Mathematics and Statistics – 80th Anniversary Celebrations
On Friday, September 27, 2024, we celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McMaster University. It was a historical acknowledgment of the department’s long-standing history and its contributions over the past 80 years.
Virtual Book: Our department members, both past and present, shared their experiences through a virtual book, allowing everyone to connect and reflect on our shared history.
Artwork: New artwork was unveiled in the foyer of Hamilton Hall.
The event featured insightful speaker sessions and engaging conversations among faculty, staff, post-docs, alumni, and current students.
Speakers:
- Matt Davison, Professor of Mathematics and Statistical & Actuarial Sciences and Dean of Science at Western University Canada, presented on “Taking Financial Mathematics from Bay Street to Main Street.”
- Barbara Csima, Professor of Pure Mathematics at the University of Waterloo, discussed “What is Computability Theory?”
- Arvind Gupta, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, spoke on “Mathematics – Leading Canada’s Innovation Agenda for 25 Years.”
In addition to the above speakers, history of the department was captured by:
- Peter Macdonald, Emeritus Professor of Statistics at McMaster University
- Matheus Grasselli, Professor of Mathematics & Deputy Provost at McMaster University
- Vivian Lewis, University Librarian and Associate Vice President at McMaster University Library
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this celebration a success!
Please visit McMaster’s LinkedIn for a snapshot look at the event or visit Flickr to see pictures of the celebration.
Math and Stats 80th Anniversary Bursary:
Also, you can still celebrate this milestone with us, by supporting our students through Math and Stats 80th Anniversary Bursary. This fund will support students in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics who are experiencing financial need. To contribute, please visit alumni.mcmaster.ca/mathandstats80thfund.
Read more at McMaster University - LinkedIn.
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