Johns Hopkins University (often abbreviated as Johns Hopkins, Hopkins, or JHU) is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1876, Johns Hopkins was the first U.S. university based on the European research institution model. The university is named for its first benefactor, the American entrepreneur and Quaker philanthropist Johns Hopkins. Hopkins' $7 million bequest to establish the university was the largest philanthropic gift in U.S. history up to that time.
The Johns Hopkins University Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, housed within the Whiting School of Engineering, is dedicated to developing and applying quantitative methods to solve intricate problems in science, engineering, and society. The department provides robust undergraduate and graduate programs designed to furnish students with critical analytical, statistical, and computational expertise. Core areas of focus span probability, statistics, operations research, scientific computation, and financial mathematics. Graduates are highly sought after for a wide array of roles in industry, finance, government, and research, benefiting from the department's strong theoretical foundation and its emphasis on applying these skills to real-world challenges through interdisciplinary engagement.
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