Signature Events

The Department of Mathematics hosts recurring events that bring together students, alumni, faculty, and guests around mathematics, careers, research, and experiential learning.

Kenneth C. Schraut Memorial Lecture

The Kenneth C. Schraut Memorial Lecture is an annual invited lecture that brings distinguished speakers to the University of Dayton to share ideas and perspectives from across the mathematical sciences.

Held annually

Biennial Alumni Career Seminar

Since 1964, the Biennial Alumni Career Seminar has connected students interested in mathematics with University of Dayton alumni. The seminar helps students explore the breadth of career paths available to those with training in the mathematical sciences and learn how alumni use mathematics in their professional lives.

Held in even-numbered years

Undergraduate Mathematics Day

Undergraduate Mathematics Day brings together students, faculty, and alumni to celebrate undergraduate mathematics. The event provides opportunities for students to share mathematical work, engage in mathematical activities, and connect with the department community.

Held in odd-numbered years

Dayton Data Challenge

The Dayton Data Challenge is a week-long undergraduate data competition in which teams work with real-world data, develop their own questions, use analytical tools of their choice, and communicate their findings.

Visit the Dayton Data Challenge website