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The Department of Applied Mathematics has a multifaceted mission to provide an exceptional mathematical education focused on the unique needs of NPS students, to conduct relevant research, and to provide service to the broader community. A strong and vibrant Department of Applied Mathematics is essential to the university's goal of becoming a premiere research university.

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833 Dyer Road RM SP-250
Monterey, CA 93943-5164
Phone: 831-656-2206
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR, DR. FRANK GIRALDO

The focus of the Applied Math department is to educate officers to learn how to think rigorously and logically; I cannot think of a better discipline that can serve this purpose. As a service department, we have the privilege of educating many of the students that come through the doors of NPS and we take this responsibility seriously. The dedication of our
faculty to this mission facilitates taking students with diverse educational backgrounds to complete a Masters degree in STEM-related fields in a short turn-around time.
As the new chair of the Applied Mathematics department, I must first recognize all of the faculty who have served in so many roles before me. My predecessor, Wei Kang served as chair for the past three years until October 1, 2021. Clyde Scandrett served as the Dean of the Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science (GSEAS) for the past six years until June 30, 2021. Ralucca Gera served for three years as the Associate Provost for Education until spring 2021. I would also like to acknowledge our lecturer Gabriela Stanica who served as the Faculty Council representative until fall 2021; she still serves as the alternate. David Canright served on the PhD committee until his retirement in fall 2021 and Chris Frenzen served for over a decade until fall 2021. Finally, Beny Neta served as the program manager for the Scientific Computing certificate until his retirement in fall 2021. Thank you all for your service to the department and our students.
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Prof. Wei Kang | Article by Math Department
Nearly 2,000 students, teachers and parent chaperones toured the Naval Postgraduate School campus, interacting with more than 40 STEM and service-inspired venues during the return of Discovery Day at NPS, May 13. The popular event gives the university an opportunity to inspire Central Coast students in the pursuit of the STEM disciplines.
Through programs like the Fulbright Scholarship and the DOD’s Engineer and Scientist Exchange, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Thor Martinsen, right, and Norwegian Scientist Dr. Tron Omland with the Norwegian National Security Authority have been collaborating on advanced cryptography research at NPS, and at the University of Bergen, Norway.
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