The purpose of the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences is to pursue excellence in discovery, engagement, and learning while cultivating academic excellence, collaboration, diversity, inclusion and innovation. Our faculty is a first-rate research faculty and we continue to recruit top talent. Their publications appear in the top professional journals and many of our faculty receive regular support for their research through Department of Defense, National Institutes for Health, National Science Foundation, Simons Foundation, etc. We aspire to be recognized nationally and internationally as a hub of research activity in the Mathematical and Statistical Sciences which excels in instruction and mentoring.