Events | Women in Mathematics

Fall 2023 Panel Discussions

WiM organized a series of two-panel discussions spanning two days, catering to both undergraduate and graduate students. On November 1, the WiM graduate committee held an Academic Applications panel, providing valuable insights on scholarship applications like NSERC and OGS, as well as guidance on job applications. Then, on November 2, the WiM undergraduate committee presented a Time Management panel, offering expert advice on effective study strategies, time management, and tips for a successful co-op search.

Time management panel discussion panelists

Fall 2023 Welcome Party

WiM hosted two welcome parties to welcome the incoming undergraduate and graduate Math students. We heard from Dean Mark Giesbrecht, WiM Director Yu-Ru Liu, WiCS Director Jo Atlee, and other Math administrators and faculty members.

A group photo of student and staff supporters at the WiM undergraduate welcome party

Undergraduate math students at the F23 Welcome Party

2023 International Women in Mathematics Day

Celebrating International Women in Mathematics Day, WiM hosted an enlightening discussion led by Hilary Bergsieker exploring the impacts of gender stereotypes and the various ways women are excluded from STEM Social Networks.

Photo of speaker pointing at their findings in a slideshow.

A group of people listening to a speaker give a presentation.

Winter 2023 DRP Presentations

The presentations for the Winter 2023 Directed Reading Program were held on April 10th and 11th. For more information about the DRP and past projects, visit the DRP webpage.

2023 Women's History Month Mixer

In a collaboration across WiM, WiSTEM, FemPhys, WICS, WiH, and WiE, we held a Women's History Month Mixer to celebrate all the amazing women at our institution. We had many treats scuh as subway, cookies, and bubble tea, as well as boardgames!

2023 Navigating Your PhD Workshop

Maliha Ahmed planned an impactful 2-day workshop to help graduate students get the most from their graduate program. This consisted of a Keynote talk by Sarah Hayes-Tang from the University of Toronto, several workshops and career panels!

Day 1

Keynote speaker Dr. Sarah Hayes-Tang delivers an inspiring talk

Day 2

Milestone Mapping with the Student Success Office

2023 International Women's Day

On March 8th 2023, WiM and WiCS held a poker and chess night to encourage women to join in these male-dominated games. Attendees learnt how to apply the skills used in these games to their life and career.

2022 International Women's Day

In celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, 2022, the Faculty of Math and Women in Mathematics organized a gathering and scenic walk through campus. Before the walk, attendees enjoyed refreshments as well as each others' company as introductions were made and new friendships formed.

Group of women gathered for International Women's Day walk

International Women's Day walk coffee table outside of MC building

2019 International Women's Day Pacesetters Forum

On March 8, 2019 the Faculty of Mathematics, in collaboration with the Women in Mathematics Committee, HeForShe Committee, and the Women in Computer Science Committee, celebrated International Women’s Day by hosting a Pacesetter Forum. This spectacular event offered students the opportunity to experience a unique, fast-paced afternoon where alumni, friends, and faculty shared career advice in areas ranging from soft skills to technical skills, entrepreneurship to leadership, industry to academic, and everything in between!

2018 Coffee and Chat with Dr. Malabika Pramanik

On Tuesday, May 29th graduate students, post doctoral fellows, and faculty members were invited for a coffee and chat with University of British Columbia's Math Professor, Dr. Malabika Pramanik.

Short Bio: Dr. Pramanik is a professor at the University of British Columbia and has won awards for both her research and her teaching. She has been very actively involved in encouraging women in mathematics, including as organizer and guest speaker at conferences and workshops for women mathematicians. She has served on the Canadian Math Society - Women in Math committee and is currently a Vice President of the CMS.