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Fields UG Summer Research Program Students visit to the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Mathematics

Schedule of Events:

9:00 a.m. Departure from Fields Institute 
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Arrival at the Faculty of Math / Refreshments
M3 Atrium

11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m 

Welcome remarks - Information on University of Waterloo Math Graduate Studies

Srinivasan Keshav, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies

Friday, September 16, 2016 2:30 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Active Learning in Math

Dan Wolczuk presents "Active Learning in Math"

It is often said that learning mathematics is not a spectator sport.  Moreover, there is overwhelming evidence that active learning in the mathematics classroom improves students' performance. 

In this session, I will briefly review some of the literature on active learning and discuss options and obstacles for inserting active learning into our classrooms.

Saturday, September 24, 2016 1:30 pm - Sunday, September 25, 2016 2:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

MATH ALUMNI & CLASS OF ’76 REUNION IN OTTAWA

Ottawa at night
A weekend of activities have been planned for Class of ‘76ers and Faculty of Mathematics alumni in Ottawa. Reconnect with your fellow alumni as you take in the spectacular view of the city from the upper deck of a river cruise or join the new Dean of Math for cocktails at one of Ottawa’s premiere French Brasseries—it is sure not to disappoint!

Thursday, November 10, 2016 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Computational Mathematics Career Panel

Computational banner

The department of Computational Mathematics is hosting an Alumni Career Panel.

Our panelists include professionals from Magnet Forensics, Sortable, Claronav, Open Text and the University of Waterloo.

These five successful Alumni will talk about the following:

  • What they are doing?
  • What they did?