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Courant Institute School of Mathematics, Computing, and Data Science
Building upon NYU’s longtime preeminence in mathematics, applied mathematics, data science, computer science, and engineering.
The Courant Institute School of Mathematics, Computing, and Data Science furthers NYU’s longtime preeminence in mathematics, applied mathematics, data science, computer science, and engineering. The new Courant Institute School will include the Department of Mathematics, which will build on the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences' extraordinary strengths in both applied and pure math; the Center for Data Science; and an expanded Department of Computer Science (CS). The new CS department will link the two computer science departments in Courant and Tandon School of Engineering, enabling transformational cross-school collaboration; faculty in the now linked CS departments will hold joint appointments in both Courant and Tandon. “Today, we take the next step in the path that Richard Courant started us on,” President Linda G. Mills said in the University’s official announcement, “The creation of a new school that combines mathematics, its theory and application, with computer science and data science.”
Today, we take the next step in the path that Richard Courant started us on.
– President Linda G. Mills
The creation of the new school marks a major step forward in the University’s strategic emphasis on science and technology. Uniting these academic departments will allow us to maximize our current efforts in research and education, advancing our expansive research program and preparing our students to become innovators in technology, academia, and industry.
Our Academic Programs
Undergraduate
Undergraduate students pursue B.S. and B.A. degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science through NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering and the College of Arts and Science (CAS). Candidates for undergraduate degrees apply to all programs through NYU's First Year Undergraduate Admissions process.
Graduate
The graduate programs offered by the Courant Institute School of Mathematics, Computing, and Data Science are listed below.
Data Science
Our Senior Leadership
Gérard Ben Arous
Silver Professor of Mathematics, will serve as the Courant Institute School’s Inaugural Dean. Professor Ben Arous has served on Courant's faculty since 2002; his research focuses on probability theory and its connections with other domains of mathematics, physics, and data science. He has been a longstanding proponent of establishing an independent school devoted to the sciences, and he is honored to lead this transition process. President Mills has announced that an international search for the Courant Institute School’s permanent Dean is currently underway.
Vice Deans
We are pleased to announce the establishment of three Vice Dean positions based on the recommendations of faculty-led committees:
Daniele Panozzo
Professor of Computer Science, will serve as the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, working to enhance student outcomes, ensure operational efficiency, and promote international engagement by shaping and implementing academic policies.
Laure Zanna
Joseph B. Keller and Herbert B. Keller Professor in Applied Mathematics, will serve as the Vice Dean for Research, providing guidance and support for the school’s research initiatives, collaborations, and funding partnerships.
Valentino Tosatti
Professor of Mathematics, will serve as the Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs, directing faculty development, recruitment, retention, and promotion efforts and cultivating a dynamic and supportive environment for faculty across all ranks.