Department of Mathematics

Leadership and excellence in mathematics

"Math provides a strong foundation for understanding financial information and relationships between various data."

Renato A Vergel de Dios, BS Mathematics 1974
President and CEO, Generali Pilipinas

"Training as a Math major makes you think logically and clearly, which is an asset in whatever field of endeavor you are in, especially where problem solving skills are required."

Enrique L Yusingco, BS Mathematics 1980
VP-GM, SMC Stock Transfer Service Corporation

The Ateneo Department of Mathematics is recognized as a Center of Excellence in Mathematics by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education. The department prepares students for careers that require analytical thinking and quantitative skills by providing them with a solid foundation in pure mathematics and exposing them to applied areas, such as actuarial science, mathematical finance, operations research and scientific computing.

05 Sep 2023

CEAP confers Pro Deo et Patria Award on Fr Bienvenido Nebres SJ

In August, former University President Fr Bienvenido F Nebres SJ was conferred the 2023 Pro Deo et Patria Award by the Catholic Educational Association of...

15 Mar 2023

Department of Mathematics celebrates Pi Day!

Pi day is celebrated worldwide on March 14 of every year owing to the first 3 digits of the transcendental number π. This day is...

02 Mar 2023

Uncovering the two faces of mathematics: exploring the ethics of mathematics in education and society

On February 15, 2023, more than 160 online participants attended what turned out to be a provocative lecture on “The Ethics of Mathematics and Mathematics...

20 Feb 2023

Mathematics Education Programs Orientation: a crucial step in a life-altering journey

Most see a graduate degree as a destination, yet it is so much more than that. Last 11 February 2023, the Ateneo Department of Mathematics...

16 May 2022

ProbSET gives HS seniors a leg up in problem-solving

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs play a critical part in a country's growth and innovation. So it is vital to foster students' interest...

14 May 2022

De Las Peñas named co-editor of journal 'Acta Crystallographica Section A: Foundations and Advances'

Dr Ma Louise Antonette N De Las Peñas of the Loyola Schools (LS) has been appointed by the International Union of Crystallography Executive Committee as co-editor of Acta Crystallographica Section A: Foundations and Advances.