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Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · 1d

📢 This week at PIMS! Oct 6–10 — math seminars & workshops across Western Canada + online. Join us to learn, connect & explore math in action.

🔗 Learn more at www.pims.math.ca/events

#MathCommunity #Mathematics #MathResearch #AcademicEvents #ResearchInMath #HigherEducation #MathematicalSciences

Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · 6d

For Postdocs & Grad Students
🗓 Friday, Oct 3 | Zoom

Looking for your next step in academia or industry? 🚀
Hear from our expert panel:
✨ Landing jobs at universities & colleges
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✨ Crafting a standout CV
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Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · 7d

🚀 Oct 8, 2025: M2PI Case Studies ONLINE

🎙️ John Stockie (SFU) shares how industrial math connects academic research with real-world challenges.

📊 From applied R&D to theory, industrial math powers innovation across sectors.

🔗 Register: ubc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#PIMS #M2PI #Math #Innovation

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Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · 9d

📣 This Week at PIMS. Don’t miss our latest events and activities!
➡️: pims.math.ca/events

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Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · 13d

The 2025–26 PIMS Network Wide Colloquium kicks off today with Fields Medalist Curtis McMullen (Harvard). He’ll speak on the interplay of number theory, geometry & dynamics in “The Question Mark Function, Welding, and Complex Dynamics.” Register: ubc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · 19d

Exciting news from PIMS! 🎉

We're thrilled to welcome Prof. Deanna Needell (@UCLA ) as our new Co-Director, Programs. She brings deep expertise in applied math + data science, and will also join UBC as a Visiting Professor. Welcome, Prof. Needell! 👏
#math #STEM #leadership #PIMS

Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · 22d

📣 Registration Now Open: 2025/26 PIMS Network-Wide Colloquium Series!

⏰ Time: 1:30 PM Pacific / 2:30 PM Mountain / 3:30 PM Central
Participants need to only register once to attend any of the talks in the series.

👉🏼 www.pims.math.ca/pims-network...

Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · Sep 3

🚨 Upcoming Deadline! Applications for the 2025/2026 PIMS supported seminars will be accepted until September 8th.

✅ Apply via the discretionary funding form (by selecting the Seminar/Colloquium request type). Applicants will be notified by late October.

👉🏼 www.pims.math.ca/programs/sci...

Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · Aug 25

💡 PIMS postdocs! Join us on September 17 for a special PIMS Emergent Research Seminar with Mary Anne Moser. The webinar will focus on structuring math presentations to more effectively engage your professional colleagues.
📍Online | 1:30 PM PT | Register to attend!
👉🏼 www.pims.math.ca/events/25091...

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Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · Aug 3

This week at PIMS:

🔸 The PIMS-BIRS-UBCO: Gender Equity in the Mathematical Study (GEMS) of Optimization workshop takes place from Aug 3 - 9 at UBCO.

More upcoming events ➡️ www.pims.math.ca/events

Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · Aug 1

August begins with the successful completion of the Math Summer School for Elementary School Teachers! Participating teachers got to improve their math knowledge and skills, develop teaching strategies and lessons, and grow their networks. PIMS is proud to support this long-running annual event. 🧑‍🏫

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UBC Mathematics @ubcmath.bsky.social · Jul 31

UBC Math Outreach Coordinator Dr. Melania Alavarez sat down with @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social to share some fun and easy ways to keep your kids' math skills sharp this summer! One surprising tip? Use license plates!
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Keeping Math Skills Sharp

On CTV Morning Live, Melania Alvarez of the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences at UBC outlines methods to keep your math skills sharp!

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Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · Jul 21

Looking for funding for a workshop, conference, summer school, outreach activity, or seminar series? PIMS wants to help! Submit your scientific proposal today for the opportunity to receive funding.

Learn more & apply 👉 tinyurl.com/bhp484zb

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Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · Jul 16

📣 PIMS invites nominations for postdoc fellowships in the mathematical sciences (2026–27). Open to recent PhDs from Canadian member universities.

🔗 Details: tinyurl.com/35td4jc7

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Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · Jul 15

PIMS Education Coordinator Melania Alvarez was recently featured on NPR’s But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids, where she helped answer: “Who created math problems?” A fun episode for curious minds! 🎧 Listen here:

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Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · Jul 14

Melania Alvarez, PIMS Education Coordinator, joined Global News Morning BC to talk about making math fun and how everyday summer activities can help kids keep their math skills sharp.

globalnews.ca/video/112863...

Fun summer learning for kids | Watch News Videos Online

Watch Fun summer learning for kids Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · Jul 14

This week at PIMS:

🔸 UCalgary Jr. High Data Science Camp (Jul 14 - 15)
🔸 Discrete, Convex & Combinatorial Geometry Fest (Jul 14 - 18)
🔸 2025 DREAMs Institute (Jul 14 - 31)

More upcoming events ➡️ www.pims.math.ca/events

Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · Jul 10

Building a diverse and equitable mathematical community is central to what we do. That's why we are proud to have supported the 2025 Math Attack Summer Camp for Girls! This 8-day camp at UCalgary empowered girls in grades 7-10 to explore their passion for math. 📚

Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · Jul 7

This week at PIMS:

🔸 Math Summer School for Elementary School Teachers (Jul 7 to Aug 1)
🔸 Girls in Data Science Summer Camp (Jul 7 - 9)
🔸 MMI HQP Summit (Jul 11 - 13)

Upcoming events ➡️ www.pims.math.ca/events

Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · Jun 30

☀️ Our July PIMS connection newsletter is out now!

Read the latest issue ➡️ tinyurl.com/ykjmvr4x

Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · Jun 30

PIMS is excited to announce a call for proposals for mathematical science activities for 2026 (and beyond).

⚠️ Application deadline: Oct 1, 2025

Our 2026-2027 call emphasizes 'Mathematics for the Future' (AI, quantum, climate) & ICM 2026 aligned events.

Learn more & apply 👉 tinyurl.com/bhp484zb

Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · Jun 25

And just like that, the PIMS-CRM Summer School in Probability is wrapping up!

What an incredible four weeks it's been. Thank you to all the students who joined us, our fantastic speakers, and the dedicated organizers who made it all possible!

Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · Jun 23

The Joint PIMS-ICMS Big Data before Data Science conference is coming to #UBC Dec 9-12, 2025!

Join over 20 speakers as they explore topics from weather data to punch cards! Travel reimbursements and funding are available for invited speakers and guests.

Register 👉 tinyurl.com/mxdppatz
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Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · Jun 17

PIMS Postdocs: Get up to CAD $1,000 for research travel! The PIMS PDF Travel Fund supports trips to PIMS member universities and beyond.

PIMS postdoc Tylar Jia used it for talks, calling it "incredibly valuable" for sharing research & making connections.

Apply 👉 tinyurl.com/4vbkjk2p

Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences @pims.math.ca · Jun 16

☀️📚This week, PIMS is sponsoring two summer schools:

🔸 3MC-PIMS-IDMS-ICMS Summer School on Quantitative Molecular & Cellular Biology | 📍UManitoba
🔸 Structure-Preserving Scientific Computing & Machine Learning Summer School & Hackathon | 📍UW

More upcoming events 👉 www.pims.math.ca/events
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