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Research conducted by recent computer science master’s graduate Reza Nadri, recent postdoctoral researcher Gema Rodríguez-Pérez and their supervisor Cheriton School of Computer Science Professor Mei Nagappan found that the perceived race and ethnicity of a developer — based on just their user name — can affect how the developer’s contributions to open source software projects are evaluated.

In the history of mathematics, Hypatia’s legend looms large. She was a woman mathematician in an era when women were not generally seen as academics. She has been called a martyr for truth and reason. And because of the context of her life and death, Hypatia continues to be one of the most enigmatic figures in mathematics.

Two entrepreneurial teams with links to the Faculty of Mathematics advanced to the final of the bi-annual Concept $5K challenge, which is hosted by the Velocity startup incubator.

You’re a new student in the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. You applied and were accepted. Maybe you’ve picked your first-semester classes. Okay, what now? We’ve got you covered with the top seven tips for new math students.

The second of two semi-final events for the Concept 5K challenge took place Thursday, July 15.

Concept 5K is a competition for startups and entrepreneurial ventures, in which teams get to showcase their new or emerging companies and products.

Five teams with affiliations to the Faculty of Mathematics pitched their entrepreneurial ventures as part of the first of two semi-final events in the Concept 5K startup challenge.

The Faculty of Mathematics Research Office recently announced its 2021 recipients of the Golden Jubilee Research Excellence Award. Eduardo Martin-Martinez, an associate professor in applied mathematics, and Sophie Spirkl, an assistant professor in combinatorics and optimization, were this year’s winners.

July 10 is Nikola Tesla’s birthday. He was born 165 years ago. Tesla is one of the most enigmatic figures in the STEM world, and had he been alive today, he would be a massive fan of the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo.

The Faculty of Mathematics Employee Health and Well-being Committee is hosting its annual community assemblies July 14-29.

All staff and faculty members are welcome to participate. The assemblies provide a confidential and safe environment in which employees can discuss any challenges and raise concerns related to health and well-being.

Distinguished Professor Emeritus Peter Forsyth, Professor Ken Vetzal from the School of Accounting and Finance, and Graham Westmacott, portfolio manager at PWL Capital, have received the 2021 Brockett–Shapiro Actuarial Journal Award from ARIA — the American Risk and Insurance Association.