Past Events

Iteration has revealed mathematical structure for millennia—from ancient Babylonian root-finding techniques to the intricate fractals developed by Fatou and Julia during the First World War. Yet many mysteries remain. One such puzzle centers on...

Led by our Education Coordinator, Jane Butterfield, and a team of enthusiastic volunteers, we'll be offering visitors a fun and interactive glimpse into the Math Mania program we normally bring to local elementary schools. Join us and experience the...

Twenty-first century mathematics has seen the rise of the proof assistant, and mathematical practice has changed significantly with the rise of these new tools. One consequence of this change, for the philosopher of mathematics, is the wider adoption...

Calling all UBC students, staff, faculty, and researchers - all are welcome - FREE to attend! Make sure to register so you don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to hear from a leader in science communication and equity! Join us for a morning...

PIMS welcomes Professor Po-Shen Loh to UBC on November 9th for a FREE talk titled "AI is Here. How Can We Help All the Humans? Answer: Math, With a Twist". Researchers and companies are racing to be the first to create Artificial General Intelligence...

As AI advances at shocking speed, what is the future of humanity? How should people develop skills that will still be useful in a world filled with automation? The speaker, Carnegie Mellon math professor Po-Shen Loh, traveled to 100 cities last year...

We'll talk about a piece of mathematics bringing together number theory (Ivan Niven's subject), geometry, and dynamical systems, that exemplify many of the things I love about math - community, diversity, collaboration, beautiful images, and an...

International Women’s Day takes place annually to recognize and celebrate cis and trans women’s achievements, challenge biases, and reflect on and advance efforts towards greater gender equality. The theme of this year’s IWD is Invest in Women...

Plato and Aristotle stated different conceptions of the good: mathematical order vs. human flourishing. These come together to the extent that mathematics promotes life, that mathematical language enables collectives to make sense of the world and...

The Association of Women in Mathematics Student Chapter (AWMSC) is hosting a talk by Dr. Gerda de Vries titled "Hidden Figures: Eminent Women in Applied Mathematics" on January 23rd (TODAY!) from 4-5PM in CAB 457.