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Researchers in the Cheriton School of Computer Science are developing what could be the next big breakthrough in wearable technology. 

The new innovation in display tech, which the researchers are calling PocketView, uses LED lights to show basic information. It can function as a stand-alone piece of tech or could be incorporated into existing or next-generation smart devices.

Maclean's has released its annual rankings of Canadian universities. The University of Waterloo continues to excel overall, and more specifically in ranking categories related to the Faculty of Mathematics.

The annual Small c Math Contest was held on September 27th. For the first time ever, the contest was administrated online, after taking a one-year pause in 2020 due to the pandemic.

The Undergraduate Mathematics Symposium at the University of Illinois at Chicago is set to take place on Saturday, November 13.

The annual one-day meeting focuses on undergraduate mathematical research. Organizers are calling for interested undergraduate students in mathematics to apply to participate in the symposium by November 1.

Part of being a PhD student is about confronting significant issues in a field of study. For Shenghao Yang, a second-year PhD student in the Cheriton School of Computer Science, it’s not just about confronting issues in his field, but also one of the biggest problems facing the world, COVID-19.

What is the length of Britain’s coastline? How does a frost crystal grow? How many questions are there in the problem set? Finding an answer to each of these requires some exploration of fractals.   

The university experience extends beyond the classroom. It’s not just about coursework and studying, but about the connections and friendships that can last a lifetime.

But for many students, and especially for first-year students, it can be challenging to get over the feeling of discomfort that can accompany trying to meet new people.

As the fall semester begins, the Faculty of Mathematics welcomes six first-year students who have already distinguished themselves academically as recipients of the coveted Schulich Leader Scholarship. 

In a superficial sense, mathematics is a human construction. 1+1=2 only insofar as we give meaning to numbers and symbols, in a similar way that we give meanings to nouns and verbs in language.

Just in time for the start of the academic year, a new campus-wide student program is coming online that aims to help students learn about innovation and kickstart their careers.