Goals

The HMC Math Department's goals are for its students to

  1. Be competent in a broad range of mathematical skills and topics;
  2. Be able to recognize and apply mathematics in a variety of settings;
  3. Be able to articulate what mathematics is about and what mathematicians do;
  4. Know how to learn and have the competence and confidence to build on their knowledge base independently;
  5. Have strong professional and communication skills;
  6. Be good citizens who are aware of the impact of their work on society;
  7. Be able to function well as a part of a team, and have honed their leadership skills; and
  8. Be able to work and communicate with diverse groups of people with varying abilities and who come from a variety of cultures.