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Canadian Mathematical Society
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The Romanescu cauliflower demonstrates nature's use of self-similarity and fractal forms.

The Canadian Mathematical Society promotes and advances the
discovery, learning and application of mathematics in Canada by

  • Fostering the community of mathematicians
  • Promoting mathematical research
  • Supporting education efforts at all levels
  • Championing mathematics in the Canadian public
What's New?
In Education:

Jennifer Hyndman to Receive the 2010 CMS Excellence in Teaching Award (Mar. 2)
The CMS is pleased to award the 2010 CMS Excellence in Teaching Award to Professor Jennifer Hyndman, Mathematics Program, University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). The award focuses on the recipient's proven excellence as a teacher at the undergraduate level as exemplified by unusual effectiveness in the classroom and/or commitment and dedication to teaching and to students. More  

Call for nominations: Adrien-Pouliot Award (Feb. 8)
Deadline: April 30, 2010
Nominations of individuals or teams of individuals who have made significant and sustained contributions to mathematics education in Canada are solicited. More  

In Research:

Kai Behrend to Receive CMS 2011 Jeffery-Williams Prize for Research Excellence (Mar 9)
The CMS is pleased to announce that Kai Behrend from the University of British Columbia is the recipient of the 2011 Jeffery-Williams Prize. The prize was inaugurated in 1968 to recognize established mathematicians who have made outstanding contributions to mathematical research. More  


Rachel Kuske to Receive CMS 2011 Krieger-Nelson Prize for Research Excellence (Feb 25)
The CMS is pleased to announce that Rachel Kuske from the University of British Columbia is the recipient of the 2011 Krieger-Nelson Prize. The prize was inaugurated in 1995 by the CMS to recognize female mathematicians who have made an outstanding contribution to mathematical research. More  

Call for nominations: CMS Coxeter-James Prize (Feb. 8)
Deadline: June 30, 2010
The Coxeter-James Prize recognizes young mathematicians who have made outstanding contributions to mathematical research.

From CMS Publications:
Latest Journals Latest Books

Canadian Journal of Mathematics
April 2010 issue - Vol 62, No. 2.

Canadian Mathematical Bulletin
March 2010 issue - Vol 53, No. 1.

Crux Mathematicorum with Mathematical Mayhem
February 2010 issue - Vol 36, No. 1.

CMS Notes
February 2010 issue - Vol 42, No. 1.

Algebraic Combinatorics and Coinvariant Spaces
Bergeron, F.

Solving the Pell Equation
Jacobson, M.J., Williams, H.C.

ATOM 10: Modular Arithmetic
Sato, N.

Call for Manuscripts - ATOM The CMS publication A Taste of Mathematics (ATOM) is a series of booklets designed as enrichment material for high school students. More   

2009 CMS G. de B. Robinson Award Winners (Oct 29) The CMS is pleased to announce that Dr. Vladimir Manuilov (Moscow State University) and Dr. Klaus Thomsen (Aarhus University) are the winners of the 2009 G. de B. Robinson Award. The G. de B. Robinson Award was inaugurated to recognize the publication of excellent papers in the Canadian Journal of Mathematics and the Canadian Mathematical Bulletin and to encourage the submission of the highest quality papers to these journals. More   

Other News of Note:

Call for Nominations : Graham Wright Award for Distinguished Service (Feb. 8)
Deadline: Mar. 31
The CMS established this award to recognize individuals who have made sustained and significant contributions to the Canadian mathematical community and, in particular, to the Canadian Mathematical Society. The award was renamed in 2008. More  

 

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