News & Updates
RBC's support expands reach of UBC Aboriginal math camps in rural BC
June 19, 2013 About 100 Aboriginal children in rural BC will be able to attend math summer camps hosted by the University of British Columbia thanks to a $30,000 gift from the RBC Foundation. The...
An 'Inspiring' Summer Camp for Aboriginal Scholars
"When she graduates from Britannia Secondary School this month, Shaniece Angus will be the first Aboriginal person in the school's history to pass calculus. The 18-year-old First Nations student is...
CRM-Fields-PIMS Prize Call for Nominations
The Centre de recherches mathématiques (CRM), the Fields Institute, and the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) invite nominations for the joint CRM-Fields-PIMS prize, awarded in...
PIMS Call For Proposals for Activities in 2014 or Later
The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) is currently welcoming applications for support of conferences, workshops, summer schools, Distinguished Visitors, Focus Periods...
Natalia Kouzniak of Simon Fraser University will receive the 2013 PIMS Education Prize
This prize, awarded by the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences, recognizes individuals who have played a major role in encouraging activities which have enhanced public awareness and...
Serdar Yuksel of Queen's University Awarded the 2013 CAIMS/PIMS Early Career Award in Applied Mathematics.
CAIMS and PIMS are pleased to announce that Prof. Serdar Yuksel of Queen's University has been awarded the 2013 CAIMS/PIMS Early Career Award in Applied Mathematics. Prof. Yuksel received his MSc in...
PIMS Education Programs Attract Local Support
Vancity has awarded PIMS a $6000 Community Project Grant to establish peer mentoring programs in Vancouver East Side Schools. Vancity’s grant program is investing for positive change in the community...
Call for Nominations - 2013 PIMS Education Prize
The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences is now accepting nominations for the 2013 PIMS Education Prize. The winner receives $1000.The prize will be awarded to a member of the PIMS...
Former Chair of the PIMS Board passes on: Hugh Morris (1932-2012)
“Hugh Clough Morris was admired and respected by all who knew him. [He] was a life-long friend of the sciences in Canada. In addition to his memberships in the Geological Association of Canada (GAC)...
The Mathematics Community Unites to Focus on Global Issues
Mathematics of Planet EarthMEDIA RELEASE December 7, 2012 The Mathematics Community Unites to Focus on Global IssuesFrom modelling to prediction, better math will help the world advance MONTREAL...
Cultural Barriers Crunched by Numbers
Melania Alvarez, PIMS BC Education Coordinator, is featured in UBC's monthly newspaper, UBC Reports.Click here for the story! Don Erhardt Photograph
Bruce Reed announced as 2013 CRM-Fields-PIMS Prize recipient
Professor Bruce Reed has been awarded the 2013 CRM-Fields-PIMS Prize. The Prize recognizes exceptional achievement in the area of mathematical sciences and is considered one of Canada’s top honours in...