Computer Science Division

We promote the study of computer science in the Atlantic region, with the recruitment and support of students, faculty, and researchers as our primary focus.

Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science (MSCS) Conference

Mathematics Statistics and Computer Science Undergraduate Student Conference logo

This year’s Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science (MSCS) Conference will be held at Cape Breton University, on October 17 and 18, 2025.

Registration is now open and will close on October 18, 2025.

Abstract Submission is open and submission deadline is October 05, 2025

Plenary invited speakers include:

  • Blundon Lecture (Mathematics): Pengfei Guan (McGill University)
  • Field Lecture (Statistics): Neil Spencer (University of Connecticut)
  • Sedgwick Lecture: Rita Orji (Dalhousie University)

Computer Science Programming Competition

The deadline to submit team registrations is Tuesday, October 1, 2025. For more details, visit the Programming Competition page.

View previous competition results.

Mathematics Problem Solving Competition

The competition will begin at 2:00pm on Friday October 17, 2025. For more details, visit the Mathematics Competition page.

View previous sample problem sets at Mathematics Problem Solving Competition.

More information can be found on the MSCS 2025 conference website!

Hosting Schedule

  • 2025-2026: CBU
  • 2026-2027: UNB-SJ
  • 2027-2028: UNB-F
  • 2028-2029: UMoncton
  • 2029-2030: Dal
  • 2030-2031: Saint Mary’s
  • 2031-2032: StFX
  • 2032-2033: MtA
  • 2033-2034: UPEI
  • 2034-2035: UNB-SJ
  • 2035-2036: CBU

News and Events

ACPC Programming Contest

The Computer Science Committee has been involved with the participation of Atlantic Canadian students in the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC). Teams from our universities have competed in multiple World Finals.


For 2020, a contest will be held in conjunction with the computer-science portion of the conference, to provide an optional warm-up / training opportunity for teams considering competing in the ICPC’s Northeastern North American division.


Visit the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) website for more information.
You can also view results and problem sets from past programming competitions.

A brown plaque with gold details. The plaque states "Top-ranked Atlantic Canadian team in the ICPC NENA Regional" and the same is said in French right below it. Names of the winner are being displayed at each golden spot

Awards

Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science (MSCS) Conference 2017
Thanks to the support of our generous conference sponsors, each year MSCS recognizes the achievements of some of Atlantic Canada’s top undergraduate and graduate computer students through a variety of awards.

About

The Computer Science division promotes the study of computer science in the Atlantic region, with the recruitment and support of students, faculty, and researchers as its primary focus.

The division is led by a committee, which consists of representatives from computer science programs at the universities in Atlantic Canada. The committee’s discussions focus on student recruitment, program offerings, and recent developments in computing science.

The annual conference is a venue for students, faculty, and researchers to present research projects and to discuss common issues and the latest developments and innovations.

The highlight of the annual conference is the programming competition, which previously was a preliminary round of the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC). For 2020, while not required, the contest provides an excellent opportunity to practice and prepare for the first round of the ICPC.

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Headshot of Cezar Câmpeanu

Computer Science
Cezar Câmpeanu
University of Prince Edward Island

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