Mathematics Department

Mathematics Department

You belong to a supportive community of mathematicians becoming fluent in the language of the natural world. You look beyond numbers and formulas to abstract patterns, using your imagination and stretching your creativity. As you develop deeper understanding of the fundamentals of mathematics, you’ll become a well-educated and well-rounded person. Through your classes and work on research projects, you’ll gain knowledge and skills that make you a better thinker and communicator and prepare you for interesting and rewarding careers.

A MESSAGE FROM THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

 

Majors & Degrees

Mathematics

When you study mathematics at Westmont you actively participate in your learning and work closely with both students and professors.

 

 

Explore The Mathematics Major

Program

Mathematics Education

Do you value rigorous academics? Like a challenge? Seek to understand the common threads running through every discipline?

 

Explore Mathematics Education Program

Mathematics & Computer Science Department

Faculty

[Description of Mathematics & Computer Science Faculty]

 

Meet The Faculty

Highlights of Westmont Mathematics

RESEARCH

STUDENT AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Howell Scholars Program

The Westmont Mathematics and Computer Science department is pleased to open applications for the Howell Scholars program for students who are considering attending Westmont in the fall of 2025.

This scholarship was created to attract passionate and talented students who want to attend Westmont to study mathematics. It is named in honor of Dr. Russell Howell, a beloved professor in the mathematics deparment who has worked tirelessly to support Westmont students in their pursuit of mathematics, including fundraising, pursuing excellence in the classroom, and regularly mentoring exceptional undergraduate research.

Applications for the scholarship may be submitted using this form by 11:59 pm on March 14.

 

FACILITIES

OUTREACH

ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS

Bailey Hall ‘24 double majored in Mathematics and Data Analytics at Westmont. Her favorite memories in the department include attending the Women in Tech events, volunteering during the annual Mathematics Field Day, and the hours spent studying and chatting in the Math/CS lounge with other students and faculty in the department.

Currently, Bailey is at the University of Washington as a Postbaccalaureate Research Fellow through the Accelerated AI Algorithms for Data-Driven Discovery (A3D3) Institute. The research project she is involved in finds ways to implement variational recurrent neural networks (vRNNs) into FPGA systems for a real-time closed-loop Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) design, focusing on how Latent Factor Analysis via Dynamical Systems (LFADS) can interpret and predict neural activity data.

Looking forward, Bailey plans to build upon her foundation in Mathematics, Data Analytics, and research by pursuing a doctorate in Biostatistics.

Read More About Mathematics Alumni

MATHEMATICS NEWS

Events

Mathematics Field Day

Every year, Westmont students host a "Mathematics Field Day" for Santa Barbara high-school students. 

Join us for challenging and thrilling events like Chalk Talk, College Bowl, Team Exam, and Awards Banquet.

Participants get an iconic shirt like one of these.

Learn More About Math Field Day

 

COME SEE FOR YOURSELF

Visit & Receive a

$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP

2025 applicants can receive $1,000 in additional aid for coming for an official admissions visit to campus!