University of Tennessee
Mathematics Newsletter
Spring 2026
Impactful Research and Transformative Education
Working at the Intersection of Math and Biology
Associate Professor Olivia Feldman develops models that track how infectious diseases spread and introduces undergraduates from multiple majors to the field.
From Asking Why to Calculating Answers
Calvin Wong’s childhood interest in science led him to seek solutions through mathematics. As a doctoral student at UT, he’s been working on research in materials modeling at ORNL.
Actuary Internships Prepare Math Majors for Work
Paid summer internships are bolstering UT math students’ preparation for high-demand careers.
Undergraduate Student Spotlights
Peltier’s Research Earns Goldwater Scholarship
A double major in mathematics and physics, Jack Peltier is focused on quasilinear elliptic PDEs.
Abate Finds Community and Creativity in Math
Nicolette Abate discovered community in the UT math department during a Tennessee Governor’s School and graduated this spring with undergraduate research experience.
Graduate Student Spotlights
Research, Collaboration, and Opportunity
Amber Young chose the UT Department of Mathematics for her doctoral program because of its strong interdisciplinary approach and collaborative environment.
Alumni Spotlights
Empowering Students
Seeing a student go from saying, ‘I’m not a math person,’ to confidently explaining a complex concept fuels my passion for teaching,” McDonald said.
Problem-solving Drives Fister’s Career
An undergraduate research opportunity first brought K. Renee Fister to UT, where she found support and inspiration.
Faculty Spotlights
Making Math Classes Accessible and Engaging
Professor Michael Frazier and Distinguished Lecturer Robert Guest are using their decades of teaching experience to improve analysis and statistical reasoning courses.
Minutolo Takes Students from Struggle to Success
Teaching Assistant Professor Jennifer Minutolo helps students achieve success through engagement and collaboration.
Math Staff Honored for MMA-SE Meeting
Six staff members from the Department of Mathematics received Outstanding Staff Teamwork Awards from the College of Arts and Sciences.
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