Jonas Reitz

Jonas Reitz is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the School of Arts & Sciences, City University of New York (CUNY), specifically at New York City College of Technology (City Tech). He joined the Math Department at City Tech in 2006 after completing his doctoral studies at the CUNY Graduate Center.

His educational background includes a PhD from The Graduate Center, CUNY (2006) and a BA from The University of California at Santa Cruz (1996).

Research Interests:
Specializing in mathematical logic and the foundations of mathematics, Professor Reitz focuses on set theory and forcing. His work explores independence phenomena, set-theoretic geology, reflection principles, and the philosophical implications of mathematical pluralism, significantly advancing understanding of the set-theoretic multiverse and foundational structures.

Publications Trends:
His scholarly output from 2007-2019 demonstrates deep engagement with the ground axiom, pointwise definable models, and inner-model reflection. These works bridge technical set theory with philosophical inquiry, revealing connections between forcing extensions, ground models, and the nature of mathematical truth across diverse set-theoretic universes.

Grants and Leadership:
As Project Director for two U.S. Department of Education Title V grants—"A Living Laboratory: Revitalizing General Education for a 21st Century College of Technology" (2013-2015) and "Opening Gateways to Completion: Open Digital Pedagogies for Student Success in STEM" (2015-2020)—he pioneered innovative approaches to STEM education through open digital resources and curriculum redesign.