They are the future of mathematics, and though they come from different backgrounds and geographical locations, they share one thing in common: These women are on a mission to make their mark in a historically male-dominated industry. 

“Women can do literally anything they want to do,” said Makayla Cowles, one of six incoming female doctoral students in CU Denver’s Department of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences—the largest incoming class of women in the history of the department’s graduate programs. In total, 32 of 90 graduate students in the department, or roughly 36%, are women. For comparison, the national average of female math PhD students is about 29%, according to the National Science Foundation.

Women in math: graduate program celebrates largest class to date
CU Denver Newsroom, Oct 18