Events

In celebration of International Women in Math Day, the Women in Math Committee presents Picnic & Paint. Join us for an afternoon picnic and paint session to enjoy some refreshments, socialize and engage in meaningful discussion. 

Women in Mathematics (WIM) welcomes incoming and returning students to the WIM Welcome Event. 

Join us September 14th in DC 1301 to: 

• Meet and hear from other Women in Math 

• Enjoy complimentary snacks  

• Partake in some fun games 

• Hear from upper year students (Undergrad & Grad) and first year undergrad instructors 

• Hear messages from the Dean, Chair of Women in Mathematics (WiM), and Director of Women in Computer Science (WiCS). 

We welcome all Math undergraduate & graduate students are welcome 

Register now to save your spot. 

Coming to the University of Waterloo this fall is the play Truth Values: One Girl’s Romp Through M.I.T.’s Male Math Maze, written and performed by former mathematician Gioia De Cari. She experienced first-hand the difficulties and inequities of being a professional woman in a male-dominated field and now uses her one-woman show to provide a humorous, scathing, insightful, and ultimately uplifting look at the challenges she and many other women face in STEM fields.

Following the play, join Gioia and panellists for a discussion on Women in STEM fields, the progress that has been made, and how we can continue to push towards greater equity, diversity, and inclusion for all people. This is a free event open to the entire University of Waterloo community. All are encouraged to come see this incredible performance and engage in the conversation. 

WiM Directed Reading Program (DRP) initiative aims to provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to work with graduate students on a mathematical project.

Join the DRP lunch & learn to hear from groups participating in our Fall DRP talk about the progress of their projects and share the best teamwork practices they have learned.  Enjoy some food and spend time with fellow classmates while learning more about the WiM Directed Reading Program (DRP).

This event is open to all students and WiM Members.

Join WiM on February 28, 2023, for a 45 Minute talk with Professor Matilde Lalín followed by a Q&A session and refreshments.

Register today to attend the WiM Winter Colloquium 2023.

This event is open to all students and other members of the faculty of mathematics and their friends. 

Join WiM and WiCS with UW Chess and UW Poker to celebrate International Women’s Day! Did you know only about 5% of professional poker players and 15% of  all the licensed chess players are women?

Come out on March 8th from 4:00-6:00 pm to Up Your Game in poker and chess, and learn how to apply these critical strategies to your life and career.  Faculty, students, staff, postdocs and other members of the university are invited to join. All levels and genders are welcome!

Sign up via google form.

Join WiM for a 2-day hands-on workshop for women in math who are pursuing a graduate degree (Masters or PhD) to get better prepared for a successful completion of the program as well as receive guidance and mentorship with regards to career opportunities post-graduation! Our aim is to create a comfortable space that is conducive for healthy discussions and reflections as well as to promote interaction between peers within the Faculty of Mathematics.

Register here before March 23. Please note that attendance is limited to 30 participants in total. Registered participants on a waitlist will be informed if a spot opens up.  

Join WiM for a 2-day hands-on workshop for women in math who are pursuing a graduate degree (Masters or PhD) to get better prepared for a successful completion of the program as well as receive guidance and mentorship with regards to career opportunities post-graduation! Our aim is to create a comfortable space that is conducive for healthy discussions and reflections as well as to promote interaction between peers within the Faculty of Mathematics.

Register here before March 23. Please note that attendance is limited to 30 participants in total. Registered participants on a waitlist will be informed if a spot opens up.  

Join WiM and other women-based groups on campus for a fun evening filled with food, games, and bubble tea to celebrate Women's History Month! 

The event is being held in the M3 atrium from 7:00-8:30 pm and is open to all. Register through eventbrite. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Interested in learning a new mathematical concept taught by your peers? Come support students in the faculty of math by attending the DRP presentations! All students, staff, and faculty are welcome. 

The presentations will be held on April 11th from 10-2:30 and April 12th from 10:30-1:30.

The presentation schedule can be viewed here. Please note that lunch will only be provided for DRP participants and the WiM Committee. No registration required.