This page provides an overview of the remarkable work of Scott W. Williams, PhD, Emeritus Professor, UB Mathematics. Dr. Williams joined our faculty in 1971, as Assistant Professor of Mathematics. In ...

This documentary series tells the rich history and compelling stories of contemporary Black mathematicians, and portrays their struggles and accomplishments. This series showcases the significant ...

Black mathematicians emerged from segregation and prejudice to leadership in education and research. A legacy of segregation and prejudice lies behind stories of African American mathematicians who ...

This episode traces the role of HBCUs and mentors in growing the community of Black mathematicians. The episode relates stories of prominent African American mathematicians who struggled through ...

What does a mathematician look like? Standing in front of a room of Black children aged six to twelve, research mathematician Zerotti Woods — who posed the question — is not far off their description.

Using a new disease model, a team of mathematicians at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in South Africa found that while social distancing and vaccinations played a significant part in slowing ...