The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn or UPenn) is a private Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is one of nine colonial colleges chartered prior to the U.S. Declaration of Independence when Benjamin Franklin, the university's founder and first president, advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce, and public service. Penn identifies as the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, though this representation is challenged by other universities. Benjamin Franklin and other Philadelphians established the university in 1749, which would make it the fifth-oldest institution of higher education in the U.S.
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania, situated within the School of Arts and Sciences in Philadelphia, PA, stands as a prominent hub for mathematical research and education. It provides extensive undergraduate programs culminating in BA and BS degrees, alongside rigorous graduate studies including a PhD and an MS in Applied Mathematics & Computational Science. Faculty members are deeply involved in pioneering research spanning a broad range of pure and applied areas such as Algebra, Analysis, Geometry-Topology, Probability, and various applications. Primarily located in the David Rittenhouse Laboratory, the department cultivates a collaborative and intellectually vibrant atmosphere for both students and researchers, making significant contributions to mathematical understanding and preparing graduates for diverse professional paths.
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