Canadian Mathematical Society
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The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) is an association of professional mathematicians dedicated to the interests of mathematical
research and education in Canada
.
It was originally conceived in June 1945 as the Canadian Mathematical Congress. A name change was debated for many years; ultimately, a new name was adopted in 1979, upon its incorporation as a non-profit charitable organization.
. They also publish Canadian Mathematical Bulletin and Crux Mathematicorum with Mathematical Mayhem.
, held each summer for Canadian undergraduates interested in any area of mathematics. Students may each speak for up to fifty minutes on topics of their choice. The 11th and 12th meetings were held at Dalhousie University
, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Queen's University
, Kingston, Ontario
, respectively. In particular the Queen's conference attracted an unprecedented 150 participants from across the country. The 13th meeting was held in summer 2006 at McGill University
, Montreal, Quebec, which was also the location of the original conference.
Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...
research and education in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
It was originally conceived in June 1945 as the Canadian Mathematical Congress. A name change was debated for many years; ultimately, a new name was adopted in 1979, upon its incorporation as a non-profit charitable organization.
Publications
The main publication of the CMS is the Canadian Journal of MathematicsCanadian Journal of Mathematics
The Canadian Journal of Mathematics is a bimonthly mathematics journal published by the Canadian Mathematical Society. It was established in 1949 by H.S.M. Coxeter and G. de B. Robinson. The current editors of the journal are Henry Kim and Robert McCann. The journal publishes articles in all...
. They also publish Canadian Mathematical Bulletin and Crux Mathematicorum with Mathematical Mayhem.
Conferences
The CMS, through its Student Committee, sponsors the bilingual Canadian Undergraduate Mathematics ConferenceCanadian Undergraduate Mathematics Conference
The Canadian Undergraduate Mathematics Conference is an annual gathering of undergraduate mathematics students at a Canadian university. The host institution for a given year is determined by an election process during the previous year's gathering. CUMCs are usually held during the summer, for a...
, held each summer for Canadian undergraduates interested in any area of mathematics. Students may each speak for up to fifty minutes on topics of their choice. The 11th and 12th meetings were held at Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is a public research university located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The university comprises eleven faculties including Schulich School of Law and Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine. It also includes the faculties of architecture, planning and engineering located at...
, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Queen's University
Queen's University
Queen's University, , is a public research university located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Founded on 16 October 1841, the university pre-dates the founding of Canada by 26 years. Queen's holds more more than of land throughout Ontario as well as Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England...
, Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario is a Canadian city located in Eastern Ontario where the St. Lawrence River flows out of Lake Ontario. Originally a First Nations settlement called "Katarowki," , growing European exploration in the 17th Century made it an important trading post...
, respectively. In particular the Queen's conference attracted an unprecedented 150 participants from across the country. The 13th meeting was held in summer 2006 at McGill University
McGill University
Mohammed Fathy is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The university bears the name of James McGill, a prominent Montreal merchant from Glasgow, Scotland, whose bequest formed the beginning of the university...
, Montreal, Quebec, which was also the location of the original conference.
Awards
The CMS annually awards the following prizes- Jeffery-Williams Prize to recognize mathematicians who have made outstanding contributions to mathematical research.
- Adrien Pouliot AwardAdrien Pouliot AwardThe Adrien Pouliot Award is presented annually by the Canadian Mathematical Society. The award is presented to individuals or teams in recognition of significant contributions to mathematics education in Canada. The inaugural award was presented in 1995. Persons and teams that are nominated for...
for contributions to mathematical education in Canada. - Krieger-Nelson PrizeKrieger-Nelson PrizeThe Krieger–Nelson Prize is presented by the Canadian Mathematical Societyin recognition of an outstanding woman in mathematics. It was firstawarded in 1995.The award is named after Cecilia Krieger andEvelyn Nelson, both known for their...
is presented in recognition of an outstanding female in mathematics. - Coxeter–James PrizeCoxeter–James PrizeThe Coxeter–James Prize is presented annually by the Canadian Mathematical Society. The award is presented to young mathematicians in recognition of outstanding contributions to mathematical research. The first award was presented in 1978. The prize was named in honor of the mathematicians Donald...
to recognize young mathematicians who have made outstanding contributions to mathematical research.
See also
- American Mathematical SocietyAmerican Mathematical SocietyThe American Mathematical Society is an association of professional mathematicians dedicated to the interests of mathematical research and scholarship, which it does with various publications and conferences as well as annual monetary awards and prizes to mathematicians.The society is one of the...
- Mathematical Association of AmericaMathematical Association of AmericaThe Mathematical Association of America is a professional society that focuses on mathematics accessible at the undergraduate level. Members include university, college, and high school teachers; graduate and undergraduate students; pure and applied mathematicians; computer scientists;...
- List of Mathematical Societies