On January 8, 2026, Dr. Tom Cuchta, assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and Physics, joined more than 275 mathematicians from 12 national mathematics societies in Washington, D.C., for #MathSciOnTheHill. The annual event brings mathematicians together to meet with lawmakers and advocate for strong federal support of mathematics research and education.
Dr. Cuchta was part of the West Virginia delegation alongside Dr. Jessica Deshler, director of the WVU School of Mathematical and Data Sciences, and WVU graduate students Brian Laverty and Maliha Mohiuddin. The group visited the offices of U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, as well as Representatives Carol Miller and Riley Moore, to discuss the importance of sustained investment in the mathematical sciences.
Through events like #MathSciOnTheHill, College of Science faculty help ensure that mathematics continues to play a vital role in innovation, workforce development, and research across West Virginia and beyond.