News for Staff

Monday, December 5, 2022

Faculty of Math community members connect their plates to the planet

The Faculty of Mathematics helped save thousands of liters of water and hundreds of pounds of carbon this November through its “Meatless Math Mondays” campaign. The initiative, which aimed to increase environmental health and sustainability within the Faculty, encouraged students, staff, faculty, and post-docs to choose meatless options once a week to decrease their environmental impact.

Monday, November 28, 2022

Donate to a Mathematics Challenge Fund on November 29

Thanks to our three Giving Tuesday Challenge Champions, you can support Mathematics students today by making a donation of any amount and becoming one of the 20 donors needed to unlock the challenge champions’ gifts.

Monday, November 7, 2022

In “Meatless Math Mondays” campaign, sustainability starts at lunch

The Faculty of Mathematics is introducing a “Meatless Math Mondays” initiative this November to increase departmental sustainability and improve environmental wellness among students, faculty and staff.

Friday, September 9, 2022

Anita Layton named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

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Anita Layton, professor of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Pharmacy and Biology, has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). The prestigious RSC award is the highest honour an individual can achieve in the arts, social sciences and sciences. It reflects Layton’s outstanding career as a researcher, academic and mentor.

Friday, August 19, 2022

Stephanie Whitney brings partnership development expertise to the Faculty of Math’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship office

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Stephanie Whitney joined the Faculty of Mathematics this summer as the Director of Research and Innovation Partnerships. She works closely with Professor Charlie Clarke, the Faculty of Math’s Associate Dean of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, to raise research profiles, initiate and develop industry and government relationships, and secure funding to support student entrepreneurship.