UVic Math & Stats

Join us May 9th for Science Rendezvous! We've got a couple great math tables, as well as all kinds of cool science from across the Faculty of Science. Great for kids!
More info here: https://www.sciencerendezvous.ca/event_sites/sciren_victoria/

Climate Solutions Youth Fair

Calling all future climate scientists! Are you interested in renewable energy? adapting to climate change? building communities to minimize pollution? We want to hear from you!
If you're in grades 3 - 6 then join us on Wednesday, May 27th, 3:30-5:00pm at the University of Victoria for a special poster fair. You'll meet scientists working on these topics! Afterwards, families are invited to return for a public talk by Judith Sayers, indigenous leader, Chancellor of Vancouver Island University, President of Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council.
The Climate Solutions Youth Fair is part of the Capstone Conference: Mathematical Modeling for Renewable Energy and Environment.

To submit your child’s poster to the Climate Solutions Youth Fair, email Dr. Butterfield at [email protected] and tell her the poster title, your child’s grade, and their name.

Example project questions:
• What does it mean to be net-zero? Why is it important?
• What are fossil fuels and their role in becoming net zero?
• How to make our homes and schools more energy efficient?
• What is renewable energy? What is its role in becoming net zero?
• What is the most suitable type of renewable energy to power your home/school/community?
• What is wildfire risk, and how does it relate to weather? What can we do to protect our homes/ schools from fire?
• What is air pollution and what causes it? Can we build our communities in a way to minimize air pollution?
• What are the role of trees in becoming net zero?
• What are extreme events? Why is it important to be prepared for extreme events? How do we prepare for extreme events?

https://www.pims.math.ca/events/260528-pcsgljs

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We're looking for volunteers for Science Rendezvous! This is a fabulous event to share the the love of STEM with the broader community and has been a lot of fun in recent years. If you are interested in volunteering the general sign up link is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTTGHju9rB5NYMRE1pSRe4fjIKxSh-KdnOOHcXCrwpDTnDSA/viewform. We have a few math specific activities at the event so contact Trefor Bazett or Jane Butterfield if interested in volunteering at those!

Hope to see you there:)

Congratulations to Arjun Banik for winning the Dr. Arne H. Lane Graduate Fellowships in Marine Sciences Award for his work modelling Dolly Varden in collaboration with Fisheries and Oceans Canada / Pêches et Océans Canada, and co-supervised by Saman Muthukumarana. Way to go Arjun!

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/laura-cowen-547353303_congratulations-to-arjun-banik-for-winning-activity-7399884137136017408-ivWs?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAA_LmHwBrrbjy_tlkFTaEoyzQhm2DSHm3z0

Watch our graduating Math and Stats students in their Fall convocation ceremony today at

Fall 2025 Convocation Ceremony - November 12, 2:30 pm University of Victoria Fall 2025 Convocation Ceremony for:Fine Arts, Health, Science, Graduate Studies

Join us for a Faculty of Science community event! This gathering is all about belonging, connection, and fun across departments. Enjoy snacks, soft drinks, and simple activities that spark conversation and celebrate the spirit of UVic’s 5 Days of Action. Whether you’re an undergrad, grad student, researcher, faculty, or staff member, come meet new people, build connections, and be part of a welcoming science community.

Everyone is welcome! https://events.uvic.ca/science/event/101966-celebrating-diversity-in-science-with-friends

The UVic Math & Stats Department is launching the new Math Undergraduate Seminar (MUGS). This seminar series is open to everyone, and intended to be accessible for students who have taken 2nd year math courses.

The seminar will be Mondays starting Oct 20th from 3:30-4:30 in DSB C130. We'll have hot drinks (bring a mug if you have one!) and treats, and mostly a chance to see cool math!

We're kicking things off this Monday with a talk by Dr. Trefor Bazett on Bubbles and the Calculus of Variations. Add yourself to the email list to get updates on future talks, and we'll see you there!