Number theory is one of the oldest branches of mathematics and is concerned with the properties of numbers in general. In the past few decades, research in number theory has progressed at a rapid rate on many fronts.
Two Help Rooms are available for students seeking assistance with course material. These rooms are staffed by graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
The Louis Harry Cantor Lounge on the fifth floor of the Mathematics Building plays a crucial role in bringing together graduate students, postdocs, and faculty.
It is with deep sadness that Columbia Mathematics Department has learned of
the passing of Masatake Kuranishi, who was a member of the Department for
over forty years (more…)