Contact the Problem Lab
Mathematics and Computer Building, room 2057
University of Waterloo
519-888-4567, Ext. 36421
In this workshop, legendary Professor Larry Smith will discuss what makes an important problem, why pursuing important problems is advantageous for start-up founders and employees in an organization, and the two overlooked channels where students can find important problems. Larry will share success stories and mistakes from his former students at UW – you can think of these as summary lessons from the last 40 years. At the end of the workshop, a list of 30 Billion Dollar Problems will also be shared with students.
Mathematics and Computer Building, room 2057
University of Waterloo
519-888-4567, Ext. 36421
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.