I find various sub-areas particularly interesting, such as how to employ strategies when learning and how to protect against attacks. Before starting my PhD, I did a BS in math and an MS in artificial intelligence in my home country, the UK. During that time, I went on an exchange year at UIC as an undergraduate — I was highly eager to return to UIC ever since, and I’m thrilled to be back! UIC’s community has always been welcoming and kind. Being at UIC has given me great opportunities I couldn’t have gotten otherwise, like working at Chicago’s Museum of Science & Industry, teaching over the summer, and receiving training for internships in industry. | https://jjoyce22.people.uic.edu/
I’m a fifth-year Pure Math PhD student here at UIC. My research interests are in geometry and topology, and I want to write software to generate mathematical examples and visualizations. Outside of teaching and classes, I’m involved with our graduate workers’ union, which represents teaching and research assistants, and I organize the undergraduate COMAP Mathematical Competition in Modeling here at UIC. Before graduate school, I studied electrical and computer engineering and worked for a few years writing software for deep ocean robots. Fortunately, our department is very welcoming to students with a variety of math interests and backgrounds. My favorite moments in math have been meeting colleagues from around the world at specialized conferences, since it is so validating to share your research with people who understand all the subtle details in your work.
https://jvacca4.people.uic.edu/