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Spring 2026

Letter from the Chair

Bruno Nachtergaele welcomes incoming chair Joel Hass, and provides updates on Department members, the budget, and some upcoming focus for the next academic year.

Click here for the update!

Also check our highlights of awards and notable news from this past academic year.

Catch up on what's happening!

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Puzzles, Folds, and Bubbles Galore

Gorgeous weather encouraged a great crowd for annual UC Davis Picnic Day. Our Department members delighted Picnickers with a glorious display of math in a delightful array of forms.

Read Picnic Day Highlights!

In Memoriam: Mariel Vazquez

We have sad news of the passing of Mariel Vazquez on July 5th, 2026. We have lost a great friend and colleague. Mariel was a world class applied mathematician, she earned many recognitions for her notable contributions to mathematical biology. She was also a caring dedicated teacher and mentor who fought for opportunities and access to great education for all. In these difficult times we offer our condolences to her family and in particular to her husband, our colleague Javier Arsuaga, and their children.

In Memoriam: Michael Kapovich

We are sad to report the peaceful passing of Michael Kapovich on June 16th, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Misha was an esteemed mathematician and a cherished colleague for 23 years. He will be missed. We offer our sincere condolences to Misha's family and in particular to his wife and our colleague Jennifer. Memories can be read and shared on his memorial site.
Memories about Michael Kapovich on MyKeeper.
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Diving into Math through Theater!

Craig Tracy, an older man with glasses sitting outdoors at a café, wearing a dark grey collared shirt, smiling softly.

In Memoriam: Craig Tracy

Roger Wets stands, presenting, in front of a projection of a rainbow parabolic surface and an array of vectors.

In Memoriam: Roger J-B Wets

New Faculty

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Anuj Kumar

Joining Us

Visiting Professor

  • Sneha Chaubey

KAPs

  • Gyivan Lopez Campos
  • Chris Jones
  • Weizhe Shen

Lecturers

  • Maria Trnkova
  • Jialin Wang
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