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Every fall since 1978, the Mathematics & Statistics Division has held a conference designed specifically to attract the interest of undergraduate students.

Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science (MSCS) Conference

This year’s Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science (MSCS) Conference will be held at Acadia University, located in Wolfville (NS), on October 4 and 5, 2024.

Registration is now open and will close on October 3 at 9 AM ADT.

Abstract Submission is open and the deadline is September 15 at 11:59 PM ADT.

Plenary invited speakers include:

The conference will also feature the annual Computer Science Programming Competition and the Mathematics Problem Solving Competition.

More information can be found on the MSCS 2024 conference website!

“This conference is a gathering of experts and enthusiasts interested in the interplay of mathematics and computing. We will explore current topics and discover new trends in the fields of mathematics and computer science. Our aim is to foster learning and discussion to create a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere.”

News and Events

Upcoming Mathematics & Statistics and Computer Science Conference

August 13 2024

MS 2023 award winners headshots

2023 Mathematics and Statistics Award Winners

October 30 2023

Mathematics & Statistics and Computer Science Conference

September 12 2023

MSCS 2022 Plenary Lecture Videos

November 30 2022

Resources

The Mathematics & Statistics Division has published a variety of papers and reports:

Preparing for University Calculus

The booklet “Preparing for University Calculus” is written by a group of mathematics instructors at Atlantic Canadian universities. It is intended to familiarize students entering university, or about to take a standard university calculus course for the first time, with the mathematical background that will be expected.

Access the booklet “Preparing for University Calculus”

Blundon Book

“Experiences in Problem Solving: A W.J. Blundon Commemorative” is a collection of mathematical problem-solving contributions by W.J. Blundon, compiled by Professors Roland Eddy and Michael Parmenter of Memorial University of Newfoundland. Originally published in 1994, this book honors the legacy of W.J. Blundon, a prominent figure in Newfoundland education who served as Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Memorial University from 1948 to 1976.

Although long out of print, the copyright holder, Science Atlantic, approved the free distribution of the book in 2022. This includes republishing in accessible HTML, PDF, and other formats, funded by the book’s original proceeds.

For access to the full book in online and PDF versions, please visit: [LINK].

Access the full book in online and PDF versions

Annual Problem Solving Competition

The Science Atlantic Mathematics Competition is an annual event challenging undergraduate students from Atlantic Canadian universities. Teams of two engage in a three-hour examination, solving mathematical problems. This competition, held during the Science Atlantic Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science conference, offers prizes for top-performing teams.

Learn more about the competition history, structure, and policies

Committee

Awards

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

About

The Mathematics & Statistics Division representatives include mathematicians and statisticians from across the Atlantic region.

Our annual conference, held jointly with Computer Science, is designed to attract the attention of undergraduate students, and provides a venue at which students and faculty can network, present research and share ideas. The conference features plenary talks in both mathematics (the Blundon lecture) and statistics (the Fields lecture). The Blundon lecture is named for Professor W.J. Blundon, the first head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Memorial University of Newfoundland, who was a prominent figure in mathematics and educational circles in Atlantic Canada for many years. The conference also hosts a problem-solving competition for teams of undergraduate students from Atlantic Canadian universities.

We are also interested in issues related to mathematics education, including curriculum and pedagogy in schools and universities.

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