This Week's Ph.D. Newsletter Includes |
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Student Spotlight: Gaozhan Wang
- Important Dates: Summer RA Support Form Due 05/01
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Announcements: Fall 2026 Registration, Summer 2026 Registration, Fall Graduate Exams, Fall 2026 Math TA Preference Form, Summer PhD Office Form, 2026-2027 Assistantship Selection Form, Oral Exam Form
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Upcoming Events: Dornsife PhD Hoording Ceremony, Upcoming Seminars, Mathematics Tea
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Congratulations to Gaozhan Wang for his selection as a Second Century Russell Fellow! This prestigious USC fellowship provides Gaozhan with a full year of support (no teaching!) in recognition of his outstanding research bridging the gap between classical financial mathematics and modern artificial intelligence. With 3 publications, 2 additional preprints, and another working paper, we are exciting to see what additional amazing results Gaozhan will produce during this fellowship year. Congratulations, Gaozhan!
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The Mathematics Department is delighted to support the summer research efforts of our PhD students with Research Assistant stipends. The number and amounts of the awards depends on available funding and the number of requests.
Please complete this form by Friday, May 1st, 2026.
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The Fall Graduate Exams registration form is now open! The Mathematics Graduate Exams will be offered between August 17-19, 2026.
You can change your selections up until July 17, 2026.
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Fall 2026 Math TA Preference Form |
The Mathematics TA Preference Form for the Fall 2026 semester is now open. Please use this form to indicate your teaching preferences for Fall 2026.
Please complete this form by Friday, May 15, 2026.
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Summer PhD Office Request Form |
The Math Department is preparing for MATHEMATICS Ph.D. student offices shuffle this summer! Thank you for your cooperation in helping us create a respectful and organized office environment for all graduate students.
Please complete this form by Friday, May 15, 2026.
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2026-2027 Assistantship Selection Form
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It's time to plan your funding source (TA-ship, RA-ship, Fellowship, or Other) for the 2026-2027 academic year. Although you will be able to change your decision if unexpected circumstances arise, please try to make your final decisions before May 15 for Fall 2026 funding and November 1st for Spring 2027 funding.
Please complete this form by May 15, 2026.
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We have now created a form for students approaching their Oral Qualifying Exam. The form will outline the steps for signing up for the oral exam and provide the student services team with the information needed to complete the required paperwork.
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