From David Surowski, Director of Graduate Studies

Dear Prospective Graduate Student:

I would like to take this opportunity to give you an idea of the "flavor" of our program, and how it is to be distinguished from other regional graduate programs in mathematics.

While not a large program, with 33 graduate faculty members and 45 graduate teaching assistants, our program is a robust one, having granted over 65 Master's Degrees and 36 Ph.D. degrees over the past ten years. Furthermore, based on the recent ranking by the National Research Council of graduate programs in mathematics, the Program here at K-State was ranked more highly than many other regional programs in mathematics.

Our graduate program in mathematics is based on the "Subdisciplinary Model," that is, the clustering of graduate students, postdoctoral associates and faculty working on research topics in Algebra, Number Theory, the Topology and Geometry of Manifolds, Operator Algebras, Representation Theory, Harmonic Analysis and Probability Theory, and Applied Mathematics. The main advantage of the Subdisciplinary Model over traditional, broader programs is that the clustering of students and faculty working on related topics enables them to assist each other in achieving their common goals. Furthermore, clustering provides students with the academic and mentoring opportunities commensurate with much larger programs, but with the added benefit of frequent and personal contact with the graduate faculty.

If you are genuinely interested in studying graduate-level mathematics in a nationally-recognized program but in a relaxed environment with many opportunities for close contact with the faculty, I encourage you to strongly consider our program. To receive a packet of information, including application forms and specific admission requirements, please contact our graduate studies secretary, Sheree Walsh at math@math.ksu.edu or (785)532-0556. If at any point you have questions about any aspect of our program, the university or the surroundings, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

David B. Surowski

Director of Graduate Studies

Department of Mathematics

Cardwell Hall

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 66506-2602

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