From akelm at cms.math.ca Wed Jan 3 11:49:24 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Wed Jan 3 11:49:30 2007 Subject: [cmath] Limited Term Appointments - Concordia University, Department of Mathematics & Statistics Message-ID: Mathematics and Statistics The Department of Mathematics & Statistics is seeking applications for up to three limited term appointments to teach courses in areas that include: Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Dynamical Systems, Optimization and Probability. In addition, one extended-term appointment (3 years) is available in Statistics. Requirements for the positions are a PhD and evidence of excellence in teaching ability. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to: Professor Y.P. Chaubey, Chair Department of Mathematics and Statistics Concordia University 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8 chair@mathstat.concordia.ca http://www.mathstat.concordia.ca These positions are subject to budgetary approval and need, and are full-time, limited term appointments, normally at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, beginning August 15, 2007 and ending May 31, 2008. Successful candidates will normally be expected to teach three courses per semester. Under the provisions of the CUFA collective agreement, these positions may be renewed twice subject to continued need. Review of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the required position has been filled. All applications should reach departments no later than March 15, 2007. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment From gpwright at cms.math.ca Wed Jan 10 11:55:22 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Wed Jan 10 11:55:27 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for Nominations - Appel de Mises en candidature Message-ID: Call for Nominations 2008 David Borwein Distinguished Career Award The David Borwein Distinguished career award recognizes mathematicians who have made exceptional, broad, and continued contribution to Canadian mathematics. A complete nomination dossier consists of: * A signed nomination statement from a present or past colleague, or collaborator (no more than three pages) having direct knowledge of the nominee's contribution; * A short curriculum vitae, no than five pages; * Two to four letters of support in addition to the nomination; * Other supporting material may be submitted, no more than 10 pages. A nomination can be updated and will remain active for three years. Six copies of the complete nomination dossier must arrive at the CMS Executive Office no later than March 31, 2007. Selection Committee David Borwein Distinguished Career Award Canadian Mathematical Society 577 King Edward, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 *****************************8 Appel de Mises en candidature Prix David-Borwein de math?maticien ?m?rite pour l'ensemble d?une carri?re 2008 Le prix David-Borwein de math?maticien ?m?rite pour l'ensemble d?une carri?re rend hommage ? un math?maticien qui a fait une contribution exceptionnelle et soutenue aux math?matiques canadiennes. Le dossier de candidature comprendra les ?l?ments suivants : * une lettre de mise en candidature sign?e par un coll?gue ou un collaborateur actuel ou des ann?es pass?es (trois pages maximum) qui conna?t tr?s bien les r?alisations de la personne propos?e; * un bref curriculum vitae, maximum de cinq pages; * de deux ? quatre lettres d?appui, en plus de la mise en candidature; * tout autre document pertinent, maximum de 10 pages. Toute mise en candidature est modifiable et demeurera active pendant trois ans. Le dossier complet, en six exemplaires, doit parvenir au bureau administratif de SMC au plus tard le 31 mars 2007. Comit? de s?lection Prix David Borwein pour carri?re distingu?e Soci?t? math?matique du Canada 577 King Edward, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 From gpwright at cms.math.ca Wed Jan 10 12:00:46 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Wed Jan 10 12:00:52 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for Nominations - 2007 Doctoral Prize Message-ID: Call for Nominations - 2007 Doctoral Prize The CMS Doctoral Prize recognizes outstanding performance by a doctoral student. The prize is awarded to the person who received a Ph.D. from a Canadian university in the preceding year (January 1st to December 31st) and whose overall performance in graduate school is judged to be the most outstanding. Although the dissertation will be the most important criterion (the impact of the results, the creativity of the work, the quality of exposition, etc.) it will not be the only one. Other publications, activities in support of students and other accomplishments will also be considered. Nominations that were not successful in the first competition, will be kept active for a further year (with no possibility of updating the file) and will be considered by the Doctoral Prize Selection Committee in the following year's competition. The CMS Doctoral Prize will consist of an award of $500, a two-year complimentary membership in the CMS, a framed Doctoral Prize certificate and a stipend for travel expenses to attend the CMS meeting to receive the award and present a plenary lecture. Nominations: Candidates must be nominated by their university and the nominator is responsible for preparing the documentation described below, and submitting the nomination to the address below. No university may nominate more than one candidate and the deadline for the receipt of nominations is January 31, 2007. The documentation shall consist of: . A curriculum vitae prepared by the student. . A resum? of the student's work written by the student and which must not exceed ten pages. The resum? should include a brief description of the thesis and why it is important, as well as of any other contributions made by the student while a doctoral student. . Three letters of recommendation of which one should be from the thesis advisor and one from an external reviewer. A copy of the external examiner's report may be substituted for the latter. More than three letters of recommendation are not accepted. Chair, Doctoral Prize Selection Committee Canadian Mathematical Society 577 King Edward Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1N 6N5 From gpwright at cms.math.ca Wed Jan 10 12:01:04 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Wed Jan 10 12:01:09 2007 Subject: [cmath] Appel de mises en candidature - Prix de Doctorat 2007 Message-ID: Appel de mises en candidature - Prix de Doctorat 2007 La SMC a cr?? ce Prix de doctorat pour r?compenser le travail exceptionnel d'un ?tudiant au doctorat. Le prix sera d?cern? ? une personne qui aura re?u son dip?me de troisi?me cycle d'une universit? canadienne l'ann?e pr?c?dente (entre le 1er janvier et le 31 d?cembre) et dont les r?sultats pour l'ensemble des ?tudes sup?rieures seront jug?s les meilleurs. La dissertation constituera le principal crit?re de s?lection (impact des r?sultats, cr?ativit?, qualit? de l'exposition, etc.), mais ne sera pas le seul aspect ?valu?. On tiendra ?galement compte des publications de l'?tudiant, de son engagement dans la vie ?tudiante et de ses autres r?alisations. Les mises en candidature qui ne seront pas choisies dans leur premi?re comp?tition seront consid?r?es pour une ann?e additionelle (sans possibilit? de mise ? jour du dossier), et seront r?vis?es par le comit? de s?lection du Prix de doctorat l'an prochain. Le laur?at du Prix de doctorat de la SMC aura droit ? une bourse de 500 $. De plus, la SMC lui offrira l'adh?sion gratuite ? la Soci?t? pendant deux ans et lui remettra un certificat encadr? et une subvention pour frais de d?placements lui permettant d'assister ? la r?union de la SMC o? il recevra son prix et pr?sentera une conf?rence. Candidatures Les candidats doivent ?tre nomm?s par leur universit?; la personne qui propose un candidat doit se charger de regrouper les documents d?crits aux paragraphes suivants et de faire parvenir la candidature ? l'adresse ci-dessous. Aucune universit? ne peut nommer plus d'un candidat. Les candidatures doivent parvenir ? la SMC au plus tard le 31 janvier 2007. Le dossier sera constitu? des documents suivants : . Un curriculum vitae r?dig? par l'?tudiant. . Un r?sum? du travail du candidat d'au plus dix pages, r?dig? par l'?tudiant, o? celui-ci d?crira bri?vement sa th?se et en expliquera l'importance, et ?num?rera toutes ses autres r?alisations pendant ses ?tudes de doctorat. . Trois lettres de recommandation, dont une du directeur de th?se et une d'un examinateur de l'ext?rieur (une copie de son rapport serait aussi acceptable). Le comit? n'acceptera pas plus de trois lettres de recommandation. Pr?sident du Comit? de s?lection du Prix de doctorat Soci?t? math?matique du Canada 577 King Edward Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1N 6N5 From rousseac at DMS.UMontreal.CA Wed Jan 10 15:16:07 2007 From: rousseac at DMS.UMontreal.CA (Christiane Rousseau) Date: Wed Jan 10 15:16:11 2007 Subject: [cmath] Appel de sessions pour Canada-France 2/ Call for sessions for Canada-France 2 Message-ID: <009e01c734f4$2941a120$9f3fcc84@sim.umontreal.ca> Skipped content of type multipart/alternative-------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: appel_sessions.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 37586 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070110/cbfb7c5e/appel_sessions.pdf From gpwright at cms.math.ca Thu Jan 11 13:02:16 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Thu Jan 11 13:02:24 2007 Subject: [cmath] Selected Back Issues of the CMB and CJM Still Needed Message-ID: Back Issues of the CMB and CJM We wish to thank those members who generously donated some of the back issues of the Canadian Journal of Mathematics (CJM) and the Canadian Mathematical Bulleting that were required for a project involving the destructive scanning of back issues of the CJM and CMB. A small number of back issues are still required to complete two sets for each journal. The details of the issues still required (and the number needed) are given as follows: CJM-1976 - Volume 28 issue 3 (one needed) CMB-1959 - Volume 2 issue 2 (one needed) CMB-1959 - Volume 2 issue 3 (one needed) CMB-1963 - Volume 6 issue 1 (2 needed) CMB-1963 Volume 6 issue 2 (2 needed) CMB-1964 - Volume 7 issue 1 (one needed) CMB-1964 - Volume 7 issue 2 (one needed) CMB-1967 - Volume 10 issue 3 (one needed) CMB-1984 - Volume 27 issue 1 (one needed) If you are willing to donate copies of any of the above issues to the CMS, please contact Graham Wright (Tel: 613-562-5702 and email: director@cms.math.ca) for more information and to make appropriate delivery arrangements. Many thanks for you help with this important project David Rogers Graham Wright Chair - CMS Electronic Services Committee CMS Executive Director From issac07 at risc.uni-linz.ac.at Thu Jan 11 17:51:59 2007 From: issac07 at risc.uni-linz.ac.at (ISSAC 2007) Date: Fri Jan 12 10:04:24 2007 Subject: [cmath] ISSAC 2007 Third Announcement and Call for Papers Message-ID: <280371.111675294-sendEmail@butterfly> Third Announcement and Call for Papers ISSAC 2007 (Waterloo, Canada, July 29 - August 1, 2007) * Submission deadline extended to January 24, 2007 (Midnight [24:00 EST]) The International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC) is the premier annual conference to present and discuss new developments and original research results in all areas of symbolic mathematical computation. Planned activities include invited presentations, research papers, poster sessions, tutorial courses, vendor exhibits and software demonstrations. Original research results and insightful analyses of current concerns are solicited for submission. * Paper submission details can be found at: http://www.cs.uwaterloo.ca/issac2007/calls-papers.shtml * Paper submission page: http://www.easychair.org/ISSAC2007/ * ISSAC 2007 web site: http://www.cs.uwaterloo.ca/issac2007/ * Notification of acceptance/rejection: March 28, 2007 * Camera-ready copy to the publisher: April 27, 2007 From wlangfor at uoguelph.ca Mon Jan 15 16:54:04 2007 From: wlangfor at uoguelph.ca (Bill Langford) Date: Mon Jan 15 16:54:16 2007 Subject: [cmath] CAIMS Cecil Graham Doctoral Dissertation Award Message-ID: <20070115165404.kxji6zbptwkc8k84@webmail.uoguelph.ca> Nominations are invited for the CAIMS Cecil Graham Doctoral Dissertation Award, to be given to an outstanding PhD graduate student in Applied Mathematics who defended a PhD thesis at a Canadian University during the calendar year 2006. The deadline for nominations is January 31. See the CAIMS website, http://www.caims.ca/ or contact Matt Davison, mdavison@uwo.ca for information on nominating a PhD graduate. The award consists of a trophy, a monetary prize, and a free one-year membership in the Society. The winner will be invited to present a communication based on the thesis at the next Annual Meeting of the Society, at the Banff Conference Centre in May 2007. Assistance with expenses to attend the meeting will be provided. ================================================= -- Dr. William F. Langford President of CAIMS, Fellow of the Fields Institute, President's Distinguished Professor and University Professor Emeritus University of Guelph, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Guelph ON, Canada N1G 2W1 TEL: (519) 824 4120 ext. 53289 FAX: (519) 837 0221 OFFICE: MacNaughton 544 EMAIL: wlangfor@uoguelph.ca ----- From ostachova at mitacs.ca Tue Jan 23 16:51:43 2007 From: ostachova at mitacs.ca (Olga Stachova) Date: Tue Jan 23 16:51:53 2007 Subject: [cmath] MITACS Job Posting - Director of Research/ Offre d'emploi MITACS - Directeur/Directrice de recherche Message-ID: <2b5001c73f38$ab99f2a0$4a313a8e@OlgaS> MITACS Job Posting Director of Research MITACS MITACS is Canada's leading not-for-profit society dedicated to supporting high-quality research that brings innovative mathematical solutions to bear on problems of industrial, economic and societal importance. It has an established track record of fostering high quality scientific research and workshops, developing innovative new graduate training programs, and positioning itself as a leading organization at the interface between academia and industry. MITACS is a dynamic organization that is committed to advancing research in the mathematical sciences and in developing lasting partnerships between university researchers and non-academic organizations across Canada. For more information on MITACS please see www.mitacs.ca Responsibilities The MITACS Network of Centres of Excellence invites applications for the full-time position of Director of Research. The successful applicant will join the MITACS team in its head office at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia. This position offers a generous compensation package and significant opportunities for travel. Specific responsibilities include: - Liaising with scientists and partner organizations involved in MITACS projects and internships. - Overseeing the refereeing process for research projects and scientific workshop proposals. - Coordinating graduate training activities including graduate short courses and the MITACS internship program - Assisting with scientific review of internship proposals. - Coordinating international networking events as part of the newly funded MITACS International Partnership Initiative involving industrial mathematics organizations around the world. - Assisting with writing of grant proposals to federal and provincial funding agencies. - Assisting with the planning and organization of major events such as the ICIAM Congress to be held in Vancouver in 2011. - Working closely with the senior MITACS team including the Scientific Director, Associate Scientific Director, the Chief Operating Officer and Regional Scientific Coordinators. Skills Successful candidate will have a strong academic background (including a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline), excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment. Other desired qualities are experience in working with industry, liaising with funding agencies, and managing research projects. Fluency in both English and French would be an asset. MITACS offers a very attractive compensation package and an ideal work environment. We thank all applicants but only those considered will be contacted. Please email applications to: hr@mitacs.ca. ********************************************************************* Offre d'emploi MITACS Directeur/Directrice de recherche MITACS MITACS est la plus importante soci?t? sans but lucratif canadienne sp?cialis?e dans la recherche de haute qualit? qui apporte des solutions math?matiques novatrices ? des probl?mes importants sur les plans industriel, ?conomique et social. Elle a un riche historique de promotion de la recherche et des ateliers scientifiques de haute qualit? ainsi que d'?laboration de nouveaux programmes de formation sup?rieure novateurs, et est devenue le principal interm?diaire entre le milieu universitaire et l'industrie. MITACS est une organisation dynamique engag?e ? faire progresser la recherche en math?matiques et ? ?tablir des partenariats durables entre les chercheurs universitaires et les organisations non universitaires partout au Canada. Pour plus d'information sur MITACS, visitez www.mitacs.ca. Responsabilit?s Le R?seau de centres d'excellence (RCE) MITACS cherche ? combler le poste ? temps plein de coordonnateur scientifique. Le candidat choisi travaillera avec l'?quipe de MITACS ? son si?ge social de l'Universit? Simon Fraser ? Burnaby, en Colombie-Britannique. Le poste est assorti d'un r?gime de r?mun?ration g?n?reux et d'occasions de voyage int?ressantes. Les principales responsabilit?s du titulaire du poste sont les suivantes : - Assurer la liaison avec les scientifiques et les organismes partenaires qui participent aux projets et aux stages de MITACS. - Superviser le processus d'examen pr?liminaire des projets de recherche et des propositions d'ateliers scientifiques. - Coordonner les activit?s de formation sup?rieure, notamment les cours de cycle sup?rieur de br?ve dur?e et le programme de stages de MITACS. - Participer ? l'examen scientifique des propositions de stage. - Coordonner des ?v?nements internationaux de r?seautage dans le cadre de la nouvelle initiative de partenariat international de MITACS qui regroupe des organismes de math?matiques industrielles du monde entier. - Participer ? la soumission de demandes de subvention aupr?s des organismes de financement f?d?raux et provinciaux. - Participer ? la planification et ? l'organisation d'?v?nements importants, comme le congr?s de l'ICIAM qui se tiendra ? Vancouver en 2011. - Travailler en ?troite collaboration avec l'?quipe sup?rieure de MITACS, soit le directeur scientifique, le directeur scientifique adjoint, le chef des op?rations et les coordonnateurs scientifiques r?gionaux. Comp?tences recherch?es Le candidat choisi devra avoir fait des ?tudes pouss?es (un doctorat en math?matiques ou dans une discipline connexe, par exemple), poss?der d'excellentes aptitudes de communication et pouvoir fonctionner en ?quipe. L'exp?rience des relations avec l'industrie, de la liaison avec les organismes de financement et de la gestion de projets de recherche est ?galement souhaitable. La facilit? ? parler anglais et fran?ais est un atout. MITACS offre un r?gime de r?mun?ration tr?s int?ressant et un environnement de travail id?al. Nous remercions tous les candidats, mais nous communiquerons seulement avec ceux qui seront choisis. Veuillez envoyer votre demande d'emploi ? hr@mitacs.ca. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070123/5337c40b/attachment.htm From ostachova at mitacs.ca Tue Jan 23 16:52:01 2007 From: ostachova at mitacs.ca (Olga Stachova) Date: Tue Jan 23 16:52:06 2007 Subject: [cmath] MITACS Job Posting - Technology Facilitators/ Offre d'emploi MITACS- Facilitateurs technologiques Message-ID: <2b5901c73f38$b63f03d0$4a313a8e@OlgaS> MITACS Job Posting Technology Facilitators MITACS MITACS is Canada's leading not-for-profit society dedicated to high-quality research that brings innovative mathematical research solutions to industrial problems. MITACS is currently expanding its mandate beyond the mathematical sciences to encompass science and engineering, health sciences, and soon the social sciences. Research is focused on five of the fastest growing sectors of the economy: Biomedical & Health, Environment & Natural Resources, Information Processing, Risk & Finance, and Communication, Networks & Security. MITACS is renowned for its ability to identify emerging economic and social issues, to bring together a team of academic scientists with their industrial counterparts, to manage the research process, and to deploy leading-edge technology. MITACS collaborates closely with over 300 scientists at its 48 partner universities and with more than 150 companies across Canada. The 31 research projects currently in the MITACS portfolio are situated from coast to coast and cover topics as varied as fuel cells, drug discovery, optimization of business processes, futures markets, cyber security, epidemiology of infectious diseases, aeronautics design, seismic imaging, and data mining. More information about MITACS can be found at www.mitacs.ca. Responsibilities MITACS aims to hire several Technology Facilitators situated at locations across Canada (British Columbia, Montreal, and in Atlantic Canada). These individuals should have strong scientific expertise and a commitment to developing multi-disciplinary research collaborations with non-academic partners. MITACS has launched an innovative graduate internship program and these positions will be strategically placed to help with all aspects of the program. Specific responsibilities include: - Identifying research opportunities for graduate students to undertake research internships in non-academic settings - Developing new research initiatives, identifying appropriate expertise at the universities to address these, and helping to manage the research process - Developing and implementing proposals for new business opportunities - Formulating new partnerships for MITACS projects - Collaborating with MITACS staff to organize scientific events including aspects related to scientific planning, logistics, and funding - Managing relationships with key stakeholders including university researchers, technology transfer representatives, industry organizations and industry partners - Providing support to MITACS researchers on commercialization and IP issues - Liaising with other MITACS employees on business development issues These positions report to the Chief Operating Officer and work closely with the MITACS scientific staff. Skills Successful individuals should have demonstrated abilities to develop relationships with government, industry and the academic sectors. The position requires strong analytical, communications, and interpersonal skills. It is important that candidates are self-starters who are comfortable working in a team setting. A background in science or engineering is a necessity and a graduate degree is strongly preferred. Business development skills are a definite asset. MITACS offers a very attractive compensation package and an ideal work environment. We thank all applicants but only those considered will be contacted. Please email applications to: hr@mitacs.ca *************************************************************************** Offre d'emploi MITACS Facilitateurs technologiques MITACS MITACS est la plus importante soci?t? sans but lucratif canadienne sp?cialis?e dans la recherche de haute qualit? qui apporte des solutions math?matiques novatrices ? des probl?mes industriels. MITACS ?largit actuellement son mandat au-del? des sciences math?matiques pour englober les sciences et l'ing?nierie, les sciences de la sant? et bient?t les sciences sociales. La recherche est ax?e sur cinq secteurs parmi ceux qui connaissent la plus forte croissance sur le march? : sciences biom?dicales et sant?, environnement et ressources naturelles, traitement de l'information, risque et finance, et communications, r?seaux et s?curit?. MITACS est reconnue pour sa capacit? de rep?rer les probl?matiques ?conomiques et sociales en ?mergence, de r?unir des ?quipes form?es de chercheurs scientifiques et industriels, de g?rer le processus de recherche et de d?ployer des technologies de pointe. MITACS collabore ?troitement avec plus de 300 scientifiques dans 48 universit?s partenaires et plus de 150 entreprises au Canada. Les 31 projets de recherche actuellement en cours sont men?s d'un bout ? l'autre du pays et portent sur des sujets aussi vari?s que les piles ? combustible, la d?couverte de m?dicaments, l'optimisation des processus d'affaires, les march?s ? terme, la cybers?curit?, l'?pid?miologie des maladies infectieuses, le design a?ronautique, l'imagerie sismique et l'exploration de donn?es. Pour plus d'information sur MITACS, visitez www.mitacs.ca. Responsabilit?s MITACS est ? la recherche de plusieurs facilitateurs technologiques qui travailleront ? divers endroits au Canada (Colombie-Britannique, Montr?al et provinces de l'Atlantique). Ces personnes devront poss?der de solides comp?tences scientifiques et avoir la volont? d'instaurer des collaborations de recherche multidisciplinaire avec des partenaires hors du milieu universitaire. MITACS a cr?? un programme de stages pour ?tudiants dipl?m?s novateur, et les facilitateurs technologiques seront dans une position strat?gique pour intervenir dans tous les aspects du programme. Les principales responsabilit?s des titulaires du poste sont les suivantes : - D?terminer les possibilit?s de recherche pour les ?tudiants qui feront des stages de recherche ? l'ext?rieur du cadre universitaire. - Mettre au point de nouveaux projets de recherche, trouver les ressources universitaires requises pour les mener ? bien et participer ? la gestion du processus de recherche. - ?laborer et mettre en ouvre des propositions ouvrant de nouveaux d?bouch?s. - ?tablir de nouveaux partenariats dans le cadre des projets de MITACS. - Collaborer avec le personnel de MITACS pour organiser des activit?s, notamment en ce qui concerne les aspects li?s ? la planification, ? la logistique et au financement scientifiques. - G?rer les relations avec les principales parties prenantes, soit les chercheurs universitaires, les repr?sentants en transfert de la technologie, ainsi que les organisations sectorielles et les partenaires industriels. - Fournir un soutien aux chercheurs de MITACS ? l'?gard des questions de commercialisation et de propri?t? intellectuelle. - Tenir les autres employ?s de MITACS inform?s des nouveaut?s concernant l'expansion des affaires. Les facilitateurs technologiques rel?vent du directeur de l'exploitation et travaillent de pr?s avec le personnel scientifique de MITACS. Comp?tences recherch?es Les candidats choisis devront poss?der des aptitudes ?prouv?es ? ?tablir des relations avec les gouvernements, le secteur priv? et le milieu universitaire. Le poste requiert d'excellentes aptitudes d'analyse et de communication et beaucoup d'entregent. Les candidats doivent avoir de l'initiative et ?tre ? l'aise dans un contexte de travail d'?quipe. Il est n?cessaire de poss?der de l'exp?rience en sciences ou en ing?nierie et il est fort souhaitable de d?tenir un dipl?me d'?tudes sup?rieures. Les aptitudes pour le d?veloppement des entreprises sont un atout majeur. MITACS offre un r?gime de r?mun?ration tr?s int?ressant et un environnement de travail id?al. Nous remercions tous les candidats, mais nous communiquerons seulement avec ceux qui seront choisis. Veuillez envoyer votre demande d'emploi ? hr@mitacs.ca. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070123/ca89d7ce/attachment.htm From volcheck at ACM.ORG Wed Jan 24 01:17:57 2007 From: volcheck at ACM.ORG (Emil Volcheck) Date: Wed Jan 24 10:32:11 2007 Subject: [cmath] [ISSAC-ANNOUNCE] Symbolic-Numeric Computation (SNC) 2007 Message-ID: <20070124061757.GJ3947@speakeasy.net> Symbolic-Numeric Computation 2007 (SNC 2007) July 25-27, 2007 -- London Canada http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/snc2007 C A L L f o r P A P E R S Overview: Algorithms that combine ideas from symbolic and numeric computation have been of increasing interest over the past decade. The growing demand for speed, accuracy and reliability in mathematical computing has accelerated the process of blurring the distinction between two areas of research that were previously quite separate. The goal of the present workshop is to support the interaction and integration of symbolic and numeric computing. Earlier meetings in this series include the SNAP 96 Workshop, held in Sophia Antipolis, France, and the SNC 2005 meeting, held in Xi'an, China. Following the tradition, Symbolic-Numeric Computation 2007 will be held July 25-27 in London, Canada. SNC 2007 is affiliated with the 2007 International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC 2007). Co-located with this workshop will be PASCO 2007, the 2007 International Workshop on Parallel Symbolic Computation. SNC and PASCO will be held immediately prior to the ISSAC 2007 meeting, both at the University of Western Ontario, Canada. ISSAC 2007 will be held nearby in Waterloo, Canada. Call for Papers: The program of SNC 2007 will include invited presentations, contributed research papers and posters. Specific topics include, but are not limited to: * Hybrid symbolic-numeric algorithms * Approximate polynomial GCD and factorization * Symbolic-numeric methods for solving polynomial systems * Resultants and structured matrices for symbolic-numeric computation * Differential equations for symbolic-numeric computation * Symbolic-numeric methods for geometric computation * Symbolic-numeric algorithms in algebraic geometry * Symbolic-numeric algorithms for nonlinear optimization * Numeric computation of characteristic sets and Gr?bner bases * Implementation of symbolic-numeric algorithms * Model construction by approximate algebraic algorithms (e.g. numerical sparse interpolation, the approximate Buchberger-Moeller algorithm) * Applications of symbolic-numeric computation The conference invites submission of papers presenting original research, either in the form of extended abstracts (4 pages) or full papers (up to 16 pages in 11 point font). A paper template is available at http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/snc2007/site/submission/submission.html . To submit a paper, visit http://www.easychair.org/SNC2007 . Important Dates: Submission deadline: April 2, 2007 Notification: May 28, 2007 Camera ready version due: June 15, 2007 Workshop: July 25-27, 2007 Conference Organization: General Chair: Stephen Watt PC Chair: Jan Verschelde Local Arrangements: Oleg Golubitsky Proceedings Editor: Marc Moreno Maza Publicity: Francois Lemaire Administration: Meg Borthwick Program Committee: Dario Bini, Universita di Pisa, Italy Robert Corless, University of Western Ontario, Canada James Demmel, University of California Berkeley, USA Ioannis Emiris, University of Athens, Greece Marc Moreno Maza, University of Western Ontario, Canada Bernard Mourrain, INRIA Sophia Antipolis, France Victor Pan, Lehman College CUNY, USA Greg Reid, University of Western Ontario, Canada Tateaki Sasaki, University of Tsukuba, Japan Andrew Sommese, University of Notre Dame, USA Jan Verschelde (PC Chair), University of Illinois at Chicago, USA Dongming Wang, Beihang University, China and UPMC-CNRS, France Zhonggang Zeng, Northeastern Illinois University, USA Support: Support from the following organizations is gratefully acknowledged: The Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences The MITACS Network of Centers of Excellence The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada The University of Western Ontario The Ontario Research Centre for Computer Algebra Maplesoft Links: SNC 2007 http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/snc2007 PASCO 2007 http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/pasco2007 ISSAC 2007 http://www.cs.uwaterloo.ca/conferences/issac2007 Submission http://www.easychair.org/SNC2007 [Submitted by Stephen Watt] From akelm at cms.math.ca Thu Jan 25 13:46:25 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Thu Jan 25 13:46:28 2007 Subject: [cmath] Post-Doctoral Fellow - McMaster University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Message-ID: Post Doctoral Fellow McMaster University Department of Mathematics and Statistics An opening for a Post-Doctoral Fellow is anticipated in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at McMaster University. The focus of this industry-funded position will be continued research on integration of Optimization Theory and Computational Fluid Dynamics with the goal to develop computational strategies for optimization of multi-physics fluid systems. In addition to substantial experience in scientific computing, an ideal candidate would also have background in Optimization / Control Theory and Computational / Theoretical Fluid Dynamics. The fellowship is open to candidates of any nationality and selection will be based upon the candidate's research potential. Pending approval of funding, the tentative start date of the position is September 1, 2007 and the anticipated duration of the position will two years at an annual salary of $40,000. Candidates are required to apply for these fellowships by using the MathJobs website; see our advertisement at www.mathjobs.org We will begin to review applications on March 15, 2007, however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should provide at least three letters of recommendation. Preferably these letters will be submitted through the MathJobs website (see above); they may also be sent directly to either: Dr. Bradd Hart, Chair Department of Mathematics & Statistics McMaster University Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1 CANADA OR Dr. Bartosz Protas Department of Mathematics & Statistics McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA L8S 4K1 We appreciate all replies to this advertisement, but applications will not be acknowledged. McMaster is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment From akelm at cms.math.ca Thu Jan 25 14:05:19 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Thu Jan 25 14:05:21 2007 Subject: [cmath] Tenure-Track Position in Discrete and Computational Mathematics - Brock University Message-ID: BROCK UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES MATHEMATICS The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a probationary tenure-track appointment in an area of discrete and computational mathematics at the rank of Assistant Professor starting July 1, 2007. The Department offers an MSc in Mathematics and Statistics, has an innovative and unique B.Sc. Mathematics program called MICA (Mathematics Integrated with Computers and Applications) and plays a leading role in Mathematics Education. The successful candidate must have a PhD in Mathematics or related field by the time of the appointment, a proven record of or potential for research excellence, and an active research program that will attract external funding. Ideally, the candidate's area of research would complement that of current faculty. The position requires undergraduate teaching including Combinatorics and Mathematics for Computer Science, graduate teaching, and supervision of graduate students. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong teaching abilities and a committed interest in the use of technology for the exploration, understanding and applications of mathematics. The appointment is subject to final budgetary approval. The review of applications will start on February 28, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, an outline of their research plan and a description of teaching philosophies, and arrange for at least three letters of reference (one of which should address teaching) to be sent directly to: Chair of the Mathematics Search Committee Department of Mathematics Brock University St. Catharines, Ontario L2S 3A1, Canada E-mail: mthomson@brocku.ca All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Brock University is committed to a positive action policy aimed at reducing gender imbalance in faculty; qualified women and men candidates are equally encouraged to apply. More information on Brock University can be found on the University's website www.BrockU.ca. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: brock-ad.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 73354 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070125/ce4a97ea/brock-ad.pdf From lchang at fields.utoronto.ca Wed Jan 31 15:59:12 2007 From: lchang at fields.utoronto.ca (Luke Chang) Date: Wed Jan 31 15:59:22 2007 Subject: [cmath] CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR FIELDS INSTITUTE FELLOWS Message-ID: In 2002, the Fields Institute designated a number of people as Fields Institute Fellows in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Fields Institute and its activities. It is a lifetime appointment. Each year, new appointments may be made to recognize others who have contributed in a significant way to activities at the Fields Institute and within the Canadian mathematical community. This is a call for nominations for 2007 Fields Institute Fellows. To nominate someone, please send a CV plus a letter briefly outlining why your candidate is a worthy nominee, to: The Director Fields Institute 222 College Street, 2nd floor Toronto, Ontario M5T 3J1, CANADA or to proposals@fields.utoronto.ca The deadline is February 28, 2007. Winners of the CRM-Fields-PIMS prize are automatically recommended for fellowship. No member of the current Fields Institute Board of Directors nor any continuing member of the Fields Institute Scientific Advisory Panel will be eligible. Nominations are encouraged from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. FIF selection committee members for 2006-07: Barbara Keyfitz, Juris Steprans, Henri Darmon, Anna Lawniczak, Luis Seco From gpwright at cms.math.ca Mon Feb 5 10:17:54 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Mon Feb 5 10:18:12 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for Applications - Adrien-Pouliot Prize Lectureship 2007 Message-ID: Call for Applications - Adrien-Pouliot Prize Lectureship 2007 Nominations of individuals or teams of individuals who have made significant and sustained contributions to mathematics education in Canada are solicited. Such contributions are to be interpreted in the broadest possible sense and might include: community outreach programmes, the development of a new program in either an academic or industrial setting, publicizing mathematics so as to make mathematics accessible to the general public, developing mathematics displays, establishing and supporting mathematics conferences and competitions for students, etc. Nominations must be submitted using the Nomination Form available from the CMS Web site at: www.cms.math.ca/Prizes/info/ap. To assure uniformity in the selection process, please follow the instructions precisely. Documentation exceeding the prescribed limits will not be considered by the Selection Committee. Individuals who made a nomination in 2006 can renew this nomination by simply indicating their wish to do so by the deadline date. Only materials updating the 2006 Nomination need be provided as the original has been retained. Nominations must be received by the CMS Office no later April 30, 2007. Please send six copies of each nomination to the address given below. The Adrien Pouliot Award Canadian Mathematical Society 577 King Edward Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 From gpwright at cms.math.ca Mon Feb 5 10:23:05 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Mon Feb 5 10:23:23 2007 Subject: [cmath] Appel de candidature - Prix Adrien-Pouliot Prize Lectureship 2007 Message-ID: Appel de candidature - Prix Adrien-Pouliot Prize Lectureship 2007 Nous sollicitons la candidature de personnes ou de groupe de personnes ayant contribu? de fa?on importante et soutenue ? des activit?s math?matiques ?ducatives au Canada. Le terme ? contributions ? s'emploie ici au sens large; les candidats pourront ?tre associ?s ? une activit? de sensibilisation, un nouveau programme adapt? au milieu scolaire ou ? l'industrie, des activit?s promotionnelles de vulgarisation des math?matiques, des initiatives, sp?ciales, des conf?rences ou des concours ? l'intention des ?tudiants, etc. Les candidatures doivent nous ?tre transmises via le ? Formulaire de mise en candidature ? disponible au site Web de la SMC : www.cms.math.ca/Prix/info/ap. Pour garantir l?uniformit? du processus de s?lection, veuillez suivre les instructions ? la lettre. Toute documentation exc?dant les limites prescrites ne sera pas consid?r?e par le comit? de s?lection. Il est possible de renouveler une mise en candidature pr?sent?e l'an dernier, pourvu que l'on en manifeste le d?sir avant la date limite. Dans ce cas, le pr?sentateur n'a qu'? soumettre des documents de mise ? jour puisque le dossier original a ?t? conserv?. Les mises en candidature doivent parvenir au bureau de la SMC avant le 30 avril 2007. Veuillez faire parvenir vos mises en candidature en six exemplaires ? l'adresse ci-dessous : Le Prix Adrien-Pouliot Soci?t? math?matique du Canada 577 King Edward Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 From gpwright at cms.math.ca Mon Feb 5 10:25:09 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Mon Feb 5 10:25:27 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for Applications - Distinguished Service Award 2007 Message-ID: Call for Applications - Distinguished Service Award 2007 In 1995, the Society established this award to recognize individuals who have made sustained and significant contributions to the Canadian mathematical community and, in particular, to the Canadian Mathematical Society. Nominations should include a reasonably detailed rationale and be submitted by March 31, 2007, to the address below. Selection Committee Distinguished Service Award Canadian Mathematical Society 577 King Edward Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 From gpwright at cms.math.ca Mon Feb 5 10:26:12 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Mon Feb 5 10:26:29 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?Appel_de_candidature_-_Prix_de_la_SMC_pou?= =?iso-8859-1?q?r_service_m=E9ritoire_2007?= Message-ID: Appel de candidature - Prix de la SMC pour service m?ritoire 2007 En 1995, la Soci?t? math?matique du Canada a cr?? un prix pour r?compenser les personnes qui contribuent de fa?on importante et soutenue ? la communaut? math?matique canadienne et, notamment, ? la SMC. Pour les mises en candidature pri?re de pr?senter des dossiers avec une argumentation convaincante et de les faire parvenir, le 31 mars 2007 au plus tard, ? l'adresse ci-dessous : Comit? de s?lection Prix pour service m?ritoire Soci?t? math?matique du Canada 577 King Edward Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 From gpwright at cms.math.ca Mon Feb 5 10:29:08 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Mon Feb 5 10:29:25 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for Applications - CMS Executive Director Secretary Message-ID: Call for Applications - CMS Executive Director Secretary The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS), one of the leading mathematics organizations in Canada, seeks applications for the position of Executive Director and Secretary. This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity for an individual with energy, drive, initiative and enthusiasm to make a difference on the national stage. The CMS works to enhance Canada's capacity to innovate and compete globally by promoting the discovery, learning and application of mathematics in Canada. With approximately 1000 members from across Canada and beyond, the CMS' active volunteers support efforts that identify and develop young mathematicians through its math competitions, math camps and other educational activities. The CMS enhances the practice of mathematics in Canada through national conferences, and by publishing research journals, books, and newsletters in both print and electronic formats. The work of the CMS is carried out by a large number of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers, together with a superb and experienced staff of eight at the Executive Office in Ottawa. The Executive Director and Secretary must be an effective and experienced administrator, able to address differing points of view with the tact and courtesy appropriate to a largely volunteer organization. The position is full-time and requires sound judgment, independence, travel, and flexibility in the scheduling of working hours. The Executive Director and Secretary is appointed by the Board of Directors of the CMS, reports to the CMS President and represents the CMS to universities, governments, the corporate sector, institutes, and to other societies and officials. He/she is responsible to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of the CMS for the operations of the CMS Executive Office and for the other administrative offices throughout Canada. He/she works in close contact with the CMS President, with responsibility for aspects of the Society's publications, meetings, fundraising, web site, projects, and operations. Some restructuring of the current duties in the position is possible, to align them with the skills of an outstanding applicant. The position starts July 1, 2008 (but the ability to assume some duties on a part-time basis prior to that date is an asset). QUALIFICATIONS A doctoral degree in mathematics or experience in an academic and research environment in mathematics is preferred. The candidate should have: prior administrative or managerial experience; excellent organizational skills; excellent interpersonal skills; excellent analytical and problem solving skills; excellent and proven communication skills (preferably in both official languages); experience in setting and managing budgets; and the ability to develop and implement policies that support and promote the work and programs of the CMS. Experience in fundraising and promotion is an advantage. The candidate will work principally out of the CMS Ottawa office. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2007, 4pm. Please submit applications, including a resume, cover letter, and the names of at least three references by fax, email or mail to: Executive Director Search Canadian Mathematical Society 577 King Edward Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1N 6N5 Attn: Dr Thomas Salisbury, CMS President Tel: 613.562.5702 FAX: 613.565.1539e-mail: president@cms.math.ca From gpwright at cms.math.ca Mon Feb 5 10:46:36 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Mon Feb 5 10:46:54 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?Appel_de_candidatures_-_Directeur_adminis?= =?iso-8859-1?q?tratif_et_secr=E9taire_de_la_SMC?= Message-ID: Appel de candidatures - Directeur administratif et secr?taire de la SMC La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (SMC), l'un des principaux regroupements math?matiques du pays, cherche ? pourvoir le poste de directeur administratif et secr?taire. C'est un poste unique et stimulant, id?al pour une personne ?nergique, dynamique, enthousiaste et ayant l'esprit d'initiative qui souhaite se distinguer sur la sc?ne nationale. La SMC a pour mission de rehausser la capacit? du Canada d'innover et d'?tre concurrentiel ? l'?chelle mondiale en favorisant la d?couverte et l'apprentissage des math?matiques, et les applications qui en d?coulent, au Canada. Forte de ses quelque 1000 membres du Canada et d'ailleurs, et gr?ce au travail b?n?vole de nombreux membres actifs, la SMC d?piste et forme de jeunes math?maticiens par l'entremise de concours, de camps et d'autres activit?s math?matiques ?ducatives. La SMC rehausse l'activit? math?matique au pays par l'organisation de congr?s nationaux et la publication de revues, de livres et de bulletins, en format papier et ?lectronique. Les activit?s de la SMC sont men?es par un grand nombre de b?n?voles d?vou?s et enthousiastes, appuy?s par un personnel hors pair et comp?tent de huit personnes au bureau administratif d'Ottawa. Le directeur administratif et secr?taire doit ?tre une personne efficace et exp?riment?e, capable de g?rer des points de vue divergents avec le doigt? et la courtoisie n?cessaire dans un organisme en grande partie b?n?vole. Le ou la titulaire de ce poste ? plein temps doit poss?der un bon jugement, ?tre autonome, pouvoir se d?placer fr?quemment et ?tre souple quant ? son horaire de travail. Le directeur administratif et secr?taire est nomm? par le conseil d'administration de la SMC, rel?ve du pr?sident de la SMC et repr?sente la SMC aupr?s des universit?s, des gouvernements, du secteur priv?, des instituts et d'autres soci?t?s et dirigeants. Cette personne est redevable au comit? ex?cutif et au conseil d'administration de la SMC pour ce qui est du fonctionnement du bureau administratif d'Ottawa et des autres bureaux de la SMC Canada. Elle travaille en ?troite collaboration avec le pr?sident de la SMC, et s'occupe de divers aspects des publications, des congr?s, des activit?s de financement, du site internet, des projets et du fonctionnement. Une certaine restructuration des t?ches actuelles du titulaire du poste est possible, de mani?re ? tenir compte des comp?tences d'un candidat ou d'une candidate remarquable. La personne choisie entrera en fonction le 1er juillet 2008 (la possibilit? d'assumer certaines t?ches ? temps partiel avant cette date est toutefois un atout). COMP?TENCES La pr?f?rence sera accord?e ? une personne qui poss?de un doctorat en math?matiques ou de l'exp?rience en milieu universitaire et en recherche dans le domaine des math?matiques. Cette personne poss?dera : de l'exp?rience en gestion; un sens aigu de l'organisation; un excellent sens des relations humaines; une excellente capacit? d'analyse et de r?solution de probl?mes; des comp?tences linguistiques exceptionnelles et ?prouv?es (pr?f?rablement dans les deux langues officielles); de l'exp?rience en planification et en gestion budg?taire; des aptitudes pour l'?laboration et l'application de politiques qui soutiennent et stimulent les activit?s de la SMC. Une bonne connaissance des campagnes de financement et de promotion constituera un avantage. Le bureau administratif de la SMC ? Ottawa est le lieu de travail principal. Les personnes int?ress?es ont jusqu'au 30 avril 2007 ? 16 h pour poser leur candidature. Elles doivent faire parvenir leur demande, accompagn?e d'un curriculum vitae, d'une lettre de pr?sentation et d'au moins trois r?f?rences, par fax, par courriel ou par la poste ? : Concours pour le poste de directeur administrative Soci?t? math?matique du Canada 577 King Edward Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1N 6N5 Attn: Dr Thomas Salisbury, pr?sident de la SMC Tel: 613.562.5702 FAX: 613.565.1539 courriel : president@smc.math.ca From gpwright at cms.math.ca Mon Feb 5 11:45:11 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Mon Feb 5 11:45:28 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for Nnominations Message-ID: Coxeter-James Prize Lectureship 2008 The Coxeter-James Prize Lectureship recognizes young mathematicians who have made outstanding contributions to mathematical research. The selected candidate will deliver the prize lecture at the Winter Meeting. The recipient shall be a member of the Canadian mathematical community. Nominations may be made up to ten years from the candidate's Ph.D: researchers having their PhD degrees conferred in 1997 or later will be eligible for nomination in 2007 for the 2008 Coxeter-James prize. A nomination can be updated and will remain active for a second year unless the original nomination is made in the tenth year from the candidate's Ph.D. Jeffery-Williams Prize Lectureship 2009 The Jeffery-Williams Prize Lectureship recognizes mathematicians who have made outstanding contributions to mathematical research. The prize lecture will be delivered at the Summer Meeting. The recipient shall be a member of the Canadian mathematical community. A nomination can be updated and will remain active for three years. Krieger-Nelson Prize Lectureship 2009 The Krieger-Nelson Prize Lectureship recognizes outstanding research by a female mathematician. The prize lecture will be delivered at the Summer Meeting. The recipient shall be a member of the Canadian mathematical community. A nomination can be updated and will remain active for two years. ********************************************* The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2007. ********************************************* Letters of nomination should be sent to the address below. Nominators should ask at least three referees to submit letters directly to the Chair of the CMS Research Committee by September 30, 2007. Some arms length referees are strongly encouraged. Nomination letters should list the chosen referees, and should include a recent curriculum vitae for the nominee, if available. J.F. Jardine, Chair CMS Research Committee Department of Mathematics The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario N6A 5B7 Canada From gpwright at cms.math.ca Mon Feb 5 11:51:40 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Mon Feb 5 11:51:58 2007 Subject: [cmath] Appel de mises en candidature Message-ID: Prix de conf?rence Coxeter-James 2008 Le prix Coxeter-James rend hommage aux jeunes math?maticiens qui se sont distingu?s par l'excellence de leur contribution ? la recherche math?matique. La personne choisie prononcera sa conf?rence ? la R?union d'hiver. Cette personne doit ?tre membre de la communaut? math?matique canadienne. Les candidats sont admissibles jusqu'? dix ans apr?s l'obtention de leur doctorat : ceux qui ont obtenu leur doctorat en 1997 ou apr?s seront admissibles en 2007 pour le prix Coxeter-James 2008. Toute mise en candidature est modifiable et demeurera active l'ann?e suivante, ? moins que la mise en candidature originale ait ?t? faite la 10^e ann?e suivant l'obtention du doctorat. Prix de conf?rence Jeffery-Williams 2009 Le prix Jeffery-Williams rend hommage aux math?maticiens ayant fait une contribution exceptionnelle ? la recherche math?matique. La personne choisie prononcera sa conf?rence ? la R?union d'?t?. Cette personne doit ?tre membre de la communaut? math?matique canadienne. Toute mise en candidature est modifiable et demeurera active pendant trois ans. Prix de conf?rence Krieger-Nelson 2009 Le prix Krieger-Nelson rend hommage aux math?maticiennes qui se sont distingu?es par l'excellence de leur contribution ? la recherche math?matique. La laur?ate prononcera sa conf?rence ? la R?union d'?t?. La laur?ate doit ?tre membre de la communaut? math?matique canadienne. Toute mise en candidature est modifiable et demeurera active pendant deux ans. *************************************************************** La date limite de mises en candidature est le 30 juin 2007. *************************************************************** Veuillez faire parvenir les dossiers de candidature ? l'adresse ci-dessous. Les proposants doivent faire parvenir trois lettres de r?f?rence au pr?sident du Comit? de recherche de la SMC au plus tard le 30 septembre 2007. Nous vous incitons fortement ? fournir des r?f?rences ind?pendantes. Le dossier de candidature doit comprendre le nom des personnes donn?es ? titre de r?f?rence ainsi qu'un curriculum vitae r?cent du candidat ou de la candidate, dans la mesure du possible. J. F. Jardine, Pr?sident du Comit? de recherche de la SMC D?partement de math?matiques University of Western Ontario London (Ontario) N6A 5B7 Canada From ostachova at mitacs.ca Thu Feb 8 11:33:27 2007 From: ostachova at mitacs.ca (Olga Stachova) Date: Thu Feb 8 11:33:32 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for MITACS Project Proposals / Appel de propositions de MITACS Message-ID: <005a01c74b9e$dc19c1e0$4a313a8e@OlgaS> Le fran?ais suit l'anglais ***************** MITACS is soliciting proposals for new seed projects. Seed projects with an annual MITACS budget of $20K-$50K and are expected to have a 12-18 months duration. Typically seed projects involve 2-6 faculty members at one or more Canadian universities, 1-3 partner organizations, with total budgets of up to $100K annually. These projects must show potential to grow into full-scale large projects and are expected to apply for full-scale status at their conclusion. All projects must obtain non-NCE partner funds before MITACS funds are released. MITACS is primarily interested in projects within its current theme areas. However the overall merit of the project carries the highest priority and projects in potentially new application areas are also encouraged. Submissions should be sent by email to mitacs@mitacs.ca and arrive by April 30, 2007 to be eligible in this competition. New projects will be selected from these on the recommendation of the Research Management Committee, with an announcement of the selection and funding levels planned for October 2007, after approval of the MITACS Board of Directors. Projects chosen by the MITACS Research Management Committee (RMC) are expected to start on October 1, 2007. You are strongly encouraged to discuss your project ideas with MITACS before submitting your final proposal so that it best reflects the priorities of the MITACS Research Management Committee. Inquiries regarding this competition can be directed to MITACS at mitacs@mitacs.ca For detailed submission instructions, guidelines, and a template for your submission please visit the MITACS web page at http://www.mitacs.ca. ************************************************************************************************************ MITACS sollicite actuellement des propositions de nouveaux projets de d?marrage. D'une dur?e de 12 ? 18 mois, les projets de d?marrage sont accord?s un budget annuel de 20 000 $ ? 50 000 $ par MITACS. Normalement, entre deux et six professeurs en provenance d'une ou de plusieurs universit?s canadiennes participent aux projets de d?marrage en collaboration avec un ? trois organismes partenaires. Le budget total du projet peut atteindre jusqu'? 100 000 $ par ann?e. Il faut que ces projets aient le potentiel de devenir de projets majeurs et MITACS s'attend ? ce qu'ils fassent une demande en vue de passer ? la cat?gorie des projets majeurs lorsque leur cycle de d?marrage prend fin. Tous les projets doivent obtenir des fonds aupr?s de partenaires ext?rieurs aux RCE avant que les fonds MITACS ne soient vers?s. MITACS s'int?resse avant tout aux projets qui entretiennent un lien avec ses th?mes actuels. Toutefois, le r?seau accorde la plus grande priorit? au m?rite global de chaque projet et ainsi il invite ?galement les propositions de projets li?s ? de nouveaux domaines d'application potentiels. Les soumissions doivent ?tre envoy?es par courrier ?lectronique ? mitacs@mitacs.ca et la date limite d'admissibilit? au concours est le 30 avril 2007. Les nouveaux projets seront s?lectionn?s en fonction des recommandations du Comit? de gestion de la recherche et l'annonce des r?sultats du concours ainsi que des niveaux de financement projet?s pour octobre 2007 sera faite apr?s que le Conseil d'administration de MITACS aura donn? son approbation. Les projets retenus par le Comit? de gestion de la recherche de MITACS devront d?buter le 1er octobre 2007. Nous vous conseillons fortement de discuter de vos id?es de projet avec le personnel de MITACS avant de soumettre votre proposition finale afin que cette derni?re refl?te le mieux possible les priorit?s ?tablies par le Comit? de gestion de la recherche de MITACS. Les demandes de renseignements relatives ? ce concours peuvent ?tre adress?es au personnel de MITACS ? l'adresse mitacs@mitacs.ca Pour obtenir des instructions et des directives d?taill?es sur les soumissions ou pour vous procurer un gabarit, veuillez visiter le site Web de MITACS ? http://www.mitacs.ca. Olga Stachova ================================================= Office Manager The Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems (MITACS) East Academic Annex Tel: (778) 782-5477 Simon Fraser University Fax: (778) 782-6657 8888 University Drive Room: TASC 2, room 9904 Burnaby B.C. Email: ostachova@mitacs.ca V5A 1S6 www.mitacs.ca ================================================= -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070208/49e87950/attachment.htm From gpwright at cms.math.ca Mon Feb 12 11:16:23 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Tue Feb 13 10:06:08 2007 Subject: [cmath] (no subject) Message-ID: Elections 2007 Élections Initial slate and call for additional nominations The initial 2007 Election Slate is available in the attached PDF file. Candidats proposés et appel de mises en candidature supplémentaires Vous trouverez dans le fichier pdf ci-joint la liste préliminaire des candidats et candidates aux élections 2007. ******************************** The Nominating Committee wishes to announce its initial list of candidates for the 2007 elections. Each candidate named has agreed to stand for the position indicated and to furnish the committee with the biographical information requested. Further nominations are sought and will be accepted by the Nominating Committee provided: (i) that each such person is supported in writing by at least five other members of the Society; (ii) that the person has given written acceptance to stand for office and to supply the biographical information which will be requested by the Nominating Committee and (iii) that the information sought in (i) and (ii) is received by March 2, 2007. Additional nominations together with supporting materials should be sent to the address below: **** Le comité des mises en candidature a établi la liste initiale des candidats pour les élections de 2007. Chaque personne sur la liste a accepté d’être candidat(e) et de fournir au comité les renseignements biographiques désirés. Les mises en candidature supplémentaires sont solicitées et seront acceptées par la Comité des mises en candidature pourvu : (i) que la personne ait reçu l’appui par écrit d’au moins cinq autres members de la Société; (ii) que la personne ait accepté par écrit d’être candidate et de fournir les renseignments biographiques qui lui seront demandés par le Comité; et (iii) que les renseignements prévus aux (i) et (ii) nous parviennent avant le 2 mars 2007. Les mises en candidatures supplémentaires avec documents à l’appui doivent être envoyées à l’adresse ci-dessous. Nominating Committee Chair / Président du Comité des mises en candidatures Canadian Mathematical Society Société mathématique du Canada 577 King Edward, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2007_Election_Slate.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 93731 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070212/49c11123/2007_Election_Slate.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Tue Feb 20 11:02:54 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Tue Feb 20 11:02:58 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?Poste_de_professeur_de_carri=E8re_/_Tenur?= =?iso-8859-1?q?e-Track_Position_-_Universite_Laval=2C_D=E9partement_de_ma?= =?iso-8859-1?q?th=E9matiques_et_de_statistique?= Message-ID: [English version follows] UNIVERSITE LAVAL, Qu?bec, Qc D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique http://www.mat.ulaval.ca/ Le D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique de l'Universit? Laval sollicite des candidatures pour un poste de professeur de carri?re associ? ? la chaire industrielle du CRSNG sur le calcul scientifique de haute performance, dont le titulaire est Andr? Fortin. Ce poste sera disponible en septembre 2007. Cette annonce s'adresse ? tous les candidats exceptionnels d?tenant un PhD dans un des domaines sp?cialis?s suivants : analyse num?rique des in?quations variationnelles, calcul scientifique, en particulier la r?solution num?rique des grands syst?mes, ou analyse num?rique des ?l?ments finis en m?canique des milieux continus. Le candidat devra pouvoir s'int?grer rapidement aux activit?s de la chaire[1] et faire la preuve d'un excellent potentiel p?dagogique[2]. Une exp?rience de recherche en milieu industriel sera consid?r?e comme un atout majeur. Bien que cette annonce s'adresse surtout aux chercheurs confirm?s, le D?partement invite les chercheurs plus jeunes mais d?montrant un potentiel exceptionnel, ? soumettre leur candidature. L'Universit? Laval applique un programme d'acc?s ? l'?galit? qui consacre la moiti? des postes vacants ? l'engagement des femmes. Conform?ment aux exigences prescrites en mati?re d'immigration au Canada, la priorit? sera accord?e aux citoyens canadiens et aux r?sidants permanents du Canada. Le salaire est d?termin? par la convention collective suivant l'anciennet? et le rang universitaire accord?s. Les personnes int?ress?es sont pri?es de faire parvenir, ? l'adresse ci-dessous, un dossier de candidature comprenant une copie de leur curriculum vit?, des tir?s-?-part de quelques publications r?centes, un r?sum?, d'au plus deux pages, de leur programme de recherche ainsi que trois lettres de recommandation t?moignant de leurs aptitudes professionnelles. La liste des nom et adresse (incluant num?ros de t?l?phone et de t?l?copieur ainsi qu'adresse courriel) des r?pondants devra ?tre incluse dans le dossier de candidature. Le concours se terminera le 15 avril 2007. Roger Pierre, directeur D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique Universit? Laval Qu?bec QC Canada G1K 7P4 rpierre@mat.ulaval.ca www.mat.ulaval.ca [1]http://www.giref.ulaval.ca/projets/pneumatique.html [2]Les non francophones devront s'engager ? acqu?rir une bonne ma?trise du fran?ais en un court laps de temps. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITE LAVAL, Qu?bec, Qc D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique http://www.mat.ulaval.ca/ The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Universit? Laval (Qu?bec City) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, effective September 1, 2007. This position is attached to the NSERC Industrial Chair of Professor Andr? Fortin. This invitation extends to outstanding candidates with a PhD in one of the following area: numerical analysis of variational inequalities, finite element analysis in continuum mechanics, scientific computing, in particular numerical solution of large nonlinear systems. The candidate should be able to initiate collaborative research within the NSERC chair[1] and should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching[2]. Industrial research experience would also be an asset. Although this invitation is directed towards experienced researchers, younger candidates with outstanding potential are also encouraged to apply. It should however be noted that, according to canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. According to its equal opportunity program, Universit? Laval reserves half the vacant positions for the appointment of women. Applications should include a full curriculum vitae, some reprints of a few recent publications and a summary, no longer than two pages, describing the present and future research program. Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters of reference to the address below. The name and address (including phone and fax numbers and e-mail address) of the referees should be listed in the application. Applications should be sent to the following address, before April 15, 2006. Roger Pierre, directeur D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique Universit? Laval Qu?bec QC Canada G1K 7P4 rpierre@mat.ulaval.ca www.mat.ulaval.ca [1]http://www.giref.ulaval.ca/projets/pneumatique.html [2]Universit? 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Name: publicite_an.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 19359 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070220/4900366b/publicite_an.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Wed Feb 21 10:03:43 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Wed Feb 21 10:03:47 2007 Subject: [cmath] One-Year Term Appointment - Mount Allison University, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Message-ID: The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Mount Allison University invites applications for a one-year term appointment in Mathematics. Candidates should have a Ph.D and have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and to research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 5 one-semester courses in areas including calculus, differential equations, numerical analysis and mathematical modeling. Preference will be given to candidates with an established research program. The appointment will be made at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2007, subject to budgetary approval. An application should include a curriculum vitae and three letters of reference, and should be sent to: Dr. Catharine Baker Chair of the Search Committee Dept. of Mathematics and Computer Science Mount Allison University 67 York Street Sackville, NB E4L 1E6 fax: (506) 364 2583 email: cbaker@mta.ca The closing date for applications is March 15, 2007, or until the position is filled. Mount Allison University welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: mount_allison.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 46825 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070221/f21b80a8/mount_allison.pdf From jrockwood at mitacs.ca Thu Feb 22 13:24:06 2007 From: jrockwood at mitacs.ca (Jo-Anne Rockwood) Date: Thu Feb 22 14:58:32 2007 Subject: [cmath] MATHEON-MITACS Workshop in Germany Message-ID: <00a201c756ae$a34f2600$4c313a8e@Desktop1> MITACS will subsidize a limited number of graduate students to participate in the following event. Workshop Title: "Complex Networks in the Life Sciences" This upcoming workshop is jointly organized by DFG Research Center Matheon and MITACS. It will be held April 2 to 4, 2007 in Erkner near Berlin. Our aim is to bring together researchers from different mathematical backgrounds (dynamical systems, numerical analysis, discrete mathematics, stochastics, ...) to discuss current mathematical approaches to modeling and analysis of biological networks and to identify opportunities for future collaboration. Key topics will be: * molecular function and drug design * metabolic and regulatory networks * signal transduction Full details of the Workshop are at http://mathlife.mi.fu-berlin.de/workshop/. For information about student subsidies, please contact Jo-Anne Rockwood at the coordinates below. Thank you, Jo-Anne Rockwood MITACS Event & HQP Coordinator jrockwood@mitacs.ca MITACS TASC 2, Room 9904 Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 1S6 Tel: 778-782-3711 Fax: 778-782-6657 www.mitacs.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070222/82fd66ad/attachment.htm From emuller at brocku.ca Fri Feb 23 02:45:16 2007 From: emuller at brocku.ca (Eric Muller) Date: Fri Feb 23 02:45:24 2007 Subject: [cmath] Elections for the ICMI Executive Committee Message-ID: <20070223024516.jczzpuwi88cokg84@webmail.brocku.ca> To: CMS and CMESG members From: Eric Muller, ICMI Canadian Representative Below you will find a communication that I have received from Bernard Hodgson, Secretary-General of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI). In it you will find ?a TRIPLE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for ICMI?. Even though ICMI has its beginnings early in the last century, these Executive Committee elections will be the first ever. In the past, members of the Executive were appointed by the International Mathematical Union (IMU). Many Canadian Mathematicians and Mathematics Educators have contributed to the various ICMI activities, such as, ICME congresses, ICMI Studies and other special conferences. However none of us has contributed as much as Bernard Hodgson whose term concludes with this Executive. In his capacity as Secretary General he has worked tirelessly, with great vision and distinction for two consecutive terms. He has spearheaded many of the above activities, written the ICMI Bulletin, and worked diligently to develop a system of elections that will better represent the ICMI membership. Thus Canada has been ably represented on the Executive for a good number of years. Clearly other member countries will wish to have their turn with a representative on the new Executive. Nevertheless I believe that Canada should demonstrate its support for the new election process by submitting nominations. In order to meet the deadlines set by ICMI, I will be pleased to receive your nomination(s) for the ICMI Nominating Committee by Friday March 9, and for positions on the ICMI Executive by Friday April 6. Thank you, --------------------------------------------------------- Quoting "Bernard R. Hodgson" : TO: Members of the International Mathematical Union (IMU) and the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI) The IMU General Assembly, held last August in Santiago de Compostela, adopted new rules concerning the elections of the various IMU committees. A consequence of these changes is that the election of the Executive Committee of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI) will henceforth take place during the General Assembly of ICMI. The next ICMI General Assembly will be held in July 2008 in Monterrey, M?xico, on the occasion of the 11th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-11). This General Assembly will elect the 2010-2012 Executive Committee of ICMI. NB: The details of the new Procedures for Election of ICMI can be found in the Bulletin of the International Mathematical Union No 53, June 2006, pp. 36-40, or in IMU Circular Letter #6/2006, June 2006, accessible on IMU website http://www.mathunion.org/Publications/CircularLetters.html, or on the IMU webpage http://www.mathunion.org/Organization/election_procedures_update2006.html(second part of the page). These documents also describe the Transition Process to the new election rules. The purpose of this message is to launch a TRIPLE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS resulting from these new election procedures for ICMI. Due to the late sending of this call, the deadlines for the various nominations have been slightly modified. Please see details below. This Call for nominations is being sent to IMU/ICMI member countries Adhering Organization (AO), Committee for Mathematics and ICMI Representative (when applicable). However nominations should be submitted by the Adhering Organization and sent to the Secretary-General of ICMI. 1-) CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE ICMI NOMINATING COMMITTEE(See item 1-e of the Procedures for Election of ICMI) DEADLINE: MARCH 25, 2007 Please follow the following guidelines: -- Each AO may submit one name to be a Member of the ICMI Nominating Committee. This person should have significant knowledge and experience of ICMI affairs, cannot work in the same country as the President of IMU and the President of ICMI --- namely Hungary and France ---, and cannot be a current member of the ICMI Executive Committee. (This person also cannot work in the same country as members a) and d) of the ICMI Nominating Committee, that is the Chair of the Nominating Committee and the person chosen by the IMU EC, but this restriction will be applied at a later stage, as these two members of the Nominating Committee are at this moment unknown.) -- All submissions should be sent via e-mail, post or fax to the Secretary-General of ICMI (see data below). All e-mail submissions must be sent from the official e-mail address of the AO. -- The deadline for reception of nominations, from which a random selection will be made, is MARCH 25, 2007. -- The nomination must be accompanied by the proposed candidate's declaration of willingness to serve. -- No member of the ICMI Nominating Committee will be eligible to the 2010-2012 ICMI Executive Committee. 2-) CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE ICMI PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY-GENERAL DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2007 Please follow the following guidelines: -- Each AO may submit one name for each of the positions of PRESIDENT and SECRETARY-GENERAL of ICMI. -- All submissions should be sent via e-mail, post or fax to the Secretary-General of ICMI (see data below). All e-mail submissions must be sent from the official e-mail address of the AO. -- The deadline for reception of nominations is APRIL 15, 2007. -- A nomination must be accompanied by the proposed candidate's CV and declaration of willingness to serve if elected. 3-) CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE ICMI VICE-PRESIDENTS AND MEMBERS-AT-LARGE DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2007 Please follow the following guidelines: -- Each AO may submit one name for each of the positions of VICE-PRESIDENT and MEMBER-AT-LARGE of ICMI. -- All submissions should be sent via e-mail, post or fax to the Secretary-General of ICMI (see data below). All e-mail submissions must be sent from the official e-mail address of the AO. -- The deadline for reception of nominations is JUNE 1, 2007. -- A nomination must be accompanied by the proposed candidate's CV and declaration of willingness to serve if elected. In order to make this election process of the highest quality, each IMU/ICMI member country is urged to make nominations for the positions mentioned above. Sincerely, Bernard R. Hodgson Secretary-General of ICMI -- Secr?taire g?n?ral de la CIEM (International Commission on Mathematical Instruction / Commission internationale de l'enseignement math?matique) D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique Universit? Laval Qu?bec G1K 7P4 Canada T?l?phone : +1 418 656 2131, poste 2975 T?l?copie : +1 418 656 2817 Courriel : bhodgson@mat.ulaval.ca Cyberpage personnelle: http://www.mat.ulaval.ca/profs/hodgson/ Cybersite CIEM / ICMI website: http://www.mathunion.org/ICMI/ confidencialidad http://www.rec.ulaval.ca/lce/securite/confidentialite.htm -------------- next part -------------- Confidentiality Warning: The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. From bbaxter at pims.math.ca Fri Feb 23 14:40:07 2007 From: bbaxter at pims.math.ca (Breeonne Baxter) Date: Fri Feb 23 14:40:14 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for Nominations for the PIMS Education Prize 2007 Message-ID: <45DF4317.9090903@pims.math.ca> Call for Nominations for the PIMS Education Prize 2007 The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences is now accepting nominations for the 2007 PIMS Education Prize. The prize is CAD $1000. The prize will be awarded to a member of the PIMS community who has made a significant contribution to education in the mathematical sciences. This prize is intended to recognize individuals from the PIMS universities or other educational institutions in Alberta and British Columbia, who have played a major role in encouraging activities which have enhanced public awareness and appreciation of mathematics, as well as fostering communication among various groups and organizations concerned with mathematical training at all levels. Sponsors are to provide a cover letter explaining the nominee's contribution, impact and relevance for the prize. The nomination should also include a CV of the nominee, including publications, a brief summary of major accomplishments, and relevant samples of the nominee's work, such as reprints or educational materials. Nominations received last year will automatically be considered for this year's prize. Nominations should be sent to: Attention: PIMS Education Prize PIMS Central Office 1933 West Mall University of British Columbia Vancouver BC V6T 1Z2 Canada Deadline for nominations is May 1, 2007. The prize will be selected by the PIMS Executive Committee, which is composed of the PIMS Site Directors. The results will be announced in June, 2007. The awards will be presented at a special Education Day event to be held at the University of British Columbia in early June. Previous winners of the PIMS Education Prize are Malgorzata Dubiel (Simon Fraser University), Bill Sands (University of Calgary), George Bluman (University of British Columbia), Wieslaw Krawcewicz (University of Alberta), Klaus Hoechsmann (University of British Columbia), Ted Lewis (University of Alberta), David Leeming (University of Victoria) and Jim Morrow (University of Washington). For more information, please see www.pims.math.ca Breeonne Baxter PIMS Communications Manager bbaxter@pims.math.ca 604.822.0402 From hfuks at brocku.ca Mon Feb 26 13:36:44 2007 From: hfuks at brocku.ca (Henryk Fuks) Date: Mon Feb 26 13:50:05 2007 Subject: [cmath] AUTOMATA 2007: 13th International Workshop on Cellular Automata Message-ID: <200702261336.44481.hfuks@brocku.ca> AUTOMATA 2007, 13th International Workshop on Cellular Automata will be held at the Fields Institute on August 27-29, 2007. This workshop is the thirteenth workshop in a series of AUTOMATA workshops established in 1995. The main goal of AUTOMATA workshops is to maintain a permanent, international and multidisciplinary forum for the collaboration of researchers in the fields of Cellular Automata (CA) and Discrete Complex Systems (DCS). The workshop will revolve around all important theoretical and applied aspects of cellular automata and discrete complex systems research. Topics will include: - CA and related complex systems - CA as dynamical systems - CA as tiling systems - CA as models of phenomena from biology, chemistry, physics, engineering and other fields - Models of parallelism, CA as computational models - Formal language processing in CA - Complexity issues: structural complexity and computational complexity in CA - Algebraic structure of CA - CA as framework for investigating discrete complex systems - Extensions and generalizations of CA, including CA and related dynamical systems on non-regular lattices, random graphs, and scale-free networks - Lattice gas cellular automata, their theory and applications There will be sessions of contributed talks and posters. Deadline for abstract submission is July 15, 2007. Limited financial support is available for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to partially cover local expenses and travel. Application deadline: May 30, 2007. 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From akelm at cms.math.ca Tue Feb 27 11:49:05 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Tue Feb 27 11:49:09 2007 Subject: [cmath] Financial Mathematician - Lake Shore, Group of Companies Message-ID: JOB DESCRIPTION - Financial Mathematician DIVISION Research and Development REPORTING Reports to Senior Partner of Research and Development PROFILE Your initial responsibility will be to continue with the development we have started with multi-variate risk analysis models and optimization strategies. Additional responsibilities will include development of the mathematical equations and literature to support this project and other projects as they may arise. You will be working closely with the senior asset managers and assisting them with your technical mathematical expertise. You will be responsible for mathematical research with all new initiatives. TECHNICAL SKILLS Experience and knowledge in the following areas is an asset but an authority is not required. - Experienced working in a MATLAB environment - Time series analysis - GARCH and ARMA modeling - Univariate distribution modeling - Variance at Risk (VAR) - Extreme Value Theory - Peaks over Threshold - Monte Carlo simulation - Optimization techniques - Derivative security modeling (less important). - Knowledge of copulas PROFESSIONAL SKILLS - University degree in mathematics, preferable Masters in Mathematics or Financial Mathematics - Strong technical and research skills is essential - Practical experience with the technical skill sets is an asset, however academic experience is acceptable - Ability to work independently as well as to be effective in a group setting JOB ENVIRONMENT - Based in Oakville/Burlington area - Hardware and Software requirements will be provided - An office will be provided but there is flexibility to work from home CONTACT INFO: Katherine Slak katherine_slak@yahoo.ca --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Financial_Mathmatician.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 50542 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070227/2bf8956f/Financial_Mathmatician.pdf From gpwright at cms.math.ca Tue Mar 6 12:59:40 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Tue Mar 6 12:59:44 2007 Subject: [cmath] COMC Press Release - March 5, 2007 Message-ID: ELEVENTH CANADIAN OPEN MATHEMATICS CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS OTTAWA, Ontario - March 5, 2007 provincial winners in the 2006 Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC). The COMC is organized and administered by the Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) in collaboration with the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (University of Waterloo). Over 7000 students from all across Canada wrote the eleventh Open on November 22, 2006. Students had to solve 12 questions during the two and one-half hour time limit. "The Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge is designed to motivate students beyond their regular classroom work and provide a mathematics enrichment challenge," said Mr. Ian VanderBurgh, University of Waterloo, and Chair of the CMS COMC Committee. "In addition, the Open acts as a qualifying paper for the 2007 Canadian Mathematical Olympiad which will be written on March 28, 2007." The top five contestants in the 2006 Open are: Bo Cheng Cui, West Vancouver Secondary School, West Vancouver, BC; Jia Guo, O'Neill Collegiate Vocational Institute, Oshawa, ON; Yan Li, Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute, Scarborough, ON; Jeremy Pham, The Advanced Academy of Georgia, Carrollton, GA, USA; Danny Shi, Sir Winston Churchill High School, Calgary, AB. For outstanding performance in the COMC, the 2006 Open Provincial Winners are: Alberta: Danny Shi, Sir Winston Churchill High School, Calgary; British Columbia: Bo Cheng Cui, West Vancouver Secondary School, West Vancouver; Manitoba: Kedi Wang, Fort Richmond Collegiate Institute; New Brunswick: Joe Kileel, Fredericton High School, Fredericton; Newfoundland and Labrador: Mark Yang, Prince of Wales Collegiate Institute, St. John's; Nova Scotia: Linhe Li, Queen Elizabeth High School, Halifax; Ontario Central: Sina Makaremi, John Fraser Secondary School, Mississauga; Ontario East: Jia Guo, O'Neill Collegiate Vocational Institute, Oshawa; Ontario Metro: Yan Li, Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute, Scarborough; Ontario North: Xinyang Zhang, Orillia District Collegiate Vocational Institute, Orillia; Ontario West: Andy Kong, Vincent Massey Secondary School, Windsor; Prince Edward Island: Yufeng Chen, Colonel Gray Secondary High School, Charlottetown; Qu?bec: Ran Li, E.S. Honore-Mercier, Montr?al; Saskatchewan: Bobby Xiao, Walter Murray Collegiate Institute, Saskatoon; Northwest Territories: Nicholas Coffin, F.H. Collins School, Whitehorse. "All the winners have done extremely well on a very challenging competition and have demonstrated the essential and creative problem solving skills so essential if Canada is to be competitive in the global marketplace," said Dr. Ed Barbeau, University of Toronto and Chair of the CMS Mathematical Competitions Committee. Approximately 75 of the top students from the 2006 Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge have been invited to write the 2007 Canadian Mathematical Olympiad (CMO). The CMO is Canada's premier mathematics competition organized and administered by the Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS). "These top students will be busy honing their problem solving skills as they prepare for the 2007 CMO and try to be one of six students who will be chosen to represent Canada at the 2007 International Mathematical Olympiad in Hanoi, Vietnam in July," said Dr. Graham Wright, CMS Executive Director. "These valuable enrichment activities are only possible because of the voluntary help received from many school, college and university teachers." The 2006 Open results, questions and solutions are available at: www.cms.math.ca/Competitions/COMC/ For more information, contact: Dr. Graham P. Wright Executive Director Canadian Mathematical Society (613) 562-5702 or Mr. Ian VanderBurgh Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing University of Waterloo (519) 888-4567, ext 32358 From gpwright at cms.math.ca Tue Mar 6 13:09:41 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Tue Mar 6 13:09:44 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?LES_CHAMPIONS_DU_ONZI=C8ME_D=C9FI_OUVERT_?= =?iso-8859-1?q?CANADIEN_DE_MATH=C9MATIQUES_-_5_Mars=2C_2007?= Message-ID: LES CHAMPIONS DU ONZI?ME D?FI OUVERT CANADIEN DE MATH?MATIQUES OTTAWA (Ontario) - 5 Mars 2007 Cinq ?l?ves ressortent grands gagnants et seize autres sont d?clar?s champions provinciaux ? la suite du D?fi ouvert canadien de math?matiques (DOCM) 2006, organis? et g?r? par la Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (SMC), en collaboration avec le Centre d'?ducation en math?matiques et en informatique (Universit? de Waterloo). Plus de 7 000 ?l?ves des quatre coins du Canada ont pass? l'examen du onzi?me DOCM le 22 novembre 2006. Les concurrents devaient r?pondre ? douze questions en deux heures et demie. ? Le DOCM vise ? motiver les jeunes ayant particip? ? des activit?s d'enrichissement hors du cadre scolaire et d?sireux de relever un d?fi math?matique stimulant, affirme M. Ian VanderBurgh, de l'Universit? de Waterloo, pr?sident du comit? du DOCM de la SMC. Le DOCM constitue en outre une ?preuve de qualification ? l'Olympiade math?matique du Canada, qui aura lieu le 28 mars 2007. ? Voici les cinq premi?res positions au DOCM 2006 : Bo Cheng Cui, West Vancouver Secondary School, West Vancouver, C.-B.; Jia Guo, O'Neill Collegiate Vocational Institute, Oshawa, ON; Yan Li, Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute, Scarborough, ON; Jeremy Pham, The Advanced Academy of Georgia, Carrollton, Georgie, ?.-U.; Danny Shi, Sir Winston Churchill High School, Calgary, Alb. Pour leur excellent r?sultat, les meilleurs concurrents d'une r?gion sont d?clar?s champions provinciaux du DOCM 2006 : Alberta : Danny Shi, Sir Winston Churchill High School, Calgary; Colombie-Britannique : Bo Cheng Cui, West Vancouver Secondary School, West Vancouver; Manitoba : Kedi Wang, Fort Richmond Collegiate Institute; Nouveau-Brunswick : Joe Kileel, Fredericton High School, Fredericton; Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador : Mark Yang, Prince of Wales Collegiate Institute, St.John's; Nouvelle-?cosse : Linhe Li, Queen Elizabeth High School, Halifax; Ontario Centre : Sina Makaremi, John Fraser Secondary School, Mississauga; Ontario Est : Jia Guo, O'Neill Collegiate Vocational Institute, Oshawa; Ontario M?tro : Yan Li, Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute, Scarborough; Ontario Nord : Xinyang Zhang, Orillia District Collegiate Vocational Institute, Orillia; Ontario Ouest : Andy Kong, Vincent Massey Secondary School, Windsor; ?le-du-Prince-?douard : Yufeng Chen, Colonel Gray Secondary High School, Charlottetown; Qu?bec : Ran Li, ?cole secondaire Honor?-Mercier, Montr?al; Saskatchewan : Bobby Xiao, Walter Murray Collegiate Institute, Saskatoon; Territoires du Nord-Ouest : Nicholas Coffin, F.H. Collins School, Whitehorse. ? Ces gagnants ont tous obtenu d'excellents r?sultats ? un concours tr?s exigeant. Ils ont fait preuve de cr?ativit? et ont manifest? des comp?tences en r?solution de probl?mes dont le Canada a absolument besoin pour demeurer concurrentiel dans l'?conomie mondiale ?, affirme Ed Barbeau, de l'Universit? de Toronto, pr?sident du Comit? des concours math?matiques de la SMC. Environ 75 des meilleurs concurrents au D?fi ouvert canadien de math?matiques 2006 ont ?t? invit?s ? participer ? l'Olympiade math?matique du Canada (OMC) 2007. Organis? et g?r? par la SMC, l'OMC est le plus important concours de math?matiques au pays. ? Ces ?l?ves exceptionnels s'affaireront ? perfectionner leurs comp?tences en r?solution de probl?mes pour se pr?parer ? l'OMC 2007 et tenter de se tailler une place au sein de l'?quipe de six jeunes qui repr?senteront le Canada ? l'Olympiade internationale de math?matiques (OIM) 2007, qui se tiendra en juillet prochain ? Hanoi, au Vietnam, explique Graham Wright, directeur administratif de la SMC. Ces excellentes activit?s de perfectionnement ne pourraient jamais avoir lieu si ce n'?tait de la participation b?n?vole de nombreux enseignants du secondaire, des coll?ges et des universit?s du pays. ? Les r?sultats, les questions et les solutions du DOCM 2006 sont publi?s sur le Web au : www.smc.math.ca/Concours/DOCM/ Renseignements : Graham P. Wright Directeur administratif Soci?t? math?matique du Canada 613-562-5702 ou M. Ian VanderBurgh Centre d'?ducation en math?matiques et en informatique Universit? de Waterloo 519-888-4567 poste 32358 From bbaxter at pims.math.ca Wed Mar 7 11:47:38 2007 From: bbaxter at pims.math.ca (Breeonne Baxter) Date: Wed Mar 7 11:47:46 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for PIMS' 2007 Graduate Industrial Modelling Camp and Industrial Problem Solving Workshop Message-ID: <45EEECAA.8020100@pims.math.ca> The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) is delighted to announce its 10th Graduate Industrial Modelling Camp (GIMMC) and the 11th Industrial Problem Solving Workshop (IPSW), at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, on June 6-10 and 11-15, 2007, respectively. The GIMMC and IPSW provide an exciting and challenging opportunity for graduate students, postdocs and faculty to tackle real-world industry problems using mathematical and statistical tools. Past projects have been published in the primary literature, and have led to ongoing research collaborations between academia and industry. To apply to GIMMC and IPSW, please visit http://www.pims.math.ca/ipsw/. The registration deadline is April 5, 2007, and there is no registration fee. For Graduate Students and Postdocs: The GIMMC runs from June 6-10, during which time students learn problem-solving techniques under the supervision of experts in the field. The second week, June 11-15, is the IPSW, where student-faculty teams apply their modeling expertise to problems provided by industry partners. The results will be presented at the end of the workshop and published as a report. Students are required to attend both the GIMMC and the IPSW. Funding is available for successful student applicants. For Faculty: Faculty are invited to participate at the IPSW to work on problems posed by industry partners, providing opportunities for developing collaborative relationships with other students, faculty, and industrial partners. Faculty will attend only the IPSW. For Industrial Partners: We are still accepting submissions of new projects. If your project is accepted, please register for the IPSW part of the workshop at http://www.pims.math.ca/ipsw/. Please feel free to contact Dr. Thomas Hillen, organizer, with any questions about the GIMMC or IPSW at thillen@ualberta.ca. Sincerely, Dr. Thomas Hillen, Prof. Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences University of Alberta Edmonton T6G 2G1, Canada phone: 1-780-492-3395 fax: 1-780-492-6826 email: thillen@ualberta.ca www.math.ualberta.ca/~thillen From meetings at cms.math.ca Thu Mar 8 11:32:17 2007 From: meetings at cms.math.ca (Gertrud Jeewanjee) Date: Thu Mar 8 11:32:20 2007 Subject: [cmath] CMS-MITACS Joint Conference 2007 / =?iso-8859-1?q?Congr=E8s_conjo?= =?iso-8859-1?q?int_MITACS-SMC_2007?= Message-ID: <45F03A91.6010703@cms.math.ca> CMS-MITACS Joint Conference 2007 / Congr?s conjoint MITACS-SMC 2007 (fran?ais ci-dessous) We invite you to attend the CMS-MITACS Joint Conference 2007 from Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3. With 20 scientific sessions , eleven plenary and prize lectures , and a poster session , this conference has much to offer. All events will take place at the Delta Hotel and the Winnipeg Convention Centre (WCC). The Welcome Reception is held on Thursday, May 31 at 7:00 PM at the WCC; admission to this event is included in the registration fees. The Banquet takes place on Saturday, June 2. Tickets are available at $50 each; the registration fee for students includes one ticket to the banquet. Early Bird Registration -- Deadline: April 1 To qualify for the discounted Early Bird registration fee, the registration form and payment have to be received by the deadline. After this date, the registration fees increase by approximately 30%. Accommodation -- Deadline: April 29 CMS and MITACS have secured discounted rates at the Delta Hotel and the Place Louis Riel Hotel. After the deadline, the discounted rates may no longer apply after the deadline. Student Subsidies - We strongly encourage the participation of students at the CMS-MITACS Joint Conference. Towards this, we are allocating significant funds to help defray the cost of poster preparation, travel and accommodation for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. See the event web site for more details. We look forward to welcoming you in Winnipeg! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nous vous invitons au Congr?s conjoint MITACS-SMC 2007 qui se tiendra du vendredi 1^er juin au dimanche 3 juin. Le programme du congr?s saura sans aucun doute vous int?resser : 20 sessions scientifiques , onze conf?rences pl?ni?res et conf?rences de laur?ats, et des pr?sentations par affiches . Toutes les activit?s se d?rouleront ? l'h?tel Delta et au Winnipeg Convention Centre (WCC). La r?ception d'accueil aura lieu le jeudi 31 mai ? 19 h au WCC. Cette r?ception est comprise dans les droits d'inscription. Le banquet se tiendra le samedi 2 juin. On peut se procurer des billets au co?t de 50 $ chacun. Les droits d'inscription pour ?tudiants comprennent un billet pour le banquet. Pr?inscription -- Date limite : 1^er avril Pour avoir droit au tarif r?duit de pr?inscription, le formulaire d'inscription accompagn? du paiement doivent nous parvenir au plus tard ? la date limite. Apr?s cette date, les droits d'inscription seront major?s d'environ 30 %. H?bergement -- Date limite : 29 avril MITACS et la SMC ont n?goci? des chambres ? tarif r?duit aux h?tels Delta et Place Louis Riel. Apr?s la date limite de r?servation, il se pourrait que le tarif r?duit ne soit plus offert. Aide financi?re aux ?tudiants - Nous encourageons fortement la participation des ?tudiants ? la conf?rence commune de CMS-MITACS. Vers ceci, nous assignons les fonds significatifs pour aider ? d?frayer le co?t de pr?paration d'affiche, de voyage et de logement pour les ?tudiants des cycles sup?rieurs et les chercheurs post-doctoraux. Au plaisir de vous accueillir ? 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URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070308/30e4f48f/attachment.htm From akelm at cms.math.ca Tue Mar 13 09:43:24 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Tue Mar 13 09:43:29 2007 Subject: [cmath] Limited-Term Positions - University of Windsor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Message-ID: The University of Windsor invites applications for two nine-month and one 12-month limited-term positions in the area of Mathematics and in the area of Statistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer commencing as early as July 1, 2007. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval. The successful applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics or Statistics at the time of appointment, evidence of successful teaching, and a strong commitment to providing quality instruction to a variety of students in Mathematics, Statistics, and related disciplines. As per the collective agreement, duties will consist of teaching six one-semester courses, either three in each of two semesters, or two in each of three semesters, and other duties as assigned by Department Head. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics research areas include Statistics, Operational Research, Algebra, Analysis, and Applied Mathematics. There are excellent opportunities for collaboration with researchers in Economics, Engineering, Business Administration and Computer Science. At the graduate level, the Department offers a Masters Degree in Mathematics and Statistics, and a PhD degree in Statistics. At the undergraduate level, we offer Bachelor of Mathematics programs in Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics, and Mathematics and Computer Science. The Department also offers a multidisciplinary Bachelor of Operational Research program. There is a strong tradition of excellence in teaching at all levels, and several of our faculty have received distinguished teaching awards. For further information about the Department and the full text of the ad, please visit our web site at http://www.uwindsor.ca/math. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by March 30, 2007 to: Professor S. E. Ahmed, Head Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4 Phone: (519) 253-3000, Ext. 3015; Fax: (519) 971-3649 E-mail: mthsta2@uwindsor.ca --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment From gpwright at cms.math.ca Tue Mar 13 14:07:21 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Tue Mar 13 14:07:27 2007 Subject: [cmath] THREE HONOURED FOR EXCEPTIONAL RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS (March 13, 2007) Message-ID: For release: IMMEDIATE (March 13, 2007) THREE HONOURED FOR EXCEPTIONAL RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) has selected Martin Barlow as the recipient of the 2008 Jeffery-Williams Prize, Izabella Laba as the recipient of the 2008 Krieger-Nelson Prize, and Vinayak Vastal as the winner of the 2007 Coxeter-James Prize. *************************************************************************** CMS 2008 Jeffery-Williams Prize: Dr. Martin Barlow (University of British Columbia) *************************************************************************** The Jeffery-Williams Prize recognizes mathematicians who have made outstanding contributions to mathematical research. Professor Martin Barlow is the leading international expert in the study of diffusions on fractals and other disordered media. He has made a number of profound contributions to a variety of fields including probabilistic methods in partial differential equations, stochastic differential equations, filtration enlargement, local times, measure-valued diffusions and mathematical finance. In the 1980's he resolved a thirty year old problem with his derivation of necessary and sufficient conditions (the latter with John Hawkes) for the continuity of local time of a L?vy process. This was the resolution of a problem which had attracted the efforts of Hale Trotter, Ronald Getoor and Harry Kesten among others. In the 1990's he carried out a detailed study of diffusions on a variety of fractal-like sets and derived precise upper and lower bounds on their heat kernels. This work laid the groundwork for a new area of study in probability which has attracted experts in Dirichlet forms, diffusions on manifolds and statistical mechanics. He currently is at the forefront of a program to study the transport properties of a broad class of graphs and manifolds. The original motivation for the study of diffusion on fractals came from the physics community who were interested in more general disordered random media but viewed typical fractals like the Sierpinski carpets and gaskets as good testing grounds for highly inhomogeneous media. Thanks in large part to the pioneering efforts of Martin Barlow the discipline has reached the point where the original objectives of the physicists are now within mathematical reach. Barlow remains at the leading edge of this research with his recent work giving sharp results for the behaviour of transition probabilities for random walks on super-critical percolation clusters. Martin Barlow received his undergraduate degree from Cambridge University in 1975 and completed his Doctoral degree with David Williams at the University College of Swansea in Wales in 1978. He held Royal Society University Research Fellowship at Cambridge University from 1985 to 1992, when he joined the Mathematics Department at University of British Columbia. He currently is Professor of Mathematics at UBC. He has held a number of visiting professorships at leading universities including University of Tokyo, Cornell University, Imperial College, London, and Universit? de Paris. Past distinctions include the Rollo Davidson Prize from Cambridge University, the Junior Whitehead Prize from the London Mathematical Society and an invited lecture at the 1990 ICM in Kyoto. He has served the Canadian mathematical community on the Research Committee of the CMS and on the Editorial Board of the Canadian Journal Mathematics and the Canadian Mathematical Bulletin. He also has served on a number of international panels and editorial boards and recently finished a term as Editor-in-Chief of Electronic Communications in Probability. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and in 2006 was elected Fellow of the Royal Society (London). Dr. Barlow will present the 2008 Jeffery-Williams Prize Lecture at the CMS Summer Meeting in Montr?al (June 2008). *************************************************************************** CMS 2008 Krieger-Nelson Prize: Dr. Izabella Laba (University of British Columbia) *************************************************************************** The Krieger-Nelson Prize recognizes outstanding research by a female mathematician. Izabella Laba has established a position as one of Canada's leading harmonic analysts. She has made major contributions to the Kakeya problem, and to the study of translational tilings and distance sets. Although her current work is in harmonic analysis, Laba began her career working in on N-body scattering theory in mathematical physics. After obtaining her Ph.D. in 1994 at the University of Toronto with Michael Sigal she first attracted attention with her proof (with Christian G?rard) of asymptotic completeness for a large class of N-body systems in the presence of a magnetic field. This work became the subject of a monograph in the AMS mathematical surveys and monographs series. During her time as Hedrick Assistant Professor at UCLA, Laba interests turned to harmonic analysis. A central problem in this field is the Kakeya conjecture concerning Besicovitch sets. A Besicovitch set is a subset of n-dimensional Euclidean space containing a line segment in every direction. The Kakeya conjecture states that such a set must have Minkowski and Hausdorff dimension n. This conjecture is linked to important open problems in harmonic analysis like the restriction conjecture and the Bochner-Riesz conjecture. To date, the best known lower bound on the dimension of a Besicovitch set in three dimensions is due to Katz, Laba and Tao. After her time at University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), Laba moved to Princeton and then in 2000 to the University of British Columbua where she was promoted to full Professor in 2005. Here she has continued her work in harmonic analysis, with important results in study of translational tilings and distance sets. In addition to her research articles and the monograph mentioned above, Laba (with Carol Shubin) co-edited Thomas Wolff's ?Lectures in Harmonic Analysis?, which he had left uncompleted at the time of his death. Laba's outstanding work has been recognized with a UBC Faculty of Science Achievement Award for Research in 2002 and the CMS Coxeter-James Prize in 2004. Dr. Laba will present the 2008 Krieger-Nelson Prize Lecture at the CMS Summer Meeting in Montr?al (June 2008). *************************************************************************** CMS 2007 Coxeter-James Prize: Dr Vinayak Vastal (University of British Columbia) *************************************************************************** The Coxeter-James Prize recognizes young mathematicians who have made outstanding contributions to mathematical research. Dr. Vinayak Vatsal has made fundamental contributions to the Iwasawa Theory of elliptic curves, introducing profound techniques from ergodic theory into the subject and obtaining startling theorems on the non-vanishing of p-adic L-functions and mu-invariants that had previously been unobtainable by more orthodox analytic methods. His 2002 Inventiones paper on the uniform distribution of Heegner points led to the complete solution of a fundamental conjecture of Mazur concerning such L-functions (now the Vatsal-Cornut theorem). In the words of his referees, these results have ?transformed our understanding of the ranks of elliptic curves in towers of number fields?. Dr. Vatsal received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1992 from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in 1997 from the Princeton University under the supervision of Professor Andrew Wiles. After a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Toronto, he joined the University of British Columbia in 1999, where he is currently Associate Professor of Mathematics. Dr. Vatsal was selected as a Sloan Fellow for 2002-2004, he received the 2004 Andr? Aisenstadt Prize of the Centres de Recherches Math?matiques, the 2006 Ribenboim Prize of the Canadian Number Theory Association and was an invited speaker at the 2006 International Congress of Mathematicians in Madrid. Dr. Vinayak Vatsal will present the 2007 Coxeter-James Prize Lecture at the CMS Winter Meeting hosted by the University of Western Ontario in December 2007. ********************************** For more information contact: Dr. Thomas S. Salisbury Dr. Graham P. Wright President Executive Director Canadian Mathematical Society ou Canadian Mathematical Society 416-736-2100 x33921 (613) 562-5702 president@cms.math.ca director@cms.math.ca From gpwright at cms.math.ca Tue Mar 13 14:11:18 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Tue Mar 13 14:11:24 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?TROIS_SOMMIT=C9S_MATH=C9MATIQUES_R=C9COMP?= =?iso-8859-1?q?ENS=C9ES_POUR_LA_QUALIT=C9_EXCEPTIONNELLE_DE_LEURS_RECHERC?= =?iso-8859-1?q?HES?= Message-ID: Pour diffusion IMM?DIATE (13 mars 2007) TROIS SOMMIT?S MATH?MATIQUES R?COMPENS?ES POUR LA QUALIT? EXCEPTIONNELLE DE LEURS RECHERCHES La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (SMC) d?cerne le prix Jeffery-Williams 2008 ? Martin Barlow, le prix Krieger-Nelson 2008 ? Izabella Laba et le prix Coxeter-James 2007 ? Vinayak Vastal. *********************************************************************************** Prix Jeffery-Williams 2008 : Martin Barlow (Universit? de la Colombie-Britannique) *********************************************************************************** Le prix Jeffery-Williams rend hommage aux math?maticiens ayant fait une contribution exceptionnelle ? la recherche math?matique. Le professeur Martin Barlow est la sommit? internationale de l'?tude de diffusions sur les fractales et autres milieux d?sordonn?s. Il a fait de nombreuses contributions importantes dans divers domaines, dont les m?thodes probabilistes pour les ?quations diff?rentielles partielles, les ?quations diff?rentielles stochastiques, ?largissement de filtration, temps locaux, diffusions ? valeurs mesur?es et les finances math?matiques. Dans les ann?es 1980, il a r?solu un probl?me qui datait de 30 ans avec sa d?rivation des conditions n?cessaires et suffisantes (cette derni?re avec John Hawkes) pour la continuit? du temps local d'un processus de L?vy. Il a r?solu un probl?me qu'avaient tent? de r?soudre plusieurs autres avant lui, notamment Hale Trotter, Ronald Getoor et Harry Kesten. Dans les ann?es 1990, il a r?alis? une ?tude d?taill?e concernant les diffusions sur une vari?t? des ensembles quasi-fractals et a obtenu des bornes sup?rieure et inf?rieure pr?cises sur leurs noyaux de la chaleur. Ces travaux ont ouvert la voie ? un nouveau domaine d'?tudes en probabilit?, qui a attir? des sp?cialistes des formes de Dirichlet, diffusions sur des vari?t?s et de la m?canique statistique. Il est actuellement au premier rang d'un programme pour ?tudier les propri?t?s de transport d'une large classe des graphes et des vari?t?s. La motivation originale pour l'?tude de la diffusion sur les fractales est venue de la communaut? de physiciens qui ?taient int?ress?s par des milieux al?atoires d?sordonn?s plus g?n?raux mais ont vu des fractales typiques comme les tapis et les tamis de Sierpinski comme des bons terrains d'essai pour des milieux fortement non homog?nes. C'est en grande partie gr?ce au travail de pionnier de Martin Barlow que la discipline a atteint un point o? les objectifs originaux des physiciens sont d?sormais ? la port?e des math?matiques. Martin Barlow demeure ? la fine pointe de ce domaine de recherche gr?ce ? ses travaux r?cents qui ont produit des r?sultats tr?s pr?cis sur le comportement des probabilit?s de transition pour les marches al?atoires sur les agr?gats de percolation super critiques. Martin Barlow a obtenu son baccalaur?at de l'Universit? Cambridge en 1975 et a termin? son doctorat, sous la direction de David Williams, au Coll?ge universitaire de Swansea au pays de Galles en 1978. Il a b?n?fici? d'une bourse de recherche (Royal Society University Research Fellowship) ? Cambridge de 1985 ? 1992, et s'est ensuite joint ? l'?quipe du D?partement de math?matiques de l'Universit? de la Colombie-Britannique (UBC), o? il est professeur de math?matiques en ce moment. Il a souvent ?t? invit? par de grandes universit?s, dont l'Universit? de Tokyo, l'Universit? Cornell, l'Imperial College de Londres et l'Universit? de Paris. Martin Barlow a re?u le prix Rollo Davidson de l'Universit? Cambridge, le prix Junior Whitehead de la Soci?t? math?matique londonienne et un prix de conf?rence au Congr?s international des math?maticiens 1990 tenu ? Kyoto. Au sein de la communaut? math?matique canadienne, il a si?g? au Comit? de la recherche de la SMC et au conseil de r?daction du Journal canadien de math?matiques et du Bulletin canadien de math?matiques. Il a ?galement si?g? ? de nombreux panels internationaux et conseils de r?daction, et il vient de terminer un mandat de r?dacteur en chef pour Electronic Communications in Probability. Il est membre de la Soci?t? royale du Canada et il a ?t? ?lu membre de la Soci?t? royale (de Londres) en 2006. Martin Barlow prononcera la conf?rence du prix Jeffery-Williams 2008 ? la R?union d'?t? de la SMC qui se tiendra ? Montr?al en juin 2008. *********************************************************************************** Prix Krieger-Nelson 2008 de la SMC : Izabella Laba (Universit? de la Colombie-Britannique) *********************************************************************************** Le prix Krieger-Nelson rend hommage aux math?maticiennes qui se sont distingu?es par l'excellence de leur contribution ? la recherche math?matique. Izabella Laba s'est taill? une place parmi les sommit?s canadiennes de l'analyse harmonique. Elle a fait d'importantes contributions au probl?me de Kakeya ainsi qu'? l'?tude des pavages translationnels et ensembles de distances. M?me si elle travaille en ce moment en analyse harmonique, Izabella Laba a entrepris sa carri?re en s'int?ressant ? la th?orie de la diffusion de N-particules en physique math?matique. Apr?s avoir obtenu son doctorat en 1994 ? l'Universit? de Toronto, sous la direction de Michael Sigal, elle a d'abord retenu l'attention avec sa preuve (?labor?e avec Christian G?rard) de la compl?tude asymptotique pour une grande classe des syst?mes ? N-corps interagissant dans un champ magn?tique constant. Ces travaux ont fait l'objet d'une monographie dans la collection ? Mathematical surveys and monographs ? de l'AMS. Pendant qu'elle ?tait professeure adjointe titulaire d'une bourse Hedrick ? UCLA, Izabella Laba a commenc? ? s'int?resser ? l'analyse harmonique. L'un des grands probl?mes dans ce domaine est la conjecture de Kakeya sur les ensembles de Besicovitch. Un ensemble de Besicovitch est un sous-ensemble d'un espace Euclidien de dimension n contenant un segment de droite dans chaque direction. La conjecture de Kakeya d?clare qu'un tel ensemble doit avoir n comme la dimension de Minkowski et Hausdorff. Cette conjecture est associ?e ? d'importants probl?mes non r?solus en analyse harmonique, comme la conjecture de la restriction et la conjecture de Bochner-Riesz. Jusqu'? date, la meilleure borne inf?rieure connue de la dimension d'un ensemble de Besicovitch ? trois dimensions est due ? Katz, Laba et Tao. Apr?s son passage ? UCLA, Izabelle Laba est pass?e ? Princeton, puis ? l'Universit? de la Colombie Britannique en 2000, o? elle est devenue professeure titulaire en 2005. Elle y a poursuivi ses travaux en analyse harmonique et a obtenu des r?sultats importants dans le domaine des pavages translationnels et ensembles de distances. Outre ses articles scientifiques et la monographie susmentionn?e, Izabella Laba (en collaboration avec Carol Shubin) a travaill? ? la r?vision des Lectures in Harmonic Analysis de Thomas Wolff, demeur?es inachev?es au d?c?s de l'auteur. Les travaux exceptionnels d'Izabella Laba ont ?t? r?compens?s par un prix d'excellence de la Facult? des sciences de UBC en 2002 et le prix Coxeter-James de la SMC en 2004. Izabella Laba prononcera la conf?rence du prix Krieger-Nelson 2008 ? la R?union d'?t? de la SMC qui se tiendra ? Montr?al en juin 2008. *********************************************************************************** Prix Coxeter-James 2007 de la SMC : Vinayak Vastal (Universit? de la Colombie-Britannique) *********************************************************************************** Le prix Coxeter-James rend hommage aux jeunes math?maticiens qui se sont distingu?s par l'excellence de leur contribution ? la recherche math?matique. Vinayak Vatsal a fait d'importantes contributions ? la th?orie d'Iwasawa des courbes elliptiques, en y introduisant des techniques d?riv?es de la th?orie ergodique, et en obtenant des th?or?mes impressionnants sur les non-annulation de fonctions L p-adiques et de mu-invariants qu'il avait ?t? impossible d'obtenir ? l'aide de m?thodes plus orthodoxes. Son article de 2002 intitul? Inventiones sur la distribution uniforme des points Heegner a abouti ? la solution compl?te d'une conjecture fondamentale de Mazur au sujet des fonctions L des courbes elliptiques (ce qui est devenu le th?or?me Vatsal-Cornut). Pour reprendre les termes de ses ?valuateurs, ces r?sultats ? ont transform? notre compr?hension des rangs des courbes elliptiques en des tours de corps de nombres?. Vinayak Vatsal a obtenu son baccalaur?at en sciences en 1992 de l'Universit? Stanford et son doctorat en 1997 de Princeton sous la direction d'Andrew Wiles. Apr?s un stage de boursier postdoctoral ? l'Universit? de Toronto, il est arriv? ? l'Universit? de la Colombie-Britannique en 1999, o? il est maintenant professeur agr?g? de math?matiques. Vinayak Vatsal a re?u la bourse de recherche Sloan en 2002-2004, le prix Andr?-Aisenstadt 2004 du Centre de recherches math?matiques, le prix Ribenboim 2006 de l'Association canadienne de th?orie des nombres et a ?t? invit? comme conf?rencier au Congr?s international des math?maticiens 2006 tenu ? Madrid. Vinayak Vatsal prononcera la conf?rence du prix Coxeter-James 2007 ? la R?union d'hiver 2007 qui se tiendra ? l'Universit? Western Ontario en d?cembre 2007. ****************************8 Pour de plus amples renseignements, communiquez avec : Dr. Thomas S. Salisbury ou Dr. Graham P. Wright Pr?sident Directeur administratif Soci?t? math?matique du Canada Soci?t? math?matique du Canada 416-736-2100 ext 33921 613-562-5702 president@smc.math.ca directeur@smc.math.ca From akelm at cms.math.ca Wed Mar 14 12:04:48 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Wed Mar 14 12:04:52 2007 Subject: [cmath] Limited Term Appointments (two ads) - Trent University, Department of Mathematics Message-ID: MATHEMATICS TRENT UNIVERSITY: The Department of Mathematics at Trent University invites applications for two nine-month limited term appointments at the assistant professor level commencing August 16, 2007. The appointments are subject to final budgetary approval. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics and have appropriate teaching and research experience. Teaching duties will include calculus and upper-year courses. Trent University is a small university with a commitment to high quality teaching and research located in Peterborough, Ontario, approximately 1.5 hours northeast of Toronto. More information about the university and the mathematics department can be found on our website at http://euclid.trentu.ca/math/. Applicants should include a current curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Professor B. Zhou, Chair, Department of Mathematics, Trent University, 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada K9J 7B8. Telephone: (705) 748-1011 Ext. 7531 FAX: (705) 748-1155 Email: math@trentu.ca. Applications should be received no later than April 1, 2007. Trent University is an employment equity employer, and especially invites applications from women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- MATHEMATICS TRENT UNIVERSITY: The Department of Mathematics at Trent University invites applications for a nine-month limited term appointment at the assistant professor level commencing August 16, 2007. The appointment is subject to final budgetary approval. Candidates should have a Masters or Ph.D. in Mathematics and have appropriate teaching and research experience. Teaching duties will include two sections of Mathematics for Teacher Education and introductory calculus. Trent University is a small university with a commitment to high quality teaching and research located in Peterborough, Ontario, approximately 1.5 hours northeast of Toronto. More information about the university and the mathematics department can be found on our website at http://euclid.trentu.ca/math/. Applicants should include a current curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Professor B. Zhou, Chair, Department of Mathematics, Trent University, 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada K9J 7B8. Telephone: (705) 748-1011 Ext. 7531 FAX: (705) 748-1155 Email: math@trentu.ca. Applications should be received no later than April 1, 2007. Trent University is an employment equity employer, and especially invites applications from women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- These employment positions are among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: trent_math.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 33957 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070314/fe56d17e/trent_math.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Wed Mar 14 12:32:42 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Wed Mar 14 12:32:45 2007 Subject: [cmath] Senior Instructor - University of Victoria, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Message-ID: Senior Instructor University of Victoria Department of Mathematics and Statistics The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Victoria invites applications for a Senior Instructor position to commence July 1, 2007, or as soon as possible after that date. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related discipline (at least a Master's degree is required), a strong commitment to teaching, and the ability to teach all Mathematics and Statistics courses at the first and second year levels including calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, finite and discrete mathematics, and statistics. The initial appointment is for three years, with a normal expectation of subsequent 4-year re-appointments. The successful applicant will be expected to teach eight one-term courses per year, to co-ordinate courses, to engage in curriculum development and teaching scholarship, and service to the University and discipline. Information about the department, including descriptions of courses offered, can be found at its website: http://www.math.uvic.ca/ Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and teaching dossier (or equivalent documentation) that outlines their teaching experience, philosophy and effectiveness. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent. Applications and letters of reference should be sent to: Dr. Gary MacGillivray, Chair Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of Victoria PO Box 3045 STN CSC Victoria BC V8W 3P4 Canada Telephone: (250) 721-7436 Fax: (250) 721-8962 E-mail: instcomp@math.uvic.ca The CLOSING DATE for applications is April 10, 2007 The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. 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Thanks, Dan ================================================================ There will be a NONCOMMUTATIVE GEOMETRY WORKSHOP, June 21-24th, 2007, to be held in beautiful Fredericton, New Brunswick. (Canada) Three minicourses will be offered: Noncommutative algebraic geometry (Michael Artin, MIT) Noncommutative geometry and operator theory (Michel Lapidus, UC-Riverside) Noncommutative geometry in physics (A.P. Balachandran, Syracuse Univ.) Support for graduate students and postdocs is available, please inquire (workshop@math.unb.ca). For a list of topics to be covered, see www.math.unb.ca/~dan/COPAL/workshop2007.html Organizers: Jack Gegenberg geg@unb.ca Viqar Husain husain@unb.ca Colin Ingalls colin@math.unb.ca Dan Kucerovsky dan@math.unb.ca This workshop is associated with the Center for Noncommutative Geometry and Topology http://www.math.unb.ca/~dan/COPAL/Centre_main.htm =========================================================== Dan Kucerovsky, Professor dan@math.unb.ca Director of the Centre for Noncommutative Geometry and Topology (www.math.unb.ca/~dan/COPAL/Centre_main.htm) Editor, AARMS book series (see www.aarms.math.ca/publications/) Dept. of Math&Stats http://www.math.unb.ca/~dan UNB Phone: 506-458-7370 Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3 Fax: 506-453-4705 ----------------------------------------------------------- From gpwright at cms.math.ca Tue Mar 27 08:37:14 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Tue Mar 27 07:37:35 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for Applications - Distinguished Service Award 2007 - March 31 Message-ID: Call for Applications - Distinguished Service Award 2007 In 1995, the Society established this award to recognize individuals who have made sustained and significant contributions to the Canadian mathematical community and, in particular, to the Canadian Mathematical Society. Nominations should include a reasonably detailed rationale and be submitted by March 31, 2007, to the address below. Selection Committee Distinguished Service Award Canadian Mathematical Society 577 King Edward Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 From gpwright at cms.math.ca Tue Mar 27 08:38:46 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Tue Mar 27 07:39:01 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?Appel_de_candidature_-_Prix_de_la_SMC_pou?= =?iso-8859-1?q?r_service_m=E9ritoire_2007_-_31_mars?= Message-ID: Appel de candidature - Prix de la SMC pour service m?ritoire 2007 En 1995, la Soci?t? math?matique du Canada a cr?? un prix pour r?compenser les personnes qui contribuent de fa?on importante et soutenue ? la communaut? math?matique canadienne et, notamment, ? la SMC. Pour les mises en candidature pri?re de pr?senter des dossiers avec une argumentation convaincante et de les faire parvenir, le 31 mars 2007 au plus tard, ? l'adresse ci-dessous : Comit? de s?lection Prix pour service m?ritoire Soci?t? math?matique du Canada 577 King Edward Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 From gpwright at cms.math.ca Tue Mar 27 09:19:45 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Tue Mar 27 08:20:00 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?NSERC_-_CMS_Math_in_Moscow_Scholarships_-?= =?iso-8859-1?q?_March_31/Bourse_CMS_-_CRSNG_Math_=E0_Moscou_-_30_mars?= Message-ID: NSERC - CMS Math in Moscow Scholarships The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) supports scholarships at $9,000 each. Canadian students registered in a mathematics or computer science program are eligible. The scholarships are to attend a semester at the small elite Moscow Independent University. Math in Moscow Program www.mccme.ru/mathinmoscow/ Application details www.cms.math.ca/bulletins/Moscow_web/ For additional information please see your department or call the CMS at 613-562-5702. Two scholarships will be awarded in the spring competition. Deadline March 30, 2007 to attend the Fall 2007 semester. ************************ Bourse CMS - CRSNG Math ? Moscou Le Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et en G?nie du Canada (CRSNG) et la Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (SMC) offrent des bourses de 9,000 $ chacune. Les ?tudiantes ou ?tudiants du Canada inscrit(e)s ? un programme de math?matiques ou d?informatique sont ?ligibles. Les bourses servent ? financer un trimestre d??tudes ? la petite universit? d??lite Moscow Independent University. Programme Math ? Moscou www.mccme.ru/mathinmoscow/ D?tails de soumission www.cms.math.ca/bulletins/Moscou_web/ Pour plus de renseignements veuillez communiquer avec votre d?partement ou la SMC au 613-562-5702. Deux bourses seront attribu?es au concours du printemps. Date limite le 30 mars 2007 pour le trimestre d?automne 2007. From meetings at cms.math.ca Tue Mar 27 12:17:26 2007 From: meetings at cms.math.ca (Gertrud Jeewanjee) Date: Tue Mar 27 12:17:27 2007 Subject: [cmath] CMS-MITACS Joint Conference 2007 / =?iso-8859-1?q?Congr=E8s_conjo?= =?iso-8859-1?q?int_MITACS-SMC_2007?= Message-ID: <460951A6.30903@cms.math.ca> *CMS-MITACS Joint Conference 2007 / Congr?s conjoint MITACS-SMC 2007* (fran?ais ci-dessous)* * *The Early Bird Deadline is less than one week away (April 1). Registration fees increase after this date. Students wishing to present a poster or to qualify for travel subsidies must register and pay by April 1.* * * Early Bird Registration -- Deadline: April 1 To qualify for the discounted Early Bird registration fee, the registration form and payment have to be received by the deadline. After this date, the registration fees increase by approximately 30%. Student Subsidies -- Deadline: April 1 We strongly encourage the participation of students at the CMS-MITACS Joint Conference. Towards this, we are allocating significant funds to help defray the cost of poster preparation, travel and accommodation for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. See the event web site for more details. Accommodation -- Deadline: April 29 CMS and MITACS have secured discounted rates at the Delta Hotel and the Place Louis Riel Hotel. After the deadline, the discounted rates may no longer apply after the deadline. All events will take place at the Delta Hotel and the Winnipeg Convention Centre (WCC). The Welcome Reception is held on Thursday, May 31 at 7:00 PM at the WCC; admission to this event is included in the registration fees. The Banquet takes place on Saturday, June 2. Tickets are available at $50 each; the registration fee for students includes one ticket to the banquet. We look forward to welcoming you in Winnipeg! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pr?inscription -- Date limite : 1^er avril Pour avoir droit au tarif r?duit de pr?inscription, le formulaire d'inscription accompagn? du paiement doivent nous parvenir au plus tard ? la date limite. Apr?s cette date, les droits d'inscription seront major?s d'environ 30 %. Aide financi?re aux ?tudiants - Date limite : 1^er avril Nous encourageons fortement la participation des ?tudiants ? la conf?rence commune de CMS-MITACS. Vers ceci, nous assignons les fonds significatifs pour aider ? d?frayer le co?t de pr?paration d'affiche, de voyage et de logement pour les ?tudiants des cycles sup?rieurs et les chercheurs post-doctoraux. H?bergement -- Date limite : 29 avril MITACS et la SMC ont n?goci? des chambres ? tarif r?duit aux h?tels Delta et Place Louis Riel. Apr?s la date limite de r?servation, il se pourrait que le tarif r?duit ne soit plus offert. Toutes les activit?s se d?rouleront ? l'h?tel Delta et au Winnipeg Convention Centre (WCC). La r?ception d'accueil aura lieu le jeudi 31 mai ? 19 h au WCC. Cette r?ception est comprise dans les droits d'inscription. Le banquet se tiendra le samedi 2 juin. On peut se procurer des billets au co?t de 50 $ chacun. Les droits d'inscription pour ?tudiants comprennent un billet pour le banquet. Au plaisir de vous accueillir ? Winnipeg! -- Gertrud Jeewanjee Meetings Coordinator Canadian Mathematical Society Tel: 613-562-5800, ext. 3480 ------------------------------------------------------------ CMS-MITACS Joint Conference 2007 -- May 31 - June 3, Winnipeg, Manitoba CMS Winter 2007 Meeting -- December 8-10, London, Ontario Congress Canada-France 2008 -- June 1-6, Montr?al, Qu?bec www.cms.math.ca/events ------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070327/d19e2ebd/attachment.htm From akelm at cms.math.ca Wed Mar 28 08:50:16 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Wed Mar 28 08:50:20 2007 Subject: [cmath] Post-Doctoral Research Position in Applied Mathematical Modeling - Mount Allison University Message-ID: A post-doctoral research position in applied mathematical modeling at Mount Allison University (Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada) is available. Research in our lab examines the role of biota in the ocean carbon cycle at a range of temporal and spatial scales. We use a variety of methods including data-driven models, statistical data analysis, and simple mechanistic differential equation models. Several projects are available including mathematical modeling of ocean-plankton ecology and analysis of ocean color remote sensing. Candidates for the post-doctoral position should have a PhD in applied mathematics, computer science or related discipline, or expect completion by August 2007. Experience with mathematical modeling is essential and knowledge of the carbon cycle is advantageous, but not required. For more information go to www.mmab.ca or contact Andrew Irwin (airwin@mta.ca). Applicants should send a c.v. and contact information for three referees. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment From gpwright at cms.math.ca Thu Mar 29 12:43:37 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Thu Mar 29 11:43:48 2007 Subject: [cmath] Putnam results in Canada Message-ID: Putnam 2006: Two Canadian teams among the top ten Once again, Canadian students have distinguished themselves in the annual Putnam Mathematics Competition, held on December 2, 2006. The team from the University of Toronto consisting of Tianyi David Han, Jaanos Kramar and Viktoriya Krakovna placed fourth, winning for the University an award of $10,000 and for each individual $400. The team from the University of British Columbia, consisting of Farzin Barekat, Cedric Lin and Samuel Wong received an honourable mention. The highest ranking student at a Canadian institution was Ralph Furmaniak of the University of Waterloo, who ranked between 6 and 15 inclusive. Not far behind was Cedric Lin of the University of British Columbia, who ranked between 16 and 26 inclusive. Four students received honourable mention (ranking between 27 and 78 inclusive); Tianyi David Han and Janos Kramar from the University of Toronto, and Tor Gunnar Myklebust and Xiao Heng Wang from the University of Waterloo. However, two other Canadian students, both former members of the Canadian team in the International Mathematical Olympiad who are now at American universities, did well. Yufei Zhao at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a Putnam Fellow among the top five and Peng Shi at Duke University received honourable mention. Four Canadian universities, McGill, Toronto, Waterloo and British Columbia had among them fourteen students who placed among the top 200; half of these came from Waterloo. In all, there were 3640 competitors from 508 tertiary North American institutions, roughly 2000 of whom received a grade of 0. Students receiving a grade of 49 or better out of 120 ranked among the top 100. The Society congratulates these students most heartily for their achievement. Edward Barbeau Chair - CMS Mathematical Competitions Committee From emuller at brocku.ca Thu Mar 29 15:33:23 2007 From: emuller at brocku.ca (Eric Muller) Date: Thu Mar 29 15:47:36 2007 Subject: [cmath] Fwd: ICME-11 Programme Message-ID: <20070329163323.7oew1zty9kwwko8s@webmail.brocku.ca> I have received the following information from Bernard Hodgson, Secretary General of ICMI. It outlines the current stage of development of the ICME-11 Programme and invites suggestions and comments. Eric Muller Canadian ICMI Representative ----- Forwarded message from bhodgson@mat.ulaval.ca ----- Dear ICMI Representatives and Chairs of ICMI Affiliated Study Groups, As the tradition has it, I am writing to inform you of the current stage of development of the programme of ICME-11 and to invite your suggestions and comments. The ICME-11 International Programme Committee had its second meeting at the end of January, under the presidency of its Chair, Marcela Santillan. Many items of the programme are now taking shape and more information will be provided in the main Announcement of the congress, to be circulated in September. In the meantime I wish to bring to your attention three major components of the programme, namely the Survey Teams, the Topic Study Groups and the Discussion Groups. You will find the list of the themes of these activities in the attached Word file. You are most welcome to provide to the Chair of the IPC (m.santillan@upn.mx) comments and suggestions on these items of the programme as well as on the regular lectures, in particular as regards potential contributors to these activities. The website of ICME-11 is located at the url http://www.icme11.org.mx/icme11/. Updated information on the congress will be available there regularly. Best wishes, Bernard -- ____________________________________________ Bernard R. Hodgson Secretary-General of ICMI -- Secr?taire g?n?ral de la CIEM (International Commission on Mathematical Instruction / Commission internationale de l'enseignement math?matique) D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique Universit? Laval Qu?bec G1K 7P4 Canada T?l?phone : +1 418 656 2131, poste 2975 T?l?copie : +1 418 656 2817 Courriel : bhodgson@mat.ulaval.ca Cyberpage personnelle: http://www.mat.ulaval.ca/profs/hodgson/ Cybersite CIEM / ICMI website: http://www.mathunion.org/ICMI/ Avis relatif ? la confidentialit? / Notice of Confidentiality / Advertencia de confidencialidad http://www.rec.ulaval.ca/lce/securite/confidentialite.htm ____________________________________________ ----- End forwarded message ----- -------------- next part -------------- Skipped content of type multipart/alternative-------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Yet, you have elected to diffuse widely a memo (see below), claiming that: ``The CRM has ranked first amongst the Canadian Institutes in the NSERC MRS competition." but also stating ``these results are worrisome.... because it (the CRM) is the least supported by NSERC in proportion to its overall budget: indeed the NSERC grant represents only 20 % of our budget, far behind PIMS, BIRS and MITACS which receive between 30 and 50 % of their funding from federal agencies. " Notwithstanding that the CRM numbers on its own web page show that 31% of its budget (firmly anchored on historic in-kind contributions) comes from NSERC, and that no other director has received the information and reports that you claim you have from NSERC, I find myself particularly miffed --but not surprised-- by your choice of PIMS, BIRS and MITACS to dump on, in what should have been a "victory speech". To that I say: 1) That a MITACS Board member points a finger at the network --which is not funded by NSERC's MRS-- at a point in time where the whole country is proud of MITACS' achievements, is irresponsible and clumsy at best. MITACS --which was explicitly praised only a few days ago in the federal budget-- attracts huge amounts of provincial and industrial cash, and supports hundreds (soon to be thousands) of graduate students, post-docs and interns across the country. Its recent successes in getting provincial funds are unheard of: BC ($10M), Quebec ($225K ), Atlantic Canada ($1M), Alberta ($1M), Prairies ($375K) etc...No other organization (public or private) has as many industrial contributing partners (over 250 at last count). 2) Your figure of BIRS --which was not part of this MRS competition-- is outright false and totally uncalled for. I know of no other Canadian research institution where NSERC cash support ($2.87M) is substantially inferior to provincial matching (Alberta alone $3.4M) and foreign funding (NSF alone $3.1M). A mere 21% of the BIRS budget. I invite you to join the rest of Canada in being proud of what BIRS is accomplishing for the international scientific community (2300 participants from over 50 countries every year ). 3) You say: ``the CRM will have to find research funds outside of Canada", and we say that yes a lesson or two can be learned from others' pioneering efforts in attracting opportunities to Canada. BIRS attracts the largest NSF grant to Canada. The ``Laboratoire CNRS associe a PIMS" brings huge resources to Canada, albeit in terms of talented researchers with full salaries paid by the French government, or by the access to European granting agencies, that this affiliated Laboratoire allows. Stay also tuned for what PRIMA is about to accomplish on an even larger scale. 4) It is a pity that the lessons of the first re-allocation exercise have been so quickly forgotten by NSERC's staff who --if your statements are indeed correct-- seem to be back into the unproductive business of foolishly assigning ranks that no serious scientist can take seriously, since they are neither substantiated nor useful. What a waste of a joyful opportunity to re-assure the community! 5) You had the wit to duplicate and adapt the PIMS collaborative programme, the PIMS Industrial problem solving workshops, the PIMS PI in the Sky magazine, among other concepts pioneered by PIMS. NSERC rewarded you for it. So, there is no need to either break the arm that fed you, nor poke the eye of those who inspired you. I say that some humility and gratitude is in order. It is high time for bitterness to take the back seat, and to allow for a celebration. Good (French) Champaign should be offered to the armies of math scientists who helped you (and the other directors) achieve this success. Nassif ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:00:04 -0400 From: "[ISO-8859-1] Fran?ois Lalonde" To: liste-25jan07@CRM.UMontreal.CA Subject: [ISO-8859-1] R?sultats de notre demande de subvention ENGLISH FOLLOWS Chers coll?gues et ami(e)s, j'ai appris hier que le CRM vient de se classer premier parmi les instituts canadiens dans le concours ARM (Appui aux ressources majeures) du CRSNG qui est le programme par lequel sont maintenant financ?s les instituts canadiens. Voici les r?sultats du concours pour la p?riode 2008-2013: CRM: 1 200 000 $ par an Fields: 1 200 000 $ par an PIMS: 1 100 000 $ par an Ces r?sultats sont encourageants car ils montrent la reconnaissance de la qualit? et de l'impact du travail r?alis? au CRM en collaboration avec l'ISM et nos universit?s partenaires du Qu?bec et de l'Ontario au cours des 5 derni?res ann?es. Les rapports des comit?s d'?valuation sont particuli?rement ?logieux. Cette subvention repr?sente une augmentation de 25 % de notre financement dans une p?riode difficile et dans un concours o? les rares fonds disponibles ?taient ?prement disput?s. Mais ces r?sultats sont ?galement inqui?tants: depuis 1997, date ? laquelle le CRM recevait du CRSNG une subvention de 875 000 $, jusqu'? 2013 o? le CRM recevra 1 200 000 $, l'augmentation n'aura pas atteint 50 % en 15 ans !!! Bien que le CRM soit l'institut le plus performant au Canada, il est le moins bien financ? au prorata de son budget par le CRSNG: notre subvention du CRSNG ne repr?sente en effet que 20 % de notre budget total, loin derri?re les autres instituts qui recoivent entre 30 et 50 % de leurs fonds des agences f?d?rales. Cela signifie que le CRM devra continuer de trouver hors du Canada ses fonds de recherche -- une situation ?tonnante dans laquelle le premier institut au Canada se trouve, plus que tout autre, projet? hors du pays. Merci ? tous ceux et ? toutes celles qui ont tant travaill?, aussi bien sur le plan scientifique, administratif que logistique, ? ce succ?s. cordialement, Fran?ois Lalonde Dear colleagues, I just learned yesterday that the CRM ranked first amongst the Canadian Institutes in the NSERC MRS competition, the program that now funds all Canadian Institutes. Here are the results for the 2008-2013 competition: CRM: 1 200 000 $ per year Fields: 1 200 000 $ per year PIMS: 1 100 000 $ per year These results are encouraging as they are the recognition of the quality and impact of the work carried out by the CRM in collaboration with the ISM, and our partner universities in Quebec and in Ontario over the past five years. The reports by the evaluation committees are highly praiseful. This grant is a 25 % increase from NSERC and comes at a difficult time when few funds were available. But these results are also worrisome. Since 1997 when the CRM received an NSERC grant of 875 000 $ until 2013 when the CRM will receive 1 200 000 $, the net increase will have been less than 50 % within 15 yeasrs !!! Though the CRM is the highest performing institute in Canada, it is the least supported by NSERC in proportion to its overall budget: indeed the NSERC grant represents only 20 % of our budget, far behind PIMS, BIRS and MITACS which receive between 30 and 50 % of their funding from federal agencies. This means that the CRM will have to continue to find research funds outside of Canada -- a surprising situation in which the premier institute in Canada finds itself, more than any other, projecting outside of the country. I would like to thank all those who have contributed, on a scientific, administrative or logistic level, to this success. Sincerely, Fran?ois Lalonde ******************************************************** Nassif Ghoussoub, FRSC Scientific Director, Banff International Research Station Distinguished University Scholar, University of British Columbia Adjunct Professor, University of Alberta http://www.pims.math.ca/~nassif/ From nassif at math.ubc.ca Sat Mar 31 13:48:59 2007 From: nassif at math.ubc.ca (Nassif Ghoussoub) Date: Sat Mar 31 12:48:37 2007 Subject: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Re:_[cmath]_Re:_R=E9sultats_de_notre_demande_de_s?= =?ISO-8859-1?Q?ubvention?= In-Reply-To: References: <865C4FD4-697B-4A17-8299-B8495A2DEF8E@math.ubc.ca> Message-ID: Francois: Thank you for the clarifications. But you should know that any communique, whether addressed to me or not, that spreads misinformation about 3 institutions to which I contributed a good chunk of my professional life, will always get a response. For now, I ask you and the other directors to join me and the rest of our colleagues in trying to stop the bleeding in the discovery grant programme. This should be the next priority. I have argued all along that the separation between the institutes and the Math GSCs will be detrimental to the latter and only the latter. They now stand vulnerable with no forum (nor advocates) to make their case. Our community would surely appreciate it if you turn your attention and give your support to this matter. Nassif On Mar 30, 2007, at 2:52 PM, Fran?ois Lalonde wrote: > Dear Nassif, > > My memo was short, clear and honest -- it was sent to the > participants in the site visit at the CRM, only to them -- you were > not on that list, Nassif. You have, incorrectly, decided to > diffuse it on the cmath list and to the top officials at NSERC > (with no consultation with me). This confirms that communications > by email, which should be so efficient, are no longer reliable, or > useful -- this ethic problem concerns all of us. My memo was not > intended for your purpose, I mean that it was a sober message, it > was certainly not a glorification of what the CRM has acheived in > the past five years. The CRM has a fruitful and lively relation > with all other institutes in Canada. I think that it would be fair > to say that there is no other institute that has worked so hard to > collaborate with its Canadian partners: our thematic programming is > shared with Fields, PIMS and MITACS -- it is actually because I > wanted so much that PIMS be part of our 2008-2009 thematic > programming that my letter reached you !! What a paradox. > > It is because I have worked hard to involve MITACS in all > scientific planning for Canada that I have spent months to produce > a report that will help MITACS be part of the most exciting > developments at the institutes. This was not an easy report. > Believe me, it needs some courage. You mentioned in your message > what the CRM learned from PIMS : yes it is true, the CRM learned a > lot from PIMS and has a splendid relationship with its director and > all of its researchers. I am always pleased to acknowledge this > widely. See > > http://accromath.ca/ > > were there is an eloge to PIMS and its director Ivar Ekeland; see > the back cover of the first issue of Accromath where the > acknowlegment to PIMS and Ivar appears at the top, even before the > logos of the ISM, CRM and MITACS. The same applies to the IPSW for > which PIMS helped so much, with generosity -- see > > http://www.crm.umontreal.ca/probindustriels/index_e.shtml > > where the entire second paqragraph is a tribute to PIMS. If this is > in our website and our newletters, you can imagine that it was in > our MRS site visit too. > > But you did not mention what the CRM brought to the whole country > and to the world. And as far as I can remember, you never did. And > I won't either, since I spent the last 6 months explaining that to > lots of NSERC's committees. I do not need, and I do not want to do > it once again. > > The overall CRM-ISM budget is 4.8 M this year, of which 1 M > comes from NSERC (in the context of the MRS competition, it is the > ensemble CRM-ISM that must be considered according to the rules of > that programme amongst institutes). This does not include the > inkind contributions of the CRM laboratories on all campuses, nor > the MITACS' investments of course. So, as you see, the CRM faces a > real challenge: it has both the laboratory structure that now > exists (in a different way) at PIMS and the thematic programming > that now exists at Fields. Since you raised that point, let me > simply make the following correction: the thematic programming in > its modern version in the world was introduced by the CRM in the > 80's at the same time as MSRI (Berkeley). The lab structure at the > CRM was not inspired by the Collaborative Reseach Groups at PIMS > ( as you suggested) but by the ''regroupements'' of the ISM that > were set up in 1991 and were responsible for the first and only > unified doctoral School in North America. This took fifteen years > of hard work. The CRG"s at PIMS are very different from the labs at > the CRM-ISM: I am sure that PIMS did not conceive their CRG's on > the model of the ISM's ''regroupements'' and we did not conceive > our labs on the CRG's model. These are independent paths. Both are > interesting. > > Concerning the reports from NSERC, I do not have them -- what I > said is simply an exact account of what a NSERC top offcial told > me. I think that I could take his/her words. This is why I did not > elaborate on these reports. And looking at the results of this > competition, I have no doubt that all reports for the three > institutes are praiseful. > > Now the heart of the question raised by Nassif: it is true that > BIRS is doing very well in terms of the ratio federal grant/ total > budget, and I perfectly agree with this (this is why BIRS is NOT > mentionned in the French version of my message, while the English > translation was not correct -- it is the only point of my message > that was incorrect, and it was due to the everyday challenge to > write everything in both official languages). However, there is a > genuine concern, for ALL Canadians, when an institute like the > CRM, is facing such a drastic cut over a 15 -year period. There is > no reason to celebrate. > > For the first time in Canadian history, a Canadian institute > has launched a new mathematical field worlwide that led to a Fields > Medal. Why not be proud of this ? It is the result of so many years > of efforts. > > Very sincerely, > Francois Lalonde > > > Le 07-03-30 ? 13:18, Nassif Ghoussoub a ?crit : > >> Dear Francois Lalonde, >> >> At a time when individual discovery grants are being cut by 17%, >> NSERC's decision to increase the funding of the 3 math institutes >> was supposed to be an occasion to celebrate. Yet, you have elected >> to diffuse widely a memo (see below), claiming that: >> >> ``The CRM has ranked first amongst the Canadian Institutes in the >> NSERC MRS competition." >> but also stating >> ``these results are worrisome.... because it (the CRM) is the >> least supported by NSERC in proportion to its overall budget: >> indeed the NSERC grant represents only 20 % of our budget, far >> behind PIMS, BIRS and MITACS which receive between 30 and 50 % of >> their funding from federal agencies. " >> >> Notwithstanding that the CRM numbers on its own web page show that >> 31% of its budget (firmly anchored on historic in-kind >> contributions) comes from NSERC, and that no other director has >> received the information and reports that you claim you have from >> NSERC, I find myself particularly miffed --but not surprised-- by >> your choice of PIMS, BIRS and MITACS to dump on, in what should >> have been a "victory speech". >> >> To that I say: >> >> 1) That a MITACS Board member points a finger at the network -- >> which is not funded by NSERC's MRS-- at a point in time where the >> whole country is proud of MITACS' achievements, is irresponsible >> and clumsy at best. MITACS --which was explicitly praised only a >> few days ago in the federal budget-- attracts huge amounts of >> provincial and industrial cash, and supports hundreds (soon to be >> thousands) of graduate students, post-docs and interns across the >> country. Its recent successes in getting provincial funds are >> unheard of: BC ($10M), Quebec ($225K ), Atlantic Canada ($1M), >> Alberta ($1M), Prairies ($375K) etc...No other organization >> (public or private) has as many industrial contributing partners >> (over 250 at last count). >> >> 2) Your figure of BIRS --which was not part of this MRS >> competition-- is outright false and totally uncalled for. I know >> of no other Canadian research institution where NSERC cash support >> ($2.87M) is substantially inferior to provincial matching (Alberta >> alone $3.4M) and foreign funding (NSF alone $3.1M). A mere 21% of >> the BIRS budget. I invite you to join the rest of Canada in being >> proud of what BIRS is accomplishing for the international >> scientific community (2300 participants from over 50 countries >> every year ). >> >> 3) You say: ``the CRM will have to find research funds outside of >> Canada", and we say that yes a lesson or two can be learned from >> others' pioneering efforts in attracting opportunities to Canada. >> BIRS attracts the largest NSF grant to Canada. The ``Laboratoire >> CNRS associe a PIMS" brings huge resources to Canada, albeit in >> terms of talented researchers with full salaries paid by the >> French government, or by the access to European granting >> agencies, that this affiliated Laboratoire allows. Stay also >> tuned for what PRIMA is about to accomplish on an even larger scale. >> >> 4) It is a pity that the lessons of the first re-allocation >> exercise have been so quickly forgotten by NSERC's staff who --if >> your statements are indeed correct-- seem to be back into the >> unproductive business of foolishly assigning ranks that no serious >> scientist can take seriously, since they are neither >> substantiated nor useful. What a waste of a joyful opportunity to >> re-assure the community! >> >> 5) You had the wit to duplicate and adapt the PIMS collaborative >> programme, the PIMS Industrial problem solving workshops, the PIMS >> PI in the Sky magazine, among other concepts pioneered by PIMS. >> NSERC rewarded you for it. So, there is no need to either break >> the arm that fed you, nor poke the eye of those who inspired you. >> >> I say that some humility and gratitude is in order. It is high >> time for bitterness to take the back seat, and to allow for a >> celebration. Good (French) Champaign should be offered to the >> armies of math scientists who helped you (and the other directors) >> achieve this success. >> >> Nassif >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:00:04 -0400 >> From: "[ISO-8859-1] Fran?ois Lalonde" >> To: liste-25jan07@CRM.UMontreal.CA >> Subject: [ISO-8859-1] R?sultats de notre demande de subvention >> >> ENGLISH FOLLOWS >> >> Chers coll?gues et ami(e)s, >> >> j'ai appris hier que le CRM vient de se classer premier parmi >> les instituts canadiens dans le concours ARM (Appui aux ressources >> majeures) du CRSNG qui est le programme par lequel sont maintenant >> financ?s les instituts canadiens. Voici les r?sultats du concours >> pour la p?riode 2008-2013: >> >> CRM: 1 200 000 $ par an >> Fields: 1 200 000 $ par an >> PIMS: 1 100 000 $ par an >> >> Ces r?sultats sont encourageants car ils montrent la >> reconnaissance de la qualit? et de l'impact du travail r?alis? au >> CRM en collaboration avec l'ISM et nos universit?s partenaires du >> Qu?bec et de l'Ontario au cours des 5 derni?res ann?es. Les >> rapports des comit?s d'?valuation sont particuli?rement ?logieux. >> Cette subvention repr?sente une augmentation de 25 % de notre >> financement dans une p?riode difficile et dans un concours o? les >> rares fonds disponibles ?taient ?prement disput?s. >> >> Mais ces r?sultats sont ?galement inqui?tants: depuis 1997, >> date ? laquelle le CRM recevait du CRSNG une subvention de 875 000 >> $, jusqu'? 2013 o? le CRM recevra 1 200 000 $, l'augmentation >> n'aura pas atteint 50 % en 15 ans !!! Bien que le CRM soit >> l'institut le plus performant au Canada, il est le moins bien >> financ? au prorata de son budget par le CRSNG: notre subvention du >> CRSNG ne repr?sente en effet que 20 % de notre budget total, loin >> derri?re les autres instituts qui recoivent entre 30 et 50 % de >> leurs fonds des agences f?d?rales. Cela signifie que le CRM devra >> continuer de trouver hors du Canada ses fonds de recherche -- une >> situation ?tonnante dans laquelle le premier institut au Canada se >> trouve, plus que tout autre, projet? hors du pays. >> >> Merci ? tous ceux et ? toutes celles qui ont tant travaill?, >> aussi bien sur le plan scientifique, administratif que logistique, >> ? ce succ?s. >> cordialement, >> Fran?ois Lalonde >> >> Dear colleagues, >> >> I just learned yesterday that the CRM ranked first amongst the >> Canadian Institutes in the NSERC MRS competition, the program that >> now funds all Canadian Institutes. Here are the results for the >> 2008-2013 competition: >> >> CRM: 1 200 000 $ per year >> Fields: 1 200 000 $ per year >> PIMS: 1 100 000 $ per year >> >> These results are encouraging as they are the recognition of >> the quality and impact of the work carried out by the CRM in >> collaboration with the ISM, and our partner universities in Quebec >> and in Ontario over the past five years. The reports by the >> evaluation committees are highly praiseful. This grant is a 25 % >> increase from NSERC and comes at a difficult time when few funds >> were available. >> >> >> But these results are also worrisome. Since 1997 when the CRM >> received an NSERC grant of 875 000 $ until 2013 when the CRM will >> receive 1 200 000 $, the net increase will have been less than 50 >> % within 15 yeasrs !!! Though the CRM is the highest performing >> institute in Canada, it is the least supported by NSERC in >> proportion to its overall budget: indeed the NSERC grant >> represents only 20 % of our budget, far behind PIMS, BIRS and >> MITACS which receive between 30 and 50 % of their funding from >> federal agencies. This means that the CRM will have to continue to >> find research funds outside of Canada -- a surprising situation in >> which the premier institute in Canada finds itself, more than any >> other, projecting outside of the country. >> >> I would like to thank all those who have contributed, on a >> scientific, administrative or logistic level, to this success. >> Sincerely, >> Fran?ois Lalonde >> >> >> >> ******************************************************** >> Nassif Ghoussoub, FRSC >> Scientific Director, Banff International Research Station >> Distinguished University Scholar, University of British Columbia >> Adjunct Professor, University of Alberta >> http://www.pims.math.ca/~nassif/ >> >> >> > > > ******************************************************** Nassif Ghoussoub, FRSC Scientific Director, Banff International Research Station Distinguished University Scholar, University of British Columbia Adjunct Professor, University of Alberta http://www.pims.math.ca/~nassif/ From directeur at crm.umontreal.ca Fri Mar 30 17:52:40 2007 From: directeur at crm.umontreal.ca (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Fran=E7ois_Lalonde?=) Date: Mon Apr 2 10:39:02 2007 Subject: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Re:_[cmath]_Re:_R=E9sultats_de_notre_demande_de_s?= =?ISO-8859-1?Q?ubvention?= In-Reply-To: <865C4FD4-697B-4A17-8299-B8495A2DEF8E@math.ubc.ca> References: <865C4FD4-697B-4A17-8299-B8495A2DEF8E@math.ubc.ca> Message-ID: Dear Nassif, My memo was short, clear and honest -- it was sent to the participants in the site visit at the CRM, only to them -- you were not on that list, Nassif. You have, incorrectly, decided to diffuse it on the cmath list and to the top officials at NSERC (with no consultation with me). This confirms that communications by email, which should be so efficient, are no longer reliable, or useful -- this ethic problem concerns all of us. My memo was not intended for your purpose, I mean that it was a sober message, it was certainly not a glorification of what the CRM has acheived in the past five years. The CRM has a fruitful and lively relation with all other institutes in Canada. I think that it would be fair to say that there is no other institute that has worked so hard to collaborate with its Canadian partners: our thematic programming is shared with Fields, PIMS and MITACS -- it is actually because I wanted so much that PIMS be part of our 2008-2009 thematic programming that my letter reached you !! What a paradox. It is because I have worked hard to involve MITACS in all scientific planning for Canada that I have spent months to produce a report that will help MITACS be part of the most exciting developments at the institutes. This was not an easy report. Believe me, it needs some courage. You mentioned in your message what the CRM learned from PIMS : yes it is true, the CRM learned a lot from PIMS and has a splendid relationship with its director and all of its researchers. I am always pleased to acknowledge this widely. See http://accromath.ca/ were there is an eloge to PIMS and its director Ivar Ekeland; see the back cover of the first issue of Accromath where the acknowlegment to PIMS and Ivar appears at the top, even before the logos of the ISM, CRM and MITACS. The same applies to the IPSW for which PIMS helped so much, with generosity -- see http://www.crm.umontreal.ca/probindustriels/index_e.shtml where the entire second paqragraph is a tribute to PIMS. If this is in our website and our newletters, you can imagine that it was in our MRS site visit too. But you did not mention what the CRM brought to the whole country and to the world. And as far as I can remember, you never did. And I won't either, since I spent the last 6 months explaining that to lots of NSERC's committees. I do not need, and I do not want to do it once again. The overall CRM-ISM budget is 4.8 M this year, of which 1 M comes from NSERC (in the context of the MRS competition, it is the ensemble CRM-ISM that must be considered according to the rules of that programme amongst institutes). This does not include the inkind contributions of the CRM laboratories on all campuses, nor the MITACS' investments of course. So, as you see, the CRM faces a real challenge: it has both the laboratory structure that now exists (in a different way) at PIMS and the thematic programming that now exists at Fields. Since you raised that point, let me simply make the following correction: the thematic programming in its modern version in the world was introduced by the CRM in the 80's at the same time as MSRI (Berkeley). The lab structure at the CRM was not inspired by the Collaborative Reseach Groups at PIMS ( as you suggested) but by the ''regroupements'' of the ISM that were set up in 1991 and were responsible for the first and only unified doctoral School in North America. This took fifteen years of hard work. The CRG"s at PIMS are very different from the labs at the CRM-ISM: I am sure that PIMS did not conceive their CRG's on the model of the ISM's ''regroupements'' and we did not conceive our labs on the CRG's model. These are independent paths. Both are interesting. Concerning the reports from NSERC, I do not have them -- what I said is simply an exact account of what a NSERC top offcial told me. I think that I could take his/her words. This is why I did not elaborate on these reports. And looking at the results of this competition, I have no doubt that all reports for the three institutes are praiseful. Now the heart of the question raised by Nassif: it is true that BIRS is doing very well in terms of the ratio federal grant/ total budget, and I perfectly agree with this (this is why BIRS is NOT mentionned in the French version of my message, while the English translation was not correct -- it is the only point of my message that was incorrect, and it was due to the everyday challenge to write everything in both official languages). However, there is a genuine concern, for ALL Canadians, when an institute like the CRM, is facing such a drastic cut over a 15 -year period. There is no reason to celebrate. For the first time in Canadian history, a Canadian institute has launched a new mathematical field worlwide that led to a Fields Medal. Why not be proud of this ? It is the result of so many years of efforts. Very sincerely, Francois Lalonde Le 07-03-30 ? 13:18, Nassif Ghoussoub a ?crit : > Dear Francois Lalonde, > > At a time when individual discovery grants are being cut by 17%, > NSERC's decision to increase the funding of the 3 math institutes > was supposed to be an occasion to celebrate. Yet, you have elected > to diffuse widely a memo (see below), claiming that: > > ``The CRM has ranked first amongst the Canadian Institutes in the > NSERC MRS competition." > but also stating > ``these results are worrisome.... because it (the CRM) is the > least supported by NSERC in proportion to its overall budget: > indeed the NSERC grant represents only 20 % of our budget, far > behind PIMS, BIRS and MITACS which receive between 30 and 50 % of > their funding from federal agencies. " > > Notwithstanding that the CRM numbers on its own web page show that > 31% of its budget (firmly anchored on historic in-kind > contributions) comes from NSERC, and that no other director has > received the information and reports that you claim you have from > NSERC, I find myself particularly miffed --but not surprised-- by > your choice of PIMS, BIRS and MITACS to dump on, in what should > have been a "victory speech". > > To that I say: > > 1) That a MITACS Board member points a finger at the network -- > which is not funded by NSERC's MRS-- at a point in time where the > whole country is proud of MITACS' achievements, is irresponsible > and clumsy at best. MITACS --which was explicitly praised only a > few days ago in the federal budget-- attracts huge amounts of > provincial and industrial cash, and supports hundreds (soon to be > thousands) of graduate students, post-docs and interns across the > country. Its recent successes in getting provincial funds are > unheard of: BC ($10M), Quebec ($225K ), Atlantic Canada ($1M), > Alberta ($1M), Prairies ($375K) etc...No other organization (public > or private) has as many industrial contributing partners (over 250 > at last count). > > 2) Your figure of BIRS --which was not part of this MRS > competition-- is outright false and totally uncalled for. I know > of no other Canadian research institution where NSERC cash support > ($2.87M) is substantially inferior to provincial matching (Alberta > alone $3.4M) and foreign funding (NSF alone $3.1M). A mere 21% of > the BIRS budget. I invite you to join the rest of Canada in being > proud of what BIRS is accomplishing for the international > scientific community (2300 participants from over 50 countries > every year ). > > 3) You say: ``the CRM will have to find research funds outside of > Canada", and we say that yes a lesson or two can be learned from > others' pioneering efforts in attracting opportunities to Canada. > BIRS attracts the largest NSF grant to Canada. The ``Laboratoire > CNRS associe a PIMS" brings huge resources to Canada, albeit in > terms of talented researchers with full salaries paid by the > French government, or by the access to European granting agencies, > that this affiliated Laboratoire allows. Stay also tuned for what > PRIMA is about to accomplish on an even larger scale. > > 4) It is a pity that the lessons of the first re-allocation > exercise have been so quickly forgotten by NSERC's staff who --if > your statements are indeed correct-- seem to be back into the > unproductive business of foolishly assigning ranks that no serious > scientist can take seriously, since they are neither substantiated > nor useful. What a waste of a joyful opportunity to re-assure the > community! > > 5) You had the wit to duplicate and adapt the PIMS collaborative > programme, the PIMS Industrial problem solving workshops, the PIMS > PI in the Sky magazine, among other concepts pioneered by PIMS. > NSERC rewarded you for it. So, there is no need to either break the > arm that fed you, nor poke the eye of those who inspired you. > > I say that some humility and gratitude is in order. It is high time > for bitterness to take the back seat, and to allow for a > celebration. Good (French) Champaign should be offered to the > armies of math scientists who helped you (and the other directors) > achieve this success. > > Nassif > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:00:04 -0400 > From: "[ISO-8859-1] Fran?ois Lalonde" > To: liste-25jan07@CRM.UMontreal.CA > Subject: [ISO-8859-1] R?sultats de notre demande de subvention > > ENGLISH FOLLOWS > > Chers coll?gues et ami(e)s, > > j'ai appris hier que le CRM vient de se classer premier parmi > les instituts canadiens dans le concours ARM (Appui aux ressources > majeures) du CRSNG qui est le programme par lequel sont maintenant > financ?s les instituts canadiens. Voici les r?sultats du concours > pour la p?riode 2008-2013: > > CRM: 1 200 000 $ par an > Fields: 1 200 000 $ par an > PIMS: 1 100 000 $ par an > > Ces r?sultats sont encourageants car ils montrent la > reconnaissance de la qualit? et de l'impact du travail r?alis? au > CRM en collaboration avec l'ISM et nos universit?s partenaires du > Qu?bec et de l'Ontario au cours des 5 derni?res ann?es. Les > rapports des comit?s d'?valuation sont particuli?rement ?logieux. > Cette subvention repr?sente une augmentation de 25 % de notre > financement dans une p?riode difficile et dans un concours o? les > rares fonds disponibles ?taient ?prement disput?s. > > Mais ces r?sultats sont ?galement inqui?tants: depuis 1997, date > ? laquelle le CRM recevait du CRSNG une subvention de 875 000 $, > jusqu'? 2013 o? le CRM recevra 1 200 000 $, l'augmentation n'aura > pas atteint 50 % en 15 ans !!! Bien que le CRM soit l'institut le > plus performant au Canada, il est le moins bien financ? au prorata > de son budget par le CRSNG: notre subvention du CRSNG ne repr?sente > en effet que 20 % de notre budget total, loin derri?re les autres > instituts qui recoivent entre 30 et 50 % de leurs fonds des agences > f?d?rales. Cela signifie que le CRM devra continuer de trouver hors > du Canada ses fonds de recherche -- une situation ?tonnante dans > laquelle le premier institut au Canada se trouve, plus que tout > autre, projet? hors du pays. > > Merci ? tous ceux et ? toutes celles qui ont tant travaill?, > aussi bien sur le plan scientifique, administratif que logistique, > ? ce succ?s. > cordialement, > Fran?ois Lalonde > > Dear colleagues, > > I just learned yesterday that the CRM ranked first amongst the > Canadian Institutes in the NSERC MRS competition, the program that > now funds all Canadian Institutes. Here are the results for the > 2008-2013 competition: > > CRM: 1 200 000 $ per year > Fields: 1 200 000 $ per year > PIMS: 1 100 000 $ per year > > These results are encouraging as they are the recognition of the > quality and impact of the work carried out by the CRM in > collaboration with the ISM, and our partner universities in Quebec > and in Ontario over the past five years. The reports by the > evaluation committees are highly praiseful. This grant is a 25 % > increase from NSERC and comes at a difficult time when few funds > were available. > > > But these results are also worrisome. Since 1997 when the CRM > received an NSERC grant of 875 000 $ until 2013 when the CRM will > receive 1 200 000 $, the net increase will have been less than 50 % > within 15 yeasrs !!! Though the CRM is the highest performing > institute in Canada, it is the least supported by NSERC in > proportion to its overall budget: indeed the NSERC grant represents > only 20 % of our budget, far behind PIMS, BIRS and MITACS which > receive between 30 and 50 % of their funding from federal agencies. > This means that the CRM will have to continue to find research > funds outside of Canada -- a surprising situation in which the > premier institute in Canada finds itself, more than any other, > projecting outside of the country. > > I would like to thank all those who have contributed, on a > scientific, administrative or logistic level, to this success. > Sincerely, > Fran?ois Lalonde > > > > ******************************************************** > Nassif Ghoussoub, FRSC > Scientific Director, Banff International Research Station > Distinguished University Scholar, University of British Columbia > Adjunct Professor, University of Alberta > http://www.pims.math.ca/~nassif/ > > > From emuller at brocku.ca Tue Apr 3 18:20:09 2007 From: emuller at brocku.ca (Eric Muller) Date: Tue Apr 3 18:47:24 2007 Subject: [cmath] ICMI Centennial Symposium (and bidding process for ICME-12) Message-ID: <20070403182009.bwzdbgmgnk0cow4o@webmail.brocku.ca> I have received the following information from Bernard Hodgson, Secretary General of ICMI, Eric Muller Canadian ICMI Representative ----- Forwarded message from bhodgson@mat.ulaval.ca ----- Subject: ICMI Centennial Symposium This note is intended as a reminder that the Italian community of mathematicians and mathematics educators will be hosting a symposium on the occasion of the centennial of ICMI --- the Commission was established in 1908, during the International Congress of Mathematicians held in Rome. The ICMI Centennial Symposium will be held in Rome on March 5-8, 2008. The venue of the symposium is the Accad?mia dei Linc?i (on March 5-7) and the Istituto dell'Encicloped?a Italiana (on March 8). This symposium will be addressed to a selected group of participants (150-200 people), under the title The First Century of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (1908-2008) Reflecting and Shaping the World of Mathematics Education Starting out from a historical analysis of the principal themes regarding the activities of ICMI (reforms in the teaching of the sciences, teacher training, relations with mathematicians and with research, and so on), discussions will focus on identifying future directions of research in mathematics education and possible actions to be taken to improve the level of scientific culture in various countries. The chair of the International Programme Committee in charge of the symposium is Professor Ferdinando Arzarello (ferdinando.arzarello@unito.it) and the chair of the Local Organising Committee is Professor Marta Menghini (marta.menghini@uniroma1.it). The programme includes plenary sessions, invited short talks, and working groups. Most plenary lectures will have a speaker and a reactor. Each working group will have two leaders and up to 30 participants. People wishing to participate in a given working group should contact one of its chairs. It will also be possible to attend the symposium as a free participant, without a presentation, depending on global seat availability. More information can be obtained by visiting the website of the ICMI Centennial Symposium, http://www.unige.ch/math/EnsMath/Rome2008/ Best wishes, Bernard -------------------------------------------------- and also from Bernard (for your information) This is a follow-up on the bidding process for ICME-12, to be held in 2012. I reported to you earlier that three countries had indicated that they were intending to submit a bid. I am pleased to confirm that all these proposals have materialised, so that the ICMI Executive Committee has received three official bids by the deadline of November 1st, 2006. In alphabetical order, the three bidding countries are: -- China (Shanghai) -- Korea (Seoul) -- South Africa (Durban) A preliminary assessment of the bids was done by the previous Executive Committee at its last meeting, in November 2006. Site visits to the proposed cities are now being organised and a fuller examination of the bids will be done when the new ICMI Executive Committee has its first meeting, next June. The Executive Committee expects to announce the choice of the site for ICME-12 before the end of 2007. -------------- next part -------------- Skipped content of type multipart/alternative From rousseac at DMS.UMontreal.CA Wed Apr 4 07:38:14 2007 From: rousseac at DMS.UMontreal.CA (rousseac@DMS.UMontreal.CA) Date: Wed Apr 4 07:38:22 2007 Subject: [cmath] Lecturers at ICM =?iso-8859-1?q?2010/Conf=E9renciers_au_CIM_2010?= Message-ID: <1184.64.228.180.37.1175686694.squirrel@webservices.dms.umontreal.ca> Le fran?ais suit. Lecturers at ICM 2010 The name of the chair of the program Committee for ICM 2010 is now known: Hendrik W. Lenstra has been appointed Chair of the Program Committee of the International Congress of Mathematicians 2010 in Hyderabad, India, 19-27 August 2010 by IMU President L. Lovasz. It was published in the IMU-Newsletter together with the sentence: ?If you have proposals concerning the scientific program of ICM 2010, please contact Prof. Lenstra by e-mail.? The International Affairs Committee will prepare some input for the Committee with suggestion of Canadian speakers. The help of the whole community is needed in order to put together the list of Canadian contributions which should be honoured by an invitation to lecture at ICM 2010. You are invited to submit your proposals together with a justification of at most one page to Christiane Rousseau by September 1st 2007 (rousseac@dms.umontreal.ca). _____________________________ Conf?renciers au CIM 2010 Le nom du pr?sident du comit? de programme pour le CIM 2010 est maintenant connu: Hendrik W. Lenstra a ?t? nomm? pr?sident du comit? de programme du Congr?s International des Math?maticiens de 2010 qui se tiendra en Inde, ? Hyderabad, les 19-27 juillet 2010. Sa nomination apparait dans le Bulletin de l?Union Math?matique Internationale avec la mention: ? Si vous avez des propositions ? faire pour le programme scientifique du CIM 2010, veuillez contacter le Prof. Lenstra par courriel. ? Le comit? des affaires internationales va pr?parer des suggestions de conf?renciers canadiens ? l?intention du comit? de programme du CIM 2010. L?aide de toute la communaut? est requise pour pr?parer la liste des contributions canadiennes qui m?ritent d??tre couronn?es par une invitation ? donner une conf?rence au CIM 2010. Vous ?tes invit?s ? soumettre vos propositions avec une justification d?au plus une page ? Christiane Rousseau pour le 1er septembre 2007 (rousseac@dms.umontreal.ca) From directeur at CRM.UMontreal.CA Thu Apr 12 12:14:49 2007 From: directeur at CRM.UMontreal.CA (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Fran=E7ois_Lalonde?=) Date: Thu Apr 12 12:21:12 2007 Subject: [cmath] The liaison committee In-Reply-To: References: <865C4FD4-697B-4A17-8299-B8495A2DEF8E@math.ubc.ca> Message-ID: Dear all, The chairs of the two Math GSC's have been in contact with the directors of the three institutes to form a liaison committee that will discuss with NSERC's officials the questions relevant to the discovery grant envelope in mathematics. There are several aspects to be discussed: the assesment of quality in any future reinvestment in the GSC's (that would go beyond the current criteria of ''cost of research'' and ''discipline dynamics''), the level for the minimum grants in the Mathematics GSC's, the new accelerator grants and its impact on the mathematics GSC's, and many others. Since PIMS, Fields and the CRM are precisely the three institutes that support activities in fundamental mathematical research offsite in all regions of Canada, it is their responsability to take an active part in this urgent process. As soon as these discussions will reach some significant results, I am sure that the chairs of the two Math GSC's will send a communique to the cmath list. This (partly) answers the second part of Nassif's message below. Concerning its first part '' But you should know (Francois) that any communique, whether addressed to me or not, (....) will always get a response.'' I have one suggestion to make (on a humoristic note): when you will distribute my memo addressed to the participants of the next site visit at the CRM in 2013 to the entire world, please do respond to it: there is not much point in giving the full account of all victories of the Peloponnesian wars if the question asked was about the weather forecast for tomorrow. I prefer Thucydides. On a more serious note, your message contained another inaccuracy: I did not say ''The CRM will have to find research funds outside of Canada'' as you wrote, but '' The CRM will have to CONTINUE to find research funds outside of Canada'', which is completely different. See our exchange below. I cannot leave that mistake aside and my Board would not either. The foreign funding at the CRM has increased by 320 % over the last three years to 420 K per year. It will be more than 500 K next year, on par with BIRS. These funds come from a wide variety of sources (NSF, Clay, AIM, the civilian science division of NATO- Brussels, INRIA, INSERM, DIMATIA, Algant- Erasmus, etc). Some of them are related to the international Laboratories launched by the CRM in collaboration with INRIA (the French Agency in Informatics) many years ago, and with INSERM (the French funding agency in medical sciences) more recently for our laboratory in Brain Imaging, and soon with the CNRS. The goal of the CRM is to double that foreign investment to 1 M $ per year in the next three years to bring new money to mathematical research in Canada. PIMS and Fields are doing well too. By the way, although this is a detail, I encourage you to give your grants information in the form '' x dollars per year for n years'' instead of the single big number n \times x; it would perhaps appear less impressive but it would be clearer. Concerning MITACS, their ratio (federal funding) / (total budget) will decrease to zero in 2012. They will be in a position harder than any other mathematical organization in Canada. It is the duty of every member of MITACS' Board to support by all means the gigantic effort that is being made by MITACS' direction to acheive sustainability in a way that will preserve the complementarity of the three institutes and MITACS, as well as the very fruitful relation that we are building together. sincerely, Francois Lalonde mathematician and director, CRM Le 07-03-31 ? 14:48, Nassif Ghoussoub a ?crit : > Francois: > > Thank you for the clarifications. But you should know that any > communique, whether addressed to me or not, that spreads > misinformation about 3 institutions to which I contributed a good > chunk of my professional life, will always get a response. > > For now, I ask you and the other directors to join me and the rest > of our colleagues in trying to stop the bleeding in the discovery > grant programme. This should be the next priority. I have argued > all along that the separation between the institutes and the Math > GSCs will be detrimental to the latter and only the latter. They > now stand vulnerable with no forum (nor advocates) to make their > case. Our community would surely appreciate it if you turn your > attention and give your support to this matter. > > Nassif > > > On Mar 30, 2007, at 2:52 PM, Fran?ois Lalonde wrote: > >> Dear Nassif, >> >> My memo was short, clear and honest -- it was sent to the >> participants in the site visit at the CRM, only to them -- you >> were not on that list, Nassif. You have, incorrectly, decided to >> diffuse it on the cmath list and to the top officials at NSERC >> (with no consultation with me). This confirms that communications >> by email, which should be so efficient, are no longer reliable, or >> useful -- this ethic problem concerns all of us. My memo was not >> intended for your purpose, I mean that it was a sober message, it >> was certainly not a glorification of what the CRM has acheived in >> the past five years. The CRM has a fruitful and lively relation >> with all other institutes in Canada. I think that it would be fair >> to say that there is no other institute that has worked so hard to >> collaborate with its Canadian partners: our thematic programming >> is shared with Fields, PIMS and MITACS -- it is actually because I >> wanted so much that PIMS be part of our 2008-2009 thematic >> programming that my letter reached you !! What a paradox. >> >> It is because I have worked hard to involve MITACS in all >> scientific planning for Canada that I have spent months to produce >> a report that will help MITACS be part of the most exciting >> developments at the institutes. This was not an easy report. >> Believe me, it needs some courage. You mentioned in your message >> what the CRM learned from PIMS : yes it is true, the CRM learned a >> lot from PIMS and has a splendid relationship with its director >> and all of its researchers. I am always pleased to acknowledge >> this widely. See >> >> http://accromath.ca/ >> >> were there is an eloge to PIMS and its director Ivar Ekeland; see >> the back cover of the first issue of Accromath where the >> acknowlegment to PIMS and Ivar appears at the top, even before >> the logos of the ISM, CRM and MITACS. The same applies to the >> IPSW for which PIMS helped so much, with generosity -- see >> >> http://www.crm.umontreal.ca/probindustriels/index_e.shtml >> >> where the entire second paqragraph is a tribute to PIMS. If this >> is in our website and our newletters, you can imagine that it was >> in our MRS site visit too. >> >> But you did not mention what the CRM brought to the whole >> country and to the world. And as far as I can remember, you never >> did. And I won't either, since I spent the last 6 months >> explaining that to lots of NSERC's committees. I do not need, and >> I do not want to do it once again. >> >> The overall CRM-ISM budget is 4.8 M this year, of which 1 M >> comes from NSERC (in the context of the MRS competition, it is the >> ensemble CRM-ISM that must be considered according to the rules of >> that programme amongst institutes). This does not include the >> inkind contributions of the CRM laboratories on all campuses, nor >> the MITACS' investments of course. So, as you see, the CRM faces a >> real challenge: it has both the laboratory structure that now >> exists (in a different way) at PIMS and the thematic programming >> that now exists at Fields. Since you raised that point, let me >> simply make the following correction: the thematic programming in >> its modern version in the world was introduced by the CRM in the >> 80's at the same time as MSRI (Berkeley). The lab structure at the >> CRM was not inspired by the Collaborative Reseach Groups at PIMS >> ( as you suggested) but by the ''regroupements'' of the ISM that >> were set up in 1991 and were responsible for the first and only >> unified doctoral School in North America. This took fifteen >> years of hard work. The CRG"s at PIMS are very different from the >> labs at the CRM-ISM: I am sure that PIMS did not conceive their >> CRG's on the model of the ISM's ''regroupements'' and we did not >> conceive our labs on the CRG's model. These are independent paths. >> Both are interesting. >> >> Concerning the reports from NSERC, I do not have them -- what I >> said is simply an exact account of what a NSERC top offcial told >> me. I think that I could take his/her words. This is why I did not >> elaborate on these reports. And looking at the results of this >> competition, I have no doubt that all reports for the three >> institutes are praiseful. >> >> Now the heart of the question raised by Nassif: it is true >> that BIRS is doing very well in terms of the ratio federal grant/ >> total budget, and I perfectly agree with this (this is why BIRS >> is NOT mentionned in the French version of my message, while the >> English translation was not correct -- it is the only point of my >> message that was incorrect, and it was due to the everyday >> challenge to write everything in both official languages). >> However, there is a genuine concern, for ALL Canadians, when an >> institute like the CRM, is facing such a drastic cut over a 15 - >> year period. There is no reason to celebrate. >> >> For the first time in Canadian history, a Canadian institute >> has launched a new mathematical field worlwide that led to a >> Fields Medal. Why not be proud of this ? It is the result of so >> many years of efforts. >> >> Very sincerely, >> Francois Lalonde >> >> >> Le 07-03-30 ? 13:18, Nassif Ghoussoub a ?crit : >> >>> Dear Francois Lalonde, >>> >>> At a time when individual discovery grants are being cut by 17%, >>> NSERC's decision to increase the funding of the 3 math institutes >>> was supposed to be an occasion to celebrate. Yet, you have >>> elected to diffuse widely a memo (see below), claiming that: >>> >>> ``The CRM has ranked first amongst the Canadian Institutes in the >>> NSERC MRS competition." >>> but also stating >>> ``these results are worrisome.... because it (the CRM) is the >>> least supported by NSERC in proportion to its overall budget: >>> indeed the NSERC grant represents only 20 % of our budget, far >>> behind PIMS, BIRS and MITACS which receive between 30 and 50 % of >>> their funding from federal agencies. " >>> >>> Notwithstanding that the CRM numbers on its own web page show >>> that 31% of its budget (firmly anchored on historic in-kind >>> contributions) comes from NSERC, and that no other director has >>> received the information and reports that you claim you have from >>> NSERC, I find myself particularly miffed --but not surprised-- >>> by your choice of PIMS, BIRS and MITACS to dump on, in what >>> should have been a "victory speech". >>> >>> To that I say: >>> >>> 1) That a MITACS Board member points a finger at the network -- >>> which is not funded by NSERC's MRS-- at a point in time where >>> the whole country is proud of MITACS' achievements, is >>> irresponsible and clumsy at best. MITACS --which was explicitly >>> praised only a few days ago in the federal budget-- attracts huge >>> amounts of provincial and industrial cash, and supports hundreds >>> (soon to be thousands) of graduate students, post-docs and >>> interns across the country. Its recent successes in getting >>> provincial funds are unheard of: BC ($10M), Quebec ($225K ), >>> Atlantic Canada ($1M), Alberta ($1M), Prairies ($375K) etc...No >>> other organization (public or private) has as many industrial >>> contributing partners (over 250 at last count). >>> >>> 2) Your figure of BIRS --which was not part of this MRS >>> competition-- is outright false and totally uncalled for. I know >>> of no other Canadian research institution where NSERC cash >>> support ($2.87M) is substantially inferior to provincial matching >>> (Alberta alone $3.4M) and foreign funding (NSF alone $3.1M). A >>> mere 21% of the BIRS budget. I invite you to join the rest of >>> Canada in being proud of what BIRS is accomplishing for the >>> international scientific community (2300 participants from over >>> 50 countries every year ). >>> >>> 3) You say: ``the CRM will have to find research funds outside of >>> Canada", and we say that yes a lesson or two can be learned from >>> others' pioneering efforts in attracting opportunities to Canada. >>> BIRS attracts the largest NSF grant to Canada. The ``Laboratoire >>> CNRS associe a PIMS" brings huge resources to Canada, albeit in >>> terms of talented researchers with full salaries paid by the >>> French government, or by the access to European granting >>> agencies, that this affiliated Laboratoire allows. Stay also >>> tuned for what PRIMA is about to accomplish on an even larger scale. >>> >>> 4) It is a pity that the lessons of the first re-allocation >>> exercise have been so quickly forgotten by NSERC's staff who --if >>> your statements are indeed correct-- seem to be back into the >>> unproductive business of foolishly assigning ranks that no >>> serious scientist can take seriously, since they are neither >>> substantiated nor useful. What a waste of a joyful opportunity to >>> re-assure the community! >>> >>> 5) You had the wit to duplicate and adapt the PIMS collaborative >>> programme, the PIMS Industrial problem solving workshops, the >>> PIMS PI in the Sky magazine, among other concepts pioneered by >>> PIMS. NSERC rewarded you for it. So, there is no need to either >>> break the arm that fed you, nor poke the eye of those who >>> inspired you. >>> >>> I say that some humility and gratitude is in order. It is high >>> time for bitterness to take the back seat, and to allow for a >>> celebration. Good (French) Champaign should be offered to the >>> armies of math scientists who helped you (and the other >>> directors) achieve this success. >>> >>> Nassif >>> >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:00:04 -0400 >>> From: "[ISO-8859-1] Fran?ois Lalonde" >>> To: liste-25jan07@CRM.UMontreal.CA >>> Subject: [ISO-8859-1] R?sultats de notre demande de subvention >>> >>> ENGLISH FOLLOWS >>> >>> Chers coll?gues et ami(e)s, >>> >>> j'ai appris hier que le CRM vient de se classer premier parmi >>> les instituts canadiens dans le concours ARM (Appui aux >>> ressources majeures) du CRSNG qui est le programme par lequel >>> sont maintenant financ?s les instituts canadiens. Voici les >>> r?sultats du concours pour la p?riode 2008-2013: >>> >>> CRM: 1 200 000 $ par an >>> Fields: 1 200 000 $ par an >>> PIMS: 1 100 000 $ par an >>> >>> Ces r?sultats sont encourageants car ils montrent la >>> reconnaissance de la qualit? et de l'impact du travail r?alis? au >>> CRM en collaboration avec l'ISM et nos universit?s partenaires du >>> Qu?bec et de l'Ontario au cours des 5 derni?res ann?es. Les >>> rapports des comit?s d'?valuation sont particuli?rement ?logieux. >>> Cette subvention repr?sente une augmentation de 25 % de notre >>> financement dans une p?riode difficile et dans un concours o? les >>> rares fonds disponibles ?taient ?prement disput?s. >>> >>> Mais ces r?sultats sont ?galement inqui?tants: depuis 1997, >>> date ? laquelle le CRM recevait du CRSNG une subvention de 875 >>> 000 $, jusqu'? 2013 o? le CRM recevra 1 200 000 $, l'augmentation >>> n'aura pas atteint 50 % en 15 ans !!! Bien que le CRM soit >>> l'institut le plus performant au Canada, il est le moins bien >>> financ? au prorata de son budget par le CRSNG: notre subvention >>> du CRSNG ne repr?sente en effet que 20 % de notre budget total, >>> loin derri?re les autres instituts qui recoivent entre 30 et 50 % >>> de leurs fonds des agences f?d?rales. Cela signifie que le CRM >>> devra continuer de trouver hors du Canada ses fonds de recherche >>> -- une situation ?tonnante dans laquelle le premier institut au >>> Canada se trouve, plus que tout autre, projet? hors du pays. >>> >>> Merci ? tous ceux et ? toutes celles qui ont tant travaill?, >>> aussi bien sur le plan scientifique, administratif que >>> logistique, ? ce succ?s. >>> cordialement, >>> Fran?ois Lalonde >>> >>> Dear colleagues, >>> >>> I just learned yesterday that the CRM ranked first amongst the >>> Canadian Institutes in the NSERC MRS competition, the program >>> that now funds all Canadian Institutes. Here are the results for >>> the 2008-2013 competition: >>> >>> CRM: 1 200 000 $ per year >>> Fields: 1 200 000 $ per year >>> PIMS: 1 100 000 $ per year >>> >>> These results are encouraging as they are the recognition of >>> the quality and impact of the work carried out by the CRM in >>> collaboration with the ISM, and our partner universities in >>> Quebec and in Ontario over the past five years. The reports by >>> the evaluation committees are highly praiseful. This grant is a >>> 25 %increase from NSERC and comes at a difficult time when few >>> funds were available. >>> >>> >>> But these results are also worrisome. Since 1997 when the CRM >>> received an NSERC grant of 875 000 $ until 2013 when the CRM will >>> receive 1 200 000 $, the net increase will have been less than 50 >>> % within 15 yeasrs !!! Though the CRM is the highest performing >>> institute in Canada, it is the least supported by NSERC in >>> proportion to its overall budget: indeed the NSERC grant >>> represents only 20 % of our budget, far behind PIMS, BIRS and >>> MITACS which receive between 30 and 50 % of their funding from >>> federal agencies. This means that the CRM will have to continue >>> to find research funds outside of Canada -- a surprising >>> situation in which the premier institute in Canada finds itself, >>> more than any other, projecting outside of the country. >>> >>> I would like to thank all those who have contributed, on a >>> scientific, administrative or logistic level, to this success. >>> Sincerely, >>> Fran?ois Lalonde >>> >>> >>> >>> ******************************************************** >>> Nassif Ghoussoub, FRSC >>> Scientific Director, Banff International Research Station >>> Distinguished University Scholar, University of British Columbia >>> Adjunct Professor, University of Alberta >>> http://www.pims.math.ca/~nassif/ >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > ******************************************************** > Nassif Ghoussoub, FRSC > Scientific Director, Banff International Research Station > Distinguished University Scholar, University of British Columbia > Adjunct Professor, University of Alberta > http://www.pims.math.ca/~nassif/ > > > From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri Apr 13 08:23:52 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri Apr 13 08:23:57 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for Nnominations Message-ID: Coxeter-James Prize Lectureship 2008 The Coxeter-James Prize Lectureship recognizes young mathematicians who have made outstanding contributions to mathematical research. The selected candidate will deliver the prize lecture at the Winter Meeting. The recipient shall be a member of the Canadian mathematical community. Nominations may be made up to ten years from the candidate's Ph.D: researchers having their PhD degrees conferred in 1997 or later will be eligible for nomination in 2007 for the 2008 Coxeter-James prize. A nomination can be updated and will remain active for a second year unless the original nomination is made in the tenth year from the candidate's Ph.D. Jeffery-Williams Prize Lectureship 2009 The Jeffery-Williams Prize Lectureship recognizes mathematicians who have made outstanding contributions to mathematical research. The prize lecture will be delivered at the Summer Meeting. The recipient shall be a member of the Canadian mathematical community. A nomination can be updated and will remain active for three years. Krieger-Nelson Prize Lectureship 2009 The Krieger-Nelson Prize Lectureship recognizes outstanding research by a female mathematician. The prize lecture will be delivered at the Summer Meeting. The recipient shall be a member of the Canadian mathematical community. A nomination can be updated and will remain active for two years. ********************************************* The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2007. ********************************************* Letters of nomination should be sent to the address below. Nominators should ask at least three referees to submit letters directly to the Chair of the CMS Research Committee by September 30, 2007. Some arms length referees are strongly encouraged. Nomination letters should list the chosen referees, and should include a recent curriculum vitae for the nominee, if available. J.F. Jardine, Chair CMS Research Committee Department of Mathematics The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario N6A 5B7 Canada From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri Apr 13 08:24:10 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri Apr 13 08:24:17 2007 Subject: [cmath] Appel de mises en candidature Message-ID: Prix de conf?rence Coxeter-James 2008 Le prix Coxeter-James rend hommage aux jeunes math?maticiens qui se sont distingu?s par l'excellence de leur contribution ? la recherche math?matique. La personne choisie prononcera sa conf?rence ? la R?union d'hiver. Cette personne doit ?tre membre de la communaut? math?matique canadienne. Les candidats sont admissibles jusqu'? dix ans apr?s l'obtention de leur doctorat : ceux qui ont obtenu leur doctorat en 1997 ou apr?s seront admissibles en 2007 pour le prix Coxeter-James 2008. Toute mise en candidature est modifiable et demeurera active l'ann?e suivante, ? moins que la mise en candidature originale ait ?t? faite la 10^e ann?e suivant l'obtention du doctorat. Prix de conf?rence Jeffery-Williams 2009 Le prix Jeffery-Williams rend hommage aux math?maticiens ayant fait une contribution exceptionnelle ? la recherche math?matique. La personne choisie prononcera sa conf?rence ? la R?union d'?t?. Cette personne doit ?tre membre de la communaut? math?matique canadienne. Toute mise en candidature est modifiable et demeurera active pendant trois ans. Prix de conf?rence Krieger-Nelson 2009 Le prix Krieger-Nelson rend hommage aux math?maticiennes qui se sont distingu?es par l'excellence de leur contribution ? la recherche math?matique. La laur?ate prononcera sa conf?rence ? la R?union d'?t?. La laur?ate doit ?tre membre de la communaut? math?matique canadienne. Toute mise en candidature est modifiable et demeurera active pendant deux ans. *************************************************************** La date limite de mises en candidature est le 30 juin 2007. *************************************************************** Veuillez faire parvenir les dossiers de candidature ? l'adresse ci-dessous. Les proposants doivent faire parvenir trois lettres de r?f?rence au pr?sident du Comit? de recherche de la SMC au plus tard le 30 septembre 2007. Nous vous incitons fortement ? fournir des r?f?rences ind?pendantes. Le dossier de candidature doit comprendre le nom des personnes donn?es ? titre de r?f?rence ainsi qu'un curriculum vitae r?cent du candidat ou de la candidate, dans la mesure du possible. J. F. Jardine, Pr?sident du Comit? de recherche de la SMC D?partement de math?matiques University of Western Ontario London (Ontario) N6A 5B7 Canada From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri Apr 13 08:24:40 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri Apr 13 08:24:42 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for Applications - CMS Executive Director Secretary Message-ID: Call for Applications - CMS Executive Director Secretary The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS), one of the leading mathematics organizations in Canada, seeks applications for the position of Executive Director and Secretary. This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity for an individual with energy, drive, initiative and enthusiasm to make a difference on the national stage. The CMS works to enhance Canada's capacity to innovate and compete globally by promoting the discovery, learning and application of mathematics in Canada. With approximately 1000 members from across Canada and beyond, the CMS' active volunteers support efforts that identify and develop young mathematicians through its math competitions, math camps and other educational activities. The CMS enhances the practice of mathematics in Canada through national conferences, and by publishing research journals, books, and newsletters in both print and electronic formats. The work of the CMS is carried out by a large number of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers, together with a superb and experienced staff of eight at the Executive Office in Ottawa. The Executive Director and Secretary must be an effective and experienced administrator, able to address differing points of view with the tact and courtesy appropriate to a largely volunteer organization. The position is full-time and requires sound judgment, independence, travel, and flexibility in the scheduling of working hours. The Executive Director and Secretary is appointed by the Board of Directors of the CMS, reports to the CMS President and represents the CMS to universities, governments, the corporate sector, institutes, and to other societies and officials. He/she is responsible to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of the CMS for the operations of the CMS Executive Office and for the other administrative offices throughout Canada. He/she works in close contact with the CMS President, with responsibility for aspects of the Society's publications, meetings, fundraising, web site, projects, and operations. Some restructuring of the current duties in the position is possible, to align them with the skills of an outstanding applicant. The position starts July 1, 2008 (but the ability to assume some duties on a part-time basis prior to that date is an asset). QUALIFICATIONS A doctoral degree in mathematics or experience in an academic and research environment in mathematics is preferred. The candidate should have: prior administrative or managerial experience; excellent organizational skills; excellent interpersonal skills; excellent analytical and problem solving skills; excellent and proven communication skills (preferably in both official languages); experience in setting and managing budgets; and the ability to develop and implement policies that support and promote the work and programs of the CMS. Experience in fundraising and promotion is an advantage. The candidate will work principally out of the CMS Ottawa office. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2007, 4pm. Please submit applications, including a resume, cover letter, and the names of at least three references by fax, email or mail to: Executive Director Search Canadian Mathematical Society 577 King Edward Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1N 6N5 Attn: Dr Thomas Salisbury, CMS President Tel: 613.562.5702 FAX: 613.565.1539e-mail: president@cms.math.ca From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri Apr 13 08:24:49 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri Apr 13 08:24:53 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?Appel_de_candidatures_-_Directeur_adminis?= =?iso-8859-1?q?tratif_et_secr=E9taire_de_la_SMC?= Message-ID: Appel de candidatures - Directeur administratif et secr?taire de la SMC La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (SMC), l'un des principaux regroupements math?matiques du pays, cherche ? pourvoir le poste de directeur administratif et secr?taire. C'est un poste unique et stimulant, id?al pour une personne ?nergique, dynamique, enthousiaste et ayant l'esprit d'initiative qui souhaite se distinguer sur la sc?ne nationale. La SMC a pour mission de rehausser la capacit? du Canada d'innover et d'?tre concurrentiel ? l'?chelle mondiale en favorisant la d?couverte et l'apprentissage des math?matiques, et les applications qui en d?coulent, au Canada. Forte de ses quelque 1000 membres du Canada et d'ailleurs, et gr?ce au travail b?n?vole de nombreux membres actifs, la SMC d?piste et forme de jeunes math?maticiens par l'entremise de concours, de camps et d'autres activit?s math?matiques ?ducatives. La SMC rehausse l'activit? math?matique au pays par l'organisation de congr?s nationaux et la publication de revues, de livres et de bulletins, en format papier et ?lectronique. Les activit?s de la SMC sont men?es par un grand nombre de b?n?voles d?vou?s et enthousiastes, appuy?s par un personnel hors pair et comp?tent de huit personnes au bureau administratif d'Ottawa. Le directeur administratif et secr?taire doit ?tre une personne efficace et exp?riment?e, capable de g?rer des points de vue divergents avec le doigt? et la courtoisie n?cessaire dans un organisme en grande partie b?n?vole. Le ou la titulaire de ce poste ? plein temps doit poss?der un bon jugement, ?tre autonome, pouvoir se d?placer fr?quemment et ?tre souple quant ? son horaire de travail. Le directeur administratif et secr?taire est nomm? par le conseil d'administration de la SMC, rel?ve du pr?sident de la SMC et repr?sente la SMC aupr?s des universit?s, des gouvernements, du secteur priv?, des instituts et d'autres soci?t?s et dirigeants. Cette personne est redevable au comit? ex?cutif et au conseil d'administration de la SMC pour ce qui est du fonctionnement du bureau administratif d'Ottawa et des autres bureaux de la SMC Canada. Elle travaille en ?troite collaboration avec le pr?sident de la SMC, et s'occupe de divers aspects des publications, des congr?s, des activit?s de financement, du site internet, des projets et du fonctionnement. Une certaine restructuration des t?ches actuelles du titulaire du poste est possible, de mani?re ? tenir compte des comp?tences d'un candidat ou d'une candidate remarquable. La personne choisie entrera en fonction le 1er juillet 2008 (la possibilit? d'assumer certaines t?ches ? temps partiel avant cette date est toutefois un atout). COMP?TENCES La pr?f?rence sera accord?e ? une personne qui poss?de un doctorat en math?matiques ou de l'exp?rience en milieu universitaire et en recherche dans le domaine des math?matiques. Cette personne poss?dera : de l'exp?rience en gestion; un sens aigu de l'organisation; un excellent sens des relations humaines; une excellente capacit? d'analyse et de r?solution de probl?mes; des comp?tences linguistiques exceptionnelles et ?prouv?es (pr?f?rablement dans les deux langues officielles); de l'exp?rience en planification et en gestion budg?taire; des aptitudes pour l'?laboration et l'application de politiques qui soutiennent et stimulent les activit?s de la SMC. Une bonne connaissance des campagnes de financement et de promotion constituera un avantage. Le bureau administratif de la SMC ? Ottawa est le lieu de travail principal. Les personnes int?ress?es ont jusqu'au 30 avril 2007 ? 16 h pour poser leur candidature. Elles doivent faire parvenir leur demande, accompagn?e d'un curriculum vitae, d'une lettre de pr?sentation et d'au moins trois r?f?rences, par fax, par courriel ou par la poste ? : Concours pour le poste de directeur administrative Soci?t? math?matique du Canada 577 King Edward Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1N 6N5 Attn: Dr Thomas Salisbury, pr?sident de la SMC Tel: 613.562.5702 FAX: 613.565.1539 courriel : president@smc.math.ca From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri Apr 13 08:25:05 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri Apr 13 08:25:07 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for Applications - Adrien-Pouliot Prize Lectureship 2007 Message-ID: Call for Applications - Adrien-Pouliot Prize Lectureship 2007 Nominations of individuals or teams of individuals who have made significant and sustained contributions to mathematics education in Canada are solicited. Such contributions are to be interpreted in the broadest possible sense and might include: community outreach programmes, the development of a new program in either an academic or industrial setting, publicizing mathematics so as to make mathematics accessible to the general public, developing mathematics displays, establishing and supporting mathematics conferences and competitions for students, etc. Nominations must be submitted using the Nomination Form available from the CMS Web site at: www.cms.math.ca/Prizes/info/ap. To assure uniformity in the selection process, please follow the instructions precisely. Documentation exceeding the prescribed limits will not be considered by the Selection Committee. Individuals who made a nomination in 2006 can renew this nomination by simply indicating their wish to do so by the deadline date. Only materials updating the 2006 Nomination need be provided as the original has been retained. Nominations must be received by the CMS Office no later April 30, 2007. Please send six copies of each nomination to the address given below. The Adrien Pouliot Award Canadian Mathematical Society 577 King Edward Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri Apr 13 08:25:18 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri Apr 13 08:25:23 2007 Subject: [cmath] Appel de candidature - Prix Adrien-Pouliot Prize Lectureship 2007 Message-ID: Appel de candidature - Prix Adrien-Pouliot Prize Lectureship 2007 Nous sollicitons la candidature de personnes ou de groupe de personnes ayant contribu? de fa?on importante et soutenue ? des activit?s math?matiques ?ducatives au Canada. Le terme ? contributions ? s'emploie ici au sens large; les candidats pourront ?tre associ?s ? une activit? de sensibilisation, un nouveau programme adapt? au milieu scolaire ou ? l'industrie, des activit?s promotionnelles de vulgarisation des math?matiques, des initiatives, sp?ciales, des conf?rences ou des concours ? l'intention des ?tudiants, etc. Les candidatures doivent nous ?tre transmises via le ? Formulaire de mise en candidature ? disponible au site Web de la SMC : www.cms.math.ca/Prix/info/ap. Pour garantir l?uniformit? du processus de s?lection, veuillez suivre les instructions ? la lettre. Toute documentation exc?dant les limites prescrites ne sera pas consid?r?e par le comit? de s?lection. Il est possible de renouveler une mise en candidature pr?sent?e l'an dernier, pourvu que l'on en manifeste le d?sir avant la date limite. Dans ce cas, le pr?sentateur n'a qu'? soumettre des documents de mise ? jour puisque le dossier original a ?t? conserv?. Les mises en candidature doivent parvenir au bureau de la SMC avant le 30 avril 2007. Veuillez faire parvenir vos mises en candidature en six exemplaires ? l'adresse ci-dessous : Le Prix Adrien-Pouliot Soci?t? math?matique du Canada 577 King Edward Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 From akelm at cms.math.ca Fri Apr 13 11:39:29 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Fri Apr 13 11:39:35 2007 Subject: [cmath] Term Appointment in Mathematics - Brandon University, Department of Mathematics & Computer Science Message-ID: Department of Mathematics & Computer Science Applications are invited for a term appointment, subject to budget, in the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science at Brandon University, in the area of Mathematics. The length of the term is for one year. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in mathematics and will be expected to teach undergraduate courses, preferably in algebra, at the first, second and third year levels and to conduct a research program. Application Deadline: Until position is filled. (Consideration of applications begins May 7, 2007). Date of Appointment: August 1, 2007 or by mutual agreement Rank and Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Applications should include curriculum vitae, a letter of application, citizenship or Canadian immigration status, and e-mail contact information for three referees.? If applying via e-mail, submissions should be in a single file of a reasonable size. Dr. Austin Gulliver Dean of Science Brandon University Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6A9 TEL: (204) 727-9625 FAX: (204) 728-7346 e-mail: gulliver@brandonu.ca All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.? 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Il est organis? par le Centre de recherches math?matiques, en collaboration avec le GERAD, le CRT (Centre de recherche sur les transports) et le rcm2, et est parrain? par le r?seau de centres d'excellence MITACS (Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems). Les participants formeront des ?quipes dont chacune analysera un probl?me fourni par une compagnie ou un organisme public ou parapublic. Les buts principaux de l'atelier sont de donner ? des compagnies ou organismes des outils math?matiques de r?solution de probl?mes, et de permettre ? des chercheurs universitaires en math?matiques appliqu?es d'examiner des probl?mes concrets. Tout ?tudiant int?ress? est invit? ? faire une demande de participation : http://www.crm.math.ca/probindustriels/application_f.shtml Pour toute information suppl?mentaire, veuillez contacter Alexandra Haedrich ? ahaedrich@mitacs.ca ou (514) 987-3000, poste 1811. *********************************** First Montreal Industrial Problem Solving Workshop August 20-24 2007 Centre de recherches math?matiques http://www.crm.math.ca/probindustriels/index_e.shtml The goal of this one-week workshop is to gather industry representatives, academic researchers, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to work on concrete problems proposed by the industry. The workshop is organized by the Centre de recherches math?matiques, along with GERAD, the (CRT) (Centre for Research on Transportation) and ncm2, and is sponsored by the MITACS network of centres of excellence. The participants will work in teams, and each team will analyse a problem supplied by a company or a public sector institution. 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URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070418/433ab472/attachment.htm From issac07 at risc.uni-linz.ac.at Thu Apr 19 05:59:15 2007 From: issac07 at risc.uni-linz.ac.at (ISSAC 2007) Date: Thu Apr 19 09:24:49 2007 Subject: [cmath] ISSAC 2007 Call for Participation, Posters and Software Message-ID: <26939.3088269396-sendEmail@butterfly> ISSAC 2007: Call for Participation, Posters and Software Exhibitions International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation July 29 to August 1, 2007 University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada The International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC) is the premier annual conference to present and discuss new developments and original research results in all areas of symbolic mathematical computation. Planned activities include invited presentations, research papers, poster sessions, tutorial courses, vendor exhibits and software demonstrations. Invited Speakers * John J. Cannon (University of Sydney, Australia) * William Kahan (UC Berkeley, USA) * Jean Bernard Lasserre (CNRS, Toulouse, France) Conference Topics include, but are not limited to: Algorithmic Mathematics Algebraic, symbolic and symbolic-numeric algorithms. Simplification, function manipulation, summation, integration, polynomial/differential/ difference equations, linear algebra, number theory, group and invariant theory, geometric computing. Computer Science Theoretical and practical problems in symbolic computation. Systems, problem solving environments, user interfaces, software, libraries, parallel/distributed computing and programming languages, concrete analysis, benchmarking, theoretical and practical complexity, automatic differentiation, code generation, mathematical data structures and exchange protocols. Applications Problem treatments using algebraic, symbolic or symbolic-numeric computation in an essential or a novel way. Engineering, economics and finance, physical and biological sciences, computer science, logic, mathematics and education. Poster Sessions --------------- Posters on all conference topics are welcome. Authors are invited to submit an extended abstract of no more than 2 pages (A4 or letter) describing the contents of the poster. PDF and PS formats are preferred. A0 format is preferable but not mandatory. Abstracts of posters will be distributed at the symposium. Submission of posters can be done online at http://www.easychair.org/ISSAC2007Posters/ Software Demonstrations ----------------------- ISSAC 2007 organizes sessions to exhibit software packages produced by academic developers. These sessions are intended to promote software development activities in the areas of symbolic mathematical computation. A software exhibition session consists of an illustration of a piece of software by using a poster display and/or a laptop computer display. Authors are invited to submit an extended abstract of no more than 2 pages (A4 or letter) of their software presentation. Abstracts of software exhibitions will be distributed at the symposium. PDF and PS formats are preferred. The abstract must include a valid link/contact address for downloading the software packages and the documentations. Please send your submission by email with the subject [ISSAC'07 Software Exhibitions] to issac07demos@uwaterloo.ca. Deadline for Posters and Software Exhibitions --------------------------------------------- * Submission deadline: June 5, 2007 (Midnight [24:00 EST]) * Notification of acceptance will be made by June 15, 2007. SIGSAM Distinguished Paper Award -------------------------------- This award will be given to the most distinguished paper(s) presented at ISSAC 2007. The distinguished paper(s) will be selected by the program committee. SIGSAM Distinguished Student Author Award ----------------------------------------- This award will be given to the best student author(s). An author who is a full-time student at the time of submission is eligible for the award. This status should be indicated when the paper is submitted. For details concerning the selection procedure for this award as well as the procedure for the ISSAC Distinguished Paper Award, see the ISSAC Award Guidelines (http://www.acm.org/sigsam/ISSAC_Awards/). ISSAC 2007 Organizing Committee (http://www.cs.uwaterloo.ca/conferences/issac2007/info-committee.shtml) From bbaxter at pims.math.ca Thu Apr 19 18:58:30 2007 From: bbaxter at pims.math.ca (Breeonne Baxter) Date: Thu Apr 19 18:58:42 2007 Subject: [cmath] PIMS Call for Proposals Message-ID: <4627F416.2000406@pims.math.ca> PIMS Call for Proposals Website: http://www.pims.math.ca/Scientific_Programme/Call_for_Proposals The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) welcomes applications for support for conferences, workshops, seminars and related activities in the Mathematical Sciences, to occur after April 1, 2008. PIMS also invites scientists at PIMS universities to submit letters of intent for a period of concentration of a PIMS Collaborative Research Group. Deadline To ensure full consideration, proposals must be received by the September 30, 2007 deadline. Earlier submissions are strongly recommended so that scientific input can be obtained in a timely manner. The Scientific Review Panel will meet to review proposals in November 2007. The results will be announced by January 31, 2008. Submission Proposals may be submitted in one of three ways: 1. Via the online application (*strongly encouraged*) https://www.pims.math.ca/opportunities/proposals.php 2. In hard copy to the PIMS site office at your university. 3. By e-mail to proposal@pims.math.ca, cc: to the PIMS site director at your university. Proposals submitted by email should be in simple text, MS word, PDF or TeX format. For online applications, you should receive an automatically generated e-mail message confirming receipt of your application immediately. All applications will receive a response within one week to confirm that the application has been received and is complete. Enquiries regarding the status of proposals should be directed to proposal@pims.math.ca. Please ensure that proposals are complete and have been submitted using one of the three ways above before the deadline. Incomplete proposals, late submissions and proposals submitted by other means than those listed above may not be included in the scientific review process. Content of Proposals - General Activities All proposals should contain each of the nine sections in the outline below. Give affiliations of all persons cited. Item 5 should be at most 100 words and may appear in public announcements. Further details may be discussed in section 8, as well as any unusual features of the proposal, history and possible future aspects, educational benefits, etc. The budget should be itemized and detailed to the level of, for example, a cost estimate of travel and accommodation for each invited speaker. 1. Title of proposal. 2. Organizer(s), including affiliation(s). 3. Place and dates. 4. Amount of funding requested from PIMS. 5. Summary of scientific and other objectives. 6. List of participants (invited, confirmed, speaking?). 7. Intended audience, provision for students. 8. General comments. 9. List of other sources of funding and support. All proposals for general scientific activities and major education and industrial outreach events should follow the above format. Pacific Northwest Seminars are scientific meetings of one to two days in length. Funding of up to $1,000 and administrative support may be available from PIMS. Proposals for Pacific Northwest Seminars need not be adjudicated by the Scientific Review Panel. Letters of Intent - Periods of Concentration for CRGs PIMS invites interested researchers to submit letters of intent for periods of concentration of a collaborative research group to start in or after April 2008. Letters of intent should be 2 - 4 pages long. On advice of the PIMS Scientific Review Panel the PIMS Director will invite successful groups to submit a full proposal for a period of concentration. Full proposals are usually developed in consultation with the PIMS Deputy Director and Site Directors. All letters of intent and proposals should contain each of the four sections in the outline below. Give affiliations of all persons cited. Item 4 should be at most 100 words and may appear in public announcements. 1. Name of Collaborative Research Group. 2. CRG Leaders, including affiliations (at least two different PIMS sites should be represented). 3. List of proposed events/modules. 4. Summary of scientific and other objectives. Full proposals for a period of concentration only: For all proposed modules in the upcoming fiscal year, include a detailed proposal following the outline for Proposals for PIMS Scientific Activities. For all proposed PDFs, include a current CV and statement of support from the sponsoring faculty member(s). For all proposed modules scheduled beyond the upcoming fiscal year (i.e. in the second or subsequent year of a period of concentration), include a brief outline, including funding request. The PIMS Deputy Director will request a more detailed proposal at a later date in order to approve funding for modules approved in principle. -------------- Breeonne Baxter PIMS Communications Manager t/ 604.822.0402 f/ 604.822.0883 e/ bbaxter@pims.math.ca From akelm at cms.math.ca Fri Apr 20 10:50:55 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Fri Apr 20 10:50:59 2007 Subject: [cmath] Senior Inventory Analyst/Statistician Position - Heli-One Message-ID: Heli-One is seeking an experienced individual for the position of Senior Inventory Analyst/Statistician. This is a full-time position based in Richmond B.C. Heli-One, a division of CHC Helicopter Corporation, is the world's largest independent helicopter support company, providing logistics, maintenance and power-by-the-hour support for 14 different aircraft types operated by customers around the world. CHC Helicopter Corporation is the world's largest provider of helicopter services to the global offshore oil and gas industry, with aircraft operating in more than 30 countries around the world. Heli-One is building a brand new 235,000 square-foot facility including aircraft hangar, workshops and office space, with completion anticipated Fall 2007. The new facility will be located at the Boundary Bay Airport in Delta, B.C., approximately 20 kilometres southeast of Vancouver, B.C., Canada, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics.? Description: The Senior Inventory Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining proper methodology and modeling that will be applied for scaling (in quantity) of Heli-One's supporting inventory and planning processes. The major focus will be in Heli-One's MRO operation. Responsibilities: - Develop the methodologies and models with parameters to optimize Heli-One's inventories among the overall supply chain. - Provide and advise best practice methods for creating and automating the materials planning process for global parts demand - Assist in the following processes: - Develop and maintain algorithms and tools to determine optimum rotable component levels. - Develop and implement algorithms and tools to determine and manage consumable inventory levels. - Monitor and ensure that changes affecting the inventory are working properly. - Develop and suggest solutions for parts planning and execution to be integrated into the Heli-One IT system Qualifications: Required: - Minimum 5 years experience in senior position in MRO supply chain - Experience in modeling and integrating inventory management methodologies in the overall supply chain process - Good knowledge and experience of statistical methods and tools - Good knowledge and experience in extracting data from ERP/MRP databases, and creating specific reports to evaluate the performance of inventory and efficiency in supply chain. - Proven track record in creating and optimizing the supply chain parameters in ERP/MRP system associated with the IT team. - Project management experiences in either supply chain or IT system fields. Desirable: - Working experience in refurbishment or MRO operations, specifically in Production or Maintenance Planning - Aviation spare parts industry knowledge - Degree or professional designation in mathematics, statistics, or operations research. - Experience writing reports and creating and delivering Executive level reports and presentations Desirable personal attributes: - Self-motivated and results oriented with a focus on quality - Excellent collaborative problem solving skills with an ability to envision a system wide solution - High working capacity - Ability to manage and perform in a highly dynamic working environment Heli-One offers an attractive benefits package and a competitive salary. Interested applicants should visit our website, http://www.heli-one.ca to apply or for additional information. We thank all candidates for their interest however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Sorry no phone calls! 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This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The University Faculty Award was created by NSERC to encourage universities in Canada to appoint very promising Canadian women and Aboriginal researchers in science and engineering to tenure-track positions. For a full list of the requirements for the UFA program, please visit the NSERC UFA website at http://ww.nserc.ca/sf_e.asp?nav=sfnav&lbi=c7. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics research areas include Statistics, Optimization Theory, Algebra, Analysis, and Applied Mathematics. There are excellent opportunities for collaboration with researchers in Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science and Physics. In addition to a PhD degree in Statistics and a Masters degree in Mathematics and Statistics, the department is building faculty strength in areas to support the reinstatement and growth of its doctoral program in Mathematics. At the undergraduate level, the Department offers Bachelor of Mathematics programs in Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics, and Mathematics and Computer Science as well as a multi-disciplinary Bachelor of Operational Research program. There is a strong tradition of excellence in teaching at all levels, and several of our faculty have received distinguished teaching awards. For further information about the Department and the full text of the ad, please visit our web site at http://www.uwindsor.ca/math. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by July 3, 2007 to: Professor S. E. Ahmed, Head Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4 Phone: (519) 253-3000, Ext. 3015; Fax: (519) 971-3649 E-mail: mthsta2@uwindsor.ca --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment From akelm at cms.math.ca Mon Apr 23 10:50:41 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Mon Apr 23 10:50:43 2007 Subject: [cmath] Two-Year Sessional Position - University of Winnipeg, Department of Mathematics & Statistics Message-ID: The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Winnipeg invites applications for a two-year sessional position in Mathematics at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment, interest and ability in undergraduate teaching and research. The applicant must have prior experience in teaching calculus and demonstrated research competence in path and cycle partitions of graphs or metric and convex graph theory. Subject to budgetary approval, this appointment will commence on August 1, 2007. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidate should have a Ph.D. or be near completion. Candidates should send a curriculum vitae and names of three references to: Jeff Babb, Chair Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of Winnipeg Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 j.babb@uwinnipeg.ca The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, May 11, 2007. In accordance with Canadian immigration policy, this position is initially directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The University of Winnipeg is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: uwinnipeg.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 90349 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070423/9788e8b7/uwinnipeg.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Mon Apr 23 12:04:16 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Mon Apr 23 12:04:19 2007 Subject: [cmath] Position of Dean, Faculty of Science - Memorial University Message-ID: DEAN, FACULTY OF SCIENCE MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY Based in St. John's, a safe, friendly, thriving city with great historic charm, Memorial University plays a key role in the future prosperity of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The University's new strategic plan projects overall enrolment to move from 17,500 to 20,500 (of which 3,900 will be graduate students from the present 2,400) within 5 years. (Go to http://www.mun.ca/strategicplanning/strategicplanjan25webfinal.pdf) Under the outgoing Dean, the Faculty of Science has become a powerhouse with eight talented departmental chairs, several Canada Research Chairs, the largest budget in the University, more than a third of the University's total external research funding, and there are plans for a new Sciences Research Building. Increasing emphasis on graduate studies, research, and interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship indicates that planning for additional resources, new infrastructure and associated funding will need to be marshaled throughout the Faculty, which, because of significant renewal, is poised for further development. The Dean will bring intellectual leadership and organizational creativity to the role, with a vision that encompasses the advantages and potential of the Faculty's breadth and provides a balanced commitment to teaching and research. University administrative experience and the ability to hold a tenured position are required. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Memorial University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the principle of equity in employment, and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. Should you want to learn more about this unique leadership opportunity, call Maureen MacLean, Kelly Baron or Libby Dybikowski at (604) 913-7768 or forward your CV, a letter of introduction and the names of three referees in confidence, to Provence Consulting Inc. Email: search@provenceconsulting.com We communicate with all who express interest. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: memorial.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 113323 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070423/d9474cbb/memorial.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Tue Apr 24 11:56:37 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Tue Apr 24 11:56:42 2007 Subject: [cmath] Performance Measurement Analyst Position - CGA-Canada Message-ID: CGA is the fastest-growing accounting designation in Canada. With a focus on integrity and ethics and the highest education requirements, CGAs are accounting and business leaders, providing strategic counsel, financial leadership and direction to all sectors of the Canadian economy. Founded in 1908, the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada represents 64,000 CGAs and students in Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Hong Kong and China. The Association sets standards, develops and maintains education programs, publishes professional materials, advocates on public policy issues and represents CGAs nationally and internationally. Position Vacancy Job Title: Performance Measurement Analyst Status: 9 month contract position Location: Vancouver Reports To: Manager, Performance Measurement and Reporting Job Summary (Mission) Working in the Examination's Department, this position is responsible for researching, developing and implementing business processes that enable analyses and reporting of student and examination performance measurement information. The incumbent will be expected to ensure that the examinations process meets or exceeds best practices in the "tests and measurement" area as well as work within various guidelines and standards set by CGA-Canada's Examinations department. Direct Reports: n/a Indirect Reports IT staff who are assigned to Exam projects (i.e.) collaborate with IT to ensure proposed tools match closely with functional requirements. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTING OUTCOMES Measurement and Evaluation - Research, design, develop and implement, statistical methodologies based on the analysis of performance measurement information from the CGA Program of Professional Studies - Develop and implement performance measurement indicators such as flow through, alpha marks, etc. for use in a certification/education environment - Prepare reports, trends and complex analysis documents, and present findings to management for decision making purposes that influence future development of exams Technical - Representing the business unit (Exams), participate in project teams that create and/or implement systems to support the department's business requirements. Example of upcoming project: data integrity project and coordination with IT in the migration of data from MS Access to MS SQL - Develop business processes and procedures to ensure data integrity and to resolve data discrepancy issues - Identify data that needs to be extracted/exported and perform data manipulation as dictated by the analysis method required (i.e. student performance, marker performance, etc.) - Responsible for the design, implementation, programming and testing of MS Access database applications based on EXAMS requirements. - Ensures data integrity - Participates in data extraction, manipulation and analysis QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge & Experience - Bachelor's degree in an appropriate analytical discipline (such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or Educational Studies), with specialized courses in information systems, applied statistics or research methodology - Minimum of 2 years work experience in a professional or education environment - Plus 2 years of related experience in the quantitative research and relational database systems design field. - Knowledge of inferential statistics and their application to educational research - Expert working knowledge of the MS family of Office products (specifically creating interfaces and queries using MS Access) and familiarity with other survey design and analytical software - Some understanding of object-oriented database design would be an asset - Knowledge of database query languages - Understanding of complex student information structures (at the post-secondary level) Skills and Abilities - Sound numeric skills - Results oriented, with the ability to work collaboratively in a project-team environment - Good presentation and interpersonal skills and excellent report writing abilities - Ability to present complex concepts to a non-technical audience as well as articulate the business needs to IT by identifying activities which may be improved through the use of technology - Proven analytical, problem-solving, organizational and project coordination skills --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please send your r?sum? and cover letter by May 07, 2007, to: CGA-Canada, Human Resources Department 800 - 1188 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC V6E 4A2 Fax: 604-605-5016 E-mail: hr@cga-canada.org www.cga-canada.org/canada Shortcut: Career Opportunities --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: CGA-Canada2.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 145535 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070424/3e810c74/CGA-Canada2-0001.pdf From meetings at cms.math.ca Thu Apr 26 10:39:12 2007 From: meetings at cms.math.ca (Gertrud Jeewanjee) Date: Thu Apr 26 10:39:13 2007 Subject: [cmath] CMS-MITACS Conference / =?iso-8859-1?q?Congr=E8s_SMC-MITACS_-_Acc?= =?iso-8859-1?q?ommodation_/_H=E9bergement?= Message-ID: <4630B990.5080106@cms.math.ca> ****** (fran?ais ci-dessous)* * *Booking deadline: April 29* The Delta Hotel Winnipeg is the main venue for the CMS-MITACS Joint Conference 2007 and the most convenient hotel to stay, as all events are taking place there and in the adjacent Winnipeg Convention Centre . The rooms at the very attractive conference rate of $120.00 are *almost sold out*, so please make your reservations as soon as possible. Reservations can be made by calling 1-888-311-4990 and quoting the group code "GMATH", or "MITACS" or "Canadian Mathematical Society". The Place Louis Riel All-Suite Hotel is located 2 blocks from the Delta Hotel. The room rates start at $100.00. All rooms contain a kitchenette and are ideal for students wanting to share accommodation. Shared accommodation can be arranged by posting a message at the CMS Student Committee Forum . Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-665-0569 or 204-947-6961 and quoting the group code "MATH 07", or "MITACS" or "Canadian Mathematical Society". Please visit http://www.cms.math.ca/Events/summer07/ for details pertaining to the conference. If you are planning to attend the conference but you haven't registered yet, please register at https://www.mitacs.ca/AC07/login/login.php. Best regards, Gertrud Jeewanjee ------------------------ *Date limite de r?servation : 29 avril * L'h?tel Delta Winnipeg sera le point central de ce congr?s et l'endroit le plus pratique o? loger puisque toutes les activit?s s'y d?rouleront, ainsi qu'au Centre des congr?s de Winnipeg , situ? juste ? c?t?. Les chambres sont offertes au tarif sp?cial tr?s all?chant de 120 $ la nuit et *sont presque toutes r?serv?es*. Nous vous conseillons donc de r?server sans tarder en composant le 1-888-311-4990 et en mentionnant le code de groupe ? GMATH ?, ? MITACS ? ou ? Soci?t? math?matique du Canada ?. L'h?tel Place Louis Riel All-Suite Hotel est situ? ? deux coins de rue du Delta. Le prix des chambres commence ? 100 $. Toutes les chambres ont une cuisinette et sont id?ales pour les ?tudiants qui aimeraient partager l'h?bergement. Si vous souhaitez partager une chambre, vous pouvez envoyer un message au Forum du comit? ?tudiant de la SMC . Pour vos r?servations, composez le 1-800-665-0569 ou le 204-947-6961, en mentionnant le code de groupe ? MATH 07 ?, ? MITACS ? ou ? Soci?t? math?matique du Canada ?. Vous trouverez tous les d?tails sur ce congr?s au http://www.cms.math.ca/Reunions/ete07/. Si vous pr?voyez assister au congr?s mais ne vous ?tes pas encore inscrit, faites-le sans plus tarder au https://www.mitacs.ca/AC07/login/login.php. Cordialement, Gertrud Jeewanjee -- Gertrud Jeewanjee Meetings Coordinator Canadian Mathematical Society Tel: 613-562-5800, ext. 3480 ------------------------------------------------------------ CMS-MITACS Joint Conference 2007 -- May 31 - June 3, Winnipeg, Manitoba CMS Winter 2007 Meeting -- December 8-10, London, Ontario Congress Canada-France 2008 -- June 1-6, Montr?al, Qu?bec www.cms.math.ca/events ------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070426/dbc23331/attachment.htm From akelm at cms.math.ca Mon Apr 30 13:39:35 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Mon Apr 30 13:39:38 2007 Subject: [cmath] Quantitative Analyst Positions - D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. Message-ID: Quantitative Analyst, New York, NY; Cupertino, CA The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with approximately US $29 billion in aggregate investment capital, is looking for exceptionally talented quantitative analysts. "Quants" at the D. E. Shaw group apply mathematical techniques and write software to develop and analyze statistical models for our computerized financial trading strategies. Specific responsibilities range from examining trading data in an effort to increase profitability, decrease risk, and reduce transaction costs to conceiving new trading ideas and devising the simulations needed to test them. Successful quant candidates have traditionally been the top students in their respective math, physics, engineering, and computer science programs; a considerable number have also competed successfully in the United States and International Math Olympiads as well as the Putnam Competition. To apply, e-mail your resume and a cover letter to mailto:CanMS-Quant@career.deshaw.com. Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri May 4 17:10:41 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri May 4 17:10:45 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?BRIAN_FORREST_D=C9CROCHE_LE_PRIX_D=27EXCE?= =?iso-8859-1?q?LLENCE_EN_ENSEIGNEMENT_DE_LA_SMC_2007?= Message-ID: BRIAN FORREST D?CROCHE LE PRIX D'EXCELLENCE EN ENSEIGNEMENT DE LA SMC 2007 Ottawa Ontario - La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada est heureuse de d?cerner le Prix d'excellence en enseignement de la SMC 2007 au professeur Brian Forrest, du d?partement de math?matiques pures de l'Universit? de Waterloo. Il recevra son prix ? la R?union d'?t? 2007 de la SMC ? Winnipeg. Ce prix r?compense des contributions exceptionnelles et soutenues en enseignement au coll?gial et au premier cycle universitaire dans un ?tablissement canadien. La soci?t? Thomson Nelson, important ?diteur canadien, supporte le Prix. L'excellence de l'enseignement du professeur Forrest a ?t? d?j? reconnue par l'Universit? de Waterloo, plus notamment en 2000 o? il a remport? le prix Distinction en enseignement de l'Universit? de Waterloo. Sa pr?sentation pour ce prix ? ce temps a parl? de sa "capacit? de rendre la beaut? et l'?l?gance des math?matiques accessibles aux ?tudiants ? tous les niveaux", et de son enthousiasme et dynamisme contagieux pour l'enseignement des math?matiques. Ses anciens ?tudiants se r?f?rent ? lui comme le meilleur professeur qu'ils ont rencontr? - quelqu'un qui se distingue comme un instructeur lucide et un mentor bienveillant. Ses coll?gues le d?crivent comme le professeur le plus efficace et le plus d?vou? qu'ils connaissent, quelqu'un qui obtient uniform?ment des excellentes ?valuations et qui consacre des heures innombrables ? ses ?tudiants. Il est patient et exhaustif, et il r?ussit ? expliquer des notions rigoureuses et exigeantes de mani?re ? ce qu'elles soient accessibles aux ?tudiants. Sa lettre de nomination d?crit ``son approche m?ticuleuse de l'enseignement, sa soigneuse int?gration des devoirs et cours de sorte que les ?tudiants pratiquent non seulement les comp?tences d?j? vues, mais ils commencent ?galement ? travailler avec de nouveaux concepts en m?me temps qu'ils sont pr?sent?s dans le cours." Dans son r?le comme conseiller d'?tudes sous-gradu?es, il a soigneusement guid? des centaines d'?tudiants. Fr?quemment, Il sert comme un mentor pour des projets de recherche sous-gradu?s, il est aussi l'auteur d'une large vari?t? des notes de cours, un co-d?veloppeur d'un CD-ROM interactif respect? maintenant utilis? ? l'Universit? de Waterloo pour l'?ducation ? distance en math?matiques. En parall?le avec ses r?ussites dans l'enseignement, Dr Forrest a ?t? une force motrice pour le d?veloppement du curriculum autant au sein de son d?partement qu'? sa facult?. Ensemble avec des coll?gues, ses accomplissements dans ce domaine incluent la restructuration compl?te du curriculum de calcul ? l'Universit? de Waterloo, le d?veloppement d'un nouveau programme innovateur en math?matiques informatiques, la modernisation du programme g?n?ral en math?matiques pour le rendre plus coh?rent et plus concentr?, et l'introduction des options sp?cialis?es qui combinent l'?tude des math?matiques avec la g?nie, l'?ducation ou les finances. Brian Forrest a obtenu son Ph. D. en math?matiques en 1987, sous la direction du professeur A.T. Lau, ? l'Universit? d'Alberta. Il a pass? deux ann?es ? l'Universit? Queen's comme professeur visiteur adjoint avant de se joindre le d?partement de math?matiques pures de l'Universit? de Waterloo o? il a enseign? pour les derni?res 18 ann?es. En plus de ses fonctions acad?miques r?guli?res, il a servi un mandat de quatre ans comme directeur de son d?partement. Il est pr?sentement en cong? de sa responsabilit? comme doyen adjoint pour l'?ducation coop?rative dans la facult? des math?matiques. La recherche de Dr. Forrest est dans le domaine de l'analyse harmonique abstraite. ? propos de la Soci?t? math?matique du Canada Fond?e en 1945, la Soci?t? math?matique du Canada est le principal organisme national dont l'objectif consiste ? promouvoir et ? favoriser la d?couverte et l'apprentissage des math?matiques, et les applications qui en d?coulent. Les activit?s de la Soci?t? couvrent les math?matiques sous tous leurs aspects : congr?s scientifiques, publication de documents de recherche, ?ducation ? tous les niveaux, vulgarisation. Entre autres activit?s li?es ? l'?ducation, mentionnons les concours math?matiques, les camps math?matiques dans toutes les provinces, des affiches de sensibilisation des ?tudiants, des congr?s, etc. La SMC organise en outre des forums nationaux sur l'enseignement des math?matiques. Information : (www.smc.math.ca). Pour plus information, communiquez avec: Dr. Graham P. Wright Executive Director Canadian Mathematical Society Tel: (613) 562-5702 director@cms.math.ca Dr. Joseph Khoury Comit? d'?ducation de la SMC D?partement de math?matiques et statistique, Universit? d'Ottawa Tel: 613-562-5800 ext 3487 Jkhoury@uottawa.ca From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri May 4 17:16:27 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri May 4 17:16:30 2007 Subject: [cmath] BRIAN FORREST TO RECEIVE THE 2007 CMS EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD Message-ID: BRIAN FORREST TO RECEIVE THE 2007 CMS EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD Ottawa Ontario - The Canadian Mathematical Society is pleased to award the 2007 CMS Excellence in Teaching Prize to Professor Brian Forrest, of the University of Waterloo's Department of Pure Mathematics. The award will be presented at the Society's 2007 summer meeting in Winnipeg. The award recognizes sustained and distinguished contributions in teaching at the post-secondary undergraduate level at a Canadian institution. Thomson Nelson, a well-known Canadian publisher, is a supporter of this Award. Brian Forrest's outstanding teaching has previously been recognized by the University of Waterloo, most notably in 2000 through Waterloo's Distinguished Teaching Award. His citation at that time spoke to his ?ability to convey the beauty and elegance of mathematics to students at all levels", and to his contagious excitement and enthusiasm for teaching mathematics. Former students refer to him as the best university instructor they have encountered - someone who stands out both as a lucid expositor and as a caring mentor. His colleagues describe him as the most effective and committed teacher they know, someone who consistently obtains stellar evaluations and who devotes uncounted hours to his students. He is patient and thorough, and succeeds at delivering rigorous and demanding material in ways that resonate with students. His letter of nomination describes his "meticulous approach to teaching, integrating homework assignments and lectures so carefully that students not only practice past skills, but also begin to struggle with new concepts in their homework just as they are being introduced in lecture." In his role as undergraduate advisor, he has carefully guided hundreds of students. He is a frequent mentor of undergraduate research projects, the author of extensive undergraduate course notes, and the co-developer of a respected interactive CD-ROM now used at the University of Waterloo for distance education in mathematics. In parallel with his achievements in teaching, Dr. Forrest has been a driving force for curricular development in his department and faculty. Together with colleagues, his accomplishments in this area include completely restructuring the Waterloo calculus curriculum, developing an innovative new program in computational mathematics, overhauling the general program in mathematics to give it both cohesion and focus, and introducing specialized options that combine mathematical study with engineering, teaching, or finance. Brian Forrest received his Ph.D. from the University of Alberta in 1987 under the supervision of Professor A.T. Lau. After two years at Queen?s University as a Visiting Assistant Professor, he joined the Pure Mathematics department at the University of Waterloo, where he has taught for the last 18 years. In addition to his regular academic duties, he served a four-year term as Chair of his department. He is currently on leave from his appointment as Associate Dean for Co-operative Education in the Faculty of Mathematics. Dr. Forrest's research is in the field of abstract harmonic analysis. About the Canadian Mathematical Society Founded in 1945, the Canadian Mathematical Society is the main national organization whose goal is to promote and advance the discovery, learning, and application of mathematics. The Society's activities cover the whole spectrum of mathematics: scientific meetings and publishing of research material, education at all levels, popularization of mathematics. The education activities include competitions, mathematics camps in all provinces, posters for students, meetings, etc. The CMS organizes national Fora in mathematical education. For more details: (www.cms.math.ca). For more information, contact: Dr. Graham P. Wright Executive Director Canadian Mathematical Society Tel: (613) 562-5702 Cel: (613) 290-3046 director@cms.math.ca Dr. Joseph Khoury CMS Education Committee Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of Ottawa Tel: 613-562-5800 ext 3487 Jkhoury@uottawa.ca From watsum at math.uwaterloo.ca Fri May 4 10:45:53 2007 From: watsum at math.uwaterloo.ca (Waterloo Seminars in Undergraduate Mathematics) Date: Mon May 7 09:37:25 2007 Subject: [cmath] Waterloo Symposium in Undergraduate Mathematics Message-ID: Fellow Math Students, This year, the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo will be celebrating its fortieth year anniversary at the same time as the University commemorates its fiftieth year anniversary. In order to share the spirit of celebration with other students in Canada, we are organizing the Waterloo Symposium in Undergraduate Mathematics (WATSUM) from June 8 - June 9, 2007 to take place at the University of Waterloo. The conference is an opportunity for students in math to meet and enjoy a weekend in the beautiful region of Waterloo. Whether your interests are in pure or applied mathematics, combinatorics, statistics, computer science or anything else math related, we invite you to come share them at WATSUM by giving a talk (or simply enjoy other talks!). In addition you will get to hear several professional mathematicians describe their research. If you plan to come please register, and encourage your friends to come! You can register and download our conference poster at www.math.uwaterloo.ca/~watsum. Your registration fee will include meals for the duration of the conference. Lodging will be subsidized. Thanking You, Lalit Jain Alejandro Morales WATSUM Organizers From emuller at brocku.ca Mon May 7 21:18:49 2007 From: emuller at brocku.ca (Eric Muller) Date: Mon May 7 21:18:54 2007 Subject: [cmath] Volume resulting from the 14th ICMI Study now available Message-ID: <20070507211849.tsavm6q0w00cogos@webmail.brocku.ca> I have received the following information from Bernard R. Hodgson, Secretary-General of ICMI, Eric Muller Canadian ICMI Representative ----------------------------------------------------- A NEW NISS VOLUME I am pleased to inform you that the Study Volume resulting from the 14th ICMI Study has recently appeared in the New ICMI Study Series (NISS) published by Springer. The data of the book is: Werner Blum, Peter L. Galbraith, Hans-Wolfgang Henn and Mogens Niss, eds., MODELLING AND APPLICATIONS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION: THE 14TH ICMI STUDY. Springer, 2007. (NISS 10) 524p., with DVD ISBN: 978-0-387-29820-7 Information about the book can be found on the NISS webpage, inside Springer website: http://www.springeronline.com/series/6351 ICMI DISCOUNT --- ONLINE ORDERING OF THE NISS VOLUME I USE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO REMIND YOU THAT INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE ACTIVITIES OF ICMI AND PURCHASING THE NISS BOOKS FOR PERSONAL USE ARE ENTITLED TO A 60% DISCOUNT ON THE HARDBOUND PRICE AND A 25% DISCOUNT ON THE SOFTBOUND PRICE. In order to obtain the society discount granted to ICMI, the appropriate "SpringerToken" must be entered during the online ordering process through the Springer website (http://www.springeronline.com/series/6351). Once the shopping is done, the button "Proceed to checkout" should be clicked. This leads to the payment process and on the bottom of the payment screen, one finds: "If necessary, please enter your SpringerToken here:" This is where the appropriate (ICMI) SpringerToken must be entered. The SpringerTokens issued for the ICMI community were recently changed and are now: Token for Hardbound: zqwqqJQFWzQ8WqY Token for Softbound: hAjkrckgWFaEYQA The previous tokens were expiring every year, and ICMI has now been granted tokens that will be valid until December 31, 2015. From dan at erdos.math.unb.ca Wed May 16 15:18:28 2007 From: dan at erdos.math.unb.ca (Dan Kucerovsky) Date: Wed May 16 15:18:33 2007 Subject: [cmath] noncommutative geometry workshop, June 21-24, Fredericton, 2nd announcement Message-ID: Dear colleagues, Please distribute to anyone who may be interested. Thanks, Dan ================================================================ There will be a NONCOMMUTATIVE GEOMETRY WORKSHOP, June 21-24th, 2007, to be held in beautiful Fredericton, New Brunswick. (Canada) Three minicourses will be offered: Noncommutative algebraic geometry (Michael Artin, MIT) Noncommutative geometry and analysis on fractals (Michel Lapidus, UC-Riverside) Noncommutative geometry in physics (A.P. Balachandran, Syracuse Univ.) Support for graduate students and postdocs is available, please inquire (workshop@math.unb.ca). For a list of topics to be covered, see www.math.unb.ca/~dan/COPAL/workshop2007.html Organizers: Jack Gegenberg geg@unb.ca Viqar Husain husain@unb.ca Colin Ingalls colin@math.unb.ca Dan Kucerovsky dan@math.unb.ca This workshop is associated with the Center for Noncommutative Geometry and Topology http://www.math.unb.ca/~dan/COPAL/Centre_main.htm =========================================================== Dan Kucerovsky, Professor dan@math.unb.ca Director of the Centre for Noncommutative Geometry and Topology (www.math.unb.ca/~dan/COPAL/Centre_main.htm) Editor, AARMS book series (see www.aarms.math.ca/publications/) Dept. of Math&Stats http://www.math.unb.ca/~dan UNB Phone: 506-458-7370 Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3 Fax: 506-453-4705 ----------------------------------------------------------- From bbaxter at pims.math.ca Thu May 17 13:31:14 2007 From: bbaxter at pims.math.ca (Breeonne Baxter) Date: Thu May 17 13:31:19 2007 Subject: [cmath] Winner of the 2007 PIMS Education Prize Message-ID: <464C9162.50005@pims.math.ca> The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences is pleased to award the PIMS 2007 Education Prize to Dr. Sharon Friesen (University of Calgary). Sharon is co-founder and president of the Galileo Educational Network (http://www.galileo.org) and an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary. Sharon's experience as a teacher includes kindergarten, elementary, junior high and high school. She consults on a wide range of teaching and learning topics related to curriculum reform and school improvement. Her research interests include curriculum theory, curriculum inquiry, professional development, mathematics education, instructional leadership, technology integration and school reform. She has co-authored two books: "Back to the Basics of Teaching and Learning: Thinking the World Together", winner of the 2004 AERA Division B Book Award, and "Curriculum in Abundance". She has also assisted schools to assess their technology requirements to enhance teaching and learning environments. Sharon is a recipient of numerous awards for both research and teaching practice: * 2005 AERA Book Award for Curriculum Studies * 1999 The Alberta Teachers' Association, Educational Research Award; * 1999 Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence; * 1997 Aoki Award for educational research; * 1996 ASCD Celebrating Educational Successes in Alberta award; * 1994 National Institute Award for Technology Integration; * 1991 Alberta Excellence in Teaching finalist. The PIMS Education Prize will be presented to Sharon at a special luncheon on Friday, June 8, 12:00 p.m. at PIMS-UBC. On the Web: http://www.pims.math.ca/Education_Programme/PIMS_Education_Prize/Winner_of_the_PIMS_Education_Prize_2007/ For more information, please contact: Alejandro Adem, PIMS Deputy Director e/ adem@pims.math.ca t/ 604.822.3922 From akelm at cms.math.ca Thu May 24 10:44:34 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Thu May 24 10:44:39 2007 Subject: [cmath] Three Tenure-Track Positions - Memorial University of Newfoundland, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Message-ID: MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS Three Tenure-Track Positions The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Memorial University of Newfoundland is undergoing a process of faculty renewal and will be making a number of tenure-track appointments. The Department invites applications for the following three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions: - Numerical Analyst. Position Number: VPA-MAST-2007-001. Closing date - September 10, 2007. - Algebraic Topologist. Position Number: VPA-MAST-2007-002. Closing date - September 10, 2007. - Statistician. Position Number: VPA-MAST-2007-004. Closing date - August 27, 2007. Applicants must have an earned doctorate and an excellent publication record. Candidates should have some teaching experience and the skills required to become an excellent teacher. Duties for the position include graduate teaching and supervision; undergraduate teaching and the development of a vigorous research program. For more information see http://www.math.mun.ca. Candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae, a description of research and teaching interests; and the names and addresses (include e-mail) of at least three referees. Applications should be sent to: Head of Department VPA-MAST-2007-001 or -002 or -004 Department of Mathematics & Statistics Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7 Canada E-mail: mathstat@math.mun.ca Internet: www.math.mun.ca Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the educational and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John's, a very safe, friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Partners of candidates for positions are invited to include their resume for possible matching with other job opportunities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: mun_3_positions.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 129151 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070524/dc3e0d23/mun_3_positions.pdf From gpwright at cms.math.ca Thu May 24 10:58:25 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Thu May 24 10:59:59 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for Proposals - 2007 Endowment Grants Competition Message-ID: Call for Proposals - 2007 Endowment Grants Competition The Canadian Mathematical Society is pleased to announce the 2006 Endowment Grants Competition to fund projects that contribute to the broader good of the mathematical community. The Endowment Fund is used to fund such projects and the Endowment Grants Committee (EGC) administers the distribution of the grants and adjudicates proposals for projects. Depending on the performance of the CMS Endowment Fund, the funds available for this year?s competition may be less than past years. Proposals must address the goal and statement of purpose of the Canadian Mathematical Society. The goal of the Canadian Mathematical Society is to support the promotion and advancement of the discovery, learning, and application of mathematics. The CMS Statement of Purpose is: 1.To unify and support Canadian mathematicians through effective communication, broad membership, sponsorship of diverse activities, and partnerships with like professional societies. 2.To support mathematics research through the communication of current research to both the specialist and non-specialist, public recognition of research accomplishments and collaboration with the research institutes and granting agencies. 3.To support the advancement of mathematics education through joint projects with mathematics educators at all levels, promotion of educational advancements, and partnerships with provincial ministries of education and organizations supporting mathematics education. 4.To champion mathematics through initiatives that explain, promote and increase the general understanding of mathematics, provide extra-curricular opportunities for students, and encourage partnerships with corporate, government and not-for-profit agencies. An applicant may be involved in only one proposal per competition as a principal applicant. Proposals must come from CMS members, or, if joint, at least one principal applicant must be a CMS member. The EGC will consider funding proposals for a maximum of three years. However, multi-year proposals must be funded from the funds available to the EGC in the year of application. The EGC will consider funding proposals to a maximum of $5,000 per year. The EGC committee tends to favour proposals where CMS funds can be leveraged or where proposals have no other natural funding body to which to apply. If it is anticipated that a proposal will generate something of lasting financial value, proposers must indicate that this is the case and declare their intent with respect to that value. Application process. Application forms and templates as well as advice and directions are available at the CMS website www.cms.math.ca/Grants/EGC. Proposals must be received no later than September 30, 2007. The Chair of the Endowment Grants Committee invites emails expressing interest in the grant as soon as possible Dr. Karl Dilcher Chair, Endowment Grants Committee Canadian Mathematical Society 577 King Edward Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 chair-egc@cms.math.ca From gpwright at cms.math.ca Thu May 24 11:02:00 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Thu May 24 11:03:35 2007 Subject: [cmath] Appel de propositions - Concours de bourses du fonds de dotation 2007 Message-ID: Appel de propositions - Concours de bourses du fonds de dotation 2007 La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (SMC) est heureuse d'annoncer la tenue du Concours de bourses du fond de dotation 2006 pour le financement d'activit?s qui contribuent ? l'essor global de la communaut? math?matique. Le Comit? d'attribution des bourses du fonds de dotation (CABFD) se charge d'?valuer les propositions et d'attribuer les bourses. Selon le rendement du Fonds de dotation de la SMC, le financement disponible pour le concours de cette ann?e pourrait ?tre inf?rieur ? celui des ann?es pr?c?dentes. Les propositions doivent ?tre conformes ? l'objectif et ? l'?nonc? d'intention de la SMC. La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada s'est donn?e pour objectif de promouvoir et de favoriser la d?couverte et l'apprentissage des math?matiques, et les applications qui en d?coulent. Son ?nonc? d'intention est le suivant : 1.Regrouper et appuyer les math?maticiens canadiens en favorisant la communication et l'adh?sion ? grande ?chelle, en commanditant diverses activit?s et en ?tablissant des partenariats avec des associations professionnelles semblables ? la n?tre. 2.Encourager la recherche math?matique en diffusant les r?sultats de recherches en cours aux sp?cialistes et aux non-sp?cialistes, en faisant reconna?tre publiquement les travaux de chercheurs et en collaborant avec les instituts de recherche et les organismes subventionnaires. 3.Favoriser l'apprentissage des math?matiques en r?alisant des projets avec des professeurs de math?matiques de tous les niveaux, en faisant conna?tre les progr?s dans l'enseignement et en ?tablissant des partenariats avec les minist?res de l'?ducation provinciaux et les organismes vou?s ? l'apprentissage des math?matiques. 4.D?fendre les math?matiques en cr?ant des initiatives visant ? expliquer, ? promouvoir et ? mieux faire conna?tre la discipline, en organisant des activit?s parascolaires et en encourageant les partenariats avec les soci?t?s priv?es, les gouvernements et les organismes ? but non lucratif. Un demandeur ne peut pr?senter qu'une proposition par concours en tant que demandeur principal. Les propositions doivent venir de membres de la SMC. S'il s'agit d'un projet conjoint, au moins un des demandeurs principaux doit ?tre membre de la SMC. Le CABFD ?valuera les projets qui s??talent sur un maximum de trois ans. Les projets s??chelonnant sur plusieurs ann?es seront toutefois financ?s en fonction des fonds dont disposera le Comit? l?ann?e de la demande. Le Comit? se limitera aux propositions dont le financement demand? n?exc?de pas 5 000 $ par ann?e. De fa?on g?n?rale, le CABFD favorise les propositions o? les fonds de la SMC peuvent ?tre ?quilibr?s ou les propositions qui ne disposent d?aucun organisme de financement naturel o? postuler. Si les demandeurs pr?voient tirer une valeur financi?re durable du projet, ils doivent l?indiquer et expliquer leur intention envers cette valeur. Processus de demande. Le formulaire de demande et gabarits, ainsi que conseils et instructions sont disponible au site de la SMC www.smc.math.ca/Grants/EGC/.f. Les applications doivent ?tre re?ues au plus tard le 30 septembre 2007. Le pr?sident du comit? invite les courriels d?crivant votre int?r?t au fond d?s que possible. Dr. Karl Dilcher Pr?sident, Comit? d?attribution des bourses du fonds de dotation Soci?t? math?matique du Canada 577 King Edward Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 chair-egc@cms.math.ca From akelm at cms.math.ca Thu May 24 13:08:36 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Thu May 24 13:08:38 2007 Subject: [cmath] University Faculty Award in Statistics - Memorial University of Newfoundland, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Message-ID: MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS University Faculty Award in Statistics The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Memorial University of Newfoundland invites applications for an NSERC University Faculty Award (UFA) directed at increasing the representation of Women and Aboriginal Peoples in Science and Engineering. A successful candidate will be appointed as a regular tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, starting September 1, 2008. A PhD in Statistics with evidence of outstanding research and excellent teaching is required. Applications in all areas of Statistics will be considered. The closing date for applications to the University is August 27, 2007. Candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae, a description of research interests; and the names and addresses (include e-mail) of at least three referees. Applications should be sent to: Head of Department VPA-MAST-2007-003 Department of Mathematics & Statistics Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7 Canada E-mail: mathstat@math.mun.ca Internet: www.math.mun.ca You MUST use the code VPA-MAST-2007-003 on all correspondence. Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the educational and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John's, a very safe, friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities. In accordance with NSERC UFA eligibility requirements only Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada should apply. Partners of candidates for positions are invited to include their resume for possible matching with other job opportunities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: mun_UFA.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 136340 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070524/3aec529c/mun_UFA.pdf From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri May 25 09:00:37 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri May 25 09:02:19 2007 Subject: [cmath] NSERC - CMS Math in Moscow Scholarships Message-ID: NSERC - CMS Math in Moscow Scholarships The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) supports scholarships at $9,000 each. Canadian students registered in a mathematics or computer science program are eligible. The scholarships are to attend a semester at the small elite Moscow Independent University. Math in Moscow Program www.mccme.ru/mathinmoscow/ Application details www.cms.math.ca/bulletins/Moscow_web/ For additional information please see your department or call the CMS at 613-562-5702. Two scholarships will be awarded in the fall competition. Deadline September 30, 2007 to attend the Winter 2008 semester From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri May 25 09:01:56 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri May 25 09:03:32 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?Bourse_CMS/CRSNG_Math_=E0_Moscou?= Message-ID: Bourse CMS/CRSNG Math ? Moscou Le Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et en G?nie du Canada (CRSNG) et la Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (SMC) offrent des bourses de 9,000 $ chacune. Les ?tudiantes ou ?tudiants du Canada inscrit(e)s ? un programme de math?matiques ou d'informatique sont ?ligibles. Les bourses servent ? financer un trimestre d'?tudes ? la petite universit? d'?lite Moscow Independent University. Programme Math ? Moscou www.mccme.ru/mathinmoscow/ D?tails de soumission www.cms.math.ca/bulletins/Moscou_web/ Pour plus de renseignements veuillez communiquer avec votre d?partement ou la SMC au 613-562-5702. Deux bourses seront attribu?es au concours de d'automne. Date limite le 30 septembre 2007 pour le trimestre d"hiver 2008 From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri May 25 09:02:25 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri May 25 09:04:04 2007 Subject: [cmath] CMS Excellence in Teaching Award for post-secondary undergraduate teaching in Mathematics Message-ID: CMS Excellence in Teaching Award for post-secondary undergraduate teaching in Mathematics Recognizing sustained and distinguished contributions in teaching. Full-time univer?sity, college, two-year college, or CEGEP teachers in Canada with at least five years teaching experience at their current insti?tution can be nominated. For details regarding nomination pro?cedure, please visit www.cms.math.ca/prizes or http://hed.nelson.com Deadline for nomination is: November 15 Thomson Nelson is a proud sponsor of this award. From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri May 25 09:14:04 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri May 25 09:15:40 2007 Subject: [cmath] Prix d'exellence en enseignement de la SMC Message-ID: Prix d'exellence en enseignement de la SMC pour l'enseignement coll?gial et de premier cycle universitaire en math?matiques Ce prix r?compense des contributions exceptionnelles et soutenues en ensei?gnement. Il s'addresse aux professeures et professeurs d'universit?, de coll?ge ou de c?gep au Canada ayant au moins cinq ans d'exp?rience dans leur institution pr?sente. Pour les d?tails sur la proc?dure de mise en nomination voir www.cms.math.ca/prizes ou http://hed.nelson.com Date limite pour soumettre une candidature : 15 novembre Thomson Nelson est fier de commaditer ce prix. From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri May 25 09:16:13 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri May 25 09:17:49 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for Nnominations Message-ID: The CMS Research Committee is inviting nominations for three prize lectureships. These prize lectureships are intended to recognize members of the Canadian mathematical community. Coxeter-James Prize Lectureship 2008 The Coxeter-James Prize Lectureship recognizes young mathematicians who have made outstanding contributions to mathematical research. The selected candidate will deliver the prize lecture at the Winter Meeting. The recipient shall be a member of the Canadian mathematical community. Nominations may be made up to ten years from the candidate's Ph.D: researchers having their PhD degrees conferred in 1997 or later will be eligible for nomination in 2007 for the 2008 Coxeter-James prize. A nomination can be updated and will remain active for a second year unless the original nomination is made in the tenth year from the candidate's Ph.D. Jeffery-Williams Prize Lectureship 2009 The Jeffery-Williams Prize Lectureship recognizes mathematicians who have made outstanding contributions to mathematical research. The prize lecture will be delivered at the Summer Meeting. The recipient shall be a member of the Canadian mathematical community. A nomination can be updated and will remain active for three years. Krieger-Nelson Prize Lectureship 2009 The Krieger-Nelson Prize Lectureship recognizes outstanding research by a female mathematician. The prize lecture will be delivered at the Summer Meeting. The recipient shall be a member of the Canadian mathematical community. A nomination can be updated and will remain active for two years. ********************************************* The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2007. ********************************************* Letters of nomination should be sent to the address below. Nominators should ask at least three referees to submit letters directly to the Chair of the CMS Research Committee by September 30, 2007. Some arms length referees are strongly encouraged. Nomination letters should list the chosen referees, and should include a recent curriculum vitae for the nominee, if available. J.F. Jardine, Chair CMS Research Committee Department of Mathematics The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario N6A 5B7 Canada From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri May 25 09:17:39 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri May 25 09:19:16 2007 Subject: [cmath] Appel de mises en candidature Message-ID: Le Comit? de recherche de la SMC lance un appel de mises en candidatures pour trois de ses prix de conf?rence. Ces prix ont tous pour objectif de souligner l'excellence de membres de la communaut? math?matique canadienne. Prix de conf?rence Coxeter-James 2008 Le prix Coxeter-James rend hommage aux jeunes math?maticiens qui se sont distingu?s par l'excellence de leur contribution ? la recherche math?matique. La personne choisie prononcera sa conf?rence ? la R?union d'hiver. Cette personne doit ?tre membre de la communaut? math?matique canadienne. Les candidats sont admissibles jusqu'? dix ans apr?s l'obtention de leur doctorat : ceux qui ont obtenu leur doctorat en 1997 ou apr?s seront admissibles en 2007 pour le prix Coxeter-James 2008. Toute mise en candidature est modifiable et demeurera active l'ann?e suivante, ? moins que la mise en candidature originale ait ?t? faite la 10^e ann?e suivant l'obtention du doctorat. Prix de conf?rence Jeffery-Williams 2009 Le prix Jeffery-Williams rend hommage aux math?maticiens ayant fait une contribution exceptionnelle ? la recherche math?matique. La personne choisie prononcera sa conf?rence ? la R?union d'?t?. Cette personne doit ?tre membre de la communaut? math?matique canadienne. Toute mise en candidature est modifiable et demeurera active pendant trois ans. Prix de conf?rence Krieger-Nelson 2009 Le prix Krieger-Nelson rend hommage aux math?maticiennes qui se sont distingu?es par l'excellence de leur contribution ? la recherche math?matique. La laur?ate prononcera sa conf?rence ? la R?union d'?t?. La laur?ate doit ?tre membre de la communaut? math?matique canadienne. Toute mise en candidature est modifiable et demeurera active pendant deux ans. *************************************************************** La date limite de mises en candidature est le 30 juin 2007. *************************************************************** Veuillez faire parvenir les dossiers de candidature ? l'adresse ci-dessous. Les proposants doivent faire parvenir trois lettres de r?f?rence au pr?sident du Comit? de recherche de la SMC au plus tard le 30 septembre 2007. Nous vous incitons fortement ? fournir des r?f?rences ind?pendantes. Le dossier de candidature doit comprendre le nom des personnes donn?es ? titre de r?f?rence ainsi qu'un curriculum vitae r?cent du candidat ou de la candidate, dans la mesure du possible. J. F. Jardine, Pr?sident du Comit? de recherche de la SMC D?partement de math?matiques University of Western Ontario London (Ontario) N6A 5B7 Canada From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri May 25 09:29:29 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri May 25 09:31:05 2007 Subject: [cmath] 39th Canadian Mathematical Olympiad Winners Message-ID: News Release 39th Canadian Mathematical Olympiad Winners Ottawa, Ontario Seven students receive top honours in the 39th Canadian Mathematical Olympiad (CMO). The CMO, Canada's premier mathematics competition, is organized and administered by the Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS). A total of 76 students from over 50 schools wrote the 2007 CMO based upon their performance in the 2006 Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC) (November 22, 2006), the CMS Correspondence Training Programme and other mathematics competitions. Students had to solve five difficult questions during the three hour 2007 CMO examination held on March 28, 2007. "Preparing for the Olympiad gives students the incentive to explore mathematics beyond the regular curriculum. The candidates become very knowledgeable and skilful at mathematics, and I congratulate the winners of this year's Canadian Mathematical Olympiad." said Dr. Edward Barbeau, University of Toronto, and Chair of the CMS Canadian Mathematical Olympiad Committee. 2007 Prize Winners: The top winners in the 39th Canadian Mathematical Olympiad are: FIRST PRIZE and the Sun Life Financial Cup Yan Li, Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute, Scarborough, ON; SECOND PRIZE Jonathan Schneider, University of Toronto Schools, Toronto, ON; THIRD PRIZE Jarno Sun, Western Canada High School, Calgary, AB. HONOURABLE MENTIONS were awarded to: Jia Guo, O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute, Oshawa, ON; Kent Huynh, University of Toronto Schools, Toronto, ON; Steven Karp, Lord Byng Secondary School, Vancouver, BC; and Alexander Remorov, William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute, North York, ON. Over 7000 students wrote the 2006 Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge and the winners of the 2006 Open and the 2007 CMO will be honoured at the CMS Awards Banquet which will take place at Renison College, University of Waterloo, on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. "All of these winners have done very well in a very challenging competition. The students who participate in these competitions develop the creative problem solving skills so valuable in today's workplace." said Dr. Graham Wright, Executive Director, Canadian Mathematical Society. The Society is grateful for the support received from Sun Life Financial; Alberta Learning; Department of Education (New Brunswick); the Department of Education (Newfoundland and Labrador); the Department of Education (Northwest Territories); the Department of Education (Nova Scotia); the Ministry of Education (Ontario); the Department of Education (Saskatchewan); Nelson Thomson Learning; John Wiley and Sons Canada Ltd.; A.K. Peters Ltd.; Maplesoft; the Department of Mathematics, University of Toronto; the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa; the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Calgary; the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Regina; the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, York University; the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, University of Waterloo; and the Department of Mathematics, Wilfrid Laurier University. Problems, solutions and other contest information is available at: www.cms.math.ca/Competitions/CMO/ For more information, contact: Dr. Graham P. Wright Canadian Mathematical Society Executive Director director@cms.math.ca (613) 562-5702 or Dr. Edward Barbeau Chair, CMS Mathematical Olympiad Committee Department of Mathematics University of Toronto barbeau@math.toronto.edu (416) 653-1961 From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri May 25 09:29:34 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri May 25 09:31:10 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?Gagnants_de_la_39e_Olympiade_math=E9matiq?= =?iso-8859-1?q?ue_du_Canada?= Message-ID: COMMUNIQU? Gagnants de la 39e Olympiade math?matique du Canada Ottawa (Ontario) -- Sept ?l?ves ont remport? des prix ? la 39e Olympiade math?matique du Canada (OMC). Premier concours de math?matiques en importance au pays, l'OMC est organis?e par la Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (SMC). Soixante-seize ?l?ves, repr?sentant plus de 50 ?coles canadiennes, ont ?t? invit?s ? l'OMC 2007 d'apr?s leurs r?sultats au dernier D?fi ouvert canadien de math?matiques (22 novembre 2006), au programme de formation par correspondance de la SMC et ? d'autres concours math?matiques. Les ?l?ves devaient r?pondre ? cinq questions difficiles pendant les trois heures de l'examen, tenu le 28 mars 2007. ? La pr?paration ? l'OMC incite les ?l?ves ? pousser leurs connaissances math?matiques bien au-del? de ce qui s'enseigne g?n?ralement dans les ?coles. Certains de nos candidats d?veloppent une comp?tence exceptionnelle et un go?t tr?s prononc? pour les math?matiques. Je tiens ? f?liciter les gagnants de l'OMC de cette ann?e ?, dit Edward Barbeau, de l'Universit? de Toronto, pr?sident du Comit? de l'OMC. Laur?ats 2007 - Voici les grands gagnants de la 39e Olympiade math?matique du Canada : PREMIER PRIX et coupe Financi?re Sun Life -- Yan Li, Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute, Scarborough, ON; DEUXI?ME PRIX -- Jonathan Schneider, University of Toronto Schools, Toronto, ON; TROISI?ME PRIX -- Jarno Sun, Western Canada High School, Calgary, AB. MENTIONS HONORABLES : Jia Guo, O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute, Oshawa, ON; Kent Huynh, University of Toronto Schools, Toronto, ON; Steven Karp, Lord Byng Secondary School, Vancouver, CB; and Alexander Remorov, William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute, North York, ON. Plus de 7 000 ?l?ves ont particip? au D?fi ouvert canadien de math?matiques 2006. Ceux et celles qui y ont obtenu les meilleurs r?sultats ou qui ont remport? des prix ? l'OMC 2007 seront invit?s au Banquet des laur?ats de la SMC, qui se tiendra au Coll?ge Renison de l'Universit? de Waterloo le mardi 12 juin 2007, de 17 h 30 ? 20 h. ? Ces gagnants ont tous obtenu d'excellents r?sultats ? un concours tr?s exigeant. Les ?l?ves qui participent ? de telles ?preuves d?veloppent leur cr?ativit? ainsi que les comp?tences en r?solution de probl?mes indispensables au march? du travail actuel ?, mentionne Graham Wright, directeur administratif de la Soci?t? math?matique du Canada. La Soci?t? remercie la Sun Life du Canada, compagnie d'assurance-vie; les minist?res de l'?ducation de l'Alberta, du Nouveau-Brunswick, de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, des Territoires du Nord-Ouest, de la Nouvelle-?cosse, de l'Ontario et de la Saskatchewan; Nelson Thomson Learning; John Wiley and Sons Canada Ltd.; A.K. Peters Ltd.; Maplesoft; le D?partement de math?matiques de l'Universit? de Toronto; le D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique de l'Universit? d'Ottawa; le D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique de l'Universit? de Calgary; le D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique de l'Universit? de Regina; le D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique de l'Universit? York; le Centre d'?ducation en math?matiques et en informatique de l'Universit? de Waterloo et le D?partement de math?matiques de l'Universit? Wilfrid Laurier. On trouvera la liste des probl?mes et des solutions ainsi que d'autres renseignements sur les concours au : www.smc.math.ca/Concours/OMC Renseignements : Graham P. Wright Directeur administratif Soci?t? math?matique du Canada directeur@smc.math.ca 613-562-5702 ou Edward Barbeau Pr?sident du Comit? de l'OMC de la SMC D?partement de math?matiques Universit? de Toronto barbeau@math.toronto.edu 416-653-1961 From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri May 25 09:30:56 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri May 25 09:32:32 2007 Subject: [cmath] CANADIAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY'S 2007 DOCTORAL PRIZE WINNER Message-ID: CANADIAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY'S 2007 DOCTORAL PRIZE WINNER The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) is pleased to award the 2007 CMS Doctoral Prize to Dr. Lap Chi Lau. The award will be presented at the Society's Winter Meeting in London, Ontario (December 2007). As a graduate student of Professor Michael Molloy, University of Toronto, Lap Chi Lau wrote a groundbreaking dissertation which attacks fundamental and difficult problems concerning connectivity in graphs. In particular, one of the most appealing results he proved was that for any set S of vertices and integer k in a graph G either there are k edge disjoint trees each of which contains all of S, or 26k edges hitting all such trees. One novel feature of his work is the use of the heavy machinery of exact combinatorial optimization techniques to obtain approximation algorithms. His results will surely lead to further significant developments in this area. Lap Chi Lau received his B.Sc. in Computer Science from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2000 and his M.Sc. from the University of Toronto in 2003. He continued as a graduate student at the University of Toronto under the supervision of Michael Molloy and completed his Ph.D. in 2006. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. For more information, contact: Dr. Graham P. Wright Canadian Mathematical Society Executive Director director@cms.math.ca (613) 562-5702 or Dr. John Frederick Jardine Chair, CMS Research Committee Department of Mathematics University of Western Ontario chair-resc@cms.math.ca (519) 661-3638 From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri May 25 09:33:13 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri May 25 09:34:49 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?R=C9CIPIENDAIRE_DU_PRIX_DE_DOCTORAT_2007_?= =?iso-8859-1?q?DE_LA_SOCI=C9T=C9_MATH=C9MATIQUE_DU_CANADA?= Message-ID: R?CIPIENDAIRE DU PRIX DE DOCTORAT 2007 DE LA SOCI?T? MATH?MATIQUE DU CANADA La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (SMC) est heureuse de d?cerner le Prix de doctorat 2007 ? Dr. Lap Chi Lau. Il recevra son prix ? la r?union d'hiver de la SMC ? London, Ontario (d?cembre 2007). Sous la direction du professeur Michael Molloy de l'Universit? de Toronto, Lap chi Lau a r?dig? une dissertation innovatrice qui traite des probl?mes fondamentaux et difficiles au sujet de la connexit? des graphes. En particulier, un des r?sultats les plus remarquables qu'il a prouv? ?tait le fait que pour tout entier k et tout ensemble S de sommets dans un graphe G, il existe k arbres ? ar?tes disjointes contenant chacun tous les sommets de S, ou 26k ar?tes croisent tous tels arbres. Une cons?quence importante de son travail est l'utilisation de la machinerie des techniques d'optimisation combinatoires exactes pour obtenir des algorithmes d'approximation. Ses r?sultats m?neront s?rement ? des d?veloppements significatifs ult?rieurs dans ce domaine. Lap Chi Lau a obtenu son baccalaur?at en science informatique de l'Universit? chinoise de Hong Kong en 2000 et sa ma?trise de l'Universit? de Toronto en 2003. Il a continu? ses ?tudes sup?rieures ? l'Universit? de Toronto o? il a compl?t? son doctorat en 2006 sous la direction du professeur Michael Molloy. Il est pr?sentement un professeur adjoint ? l'Universit? chinoise de Hong Kong. Pour plus d'information, communiquez avec: M. Graham P. Wright Directeur administratif Soci?t? math?matique du Canada T?l : (613) 562-5702 directeur@smc.math.ca ou Dr. John Frederick Jardine Comit? de la recherche de la SMC D?partement de math?matiques L'Universit? de Western Ontario chair-resc@cms.math.ca (519) 661-3638 From akelm at cms.math.ca Fri May 25 16:45:44 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Fri May 25 16:45:49 2007 Subject: [cmath] Tenure-Track Position in Theoretical or Applied Statistics - University of New Brunswick, Fredericton Message-ID: The University of New Brunswick, Fredericton Department of Mathematics and Statistics http://www.math.unb.ca/ The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Brunswick invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position (starting July 1, 2008) in theoretical or applied statistics. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in statistics or in a related discipline, a demonstrated potential for excellence in research and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. The Department seeks candidates either to enhance or to complement current areas of expertise, which include spatial statistics and longitudinal analysis. Outstanding candidates with expertise in related fields (including, but not limited to, probability theory, actuarial science, or operations research) will also be considered. An interest in statistical consulting would be an asset. Applications should include full curriculum vitae and applicants should ask three or more referees to send letters of reference to the address below. The names and addresses (including telephone and fax numbers and e-mail addresses) should be listed in the application. Applications should be sent to: Dr. Viqar Husain, Chair Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of New Brunswick P.O. Box 4400 Fredericton, NB Canada, E3B 5A3 e-mail: dept@math.unb.ca Fax: 506-453-4705 The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, November 16, 2007. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants should indicate current citizenship status. The University of New Brunswick is committed to the principle of employment equity. This position is subject to budgetary approval. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: stat-job-ad.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 19488 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070525/a4f52518/stat-job-ad.pdf From gpwright at cms.math.ca Tue May 29 09:33:59 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Tue May 29 09:35:41 2007 Subject: [cmath] SIX STUDENTS SELECTED TO REPRESENT CANADA AT THE 2007 INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD IN HANOI, VIETNAM. Message-ID: SIX STUDENTS SELECTED TO REPRESENT CANADA AT THE 2007 INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD IN HANOI, VIETNAM. OTTAWA, Ontario Six of Canada?s best high school mathematics students have been chosen to represent their country at the 48th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). The IMO is the world championship mathematics competition for high school students and is being held this year in Hanoi, Vietnam from July 19 to July 31, 2007. "The six students have demonstrated the exceptional problem solving skills and creativity that is essential to compete against the very best at the international level," said Dr. Graham Wright, Executive Director of the Canadian Mathematical Society, the organization responsible for the selection and training of Canada?s IMO team. "They represent the best of our students and will be excellent ambassadors for Canada". The six students ? Kent Huynh, University of Toronto Schools, Toronto (Ontario); Steven Karp, Lord Byng Secondary School, Vancouver (British Columbia); Jonathan Schneider, University of Toronto Schools, Toronto (Ontario); Yan (Cynthia) Li, Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute, Scarborough (Ontario); Alexander Remorov, William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute, North York (Ontario) and Jarno (Chengyue) Sun, Western Canada High School, Calgary (Alberta) -- were selected from among more than 200,000 students in grades 7 to 12 (plus CEGEP) who participated in local, provincial and national mathematics contests. The Canadian team members, who must be less than 20 years old when they write the IMO competition, will be pitting their skills against more than 500 of the world?s best students from over 90 countries. The IMO competition paper, which is set by an international jury of mathematicians, will be written on Wednesday, July 25 and Thursday, July 26 and the medals awarded on Monday, July 30. The contest consists of two exams, each consisting of three questions on each day with a time limit of four and one-half hours. ?It is a highly challenging mathematical ?hexathlon? and these are our Canadian mathletes,? commented Wright. The team will be accompanied by the Team Leader, Dr. Bill Sands (University of Calgary), Calgary, Alberta, the Deputy Team Leader, Mr. Adrian Tang (University of Calgary) and the Deputy Observer, Ms. Minh-Lac Bui. Canada first sent a team to an IMO competition in 1981 (Washington, USA). Since then, Canadian students have done very well, receiving a total of 16 gold, 34 silver, and 58 bronze medals. At last year?s IMO in Ljubljana, (Slovenia), the Canadian team placed 15th out of the 90 competing countries and won six medals. "These competitions allow Canadian high school students to compare their results with the best of those in other countries," said Dr. Edward Barbeau, University of Toronto and Chair of the CMS Mathematical Competitions Committee. "It should be noted that Canadian students do very well even though in many countries high school finishes at age 19." The six students will be attending a special IMO Training Camp at the University of Calgary and at the Banff International Research Station (BIRS) in Banff, Alberta from July 6 to July 22, 2007. The IMO Team Send-off Luncheon will be held on July 10 at 12:00 AM. The media can meet the team at 11:00 AM on July 10th in the Learning Commons, 5th Floor, Biological Sciences Building, University of Calgary. The team will leave for Vietnam on July 18 and will return to Canada on July 31, 2007. In addition to the Canadian Mathematical Society, sponsors of the 2007 Canadian IMO team include: the Imperial Oil Foundation; Sun Life Financial; the Ontario Ministry of Education; Alberta Learning; Nova Scotia Department of Education; the Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Education; the Northwest Territories Ministry of Education; the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education; the Samuel Beatty Fund; Maplesoft; Banff International Research Station; the Fields Institute; the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences; University of Calgary; the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of New Brunswick at Fredericton; the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa; the Department of Mathematics, University of Toronto; the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, University of Waterloo and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, York University. For more information, contact: Dr. Graham P. Wright Executive Director Canadian Mathematical Society Tel: (613) 562-5702 Cel: (613) 290-3046 director@cms.math.ca Dr. Ed Barbeau Chair ? Mathematical Competitions Committee Department of Mathematics University of Toronto Tel: (416)-653-1961 barbeau@math.toronto.edu From gpwright at cms.math.ca Tue May 29 09:36:58 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Tue May 29 09:38:38 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?SIX_=C9L=C8VES_REPR=C9SENTERONT_LE_CANADA?= =?iso-8859-1?q?_=C0_L=27OLYMPIADE_INTERNATIONALE_DE_MATH=C9MATIQUES_2007_?= =?iso-8859-1?q?=C0_HANOI=2C_AU_VIETNAM=2E?= Message-ID: SIX ?L?VES REPR?SENTERONT LE CANADA ? L'OLYMPIADE INTERNATIONALE DE MATH?MATIQUES 2007 ? HANOI, AU VIETNAM. OTTAWA (Ontario) -- Six des meilleurs ?l?ves du secondaire en math?matiques ont ?t? choisis pour repr?senter le Canada ? la 48e Olympiade internationale de math?matiques (OIM). L'OIM, championnat mondial de math?matiques pour ?l?ves du secondaire, sera tenue cette ann?e ? Hanoi, au Vietnam, du 19 au 31 juillet 2007. ? Ces six ?l?ves ont montr? qu'ils poss?daient les comp?tences en r?solution de probl?mes et la cr?ativit? n?cessaires pour se mesurer aux plus brillants ?l?ves sur la sc?ne internationale, d?clare Graham Wright, directeur administratif de la Soci?t? math?matique du Canada, l'organisme responsable de la s?lection et de la formation de l'?quipe canadienne ? l'OIM. Ils sont l'?lite du pays et repr?senteront admirablement bien le Canada. ? Les six ?l?ves -- Kent Huynh, University of Toronto Schools, Toronto (Ontario); Steven Karp, Lord Byng Secondary School, Vancouver (British Columbia); Jonathan Schneider, University of Toronto Schools, Toronto (Ontario); Yan (Cynthia) Li, Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute, Scarborough (Ontario); Alexander Remorov, William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute, North York (Ontario) et Jarno (Chengyue) Sun, Western Canada High School, Calgary (Alberta) -- ont ?t? choisis parmi plus de 200 000 jeunes de la septi?me ? la douzi?me ann?e (ou du c?gep) qui ont particip? ? des concours de math?matiques locaux, provinciaux et nationaux. Les membres de l'?quipe canadienne, qui doivent ?tre ?g?s de moins de 20 ans au moment de l'?preuve, se mesureront ? plus de 500 des meilleurs ?l?ves au monde provenant de plus de 90 pays. Pr?par? par un jury international compos? de math?maticiens, l'examen de l'OIM aura lieu le mercredi 25 et le jeudi 26 juillet. Quant aux m?dailles, elles seront remises le lundi 30 juillet. Le concours comprend deux examens de trois questions, d'une dur?e de quatre heures et demie chacun. ? C'est un "hexathlon" math?matique extr?mement exigeant, fait remarquer Graham Wright, et ces six ?l?ves sont nos "mathl?tes" canadiens. ? L'?quipe sera accompagn?e du chef d'?quipe, M. Bill Sands (Universit? de Calgary), du chef d'?quipe adjoint, M. Adrian Tang (Universit? de Calgary), et de l'observatrice adjointe Mme Minh-Lac Bui. Le Canada a envoy? sa premi?re d?l?gation ? l'OIM en 1981 (Washington). Depuis, les Canadiens ont obtenu d'excellents r?sultats : ils ont amass? un total de 16 m?dailles d'or, 34 d'argent et 58 de bronze. ? l'OIM de l'an dernier, ? Ljubljana, (Slov?nie), l'?quipe canadienne s'est class?e 15e sur 90 ?quipes et a remport? six m?dailles. ? Ces concours permettent aux jeunes Canadiens de se mesurer aux meilleurs ?l?ves de la plan?te, souligne Edward Barbeau, de l'Universit? de Toronto, pr?sident du Comit? des concours math?matiques de la SMC. Il importe de pr?ciser que nos ?l?ves obtiennent des r?sultats remarquables compte tenu que dans bien des pays, les ?l?ves fr?quentent l'?cole secondaire jusqu'? 19 ans. ? En pr?vision de l'OIM, les six ?l?ves participeront ? un camp d'entra?nement sp?cial ? l'Universit? de Calgary et ? la Station de recherche internationale de Banff (SRIB) du 6 au 22 juillet. Un go?ter l?ger pour souligner leur d?part sera offert le 10 juillet ? 11 h, et les m?dias pourront rencontrer l'?quipe d?s 12 h, au ? Learning Commons ?, au 5e ?tage du pavillon des sciences biologiques de l'Universit? de Calgary. L'?quipe s'envolera pour le Vietnam le 18 juillet et reviendra au Canada le 31 juillet 2007. En plus de la Soci?t? math?matique du Canada, les commanditaires de l'?quipe canadienne ? l'OIM 2007 incluent: la Fondation philanthropique P?troli?re Imp?riale; la Financi?re Sun Life; les minist?res de l'?ducation de l'Ontario, de l'Alberta, de la Nouvelle-?cosse, de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, des Territoires du Nord-Ouest et de la Saskatchewan; le Fonds Samuel Beatty; MapleSoft; la Station de recherche internationale de Banff, l'Institut Fields; l'Institut du Pacifique en sciences math?matiques; l'Universit? de Calgary; le D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique de l'Universit? du Nouveau-Brunswick ? Fredericton; le D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique de l'Universit? d'Ottawa; le D?partement de math?matiques de l'Universit? de Toronto; le Centre d'?ducation en math?matiques et informatique de l'Universit? de Waterloo; le D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique de l'Universit? York. Renseignements : Graham P. Wright Directeur administratif Soci?t? math?matique du Canada T?l. : 613-562-5702 Cellulaire : 613-290-3046 directeur@smc.math.ca Ed Barbeau Pr?sident du Comit? des concours de la SMC D?partement de math?matiques Universit? de Toronto T?l. : 416-653-1961 barbeau@math.toronto.edu From issac07 at risc.uni-linz.ac.at Sat May 26 21:10:16 2007 From: issac07 at risc.uni-linz.ac.at (ISSAC 2007) Date: Wed May 30 18:36:39 2007 Subject: [cmath] ISSAC 2007 Call for Participation Message-ID: <815730.018398853-sendEmail@compute> ISSAC 2007: Call for Participation ---------------------------------- The International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC) is the premier annual conference to present and discuss new developments and original research results in all areas of symbolic mathematical computation. Planned activities include invited presentations, research papers, poster sessions, tutorial courses, vendor exhibits and software demonstrations. ISSAC 2007 will be held from July 29 to August 1, 2007 in Waterloo, Canada. Invited Speakers John J. Cannon (University of Sydney, Australia) William Kahan (UC Berkeley, USA) Jean Bernard Lasserre (CNRS, Toulouse, France) Registration is now open for ISSAC 2007! Early Registration Deadline: July 1, 2007. *** Deadline for Abstracts for Posters and Software Exhibition: June 5, 2007 !!! Poster Sessions --------------- Posters on all conference topics are welcome. Authors are invited to submit an extended abstract of no more than 2 pages (A4 or letter) describing the contents of the poster. PDF and PS formats are preferred. A0 format is preferable but not mandatory. Abstracts of posters will be distributed at the symposium. Submission of posters can be done online at http://www.easychair.org/ISSAC2007Posters/ Software Demonstrations ----------------------- ISSAC 2007 organizes sessions to exhibit software packages produced by academic developers. These sessions are intended to promote software development activities in the areas of symbolic mathematical computation. A software exhibition session consists of an illustration of a piece of software by using a poster display and/or a laptop computer display. Authors are invited to submit an extended abstract of no more than 2 pages (A4 or letter) of their software presentation. Abstracts of software exhibitions will be distributed at the symposium. PDF and PS formats are preferred. The abstract must include a valid link/contact address for downloading the software packages and the documentations. Please send your submission by email with the title [ISSAC'07 Software Exhibitions] to issac07demos@uwaterloo.ca. Deadline for Posters and Software Exhibitions - Submission deadline: June 5, 2007 (Midnight [24:00 EST]) - Notification of acceptance will be made by June 15, 2007. ISSAC 2007 Organizing Committee: http://www.cs.uwaterloo.ca/conferences/issac2007/info-committee ISSAC is officially sponsored by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). We are grateful for generous financial sponsorship from the Fields Institute, Maplesoft, Mitacs and the University of Waterloo. From watsum at math.uwaterloo.ca Sun May 27 18:26:52 2007 From: watsum at math.uwaterloo.ca (Waterloo Seminars in Undergraduate Mathematics) Date: Wed May 30 18:40:31 2007 Subject: [cmath] Extended Registration for Waterloo Symposium in Mathematics Message-ID: Fellow Math Students, This year, the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo will be celebrating its fortieth year anniversary at the same time as the University commemorates its fiftieth year anniversary. In order to share the spirit of celebration with other students in Canada, we are organizing the Waterloo Symposium in Undergraduate Mathematics (WATSUM) from June 8 - June 9, 2007 to take place at the University of Waterloo. The deadline for registration has been extended to Wednesday, June 30. If you are interested in registering, please visit our website www.math.uwaterloo.ca/~watsum . The conference is an opportunity for students in math to meet and enjoy a weekend in the beautiful region of Waterloo. Whether your interests are in pure or applied mathematics, combinatorics, statistics, computer science or anything else math related, we invite you to come share them at WATSUM by giving a talk (or simply enjoy other talks!). In addition you will get to hear several professional mathematicians describe their research. If you plan to come please register, and encourage your friends to come! Your registration fee will include meals for the duration of the conference. Lodging will be subsidized. Thanking You, Lalit Jain Alejandro Morales WATSUM Organizers From ostachova at mitacs.ca Wed Jun 13 12:55:20 2007 From: ostachova at mitacs.ca (Olga Stachova) Date: Wed Jun 13 12:55:24 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for MITACS Project Proposals / Appel de propositions de MITACS Message-ID: <008b01c7addb$a0b5f1b0$4a313a8e@OlgaS> Le fran?ais suit l'anglais ***************** MITACS is soliciting proposals for new full and seed projects. Full projects are expected to have multi-year duration with an annual budget of $50K to $200K. Seed projects in this competition are expected to have a 24 month duration, show potential to grow into full projects, and have an annual budget of $20K to $50K. All projects must obtain non-NCE partner funds before MITACS funds are released. MITACS is primarily interested in projects within its current theme areas. However the overall merit of the project carries the highest priority and projects in potentially new application areas are also encouraged. Submissions should be sent by email to mitacs@mitacs.ca and arrive by September 14, 2007 to be eligible in this competition. New projects will be selected from these on the recommendation of the Research Management Committee, with an announcement of the selection and funding levels planned for February 2008, after approval of the MITACS Board of Directors. Projects chosen by the MITACS Research Management Committee (RMC) are expected to start on April 1, 2008. You are strongly encouraged to discuss your project ideas with MITACS before submitting your final proposal so that it best reflects the priorities of the MITACS Research Management Committee. Inquiries regarding this competition can be directed to MITACS at rmarsh@mitacs.ca For detailed submission instructions, guidelines, and a template for your submission please visit the MITACS web page at http://www.mitacs.ca/goto/callforproposals ********************************************************* MITACS sollicite des propositions de nouveaux projets complets ainsi que de projets de d?marrage. Les projets complets doivent s'?tendre sur plusieurs ann?es et avoir un budget annuel se situant entre 50 000 et 200 000 $. Les projets de d?marrage doivent ?tre d'une dur?e de 24 mois et d?montrer le potentiel de devenir des projets complets. Le budget annuel d'un projet de d?marrage devrait se situer entre 20 000 et 50 000 $. Tous les projets doivent obtenir des fonds aupr?s de partenaires ext?rieurs aux RCE avant que les fonds MITACS ne soient vers?s. MITACS s'int?resse avant tout aux projets qui entretiennent un lien avec ses th?mes actuels. Toutefois, le r?seau accorde la plus grande priorit? au m?rite global de chaque projet et ainsi il invite ?galement les propositions de projets li?s ? de nouveaux domaines d'application potentiels. Les soumissions doivent ?tre envoy?es par courrier ?lectronique ? mitacs@mitacs.ca avant la date limite du 14 septembre 2007. Les nouveaux projets seront s?lectionn?s en fonction des recommandations du Comit? de gestion de la recherche. Apr?s l'approbation des projets par le Conseil d'administration de MITACS, on pr?voit annoncer les projets s?lectionn?s ainsi que leurs niveaux de financement respectifs en f?vrier 2008. Les projets retenus par le Comit? de gestion de la recherche (CGR) de MITACS d?buteront le 1er avril 2008. Nous vous conseillons fortement de discuter de vos id?es de projet avec le personnel de MITACS avant de soumettre votre proposition finale afin que cette derni?re refl?te le mieux possible les priorit?s ?tablies par le Comit? de gestion de la recherche de MITACS. Les demandes de renseignements relatives ? ce concours peuvent ?tre adress?es au personnel de MITACS ? l'adresse rmarsh@mitacs.ca Pour obtenir des instructions et des directives d?taill?es sur les soumissions ou pour vous procurer un gabarit, veuillez visiter le site Web de MITACS ? http://www.mitacs.ca/goto/callforproposals -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070613/13adf806/attachment.htm From akelm at cms.math.ca Fri Jun 15 18:12:13 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Fri Jun 15 18:12:18 2007 Subject: [cmath] 12 Month Position(s) - McMaster University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Message-ID: The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McMaster University invites applications for at least one 12-month contractually limited appointment as an Assistant Professor. The starting date is September 1, 2007 and the minimum annual salary is $55,015. The successful candidates will typically have a PhD in Mathematics or Statistics with demonstrated scholarly and pedagogical strength in any area of Mathematics or Statistics. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven record of successful teaching at the university level. Candidates are requested to apply for this position by using the MathJobs. See our entry at http://www.mathjobs.org. Letters of application should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and practice.? Preferably the letters of reference will be submitted through the MathJobs website (see above); they may also be sent directly to: Dr. Bradd Hart, Chair Department of Mathematics & Statistics McMaster University 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, ON L8S 4M2 Applications will begin being reviewed on June 27, 2007 and will continue to be reviewed until the positions have been filled. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: McMaster-ad.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 37481 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070615/3c8124a0/McMaster-ad.pdf From mmckearney at upei.ca Mon Jun 18 10:43:25 2007 From: mmckearney at upei.ca (Michelle McKearney) Date: Fri Jun 22 08:49:14 2007 Subject: [cmath] Re: UPEI Statistics 10-month term appointment Message-ID: <46769A0D.3070301@upei.ca> *POSITION IN STATISTICS*** *UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND* * * * * * * The Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a *10-month term appointment* in Statistics at the Lecturer or Assistant Professor level, subject to final budgetary approval. Commencement date is August 13, 2007 or by arrangement. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Statistics for appointment at the Assistant Professor rank or a Master=s in Statistics for appointment of the rank of Lecturer. Candidates should also demonstrate a strong commitment to, and excellence in, undergraduate teaching. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae and evidence of teaching ability, including any available student evaluations. Applicants must arrange for three (3) letters of reference to be sent directly to the Department from their referees. The closing date for applications is *June 22, 2007.* The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Applications should be forwarded to: Dr. Dan Ryan, Statistics Search Committee Chair Department of Mathematics & Statistics University of Prince Edward Island 550 University Avenue Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Canada C1A 4P3 Telephone: (902) 566-0508 E-mail: dryan@upei.ca Fax: (902) 566-0466 Homepage: http://www.math.upei.ca -- Michelle McKearney University of PEI Math & Stats (902) 566-0508 Computer Science & IT (902) 566-4330 Fax: 902-566-0466 Email: mmckearney@upei.ca www.math.upei.ca www.csit.upei.ca From lchang at fields.utoronto.ca Mon Jun 25 14:59:04 2007 From: lchang at fields.utoronto.ca (Luke Chang) Date: Mon Jun 25 14:59:14 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for nominations for the position of Director of The Fields Institute Message-ID: On behalf of Philip Siller, Chair of the Director Search Committee. =================================================================== MONDAY JUNE 25TH 2007 - Toronto, Ontario Call for nominations and applications for the position of Director of the Fields Institute The term of the current Director, Barbara Keyfitz, will end June 30, 2008. The Institute is now calling for nominations and applications for the position of Director. The Fields Institute for Research in the Mathematical Sciences, founded in 1992, carries on specialized year-long programs, seminars, workshops, short courses and a broad spectrum of activities across the mathematical sciences. Through these activities it brings together experts, young mathematicians and graduate students to work on issues of current research interest. It is housed in a dedicated building on the campus of the University of Toronto, and has office space for its staff of 15 and up to 75 visitors. It is funded by the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (Canada) and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (Ontario), and is supported by seven sponsoring universities (Carleton, McMaster, Ottawa, Toronto, Waterloo, Western, and York), as well as several affiliated universities and corporate sponsors. The Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute with responsibility for the Institute's scientific leadership and overall operations and budget. The term of office is three to five years, renewable once. Candidates should be researchers with strong international stature in the mathematical sciences, and should have proven administrative experience. The members of the search committee for the new Director of the Fields Institute are Mayer Alvo, Jim Arthur, Thomas Salisbury, Philip Siller (Chair), Mary Thompson, Philippe Tondeur. This committee is currently receiving nominations and applications, and will consider candidates beginning in August 2007. Nominations and applications, including curriculum vitae, should be made, in confidence to: Director Search The Fields Institute 222 College Street, 2nd Floor Toronto, Ontario M5T 3J1 Canada For more information visit www.fields.utoronto.ca ================================================================== ******************************************************************** Luke Chang Manager of Operations The Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences TEL: (416) 348-9710 ext. 2014 FAX: (416) 348-9759 EMAIL: lchang@fields.utoronto.ca Webpage: http://www.fields.utoronto.ca ******************************************************************** From akelm at cms.math.ca Wed Jun 27 15:43:09 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Wed Jun 27 15:43:15 2007 Subject: [cmath] Limited Term Lecturer Position - Simon Fraser University, Department of Mathematics Message-ID: DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY LIMITED TERM LECTURER POSITION The Department of Mathematics is seeking to appoint one full-time limited term lecturer to support its instructional program at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby and Surrey Campuses from August 15, 2007 - August 14, 2008. Duties include teaching, undergraduate advising, coordinating departmental tutorial workshops, and assisting in high school liaison and student recruitment. Applicants should have at least a master's degree in mathematics or applied mathematics, and have demonstrated excellence in teaching. Ability to teach a broad range of courses may be an advantage. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to an equity employment program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified women, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. The Department's web page can be found at http://www.math.sfu.ca/. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, together with their teaching dossier, and ask three individuals familiar with their teaching abilities to send their comments to: Lecturer Search Department of Mathematics Simon Fraser University 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 Email: mcs@sfu.ca Closing date: July 20, 2007. Late applications will be considered at the discretion of the committee. Only short-listed candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. 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Applicants should have a recent doctoral degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, and have some undergraduate teaching experience. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to an equity employment program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified women, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. The Department's web page can be found at http://www.math.sfu.ca/. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, including a teaching dossier, and ask three individuals familiar with their teaching abilities to send their comments to: PDF Search Department of Mathematics Simon Fraser University 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 Email: mcs@sfu.ca Closing date: July 20, 2007. Late applications will be considered at the discretion of the committee. Only short-listed candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see: http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The successful candidate will have completed a doctoral degree in Mathematics or Statistics. Applicants near completion of their Ph.D. will also be considered. Teaching excellence is required. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 01 August 2007 to 31 July 2010 CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications will be reviewed commencing 11 July 2007, and may continue until position is filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Thompson Rivers University is committed to the principle of employment equity. Please forward current curriculum vitae, quoting the Competition #07-067 with names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees, along with a copy of graduate transcripts to: Career Opportunities Human Resources Division Thompson Rivers University P.O. Box 3010 Kamloops, BC V2C 5N3 Email: jobops@tru.ca Fax: (250) 828-5338 www.tru.ca/careers --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: tru-ad.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 88047 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070705/66d514bd/tru-ad.pdf From wmaccaul at stfx.ca Fri Jul 6 10:58:28 2007 From: wmaccaul at stfx.ca (Wendy MacCaull) Date: Fri Jul 6 10:58:41 2007 Subject: [cmath] Please post the attached job ad Message-ID: Skipped content of type multipart/alternative-------------- next part -------------- PostDoc Position in Parallel Computing and Formal Verification Applications are invited for a PostDoc at St. Francis Xavier University. Supervisor: Dr. Wendy MacCaull, Professor of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science. Project: Parallel approaches to model checking based verification and tableau-based theorem proving for problems of high computational complexity will be investigated. The motivating examples will be drawn from adaptive workflows for health care as developed within the context of a 5-year interdisciplinary research and development project under the leadership of MacCaull. The project is a university industry collaboration in dynamic verifiable workflow software for decision support in health. Qualifications: A PhD degree in Computer Science (or closely related subject), with expertise in parallel computing and logic programming; background in formal methods is an asset. The successful applicant will be part of the newly established Centre for Logic and Information at StFX (www.logic.stfx.ca ), and have the opportunity to work with mathematicians, computer scientists, and software engineers in academics and with a health informatics company. He or she will join a growing group of researchers at StFX verification and formal methods and be developing associated methods in parallel and high performance computing using ACEnet, Atlantic Canada's high performance computing consortium ( www.ace-net.ca ). Funding: The salary is $40,000 per year, plus benefits, plus a research allowance of up to $4,000. per year. Funding is available for 1 year and renewable for a second year. Some opportunities for (limited) undergraduate teaching may be available. To Apply: Please forward a covering letter, a CV (including references) and university transcripts to Dr. Wendy MacCaull, Dept. of Math/Stats/CS, PO Box 5000, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, Canada B2G 2W5. Applications will be initially reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 with a start date of October 1, 2007 (negotiable). The file will remain open until filled. Those interested in applying can contact Dr. MacCaull at wmaccaul@stfx.ca for further details. From programs at mitacs.ca Fri Jul 6 16:10:31 2007 From: programs at mitacs.ca (Mitacs Programs) Date: Fri Jul 6 16:16:23 2007 Subject: [cmath] MITACS Call for International Proposals Message-ID: <00e301c7c009$b4472ab0$1cd58010$@ca> Dear Professor, The MITACS Network of Centres of Excellence hereby solicits proposals for its International Initiative in Mathematical Modeling of Complex Systems (I2M2CS). The Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems NCE (MITACS-NCE), through a recently-awarded NCE International Partnerships Initiative Grant, is accepting proposals for its International Initiative in Mathematical Modeling of Complex Systems (I2M2CS). This call is targeted towards events run in conjunction with at least one of the following I2M2CS partner organizations: * MATHEON (Germany) * BioSim (EU) * MASCOS (Australia) * IPAM (USA) * MCME (China) Joint funding applications with other similar organizations may also be considered. Visit http://www.mitacs.ca/main.php?mid=10000350 &pid=267 for a list of current I2M2CS events. Proposals should be directly related to an I2M2CS theme area (Mathematics of Biomedicine, Modeling Disease Spread, Finance, or Security) and will be judged on the following criteria: * Quality of the science * Potential for training * Potential for non-academic partner involvement * Potential for establishing long-term linkages with the partner TYPES OF FUNDING AVAILABLE Funding is available for the following types of activities: (1) Joint events between MITACS and I2M2CS partners, including: * Workshops * Conferences * Summer schools * Short courses MITACS funding will be targeted to support Canadian and foreign participants of these events and will normally be used to cover: * Travel costs for Canadian participants going to a foreign-based event; or * ?Local costs for foreign participants coming to a Canadian-based event. (2) Focused research periods for faculty and students who are part of an established MITACS project. These can take one of two forms: * MITACS scientists spending two or more weeks visiting teams at I2M2CS partner sites and collaborating on identified research problems. Such visits can take place during sabbaticals or research semesters. In this case, MITACS funds typically go towards travel costs of the MITACS scientist(s). * MITACS team hosting scientists from I2M2CS partners for similar extended periods of time. In this case, MITACS funds typically go towards paying for the local costs of the visiting scientist(s). Activities such as networking events described above should normally be organized within these focused periods. (3) Funding for other types of international events that are relevant to MITACS overall mandate may also be considered. DEADLINES Submissions should arrive by September 14, 2007 to be eligible for this competition. Please direct any inquiries regarding this competition to programs@mitacs.ca. MITACS may also consider proposals submitted outside these deadlines, as funding permits. PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS Proposals should be submitted by e-mail to i2m2cs@mitacs.ca in plain text, MSWord or PDF format. You should receive a confirmation that your proposal was received within one week of submission. Please note that MITACS can only accept proposals from individuals eligible to hold federal granting council funds. EVALUATION PROCEDURE All proposals are initially reviewed by the MITACS Head Office to ensure that they satisfy submission format guidelines (below) and lie within the MITACS mandate. You may be contacted at this point for further information or clarification. Proposals which meet the guidelines are forwarded to the MITACS Research Management Committee (RMC) for scientific review. The RMC will normally take about one month's time from the deadline date to review proposals, after which their decision will be communicated. Proposals arriving past September 14, 2007, may take longer to adjudicate. ? PROPOSAL FORMAT All of the sections listed below are required, and incomplete proposals will be returned. If you are applying as an organizer of a joint event: * Put the heading ?I2M2CS Joint Event? at the top of your proposal and in the subject line of your email. * Your proposal should have the following sections: 1. Title of event. 2. Proposed dates and location. 3. I2M2CS partner(s). 4. Type of activity (conference, workshop, summer school, etc). 5. Organizing Committee (names, affiliations, complete contact information). Identify the primary contact. 6. Executive summary of scientific and other objectives in lay terms (max. 100 words) which may appear in public announcements. 7. Other details of the scientific objectives, including: - intended audience - history or background of the proposed topic - recent progress - possible future directions 8. Explain the relevance to MITACS, focusing on the potential for: - training; - non-academic partner involvement; and - establishment of long-term linkages with the partner(s). 9. Participants (tentative list of invited speakers and participants including affiliations). 10. Budget (itemize each main meeting expense, and clearly identify the funding required from MITACS). 11. Other sources of financial support, including the amount requested or committed. 12. Organizational services being requested of MITACS (see below). If you are applying as a researcher or student attending a joint event: * Put the heading ?I2M2CS Event Participation? at the top of your proposal and in the subject line of your email. * Your proposal should have the following sections: 1. Your name, position, and institution. 2. Your country of residency. 3. Title of the MITACS project. 4. For foreign researchers, a letter of support from the international partner. 5. Title of the event. 6. Date(s) and location. 7. I2M2CS partner(s). 8. Type of activity (conference, workshop, summer school, etc). 9. Estimated travel costs if you are a Canadian resident or estimated local costs (accommodation, meals, etc.) if you are a foreign scientist. If you are applying for a focused research period: * Put the heading ?I2M2CS Research Period? at the top of your proposal and in the subject line of your email. * Your proposal should have the following sections: 1. Your name, position, and institution. 2. Your country of residency. 3. Title of the MITACS project with which you are affiliated. 4. I2M2CS partner(s). 5. For foreign researchers, a letter of support from the international partner. 6. Dates and location. 7. Estimated travel costs for Canadian scientists or estimated local costs (accommodation, meals, etc.) for foreign scientists. 8. Summary of planned activities during this period. ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES MITACS has some capacity to assist proposers with the organization of their event. These services include, but are not limited to: * Assistance with budgeting * Negotiating with conference venues to secure meeting rooms and/or accommodations * Registration (including credit card services) * Design, advertising and promotion * Business development for the purposes of attracting non-academic speakers etc * Fundraising and sponsorship If any such services are being requested of MITACS, then this should be clearly indicated in the proposal. MITACS awards will include an indication of the services MITACS is prepared to provide. ********************************************************************** Le R?seau de centres d?excellence MITACS sollicite par la pr?sente des propositions pour l?I?M?CS (Initiative internationale en mod?lisation math?matique de syst?mes complexes) Le RCE-MITACS (Les math?matiques des technologies de l'information et des syst?mes complexes), gr?ce ? une subvention de l'Initiative de partenariats internationaux r?cemment d?cern?e, accepte des propositions pour son Initiative internationale en mod?lisation math?matique de syst?mes complexes (I?M?CS). Cet appel vise les ?v?nements tenus en collaboration avec au moins un des organismes partenaires suivants de l?I?M?CS : * MATHEON (Allemagne) * BioSim (U.E.) * MASCOS (Australie) * IPAM (?.-U.) * MCME (Chine) Les demandes de financement conjoint entre autres organismes de nature similaire seront ?galement prises en consid?ration. Veuillez visiter http://www.mitacs.ca/main.php?mid=10000350 &pid=267 pour afficher la liste des ?v?nements actuels de l?I?M?CS. Les propositions doivent se rattacher directement ? un des th?mes de l?I?M?CS (Math?matiques de la biom?decine, Mod?lisation de la propagation de maladies, Finance, ou encore S?curit?); elles seront jug?es en vertu des crit?res suivants : * Qualit? du travail scientifique * Possibilit?s en mati?re de formation * Participation ?ventuelle d?un partenaire non universitaire * ?tablissement ?ventuel de liens ? long terme avec le partenaire TYPES DE FINANCEMENT OFFERTS Des fonds sont disponibles pour les types d?activit? suivants : (1) ?v?nements ?tablis conjointement par MITACS et les partenaires de l?I?M?CS, notamment: * Ateliers * Conf?rences * Universit?s d??t? * Mini-cours Il est pr?vu que les fonds MITACS appuient la participation de participants canadiens et ?trangers ? ces ?v?nements et qu?ils couvrent normalement : * Les frais de d?placement des participants canadiens se rendant ? des ?v?nements tenus ? l??tranger; ou * Les frais encourus au niveau local par les participants ?trangers venus assister ? un ?v?nement organis? au Canada. (2) P?riodes de recherche cibl?es pour les membres du corps professoral et les ?tudiants appartenant ? un projet MITACS ?tabli. Celles-ci peuvent prendre l?une ou l?autre des deux formes suivantes : * Les scientifiques de MITACS qui passent deux semaines ou plus ? rendre visite ? des ?quipes ?uvrant dans des sites de partenaires de l?I?M?CS et collaborant ? la r?solution de probl?mes de recherche identifi?s au pr?alable. De telles visites peuvent survenir dans le cadre de cong?s sabbatiques ou de semestres de recherche. Dans ce cas, les fonds MITACS prennent en charge les co?ts de d?placement encourus par le, la ou les scientifique(s) de MITACS. * L??quipe MITACS qui accueille des scientifiques en provenance d?organismes partenaires de l?I?M?CS pour des p?riodes de temps de dur?e semblable. Dans ce cas, les fonds MITACS couvrent habituellement les frais locaux encourus par le, la ou les scientifique(s). Les activit?s telles que les ?v?nements de r?seautage d?crits ci-dessus doivent normalement avoir lieu durant ces p?riodes de recherche cibl?es. (3) Les demandes de financement d?autres types d??v?nements internationaux ayant une pertinence pour la mission d?ensemble de MITACS pourront ?galement ?tre prises en consid?ration. DATES LIMITES Pour ?tre admissibles ? ce concours, les soumissions doivent nous parvenir d?ici le 14 septembre 2007. Veuillez adresser toute demande de renseignement relative ? ce concours ? programs@mitacs.ca. Il est possible que MITACS prenne ?galement en consid?ration les propositions soumises en dehors de ces dates limites, selon la disponibilit? de fonds. SOUMISSION DES PROPOSITIONS Les propositions doivent ?tre soumises par courrier ?lectronique ? i2m2cs@mitacs.ca en format texte brut, MSWord ou PDF. Vous devriez avoir confirmation de la bonne r?ception de votre proposition dans les sept jours suivant sa soumission. Pri?re de noter que MITACS peut uniquement accepter les propositions ?manant de personnes admissibles ? l?octroi de fonds des organismes subventionnaires f?d?raux. PROC?DURE D??VALUATION Toutes les propositions font d?abord l?objet d?un examen au si?ge de MITACS afin de v?rifier qu?elles r?pondent aux lignes directrices en mati?re de format (ci-dessous) et qu?elles satisfont ? la mission de MITACS. Il se peut que nous communiquions avec vous ? ce moment-l? ? des fins de clarification ou de compl?ment d?information. Les propositions qui r?pondent aux lignes directrices sont transmises au Comit? de gestion de la recherche (CGR) pour qu?il en effectue l?examen scientifique. Habituellement, le CGR effectue l'examen des propositions dans les 30 jours suivant la date limite, apr?s quoi il communique sa d?cision. Il se peut que l?examen des propositions qui parviennent ? MITACS apr?s le 14 septembre 2007 prenne davantage de temps. FORMAT DES PROPOSITIONS Les propositions doivent inclure toutes les sections indiqu?es ci-dessous ? d?faut de quoi les propositions incompl?tes seront retourn?es ? leurs exp?diteurs. Si vous d?posez une demande ? titre d?organisateur d??v?nement conjoint : * Indiquez ? ?v?nement conjoint de l?I?M?CS ? comme titre en haut de votre proposition et dans la ligne objet de votre message ?lectronique. * Votre proposition doit comprendre les sections suivantes : 1. Nom de l??v?nement 2. Date et lieu propos?s 3. Nom(s) du ou des partenaire(s) de l?I?M?CS 4. Type d?activit? (conf?rence, atelier, universit? d??t?, etc.) 5. Comit? organisateur (noms, affiliations, coordonn?es compl?tes). Pri?re de pr?ciser la personne-ressource primaire. 6. R?sum?, en langage de profane, des objectifs scientifiques et autres (100 mots max.) qui pourra ?tre utilis? dans les communiqu?s publics. 7. Autres d?tails relatifs aux objectifs scientifiques, notamment: - Auditoire vis? - Historique ou information g?n?rale sur le sujet propos? - R?centes perc?es - Orientations futures ?ventuelles 8. En expliquer la pertinence pour MITACS, en concentrant l?attention sur les opportunit?s de: - Formation - Participation d?un partenaire non universitaire; - ?tablissement de liens ? long terme avec le ou les partenaire(s). 9. Participants (liste pr?liminaire des conf?renciers invit?s et des participants y compris leurs affiliations). 10. Budget (d?gagez chacune des principales d?penses et indiquez clairement le financement attendu de MITACS). 11. Autres sources de soutien financier y compris le montant demand? ou engag?. 12. Services organisationnels command?s aupr?s de MITACS, le cas ?ch?ant (voir ci-dessous). Si vous d?posez une demande ? titre de chercheur ou d??tudiant en vue d?assister ? un ?v?nement conjoint : * Indiquez le titre ? Participation ? un ?v?nement de l?I?M?CS ? en haut de votre proposition et dans la ligne objet de votre message ?lectronique. * Votre proposition doit comprendre les sections suivantes : 1. Vos nom, poste et ?tablissement. 2. Votre pays de r?sidence. 3. Le nom du projet MITACS. 4. Pour les chercheurs ?trangers, une lettre de soutien ?manant du partenaire international. 5. Le nom de l??v?nement. 6. La ou les date(s) et le lieu. 7. Le nom du ou des partenaire(s) de l?I?M?CS 8. Le type d?activit? (conf?rence, atelier, universit? d??t?, etc.). 9. Une estimation des frais de d?placement si vous ?tes r?sident(e) canadien(ne) ou une estimation des frais locaux (h?bergement, repas, etc.) si vous ?tes un ou une scientifique de l??tranger. Si votre demande concerne une p?riode de recherche cibl?e : * Inscrivez le titre ? P?riode de recherche de l?I?M?CS ? au haut de votre proposition et dans la ligne objet de votre message ?lectronique. * Votre proposition doit comprendre les sections suivantes : 1. Vos nom, poste et ?tablissement. 2. Votre pays de r?sidence. 3. Le nom du projet MITACS auquel vous ?tes associ?(e). 4. Le nom du ou des partenaire(s) de l?I?M?CS 5. Pour les chercheurs ?trangers, une lettre de soutien ?manant du partenaire international. 6. La ou les dates et le lieu. 7. Une estimation des frais de voyage des scientifiques canadiens ou une estimation des frais locaux (h?bergement, repas, etc.) qui seront encourus par les scientifiques ?trangers. 8. R?sum? des activit?s planifi?es durant la p?riode. SERVICES ORGANISATIONNELS MITACS peut, dans une certaine mesure, aider les auteurs de propositions au niveau de l?organisation de leur ?v?nement. Ces services comprennent entre autres les suivants : * Assistance relative ? l??tablissement d?un budget * N?gociation avec les sites de congr?s en vue d?obtenir des salles de r?union et/ou des chambres d?h?tel * Inscription (y compris les services reli?s aux cartes de cr?dit) * Conception, publicit? et promotion * Prospection de client?le en vue d?attirer des conf?renciers de l?ext?rieur du milieu universitaire, etc. * Lev?e de fonds et parrainage Si vous demandez ? MITACS de fournir de tels services, cela doit ?tre clairement indiqu? dans votre proposition. Les subventions MITACS incluront une indication des services que MITACS est pr?t ? fournir. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Hodgson" Subject: ICMI Awards ICMI -- The International Commission on Mathematical Instruction ICMI AWARDS COMMITTEE Mogens Niss IMFUFA, Department of Sciences Building 27 Roskilde University P.O.Box 260 DK-4000 Roskilde DENMARK Roskilde, 4 June 2007 Dear colleague, As you know, the Executive Committee of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI) some time ago created two awards in mathematics education research : . the Hans Freudenthal Award, for a major programme of research on mathematics education, . the Felix Klein Award, for lifelong achievement in mathematics education research, and an ICMI Awards Committee has been appointed for selecting the awardees. The President of ICMI has appointed me to chair this committee, the other members of which are anonymous until their terms have come to an end. The first recipients of these two awards, Professor Guy Brousseau (France) for the Felix Klein Award and Professor Celia Hoyles (UK) for the Hans Freudenthal Award, formally received these at the opening ceremonies of ICME-10 in Copenhagen, in July 2004. The two 2005 awards went to Professors Ubiratan D'Ambrosio (Brazil) (the Klein Award) and Paul Cobb (USA) (the Freudenthal Award). These awards will formally be presented to the recipients at the opening ceremony of ICME-11, to be held in Monterrey, M?xico, in July 2008. The ICMI Awards Committee is now entering a third cycle of selecting awardees for 2007. The result of this process will be known by the end of 2007. The 2007 Awards, too, will be presented to the recipients at ICME-11. As was the case for the first two cycles, the ICMI Awards Committee welcomes suggestions coming from the mathematics education community in addition to wishing this information to be widely distributed. I am thus sending you this letter in the hope that you will distribute this information to relevant parties in your environment. Nominations of candidates for the Felix Klein or the Hans Freudenthal Awards have to be accompanied by summaries presenting the persons nominated and the reasons for the nomination. Moreover, nominations also have to include the names and coordinates of two or three persons whom the committee may contact for further information. All proposals must be sent by e-mail (mn@ruc.dk) to myself no later than by 15 November 2007. Thank you in advance for your help, Yours sincerely, Mogens Niss Chair of the ICMI Awards Committee ******************************************* ____________________________________________ Bernard R. Hodgson Secretary-General of ICMI -- Secr?taire g?n?ral de la CIEM (International Commission on Mathematical Instruction / Commission internationale de l'enseignement math?matique) D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique Universit? Laval Qu?bec G1K 7P4 Canada T?l?phone : +1 418 656 2131, poste 2975 T?l?copie : +1 418 656 2817 Courriel : bhodgson@mat.ulaval.ca Cyberpage personnelle: http://www.mat.ulaval.ca/profs/hodgson/ Cybersite CIEM / ICMI website: http://www.mathunion.org/ICMI/ Avis relatif ? la confidentialit? / Notice of Confidentiality / Advertencia de confidencialidad http://www.rec.ulaval.ca/lce/securite/confidentialite.htm ____________________________________________ Peter Taylor Professor and Head, Department of Math & Stats Queen's University. Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 (613) 533 2428 peter.taylor@queensu.ca http://www.mast.queensu.ca/~peter/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070709/c7a2058d/attachment.htm From wmaccaul at stfx.ca Mon Jul 9 16:16:17 2007 From: wmaccaul at stfx.ca (Wendy MacCaull) Date: Mon Jul 9 16:16:22 2007 Subject: [cmath] Post-doc opportunity Message-ID: PostDoc Position in Parallel Computing and Formal Verification Applications are invited for a PostDoc at St. Francis Xavier University Supervisor: Dr. Wendy MacCaull, Professor of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science. Project: Parallel approaches to model checking based verification and tableau-based theorem proving for problems of high computational complexity will be investigated. The motivating examples will be drawn from adaptive workflows for health care as developed within the context of a 5-year interdisciplinary research and development project under the leadership of MacCaull. The project is a university industry collaboration in dynamic verifiable workflow software for decision support in health. Qualifications: A PhD degree in Computer Science (or closely related subject), with expertise in parallel computing and logic programming; background in formal methods is an asset. The successful applicant will be part of the newly established Centre for Logic and Information at StFX (www.logic.stfx.ca ), and have the opportunity to work with mathematicians, computer scientists, and software engineers in academics and with a health informatics company. He or she will join a growing group of researchers at StFX verification and formal methods and be developing associated methods in parallel and high performance computing using ACEnet, Atlantic Canada's high performance computing consortium ( www.ace-net.ca ). Funding: The salary is $40,000 per year, plus benefits, plus a research allowance of up to $4,000. per year. Funding is available for 1 year and renewable for a second year. Some opportunities for (limited) undergraduate teaching may be available. To Apply: Please forward a covering letter, a CV (including references) and university transcripts to Dr. Wendy MacCaull, Dept. of Math/Stats/CS, PO Box 5000, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, Canada B2G 2W5. Applications will be initially reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 with a start date of October 1, 2007 (negotiable). The file will remain open until filled. Those interested in applying can contact Dr. MacCaull at wmaccaul@stfx.ca for further details. Wendy MacCaull, PhD, Professor, Dept. Math/Stats/CompSci, Director, Laboratory for Logic and Computation, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2W5, Canada, Phone: 902 867-3989, Secretary: 902 867-3972, FAX: 902 867-3302 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070709/77056e3a/attachment.htm From rmarsh at mitacs.ca Thu Jul 12 17:15:30 2007 From: rmarsh at mitacs.ca (Rebeccah Marsh) Date: Fri Jul 13 09:20:03 2007 Subject: [cmath] Request for proposals to host the 2009 CanaDAM Conference Message-ID: <013201c7c4c9$c6a87d70$53f97850$@ca> Dear Colleagues, This mail is to request proposals to host the 2nd CanaDAM conference. As many of you probably know, the 1st Canadian Discrete and Algorithmic Mathematics (CanaDAM) Conference took place in Banff during May 28-31, 2007. The CanaDAM series of conferences will be held every Summer of the odd years, thus alternating with the SIAM Discrete Mathematics conference held in the even years. Indeed, the format of CanaDAM is similar to the SIAM DM meetings, with an international program committee and invited speakers, invited minisymposia and contributed talks in all areas of discrete mathematics. There are no published proceedings at either the CanaDAM or SIAM DM conferences. There were about 230 participants at the first CanaDAM with at least 36 Canadian Universities from all 10 provinces represented at the meeting, and over one third of the participants were students and PDFs. The program included about 180 research talks. For more details about the 1st CanaDAM conference please check: http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/~mreza/CANADAM/ We are now requesting proposals to host the 2nd CanaDAM during the Summer of 2009. Please submit a brief proposal containing: . Name and institutions of organizers, specifying the Chair of the Local Arrangements Committee. . City and place where the conference will take place. . Possible hotel or residence accommodations and projected costs. . Proposed dates for the conference. . And any other relevant information. Deadline for proposal submission: September 30, 2007. If some issues cannot be resolved by that time, please indicate your possibilities and expectations. Announcement of the location of the next CanaDAM: October 31, 2007. Submit proposals by email (.pdf preferred) to: canadam@mitacs.ca Note that as with the 1st CanaDAM and the SIAM DM conferences, the contents of the conference will be decided by an international Program Committee. As with the 1st CanaDAM, we hope to receive financial support from the three mathematical institutes (CRM, Fields and PIMS) as well as MITACS. Some of these sources are targeted towards graduate students and PDFs. Given that the 1st CanaDAM was held in the West, preference will be given to a host location in Eastern Canada. Traditional SIAM DM dates are late May or early June and we expect to have the conference as close to these dates as possible. Even if you have already communicated with the CanaDAM Executive Committee your desire to hold the next CanaDAM, we would appreciate it if you would submit a proposal. Best regards, The Executive Committee of CanaDAM* Members of the Executive Committee for CanaDAM 2009: Jason Brown, Pavol Hell, Odile Marcotte, Ortrud Oellermann, Daniel Panario (Chair) and Bruce Richter. From peter.taylor at queensu.ca Fri Jul 13 15:40:00 2007 From: peter.taylor at queensu.ca (Peter Taylor) Date: Fri Jul 13 15:38:05 2007 Subject: [cmath] Fwd: HPM 2008: The HPM Satellite Meeting of ICME 11 Message-ID: <0JL400J8SUJA8Q50@mta02.its.queensu.ca> Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:05:40 +0300 From: tzanakis Subject: HPM 2008: The HPM Satellite Meeting of ICME 11 Cc: Cantoral R , Fasanelli F , STEIN R , gardan@servidor.unam.mx Original-recipient: rfc822;taylorp@queensu.ca HPM 2008 History and Pedagogy of Mathematics The HPM Satellite Meeting of ICME 11 14-18 July 2008, Mexico City Aim and focus The HPM 2008 is the seventh quadrennial meeting of the International Study Group on the Relations between the History and Pedagogy of Mathematics (the HPM Group), affiliated to ICMI. It is a satellite meeting of the corresponding ICME (International Congress on Mathematical Education) and is scheduled close to ICME. These quadrennial meetings, are a major activity of HPM, to bring together those who are interested on the relation between the history of mathematics and mathematics education such as: ? Researchers in mathematics education, and its relation to the history of mathematics; ? Mathematics teachers at all levels who are eager to get insights on how the history of mathematics may be integrated into teaching and help students to learn mathematics; ? Historians of mathematics, who wish to talk about their research; ? Mathematicians, who want to learn about new possibilities to teach their discipline; ? All those with an interest in the history of mathematics and pedagogy. Main themes The HPM 2008 is a place where mathematicians, educators, historians, researchers and students, can make presentations and participate in discussions. The programme and activities are structured around the following main themes: 1. Integrating the History of Mathematics in Mathematics Education. 2. Topics in the History of Mathematics Education. 3. Mathematics and its relation to science, technology and the arts: historical issues and educational implications. 4. Cultures and Mathematics. 5. Historical, philosophical and epistemological issues in Mathematics Education. Activities during HPM2008 During the HPM 2008 there will be ? one-hour plenary lectures on each of the five main themes ? two one-hour panel discussions. ? parallel sessions of 25-minute oral presentations, followed by 5-minute discussions. ? poster exhibitions with discussion sessions ? exhibitions of books and other didactical material ? 1-hour workshops (limited number upon special request) Time and place HPM 2008 will be held from Monday 14 July to Friday 18 July 2008 in Mexico City. Sessions will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with a mathematical tour on Wednesday. Official Languages The official languages are English and Spanish. Submission of proposals ABSTRACTS 31 October 2007: deadline for submitting Abstracts of proposals for all types of activities. 30 November 2007: Notification of acceptance or not of the submitted proposals. FULL TEXTS 31 January 2008: deadline for submitting full texts of proposals for all types of activities. 15 March 2008: Notification of acceptance or not of the submitted proposals. More information will be available in the First Announcement The web site Making known the HPM 2008 in various countries is a major task to be realized by the SPC. To this end, a web site will be available shortly at http://www.red-cimates.org.mx/HPM2008.htm This is going to be a very efficient tool to make known the HPM 2008 worldwide, to allow for online registration etc. Proceedings Publishing the Proceedings of HPM 2008 is also a major task. More details on the size of the texts, the format guidelines will be announced in due course from the HPM 2008 and HPM websites http://www.red-cimates.org.mx/HPM2008.htm http://www.clab.edc.uoc.gr/hpm/ respectively. Contact The First Announcement will appear shortly For further information, please contact: -Ricardo Cantoral, Departamento de Matematica Educativa, Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN, Mexico, rcantor@cinvestav.mx -Florence Fasanelli, American Association for the Advancement of Science, USA, ffasanel@aaas.org -Alejandro Garciadiego, Departamento de Matem?ticas, Facultad de Ciencias. UNAM. M?xico, gardan@servidor.unam.mx -Robert Stein, Education and Human Resources, National Science Foundation, USA, bstein@csusb.edu -Constantinos Tzanakis, Chair of the HPM Study Group, Department of Education University of Crete, Greece, tzanakis@edc.uoc.gr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. Peter Taylor Professor and Head, Department of Math & Stats Queen's University. Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 (613) 533 2428 peter.taylor@queensu.ca http://www.mast.queensu.ca/~peter/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070713/ec631d03/attachment.htm From gpwright at cms.math.ca Tue Jul 17 09:17:11 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Tue Jul 17 09:17:37 2007 Subject: [cmath] CANADIAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY?S 2007 ADRIEN POULIOT PRIZE WINNER Message-ID: CANADIAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY?S 2007 ADRIEN POULIOT PRIZE WINNER Ottawa Ontario - The Canadian Mathematical Society is pleased to announce that Professor Richard Nowakowski of Dalhousie University is the winner of the 2007 Adrien Pouliot Award. Dr. Nowakowski will receive the award at the Society's 2007 Winter Meeting in London, Ontario. The award is an acknowledgment of Dr. Nowakowski?s outstanding contributions to mathematics education locally, regionally, and nationally. Key among his contributions to mathematics in Canada has been his long-term involvement with and leadership of the Canadian Mathematical Olympiad (CMO) and the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). In 1986, Richard became Chair of the CMO Committee and served in this capacity for three years. In 1988 he became involved with the IMO, first as the Deputy Team Leader, and then as Team Leader in 1989 and 1990 and then again from 1994 to 1996. During these years he was Chair or a member of related CMS committees. In his first years at Dalhousie University, Richard Nowakowsi was the driving force behind getting mathematics out of the confines of the Department and the University. In addition to high school presentations and media appearances throughout his career, he arranged and helped with local "Math in the Mall" exhibits and activities in the 1990s. Later he was instrumental in establishing the "Nova Scotia Math League" (a set of mathematics problem solving competitions) and the "Math Circles" (a series of activities to foster interest in mathematics among talented high school students). These two programs have been most successful and have got more school children interested in mathematics than any other initiative at the University. In addition to these outreach activities, Richard Nowakowski has been involved with the teaching and learning of calculus in his own department, and has constantly provided leadership, guidance, and much-needed innovation for this most important sequence of courses. He also served on various local and regional committees on teaching at both the school and university level. In the early 1990s Richard was involved in the planning and implementation of an innovative integrated science program and played a central role in the integration of mathematics into this successful program. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to teaching and learning at Dalhousie University, he received the Faculty of Science Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1996. Richard Nowakowski is also an active researcher and author as well as a successful graduate teacher and supervisor in the rapidly developing field of combinatorial game theory. He served as Department Chair from 1998 to 2003. Dr. Richard J. Nowakowski was born in England and later mowed to Calgary, where he received his honors B.Sc. in 1974. He then completed his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees under the supervision of Richard Guy. In 1979, he joined the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Dalhousie University and was appointed Full Professor in 1992. For more information, contact: Dr. Graham P. Wright Executive Director Canadian Mathematical Society Tel: (613) 562-5702 Cel: (613) 290-3046 director@cms.math.ca or Dr. Joseph Khoury CMS Education Committee Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of Ottawa Tel: 613-562-5800 ext 3487 jkhoury@uottawa.ca From gpwright at cms.math.ca Tue Jul 17 09:19:46 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Tue Jul 17 09:20:09 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?R=C9CIPIENDAIRE_DU_PRIX_ADRIEN_POULIOT_20?= =?iso-8859-1?q?07_DE_LA_SOCI=C9T=C9_MATH=C9MATIQUE_DU_CANADA?= Message-ID: R?CIPIENDAIRE DU PRIX ADRIEN POULIOT 2007 DE LA SOCI?T? MATH?MATIQUE DU CANADA Ottawa (Ontario) La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada est heureuse d'annoncer qu'elle d?cerne son prix Adrien-Pouliot 2007 au professeur Richard Nowakowski de l'Universit? Dalhousie. Le professeur Nowakowski recevra son prix ? la R?union d'hiver 2007 de la Soci?t? qui se tiendra ? London, en Ontario. Ce prix souligne la contribution exceptionnelle du professeur Nowakowski ? l'?ducation math?matique sur la sc?ne locale, r?gionale et nationale. Au nombre de ses principales r?alisations, mentionnons son engagement aux comit?s de l'Olympiade math?matique du Canada (OMC) et de l'Olympiade internationale de math?matiques (OIM). En 1986, Richard a pris la pr?sidence du comit? de l'OMC, poste qu'il a occup? pendant trois ans. En 1988, il a int?gr? le comit? de l'OIM, d'abord en tant que chef d'?quipe adjoint, puis en tant que chef d'?quipe en 1989 et 1990, et ? nouveau de 1994 ? 1996. Durant toutes ces ann?es, il a ?t? membre ou pr?sident d'un comit? de la SMC dans cette sph?re d'activit?. ? ses premi?res ann?es ? l'Universit? Dalhousie, Richard Nowakowsi a contribu? ? faire rayonner les math?matiques ? l'ext?rieur du d?partement et de l'universit?. Outre ses pr?sentations dans des ?coles secondaires et sa pr?sence dans les m?dias, il a particip? ? l'organisation des activit?s et des expositions r?gionales de ? Pleins feux sur les math?matiques ? dans les ann?es 1990. Plus tard, il a particip? ? la cr?ation de la Nova Scotia Math League (concours de r?solution de probl?mes math?matiques) et des Math Circles (activit?s visant ? int?resser les ?l?ves dou?s du secondaire aux math?matiques). Ces deux programmes connaissent un grand succ?s et ont suscit? l'int?r?t des jeunes pour les math?matiques plus que tout autre programme de l'universit?. Outre ces activit?s de sensibilisation, Richard Nowakowski enseigne le calcul dans son propre d?partement et fait figure de leader et de conseiller, et fait preuve d'innovation dans l'enseignement de ces cours d'une importance capitale. Il a ?galement si?g? ? divers comit?s locaux et r?gionaux d'enseignement tant au secondaire qu'au niveau universitaire. Au d?but des ann?es 1990, Richard a particip? ? la planification et ? la mise en route d'un programme int?gr? de sciences tr?s innovateur et a jou? un r?le cl? dans l'int?gration des math?matiques ? cet excellent programme. En guise de remerciement pour sa contribution exceptionnelle ? l'?ducation math?matique ? l'Universit? Dalhousie, il a re?u en 1996 le prix d'excellence en enseignement de la Facult? des sciences. Richard Nowakowski est aussi un chercheur et un auteur actif. Il enseigne en outre aux cycles sup?rieurs et dirige des ?tudiants dans le domaine en ?volution rapide de la th?orie combinatoire des jeux. Il a ?t? directeur du d?partement de 1998 ? 2003. Richard J. Nowakowski est n? en Angleterre. Il a ensuite v?cu ? Calgary, o? il a obtenu un baccalaur?at en sciences avec sp?cialisation en 1974. Il y a par la suite fait sa ma?trise en sciences et son doctorat sous la direction de Richard Guy. En 1979, il s'est joint ? l'?quipe du D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique de l'Universit? Dalhousie, et il est devenu professeur titulaire en 1992. Renseignements : Graham P. Wright Directeur administratif Soci?t? math?matique du Canada T?l.: (613) 562-5702 Cell. : (613) 290-3046 directeur@smc.math.ca ou Joseph Khoury Comit? d'?ducation de la SMC D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique Universit? d'Ottawa T?l. : 613-562-5800 poste 3487 jkhoury@uottawa.ca From oleg at scl.csd.uwo.ca Wed Jul 18 12:24:24 2007 From: oleg at scl.csd.uwo.ca (Oleg Golubitsky) Date: Wed Jul 18 17:31:28 2007 Subject: [cmath] SNC and PASCO 2007 Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, Could you please circulate the announcement of the upcoming conferences SNC and PASCO 2007 among the members of the Canadian Mathematical Society? Fairly reduced registration fees are available for students: SNC: $85, PASCO: $65, Both: $120 Please find attached the call for participation or use the message below. Sincerely, Oleg Golubitsky SNC Local Arrangements Chair ------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Colleagues, Symbolic-Numeric Computation (SNC 2007) and Parallel Symbolic Computation (PASCO 2007) start next Wednesday, the 25, at the University of Western Ontario (London, Ontario). These international workshops cover a variety of topics in scientific and high performance computing, with 11 invited talks, 4 tutorial sessions and 37 contributed talks. Please, visit the SNC 2007 and PASCO 2007 web sites for details: http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/snc2007 http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/pasco2007 You are welcome to attend either or both events. Reduced registration fees are available for students: SNC: $85, PASCO: $65, Both: $120 Non-student fees: SNC: $225, PASCO: $165, Both: $285 Registration fees include admission to all conference sessions, coffee breaks, a banquet ticket and a copy of the proceedings. ------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- next part -------------- Parallel Symbolic Computation 2007 (PASCO 2007) July 27-28, 2007 -- London Canada http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/pasco2007 Last Announcement and CALL for PARTICIPATION News: ** Preliminary program available ** http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/snc2007/site/programsncpasco/program.html ** Registration open ** http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/snc2007/site/registration/registration.html ** Tutorials ** Tutorials on High Performance Computing will be offered to the PASCO participants on July 26: http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/pasco2007/site/tutorials/tutorials.html Participation: Individuals who wish to attend the conference are invited to register via the conference web site. Overview: The pervasive ubiquity of parallel architectures, from SMPs to multi-core laptops, has led to a new quest for mathematical algorithms and software capable of exploiting these computing resources. Symbolic computation offers exciting, but highly complex, challenges to scientists aiming to contribute to this quest. The goal of the present workshop is to stimulate the development of parallel algorithms and software for achieving high performance in symbolic computation from grids to home computers. Earlier meetings in this series include PASCO '94 in Linz, Austria and PASCO '97 in Maui, U.S.A. PASCO 2007 is affiliated with the 2007 International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC 2007). Co-located with this workshop will be SNC 2007, the 2007 International Workshop on Symbolic-Numeric Computation. SNC and PASCO will be held immediately prior to the ISSAC 2007 meeting, both at the University of Western Ontario, Canada. ISSAC 2007 will be held nearby in Waterloo, Canada. Invited Speakers: The conference is pleased to announce the following invited speakers. * Michael A. Bauer, Univ. of Western Ontario * Matteo Frigo, Cilk Arts * Thierry Gautier, INRIA * Anthony D. Kennedy, Edinburg Univ. (Jointly with SNC) * Katherine Yelick, Univ. of California at Berkeley Conference Organization: Chair: Marc Moreno Maza Local Arrangements: Eric Schost Proceedings Editor: Stephen Watt Web site: Francois Lemaire Administration: Meg Borthwick Program Committee: Gene Cooperman, Northeastern University, USA Jean-Guillaume Dumas, Universite Joseph Fourier, France Jean-Charles Faugere, CNRS, France Mark Giesbrecht, University of Waterloo, Canada Erich Kaltofen, North Carolina State University, USA Anton Leykin, University of Minnesota, USA Marc Moreno Maza, University of Western Ontario, Canada Jean-Louis Roch, Universite Joseph Fourier, France David Saunders, University of Delaware, USA Carlo Traverso, Universita di Pisa, Italy Gilles Villard, CNRS, France Support: Support from the following organizations is gratefully acknowledged: The Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences The MITACS Network of Centers of Excellence The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) The University of Western Ontario (UWO) The Ontario Research Centre for Computer Algebra (ORCCA) The Shared Hierarchical Academic Research Computing Network (SHARCNET) Maplesoft Links: PASCO 2007 http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/pasco2007 SNC 2007 http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/snc2007 ISSAC 2007 http://www.cs.uwaterloo.ca/conferences/issac2007 -------------- next part -------------- Symbolic-Numeric Computation 2007 (SNC 2007) July 25-27, 2007 -- London Canada http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/snc2007 Third Announcement and CALL for PARTICIPATION News: ** Preliminary program available ** http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/snc2007/site/programsncpasco/program.html ** Registration open ** http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/snc2007/site/registration/registration.html Invitation: Individuals who wish to attend the conference are invited to register via the conference web site. Overview: Algorithms that combine ideas from symbolic and numeric computation have been of increasing interest over the past decade. The growing demand for speed, accuracy and reliability in mathematical computing has accelerated the process of blurring the distinction between two areas of research that were previously quite separate. The goal of the present workshop is to support the interaction and integration of symbolic and numeric computing. Earlier meetings in this series include the SNAP 96 Workshop, held in Sophia Antipolis, France, and the SNC 2005 meeting, held in Xi'an, China. Following the tradition, Symbolic-Numeric Computation 2007 will be held July 25-27 in London, Canada. SNC 2007 is affiliated with the 2007 International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC 2007). Co-located with this workshop will be PASCO 2007, the 2007 International Workshop on Parallel Symbolic Computation. SNC and PASCO will be held immediately prior to the ISSAC 2007 meeting, both at the University of Western Ontario, Canada. ISSAC 2007 will be held nearby in Waterloo, Canada. Invited Speakers: [ See abstracts: http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/snc2007/site/talks/talks.html ] Andre Galligo, University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis (France) "Approximate bivariate factorization: a geometric viewpoint" Erich Kaltofen, North Carolina State University (USA) "On probabalistic analysis of randomization in hybrid symbolic-numeric algorithms" Anthony Kennedy, University of Edinburgh (UK) "Automating renormalization of quantum field theories" Nick Trefethen, Oxford University (UK) "Computing numerically with functions instead of numbers" Charles Wampler, General Motors (USA) "Numerical algebraic geometry and kinematics" Lihong Zhi, Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) "Numerical optimization in hybrid symbolic-numeric computation" Topics: Papers for the conference were solicited from the following areas: * Hybrid symbolic-numeric algorithms * Approximate polynomial GCD and factorization * Symbolic-numeric methods for solving polynomial systems * Resultants and structured matrices for symbolic-numeric computation * Differential equations for symbolic-numeric computation * Symbolic-numeric methods for geometric computation * Symbolic-numeric algorithms in algebraic geometry * Symbolic-numeric algorithms for nonlinear optimization * Numeric computation of characteristic sets and Gr???bner bases * Implementation of symbolic-numeric algorithms * Model construction by approximate algebraic algorithms (e.g. numerical sparse interpolation, the approximate Buchberger-Moeller algorithm) * Applications of symbolic-numeric computation Conference Organization: General Chair: Stephen Watt PC Chair: Jan Verschelde Local Arrangements: Oleg Golubitsky Web site: Francois Lemaire Administration: Meg Borthwick Program Committee: Dario Bini, Universita di Pisa, Italy Robert Corless, University of Western Ontario, Canada James Demmel, University of California Berkeley, USA Ioannis Emiris, University of Athens, Greece Marc Moreno Maza, University of Western Ontario, Canada Bernard Mourrain, INRIA Sophia Antipolis, France Victor Pan, Lehman College CUNY, USA Greg Reid, University of Western Ontario, Canada Tateaki Sasaki, University of Tsukuba, Japan Andrew Sommese, University of Notre Dame, USA Jan Verschelde (PC Chair), University of Illinois at Chicago, USA Dongming Wang, Beihang University, China and UPMC-CNRS, France Zhonggang Zeng, Northeastern Illinois University, USA Support: Support from the following organizations is gratefully acknowledged: The Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences The MITACS Network of Centers of Excellence The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada The University of Western Ontario: VP Research, Faculty of Science, Deparment of Computer Science The Ontario Research Centre for Computer Algebra Maplesoft SHARCNET Links: SNC 2007 http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/snc2007 PASCO 2007 http://www.orcca.on.ca/conferences/pasco2007 ISSAC 2007 http://www.cs.uwaterloo.ca/conferences/issac2007 From eadaless at math.uwaterloo.ca Thu Jul 19 13:40:45 2007 From: eadaless at math.uwaterloo.ca (Lis D'Alessio) Date: Thu Jul 19 15:31:48 2007 Subject: [cmath] Brookfield Research Instructorship Message-ID: Brookfield Research Instructorship Department of Pure Mathematics University of Waterloo Applications are being accepted for the Brookfield Research Instructorship beginning July 1, 2008, for a duration of two years, renewable for a third year subject to mutual agreement between the candidate and the Department. The successful candidate must have a PhD in Mathematics and an actively developing research program in one of the areas of departmental activity: functional analysis, geometry and topology, algebra and logic, or number theory. Duties include research and teaching five semester-long course (12 weeks) over a three year period. Salary range commensurate with qualifications and experience. The closing date for applications is December 15, 2007. Send curriculum vitae plus a description of research interests and accomplishments, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Professor Frank Zorzitto, Chair, Department of Pure Mathematics, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3G1 email: puremath@math.uwaterloo.ca All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 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We are pleased to inform you that planning for ICME 11 is well under way, bringing a wide array of specialists in Mathematics Education from all over the world to Monterrey (Mexico) in the Summer of 2008. ICMEs have evolved from one edition to the next, and this one is no exception. We will be able to offer a wide variety of activities covering many topics of current interest that will respond to the demand of the international community of math educators. This is the first time that ICME comes to Latin America, so we are sure that many math educators from the region will take advantage of this opportunity, first one for many of them, to engage with top researchers and practitioners from all over the world. ICME attendees will not only be able to learn about the latest work in the various fields, but will also have the opportunity to share their unique experiences as educators facing the challenges of various cross-cultural settings and to establish working relationships with others sharing similar interests and concerns. The ICME-11 team - national and international organizers, members of the more than seventy teams, and numerous lecturers - is striving to create an international gathering that will provoke, question, enrich, and inspire all attending international mathematics education community members. Well aware of the successes of past editions of the congress ICME 10 in Denmark, ICME 9 in Tokyo, and the previous ones we are eager to meet the challenge of making 2008 the best ICME ever. We are being careful to maintain all successful components of past editions of the congress, but we are also striving to enrich our dialogs by addressing a wider range of topics, especially regarding group activities, including those that arise due to the rapid changes that are occurring in our technologically driven world. The congress will offer activities addressing both theoretical and practical matters in mathematics education. We are hoping that the ambiance Mexico provides, a country with an unusually rich mixture of western and indigenous cultures, will enable congress attendees to consider and study educational issues stemming from the frequent cultural encounters in an intensely migrating world. We briefly present you with the main components of the scientific program below. Soon you will be able to find more information on our web site, and keep up with the preliminary work done by the teams before the congress. 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RESPONSIBILITIES: Operational Accountabilities: * Ensure a quality learning environment exists in the Math Science courses * Lead performance management and coaching of faculty * Recommend and participate in opportunities for area growth * Resource management and scheduling to ensure an effective learning environment that is fiscally efficient * Establish and maintain contacts with SAIT programs and industry * Use project management for program operation * Set and meet budget objectives associated with area operation * Foster the development of a strong Math Sciences faculty team * Engage faculty in professional development activities * Participate in cross campus committees as required * Mentor faculty and encourage teaching excellence in the classroom * Leading the area through contact with SAIT programs * Counsel students, address student and faculty issues * Contribute to SAIT's Academic Plan, mission, vision and departmental goals * Work with other SAIT personnel to serve the needs of academic departments * Ensure academic integrity of continuing education programs * Ensure that facilities are industry relevant * Work with the curriculum coordinator on curriculum projects * Lead the development of strategic planning in the area that addresses quality as per the KPI reports (key performance indicators) Leadership Accountabilities: * Promoting a SAIT first environment * Promoting a team environment * Empowering staff and faculty to feel passionate about the future of SAIT, CALS, and the Math Sciences area * Supporting SAIT and the department in the achievement of the goals and vision * Create an excellent learning environment for students * Being accessible to students in a responsive learning environment * Contribute to the strategic development of SAIT, CALS, and the Math Sciences area * Display respect for others through actions * Support and recognize the achievement of students, staff and faculty * Lead faculty in the development of their teaching skills QUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in engineering, mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, education, or equivalent * Progressive experience in industry * Project management experience * Experience as a manager of people * Previous academic experience would be an asset Why Work At SAIT? As an academic coordinator, you will be part of a premier polytechnic with an international reputation. SAIT Polytechnic offers a variety of benefits and services for staff including flexible scheduling, a great vacation package, Christmas leave, personal and professional development programs, access to our newly-renovated Wellness Centre, transportation discounts and more. Make a Career and a Lifestyle Switch! Not from Calgary? Make the move to Calgary and enjoy hiking and skiing in the Canadian Rockies, join the cheers at a Calgary Flames game, or take in one of the many festivals and cultural events. Come see why Calgary is one of North America's fastest growing cities. OPEN TO: SAIT Employees and the Public SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience COMPETITION: 368b-06-PK MGT CLOSING: September 9, 2007 TO APPLY: If you meet the requirements of this position and wish to apply, visit the SAIT careers site at http://www.sait.ca/careers . SAIT is committed to Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified individuals. NOTE: The preferred method of application is on-line. Notification of receipt will only be made to on-line applicants. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted within 28 days. By applying your resume may be considered for other opportunities at SAIT that suit your experience Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) The personal information recorded on this form is being collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. The information will be used for the purpose(s) of employee payroll and administration and is protected by the privacy provisions of the FOIP Act. If you require further information concerning the collection and use of this personal information, please contact the Payroll Specialist in Human Resources at 284-8633. 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Four students won medals and one student received an honourable mention at the 48th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in Hanoi, Vietnam, from July 19 to July 31, 2007. The six students who competed for Canada were: Kent Huynh, University of Toronto Schools, Toronto (Ontario); Steven Karp, Lord Byng Secondary School, Vancouver (British Columbia); Jonathan Schneider, University of Toronto Schools, Toronto (Ontario); Yan (Cynthia) Li, Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute, Scarborough (Ontario); Alexander Remorov, William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute, North York (Ontario); and Chengyue (Jarno) Sun, Western Canada High School, Calgary (Alberta). The team was accompanied by the Team Leader Dr. Bill Sands (University of Calgary), Calgary, Alberta, the Deputy Team Leader, Mr. Adrian Tang (University of Calgary) and the Deputy Observer, Ms. Minh-Lac Bui. At the Closing Ceremony on July 30th, a Silver Medal was awarded to Alexander Remorov and Bronze Medals to Kent Huynh, Steven Karp, and Yan (Cynthia) Li. Chengyue (Jarno) Sun received an Honourable Mention. "It was a very good result from a new and young team. We are very pleased with the team performance and the four medals they received and I am proud of their achievements" said Bill Sands. "The IMO is the world championship high school mathematics competition. The problems were difficult and the Canadian students have done very well. They demonstrated the problem solving skills, knowledge and creativity that is so essential to compete at this very high level," said Dr. Graham Wright, Executive Director of the Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS), the organization responsible for the selection and training of Canada?s IMO team. Although students compete individually, country rankings are obtained by adding the team scores. The maximum score for each student is 42 and for a team of six students the maximum is 252. The Canadian team placed 27th out of 93 competing countries with a score of 98. Since 1981, Canadian students have received a total of 16 gold, 35 silver, and 61 bronze medals. The six members of the Canadian IMO team were selected from among more than 200,000 students who participated in local, provincial and national mathematics contests. Prior to leaving for the 48th IMO, the team trained at the University of Calgary and at the Banff International Research Station (BIRS) in Banff, Alberta from July 6th to July 22nd. For the first time, the Mexican team joined the Canadian team for the training sessions at BIRS. The 2007 IMO contest was set by an international jury of mathematicians, one from each country, and was written on Wednesday July 25th and Thursday July 26th. On each day of the contest, three questions had to be solved within a time limit of four and a half hours. Team members must be less than 20 years old when they write the IMO. The top 10 teams and their scores are: Russia (184); China (181); South Korea (168); Vietnam (168); USA (155); Japan (154); Ukraine (154); North Korea (151); Bulgaria (149); and Taiwan (149). The team will be returning to Canada today (July 31st), in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto. For further details contact the Canadian Mathematical Society. Sponsors of the 2007 Canadian IMO team include: the Canadian Mathematical Society; the Imperial Oil Foundation; Sun Life Financial; the Ontario Ministry of Education; Alberta Learning; Nova Scotia Department of Education; the Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Education; the Northwest Territories Ministry of Education; the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education; the Samuel Beatty Fund; Maplesoft; the Banff International Research Station; the Fields Institute; the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences; University of Calgary; the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of New Brunswick at Fredericton; the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa; the Department of Mathematics, University of Toronto; the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, University of Waterloo and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, York University. The 49th International Mathematical Olympiad will take place in Madrid, Spain, in July 2008. For more information, contact: Dr. Graham P. Wright Executive Director Canadian Mathematical Society 613-562-5702 (CMS Office) 613-290-3046 (Cell) director@cms.math.ca www.cms.math.ca/Competitions/ From peter.taylor at queensu.ca Tue Aug 7 13:22:54 2007 From: peter.taylor at queensu.ca (Peter Taylor) Date: Tue Aug 7 13:21:08 2007 Subject: [cmath] Fwd: ICMI Study 18 Message-ID: <0JME000WVYV1IB10@mta02.its.queensu.ca> This is a reminder that the DEADLINE for submitting contributions to the Joint ICMI/IASE Study on "Statistics education in school mathematics. Challenges for teaching and teacher' education" is next OCTOBER 1. This Study is jointly organised by the IASE (International Association for Statistical Education) and ICMI, and it is the 18th in the ICMI Study programme. The Conference of the Study is to be held at the ITESM, Monterrey Mexico, June 30- July 4, 2008, just prior to ICME-11. The submitted papers have to follow the conference aims and topics, as described in the Discussion Document. This Document, details and guidelines for preparing papers, sample papers and other information is available from the Study web page at http://www.ugr.es/~icmi/iase_study/ Please disseminate this information widely as appropriate. peter Peter Taylor Professor and Head, Department of Math & Stats Queen's University. Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 (613) 533 2428 peter.taylor@queensu.ca http://www.mast.queensu.ca/~peter/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070807/04e7fb18/attachment.htm From gpwright at cms.math.ca Thu Aug 9 11:23:33 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Thu Aug 9 11:24:22 2007 Subject: [cmath] Prix COPSS Award Message-ID: [Le francais suit] The Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies (COPSS) announced today that the 2007 Presidents' Award is given to Jeffrey S. Rosenthal, from the University of Toronto. This announcement was made at the Joint Statistical Meetings, in Salt Lake City. The Presidents' Award is the most prestigious honour bestowed by COPSS. It is awarded annually to a statistician under the age of 40 in recognition of outstanding contributions to the profession. Jeffrey is the 27th recipient of the Presidents' Award. The citation reads as follows: "For fundamental contributions to probability theory, stochastic processes and MCMC algorithms with applications to statistics; for seminal contributions to the theoretical underpinnings of the convergence rates of MCMC algorithms; for his prolific record of collaboration, resulting in significant publications in economics, mathematical finance, artificial intelligence and survival analysis; and for outstanding mentoring and extraordinary skill at communicating some of the deeper ideas of our discipline through the media (print, radio, and TV) and through the publication of a general audience book on probability in real life which, less than two years after publication is in its 6th printing." Jeffrey Rosenthal was born in Scarborough (Ontario) in 1967. He studied mathematics and statistics at theUniversity of Toronto (B.Sc., 1988) and at Harvard (Ph.D., 1992). He worked at the University ofMinnesota for one year before joining the Department of Statistics at the University of Toronto, where he is was promoted to the rank of Full Professor in 2000. Among other honours, Jeffrey became a fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics in 2005 and won the CRM-SSC Award in 2006. For more details on Jeffrey's work and career, see http://probability.ca/jeff/ A list of the Presidents' Award winners (which includes six other Canadians) may be found at http://www.niss.org/copss/PastAwardsPresidents.doc Congratulations, Jeffrey! Christian Genest, Ph.D., P.Stat. SSC President Le Comite des presidents de societes statistiques (COPSS) a annonce aujourd'hui que le Prix des presidents est attribue cette annee a Jeffrey S. Rosenthal, de l'Universite de Toronto. Cette annonce a ete faite dans le cadre du Congres de statistique conjoint, a Salt Lake City. Le Prix des presidents est la plus haute distinction accordee par le COPSS. Il est attribue annuellement a un statisticien de moins de 40 ans s'etant illustre par l'ampleur de ses contributions a la profession. Jeffrey Rosenthal est le 27e recipiendaire du Prix des presidents. Le prix lui a ete remis... < Pour ses travaux en probabilites et ses apports fondamentaux a l'etude des processus stochastiques, des algorithmes MCMC et de leurs applications statistiques ; pour ses travaux d'avant-garde sur le comportement des taux de convergence des algorithmes MCMC ; pour l'abondance et la diversite de ses collaborations, qui sont a l'origine d'importantes publications en economique, en finance mathematique, en intelligence artificielle et en analyse de survie ; et pour ses qualites exceptionnelles de mentor et de vulgarisateur qui ont permis au grand public d'apprehender certaines des notions les plus complexes du domaine par le truchement des media (presse, radio et tele) et la publication d'un ouvrage sur les applications concretes des probabilites qui en est a son 6e tirage en moins de deux ans. > Jeffrey Rosenthal est ne a Scarborough (Ontario) en 1967. Il a etudie les mathematiques et la statistique a l'Universite de Toronto (B.Sc., 1988) et a Harvard (Ph.D., 1992). Il a travaille pendant un an a l'Universite du Minnesota avant d'etre recrute par le Departement de statistique de l'Universite de Toronto, ou il a ete promu au rang de professeur titulaire en l'an 2000. Entre autres distinctions, Jeffrey a ete nomme compagnon de l'Institut de statistique mathematique en 2005 et a remporte le Prix CRM-SSC Award en 2006. Pour de plus amples details sur le travail et la carriere de Jeffrey, voir http://probability.ca/jeff/ On peut trouver un palmares des gagnants du Prix des presidents (parmi lesquels six autres Canadiens) a http://www.niss.org/copss/PastAwardsPresidents.doc Felicitations, Jeffrey ! Le president de la SSC, Christian Genest, Ph.D., P.Stat. From akelm at cms.math.ca Fri Aug 10 12:20:33 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Fri Aug 10 12:20:38 2007 Subject: [cmath] Position in Analysis - University of Western Ontario, Department of Mathematics Message-ID: The University of Western Ontario Department of Mathematics Applications are invited for a probationary (tenure-track) or tenured position in analysis. The rank of this position is open, but some priority will be given to those candidates at the Associate Professor level. Especially well-qualified individuals may be hired with tenure. The position is scheduled to commence on July 1, 2008. The Department is seeking candidates with an outstanding record of research and publication in complex analysis, complex geometry, geometric analysis, or any area of analysis that complements the Department's existing strengths. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in undergraduate and graduate teaching and the supervision of doctoral dissertations. Candidates are encouraged to apply electronically using MathJobs.Org: http://www.mathjobs.org Applications may instead be mailed to: Professor D. M. Riley, Chair Department of Mathematics The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario N6A 5B7 Canada All applications should include their curriculum vitae (with publications list), the contact information for their referees, a research plan, and a statement of teaching interests and experience. Candidates should also arrange for at least four letters of reference to be sent directly from their referees. At least one letter of reference should include a detailed comment on the teaching abilities of the applicant. Any e-mail inquiries should be addressed to: math-pos@uwo.ca Our web address is: http://www.math.uwo.ca The deadline for applications is November 30, 2007. The position is subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. 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Candidates should have a commitment to and demonstrated aptitude for teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to supervise doctoral dissertations. Postdoctoral research and teaching experience is expected. Candidates are encouraged to apply electronically using MathJobs.Org: http://www.mathjobs.org Applications may instead be mailed to: Professor D. M. Riley, Chair Department of Mathematics The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario N6A 5B7 Canada All applications should include their curriculum vitae (with publications list), the contact information for their referees, a research plan, and a statement of teaching interests and experience. Candidates should also arrange for at least four letters of reference to be sent directly from their referees. At least one letter of reference should include a detailed comment on the teaching abilities of the applicant. 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The successful applicant must be able to interact in a research capacity with the Applied Mathematics Group and other interdisciplinary groups throughout the university. S/he must be able to supervise undergraduate students, graduate students and post-docs, and be prepared to be involved with activities of the Department. We are interested in candidates whose main areas of research are one of the following: Applied Dynamical Systems, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing, Optimization and Operations Research, and Stochastic Modelling. Information about the Department, including descriptions of courses offered and research areas of the Applied Mathematics Group, can be found at the website: http://www.math.uvic.ca/ A completed application consists of a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier or equivalent documentation that outlines teaching experience and effectiveness, and three confidential letters of reference. These may be submitted online at www.mathjobs.org (preferred), or by regular mail to: Chair Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of Victoria PO Box 3045 STN CSC Victoria, B.C. V8W 3P4 CANADA Telephone: (250) 721-7436 FAX: (250) 721-8962 E-mail: apldcomp@math.uvic.ca The closing date for applications is December 15, 2007. The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. 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The successful applicant must be able to interact in a research capacity with other members of Department and other interdisciplinary groups throughout the university. S/he must be able to supervise undergraduate students, graduate students and post-docs in Financial Mathematics, Actuarial Science or Stochastic Financial Modelling and be prepared to be involved with activities of the Department. Information about the Department, including descriptions of courses offered and research areas, can be found at the website: http://www.math.uvic.ca/ A completed application consists of a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier or equivalent documentation that outlines teaching experience and effectiveness, and three confidential letters of reference. These may be submitted online at www.mathjobs.org (preferred), or by regular mail to: Chair Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of Victoria PO Box 3045 STN CSC Victoria, B.C. V8W 3P4 CANADA Telephone: (250) 721-7436 FAX: (250) 721-8962 E-mail: apldcomp@math.uvic.ca The closing date for applications is December 15, 2007. The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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There is also a competition for positions in any of the six main research areas covered by the department: algebraic combinatorics, combinatorial optimization, continuous optimization, cryptography, graph theory, and quantum computing. Finally, there is a competition for positions in operations research. The text of the individual advertisements can be found at the website of the department. While the intention is to make appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor, applications for more senior positions will be considered. A Ph.D. degree and evidence of excellence in research and teaching are required. Successful applicants are expected to maintain an active program of research, to attract and supervise graduate students, and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply using the MathJobs site: http://www.mathjobs.org. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and up to three selected reprints/preprints. In addition, at least three reference letters should be submitted, preferably through the MathJobs site. Applications and reference letters may alternatively be sent to combopt@math.uwaterloo.ca or to Bill Cunningham, Chair, Department of Combinatorics and Optimization, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1. Closing date for receipt of applications is December 10, 2007. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment From president at cms.math.ca Wed Aug 15 10:58:40 2007 From: president at cms.math.ca (president@cms.math.ca) Date: Wed Aug 15 11:00:45 2007 Subject: [cmath] 2007 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD - DR. GRAHAM WRIGHT Message-ID: <46C314A0.8030302@cms.math.ca> NEWS RELEASE For release: IMMEDIATE (August 15, 2007) 2007 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD - DR. GRAHAM WRIGHT OTTAWA, Ontario - The Canadian Mathematical Society has awarded the 2007 Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Graham P. Wright of the University of Ottawa. The Distinguished Service Prize is given annually in recognition of sustained and significant service to the CMS or the Canadian mathematical community. Graham Wright has been Executive Director of the CMS since 1979 and throughout that time has profoundly influenced and shaped the Society. His skilful and dedicated service to the CMS has been a major factor in the dramatic growth and transformation of the Society. Dr. Wright has been a key part of virtually all aspects of the Society's operations, including his service as Managing Editor of many of the CMS's scientific publications, his ongoing work as an organizer of Math Camps and Mathematics Competitions (notably his work for the 1995 International Mathematical Olympiad held in Toronto), and his tireless efforts in support of the Society's committees and scientific meetings. He has helped the Society develop its web-based electronic services, and has guided the outreach and fundraising activities of the Society. His work in building up and overseeing the CMS Executive Office in Ottawa, as well as other CMS editorial offices, helped establish the highly professional permanent infrastructure that supports the work of the Society's many volunteers. The CMS would not have its current impact on the professional mathematical community, nor its current wide range of programs in research, publication, and mathematics education, without the extraordinary contributions of Graham Wright. Indeed, the singular nature of Dr. Wright's contributions to the Society has led the CMS Board of Directors to announce its intention to rename its Distinguished Service Award, as of 2008, as the Graham Wright Award for Distinguished Service. Dr. Graham Wright was born in England and obtained his B.Sc Honours Degree at the University of Surrey in 1967. He earned his Ph.D. in 1971, also from the University of Surrey, under the supervision of Professor Felix Arscott. After one year as a visiting graduate student at the University of Calgary, Wright joined the Department of Mathematics at the University of Ottawa in 1970. In 1975, he received an Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) Teaching Award for Outstanding Contributions to University Teaching. His research interests are in doubly-periodic differential equations. Graham Wright has been a Co-organizer of the CMS-University of Ottawa Math Camps since 2000 and of the Math Horizons Day for Ottawa area high school students since 2002. Graham Wright, together with Dr. Mayer Alvo, was responsible for the establishment of two co-operative education programs in Mathematics and Computing. These programs, established in 1980, were the first co-op programs offered at the University of Ottawa. Wright was a past-chair of the NSERC Grant Selection Committee for Scholarly Publications, the Assistant Chief Operating Officer for the 36th International Mathematical Olympiad which was held in Canada in 1995. Since 1994 he has served on the Selection Committee for the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence. For more information, contact: Dr. Thomas S. Salisbury President, Canadian Mathematical Society Telephone: 416-736-2100, ext. 33921 president@cms.math.ca From president at cms.math.ca Wed Aug 15 11:00:03 2007 From: president at cms.math.ca (president@cms.math.ca) Date: Wed Aug 15 11:00:46 2007 Subject: [cmath] PRIX POUR SERVICE =?iso-8859-1?q?M=C9RITOIRE_2007_-_GRAHAM_WRIGHT?= Message-ID: <46C314F3.6030702@cms.math.ca> COMMUNIQU? Pour diffusion : IMM?DIATE (15 ao?t 2007) PRIX POUR SERVICE M?RITOIRE 2007 - GRAHAM WRIGHT OTTAWA (Ontario) - La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada d?cerne son Prix pour service m?ritoire 2007 ? Graham P. Wright de l'Universit? d'Ottawa. Le Prix pour service m?ritoire est remis tous les ans ? une personne qui a rendu des services exceptionnels ? la SMC ou ? la communaut? math?matique canadienne. Graham Wright est directeur administratif de la SMC depuis 1979. Durant cette p?riode, il a grandement influenc? et transform? la Soci?t?. Sa comp?tence et son d?vouement envers la SMC ont ?t? les principaux instruments de la croissance fulgurante et de la transformation de la SMC durant ces ann?es. Graham Wright a touch? ? pratiquement toutes les activit?s de la Soci?t?, notamment en tant que r?dacteur g?rant de plusieurs des publications scientifiques de la SMC, par son soutien continu en tant qu'organisateur des camps de math?matiques et des concours math?matiques (en particulier sa contribution ? l'organisation de l'Olympiade internationale de math?matiques 1995 tenue ? Toronto) et par son travail inlassable dans les comit?s et les r?unions scientifiques de la Soci?t?. Il a ?galement contribu? ? l'?volution des services web de la Soci?t? et orient? le d?veloppement de ses activit?s de sensibilisation et de financement. Sa contribution ? l'organisation et la direction du bureau administratif de la SMC ? Ottawa, ainsi que des autres bureaux de r?daction de la SMC, a dot? la Soci?t? d'une infrastructure permanente et extr?mement professionnelle qui appuie le travail de ses nombreux b?n?voles. La SMC n'aurait pas l'influence qu'elle a actuellement sur la communaut? math?matique professionnelle, et elle n'offrirait pas non plus une telle offre de programmes de recherche, de publication et d'?ducation math?matique sans la contribution extraordinaire de Graham Wright. Pour souligner la nature exceptionnelle de l'~\uvre de Graham Wright, le Conseil d'administration de la SMC a d'ailleurs l'intention de renommer son Prix pour service m?ritoire. ? compter de 2008, ce prix s'appellera donc le " Prix Graham-Wright pour service m?ritoire ". N? en Angleterre, Graham Wright a obtenu un baccalaur?at en sciences avec sp?cialisation de l'Universit? de Surrey en 1967. Il a termin? son doctorat en 1971, aussi ? Surrey, sous la direction du professeur Felix Arscott. Apr?s un s?jour d'un an comme ?tudiant dipl?m? invit? ? l'Universit? de Calgary, il se joint au D?partement de math?matiques de l'Universit? d'Ottawa en 1970. En 1975, il re?oit un prix d'excellence en enseignement de l'Union des associations des professeurs des universit?s de l'Ontario (UAPUO) pour sa contribution exceptionnelle ? l'enseignement universitaire. Ses int?r?ts de recherche portent principalement sur les ?quations diff?rentielles doublement p?riodiques. Graham Wright est de plus l'un des organisateurs des camps de math?matiques organis?s conjointement par la SMC et l'Universit? d'Ottawa depuis 2000, et de la journ?e Math Horizons pour les ?l?ves du secondaire d'Ottawa depuis 2002. From akelm at cms.math.ca Wed Aug 15 13:49:29 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Wed Aug 15 13:49:36 2007 Subject: [cmath] Fields Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships 2008-09 Message-ID: Fields Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships 2008-09 Description: Applications are invited for postdoctoral fellowship positions at the Fields Institute in Toronto for the 2008-2009 academic year. The Thematic Program on Arithmetic Geometry, Hyperbolic Geometry and Related Topics will take place at the Institute July to December 2008 and the Thematic Program on O-Minimal Structures and Real Analytic Geometry will take place at the Institute from January to June 2009. The fellowships provide for a period of engagement in research and participation in the activities of the Institute. They may be offered in conjunction with partner universities, through which a further period of support may be possible. Eligibility: Qualified candidates who will have recently completed a PhD in a related area of the mathematical sciences are encouraged to apply. Deadline: December 7, 2007, although late applications may be considered. Application Information: Please consult www.fields.utoronto.ca/proposals/postdoc.html The Fields Institute is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, visible minority group members, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment From akelm at cms.math.ca Fri Aug 17 13:44:56 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Fri Aug 17 13:45:07 2007 Subject: [cmath] Senior Statistician - Brogan Inc. Message-ID: Senior Statistician Ref #: SS0807 Brogan Inc. has a job opening for an experienced statistician to lead and expand the statistical research capabilities of Brogan. This will involve providing a wide range of advanced statistical expertise, guidance, and strategies to support various team members working at Brogan Inc., from assisting in Health Economic analyses to participation in developing and testing methodologies for new data products. Responsibilities: - Development of a detailed strategic plan for expanding the company's statistical scope. - Develop a range of statistical procedures and tests for internal and external projects - longitudinal and time series analysis of administrative databases - sampling techniques - hypothesis testing - multivariate statistical regression models - probabilistic modelling - data mining - Contribution to preparation of project reports and presentations. - Communicating effectively and professionally with other disciplines within the company Fulfilling this role will require an individual who is a self-starter with keen problem-solving abilities and research ethics, coupled with strong initiative and leadership capabilities. Qualifications: - A Doctorate degree in statistics or biostatistics with at least 2 years' experience, or a Master's degree with at least 6 years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. - Sound knowledge of statistical theory and methods - Ability to independently plan and implement complex statistical analyses - Demonstrated proficiency in SQL and/or SAS programming, including use of advanced statistical procedures and manipulation of complex datasets - Creative problem solver - Ability to work with an interdisciplinary research team, - Able to multitask and prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines - Excellent communication skills, written and oral (English essential, French an asset). Brogan Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package that will be commensurate with the skill level and experience of the successful candidate. This position is located in Ottawa (Kanata), Canada. There are tremendous opportunities for career advancement for those individuals with strong analytical skills and business savvy, who are willing to perform beyond normal expectations. E-mail your resume as an attachment in MSWord, Adobe Acrobat, or plain text, to SS0807@broganinc.com We thank all interested applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Brogan_Statistician.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 102717 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070817/174efdc3/Brogan_Statistician.pdf From head at math.ubc.ca Fri Aug 17 15:11:57 2007 From: head at math.ubc.ca (R. Kuske, (Math Head)) Date: Fri Aug 17 16:58:43 2007 Subject: [cmath] UFA at UBC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3346AB23-18BD-4C2A-9A54-F2DF053C3DA5@math.ubc.ca> University Faculty Awards (UFA) at UBC The Mathematics Department at the University of British Columbia is seeking to nominate at least one woman and/or Aboriginal candidate for an NSERC University Faculty Award (UFA) in the Fall 2007 competition. A departmental nominee will have a strong research record in a field that fits with the research interests of the Department, as well as strong teaching qualifications. A successful nominee would assume a tenure-track faculty position at the appropriate rank to begin July 1, 2008, with a reduced teaching load for the duration of the award. The University Faculty Award was created by the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council to encourage Canadian universities to appoint very promising women and/ or Aboriginal researchers to tenure-track positions in science and engineering. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as described at: http://www.math.ubc.ca/Dept/deptJobs.shtml#Apply Alternatively, applicants may send a current CV including a list of publications, statement of research and teaching interests, a teaching dossier or similar record of teaching experience, and should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to: Chair, Departmental Committee on Appointments Department of Mathematics, #121-1984 Mathematics Road University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6T 1Z2 In order to ensure full consideration, applications and supporting material, including letters of recommendation, should be received by September 14, 2007. In accordance with NSERC regulations for the awards, an applicant must be female and/or Aboriginal and must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. An applicant must either hold a doctorate degree, or have completed all the requirements for such a degree by the proposed appointment date. Further information on the program can be found at the NSERC web page: http://www.nserc.ca/sf_e.asp?nav=sfnav&lbi=c7 The Department is one of the leading Mathematics Departments in Canada and has strong connections with other mathematical institutes, such as the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems (MITACS), Banff International Research Station (BIRS), and the UBC Institute of Applied Mathematics (IAM). For more information see http:// www.math.ubc.ca. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. 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AED is currently looking for teachers/educators/trainers who have the following: - Curriculum development experience - Teacher training/coaching experience - Demonstrated excellence in presentation skills - At least 5 years of teaching experience - Excellent written and verbal communication skills This position is located in Doha, Qatar. AED is offering competitive salaries and benefits?along with free housing, use of project laptop and cell phone, one Business class ticket to Qatar, and transportation allowance. Send CV with cover letter referencing Qatar to: AED/HR, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009; fax: (202) 884-8413 or employ@smtp.aed.org. For a full job description go to www.aed.org. We thank all individuals for their interest in AED, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Individuals responding to job postings are considered applicants if you meet the following criteria: (1) have expressed interest through the Internet, email or other related technologies, (2) are considered by the AED for a particular position, (3) possess the basic qualifications for the position and (4) do not at any point remove yourself from consideration. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: aed-ad.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 62252 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070820/19c2ccf5/aed-ad.pdf From jrockwood at mitacs.ca Tue Aug 21 16:46:58 2007 From: jrockwood at mitacs.ca (Jo-Anne Rockwood) Date: Wed Aug 22 11:14:41 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for Networking Proposals deadline September 10 Message-ID: <010f01c7e434$6abd9470$4c313a8e@desktop1> The MITACS Network of Centres of Excellence hereby solicits proposals for scientific networking events (workshops, conferences, summer schools, short courses etc) that involve applications of the mathematical sciences to areas having a significant industrial, economic or social impact on Canada. MITACS is particularly interested in entertaining proposals that have at least one of the following features: - they directly relate to a MITACS theme area (see http://www.mitacs.ca); - there is a strong training component for senior undergraduate or graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, or young researchers (examples include summer schools and short courses); and - there is a strong potential to engage participants from non-academic (private or public sector) research or other partner organizations. Joint funding applications with other organizations are welcome, although the proposal must indicate clearly all confirmed or potential sponsors as well as levels of financial support. DEADLINES. MITACS accepts networking proposals three times annually, on January 15, April 30, and September 10. Proposers are *strongly* encouraged to discuss their ideas with the MITACS Associate Scientific Director (asd@mitacs.ca) as early as possible, preferably at least three weeks prior to submitting a proposal. MITACS may also consider proposals submitted outside these deadlines, as funding permits. PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS. Proposals should be submitted by e-mail to events@mitacs.ca in plain text, MSWord, or PDF format. You should receive a confirmation that your proposal was received within one week of submission. EVALUATION PROCEDURE. All proposals are initially reviewed by the MITACS Head Office to ensure that they satisfy submission format guidelines (below) and lie within the MITACS mandate. You may be contacted at this point for further information or clarification. Proposals which meet the guidelines are forwarded to the MITACS Research Management Committee (RMC) for scientific review. The RMC will normally take about one month's time from the deadline date to review proposals, after which their decision will be communicated. PROPOSAL FORMAT. All of sections 1-11 below are required, and incomplete proposals will be returned. 1. Title of event. 2. Proposed dates and location. 3. Type of activity (conference, workshop, summer school, etc). 4. Organizing Committee (names, affiliations, complete contact information). Identify the primary contact. 5. Executive summary of scientific and other objectives in lay terms (max. 100 words) which may appear in public announcements. 6. Other details of the scientific objectives, including: * intended audience, * history or background of the proposed topic, * recent progress, and * possible future directions. 7. Explain the relevance to MITACS. 8. Participants (tentative list of invited speakers and participants, including affiliations). 9. Budget (itemize each main meeting expense, and clearly identify the funding required from MITACS). 10. Other sources of financial support, including the amount requested or committed. 11. Organizational services being requested of MITACS (see below). ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES. MITACS has some capacity to assist proposers with the organization of their event. These services include, but are not limited to: - assistance with budgeting; - negotiating with conference venues to secure meeting rooms and/or accommodations; - registration (including credit card services); - design, advertising and promotion; - business development for the purposes of attracting non-academic speakers or other participants; and - fund-raising and sponsorship. If any such services are being requested of MITACS, then this should be clearly indicated in the proposal under item 11. *************************************************************************************************************************************************** Le R?seau de centres d'excellence MITACS sollicite par la pr?sente des propositions d'?v?nements de r?seautage scientifique (ateliers, conf?rences, ?coles d'?t?, mini-cours, etc.) favorisant l'application des sciences math?matiques dans des domaines ayant une grande incidence industrielle, ?conomique ou sociale au Canada. MITACS s'int?resse particuli?rement aux propositions ayant au moins une des caract?ristiques suivantes : - elles se rapportent directement ? l'un des th?mes de MITACS (voir http://www.mitacs.ca); - elles incorporent une solide composante de formation ? destination des ?tudiants en derni?re ann?e de premier cycle ou des ?tudiants des cycles sup?rieurs, aux boursiers postdoctoraux ou aux jeunes chercheurs (par exemple, les ?coles d'?t? et les mini-cours); - elles risquent fortement d'attirer des participants provenant d'organismes de recherche non universitaires (du secteur priv? ou du secteur public) ou d'autres organismes partenaires. Les demandes de financement faites conjointement avec d'autres organismes sont les bienvenues ? condition que la proposition indique clairement tous les commanditaires confirm?s ou ?ventuels ainsi que les niveaux de soutien financier. DATES LIMITES MITACS accepte les propositions de r?seautage trois fois par an avec les dates limites suivantes : 15 janvier, 30 avril et 10 septembre. Les auteurs de proposition sont vivement encourag?s ? discuter le plus t?t possible de leurs id?es avec le Directeur scientifique associ? de MITACS ? l'adresse asd@mitacs.ca, de pr?f?rence au moins trois semaines avant de soumettre une proposition. Il se peut que MITACS puisse examiner des propositions d?pos?es apr?s ces dates limites, selon la disponibilit? de fonds. SOUMISSIONS DE PROPOSITION Les propositions doivent ?tre envoy?es par courriel ? l'adresse events@mitacs.ca en format texte en clair, MS Word ou PDF. Vous devriez recevoir confirmation de la r?ception de votre proposition dans les sept jours. PROC?DURE D'?VALUATION Toutes les propositions re?ues sont initialement examin?es par le si?ge de MITACS afin de s'assurer qu'elles sont conformes aux lignes directrices relatives au format des soumissions (ci-dessous) et entretiennent un rapport avec le mandat de MITACS. Il est possible que l'on communique alors avec vous afin d'obtenir des renseignements suppl?mentaires ou des clarifications. Les propositions qui respectent ces lignes directrices sont transmises au Comit? de gestion de la recherche (CGR) de MITACS ? des fins d'?valuation scientifique. Le CGR compl?te normalement ces ?valuations dans les trente jours suivant la date limite de d?p?t des propositions apr?s quoi il communique sa d?cision. FORMAT DES PROPOSITIONS Toutes les sections 1-11 ci-dessous doivent ?tre abord?es; les propositions incompl?tes seront retourn?es. 1. Nom de l'?v?nement. 2. Dates et endroit propos?s. 3. Type d'activit? (conf?rence, atelier, ?cole d'?t?, etc.). 4. Comit? organisateur (noms, affiliations, coordonn?es compl?tes). Pri?re d'identifier la principale personne-ressource. 5. R?sum?, en langage de profane, des objectifs scientifiques et autres (max. de 100 mots) qui pourrait figurer dans des annonces publiques. 6. Autres d?tails relatifs aux objectifs scientifiques, notamment * le public cible, * un historique ou de l'information g?n?rale sur le sujet propos?, * les r?centes avanc?es * les orientations futures possibles. 7. Justification de la pertinence pour MITACS. 8. Participants (liste provisoire des conf?renciers et participants invit?s, y compris leur affiliation). 9. Budget (ventiler chaque grande d?pense de l'?v?nement et d?gager clairement le financement demand? aupr?s de MITACS). 10. Autres sources de soutien financier, y compris le montant demand? et/ou engag?. 11. Services organisationnels que vous souhaitez obtenir de MITACS (voir ci-dessous). SERVICES ORGANISATIONNELS MITACS a certaines capacit?s qu'il peut mettre au service des auteurs de propositions pour l'organisation de leur ?v?nement. Les services incluent, entre autres, les suivants : - assistance en mati?re de budg?tisation. - n?gociation avec les ?tablissements d'accueil des conf?rences en vue d'obtenir des salles de r?union et/ou des services d'h?bergement. - inscription (y compris les services li?s aux cartes de cr?dit). - conception graphique, publicit? et promotion. - relations avec les entreprises dans le but d'attirer des conf?renciers et d'autres participants des milieux non universitaires. - lev?es de fonds et parrainage. Si vous comptez utiliser un ou plusieurs des services offerts par MITACS, vous devez l'indiquer clairement dans votre proposition (? l'article 11). Jo-Anne Rockwood MITACS Event & HQP Coordinator jrockwood@mitacs.ca MITACS TASC 2, Room 9904 Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 1S6 Tel: 778-782-3711 Fax: 778-782-6657 www.mitacs.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070821/3d91838a/attachment.htm From eadaless at math.uwaterloo.ca Wed Aug 22 15:47:04 2007 From: eadaless at math.uwaterloo.ca (Lis D'Alessio) Date: Thu Aug 23 11:55:18 2007 Subject: [cmath] Pure Math, UWaterloo, Tenure-track Position Message-ID: Skipped content of type multipart/alternative-------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Specific responsibilities range from examining trading data in an effort to increase profitability, decrease risk, and reduce transaction costs to conceiving new trading ideas and devising the simulations needed to test them. Successful quant candidates have traditionally been the top students in their respective math, physics, engineering, and computer science programs; a considerable number have also competed successfully in the United States and International Math Olympiads as well as the Putnam Competition. To apply, e-mail your resume and a cover letter to CanMS-Quant@career.deshaw.com. Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment From Eric.Marchand at USherbrooke.ca Mon Aug 27 12:59:00 2007 From: Eric.Marchand at USherbrooke.ca (=?iso-8859-1?b?yXJpYw==?= Marchand) Date: Mon Aug 27 12:59:46 2007 Subject: [cmath] APU (UFA) =?iso-8859-1?q?=E0_l=27Universit=E9?= de Sherbrooke Message-ID: <1188233940.46d302d425711@www.usherbrooke.ca> Vous trouverez en pi?ce jointe une annonce d'un poste APU (UFA) ? l'Universit? de Sherbrooke. Merci. Please find enclosed a .pdf version of an ad for a UFA (APU) at l'Universit? de Sherbrooke. Thank you. ?ric Marchand D?partement de math?matiques Universit? de Sherbrooke Sherbrooke (Qu?bec) CANADA J1K 2R1 (eric.marchand@usherbrooke.ca) http://www.usherbrooke.ca/mathematiques/ 819 821-8000 (poste 62021) -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: apusherbrooke.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 168148 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070827/4409c519/apusherbrooke.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Fri Aug 31 15:13:32 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Fri Aug 31 15:13:37 2007 Subject: [cmath] Senior Statistical Data Analyst - Canadian Medical Protective Association Message-ID: JOB OPPORTUNITY The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) is a non-profit medical mutual defence organization with more than 100 years of national experience related to virtually every medico-legal issue. About 95 per cent of the doctors licensed to practise in Canada are CMPA members. The CMPA protects the professional integrity of doctors by providing services including legal defence, indemnification, risk management, educational programs and general advice. In addition, we promote and support medico-legal and practical measures likely to improve the practice of medicine. JOB TITLE: Senior Statistical Data Analyst TERMS: Regular, Full-time Position SALARY RANGE: $51,680 to $77,520 with a control point of $64,600 POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Senior Statistician, the Statistical Data Analyst analyses medical-legal data and provides regular statistical support as requested by various departments. The incumbent may perform one or more of the following functions: - Write computer programs to query and extract data from internal and external data sources - Assess the quality of data by writing programs and/or reviewing data quality indicators and reports - Write pre-processing programs to manipulate data using SAS or other languages in order to prepare the data for modelling - Generate and execute automated processes and web-based tools that result in the production of descriptive statistics and graphs for all standard reports (e.g. Liability and Risk studies, Review of Activities reports and, Year-End Report) - Perform ad hoc requests by working with Medical Analysts, Medical Analyst Researcher, Content Developers and other RMS and CMPA clients to prepare specifications, extract data, and review results - Act as a back-up to the statisticians in their daily activities - Provide assistance in the development of Business Decision Support Tools - Conduct quality assurance activities for external data sources - Work closely with other Data Analysts and Statisticians to define the content of analytical files, review data quality issues and recommend methods of improvement - Other related duties and special assignments as required QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, actuarial science, or other Statistical- related field - A minimum of 6 years related working experience - In-depth knowledge of SAS programming language, with advanced SAS programming skills - Knowledge of Microsoft Applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Experience of Relational Database and SQL (preferably Oracle SQL) - Highly developed analytical skills - Familiarity with statistical concepts (populations, samples, modelling and test data sets) - Knowledge of research/modelling methodology, i.e. understand project steps; from raw data, through transformation, to model construction and assessment - Experience constructing graphs to explore data (such as histograms, scatter plots) - Excellent communication skills - Excellent team skills - Ability to work independently Desirable - Knowledge of outlier and influential observation detection, examination and handling - Knowledge of Health care data - Knowledge of Visual Basic or VBA - Knowledge of data warehouse and BI Selected candidates will be required to complete a skills assessment. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of academic and professional qualifications. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Candidates must already be authorized to work in Canada NO AGENCIES PLEASE! We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package as well as access to two on-site fitness centres. Please forward you resume quoting Posting # 7-031ms to: By e-mail: hr@cmpa.org By mail: Human Resources Specialist Canadian Medical Protective Association P.O. Box 8225, Station T Ottawa ON K1G 3H7 By fax: (613) 725-5133 Website: www.cmpa.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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A complete nomination dossier consists of: - A signed nomination statement from a present or past colleague, or collaborator (no more than three pages) having direct knowledge of the nominee's contribution; - a short curriculum vitae, no than five pages; - Two to four letters of support in addition to the nomination; - Other supporting material may be submitted, no more than 10 pages. A nomination can be updated and will remain active for three years. Six copies of the complete nomination dossier must arrive at the CMS Executive Office no later than November 15, 2007. Selection Committee David Borwein Distinguished Career Award Canadian Mathematical Society 577 King Edward, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 From gpwright at cms.math.ca Thu Sep 6 07:35:26 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Thu Sep 6 07:36:51 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?Appel_de_mises_en_candidature_-_Prix_Davi?= =?iso-8859-1?q?d-Borwein_de_math=E9maticien_=E9m=E9rite_pour_l=27ensemble?= =?iso-8859-1?q?_d=27une_carri=E8re_2007?= Message-ID: Appel de mises en candidature - Prix David-Borwein de math?maticien ?m?rite pour l'ensemble d'une carri?re 2007 Le prix David-Borwein de math?maticien ?m?rite pour l'ensemble d?une carri?re rend hommage ? un math?maticien qui a fait une contribution exceptionnelle et soutenue aux math?matiques canadiennes. Le dossier de candidature comprendra les ?l?ments suivants : - une lettre de mise en candidature sign?e par un coll?gue ou un collaborateur actuel ou des ann?es pass?es (trois pages maximum)qui conna?t tr?s bien les r?alisations de la personne propos?e; - un bref curriculum vitae, maximum de cinq pages; - de deux ? quatre lettres d'appui, en plus de la mise en candidature; - tout autre document pertinent, maximum de 10 pages. Toute mise en candidature est modifiable et demeurera active pendant trois ans. Le dossier complet, en six exemplaires, doit parvenir au bureau administratif de SMC au plus tard le 15 novembre 2007 Comit? de s?lection Prix David Borwein pour carri?re distingu?e Soci?t? math?matique du Canada 577 King Edward, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 From gpwright at cms.math.ca Thu Sep 6 07:36:31 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Thu Sep 6 07:37:53 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for Proposals - 2007 Endowment Grants Competition Message-ID: Call for Proposals - 2007 Endowment Grants Competition The Canadian Mathematical Society is pleased to announce the 2007 Endowment Grants Competition to fund projects that contribute to the broader good of the mathematical community. The Endowment Fund is used to fund such projects and the Endowment Grants Committee (EGC) administers the distribution of the grants and adjudicates proposals for projects. Proposals must address the goal and statement of purpose of the Canadian Mathematical Society. The goal of the Canadian Mathematical Society is to support the promotion and advancement of the discovery, learning, and application of mathematics. The CMS Statement of Purpose is: 1. To unify and support Canadian mathematicians through effective communication, broad membership, sponsorship of diverse activities, and partnerships with like professional societies. 2. To support mathematics research through the communication of current research to both the specialist and non-specialist, public recognition of research accomplishments and collaboration with the research institutes and granting agencies. 3. To support the advancement of mathematics education through joint projects with mathematics educators at all levels, promotion of educational advancements, and partnerships with provincial ministries of education and organizations supporting mathematics education. 4. To champion mathematics through initiatives that explain, promote and increase the general understanding of mathematics, provide extra-curricular opportunities for students, and encourage partnerships with corporate, government and not-for-profit agencies. An applicant may be involved in only one proposal per competition as a principal applicant. Proposals must come from CMS members, or, if joint, at least one principal applicant must be a CMS member. The EGC will consider funding proposals for a maximum of three years. However, multi-year proposals must be funded from the funds available to the EGC in the year of application. The EGC will consider funding proposals to a maximum of $5,000 per year. The EGC committee tends to favour proposals where CMS funds can be leveraged or where proposals have no other natural funding body to which to apply. If it is anticipated that a proposal will generate something of lasting financial value, proposers must indicate that this is the case and declare their intent with respect to that value. Application process. Application forms and templates as well as advice and directions are available at the CMS website www.cms.math.ca/Grants/EGC. Proposals must be received no later than September 30, 2007. The Chair of the Endowment Grants Committee invites emails expressing interest in the grant as soon as possible Dr. Karl Dilcher Chair, Endowment Grants Committee Canadian Mathematical Society 577 King Edward Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 chair-egc@cms.math.ca From gpwright at cms.math.ca Thu Sep 6 07:39:51 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Thu Sep 6 07:41:13 2007 Subject: [cmath] Appel de propositions - Concours de bourses du fonds de dotation 2007 Message-ID: Appel de propositions - Concours de bourses du fonds de dotation 2007 La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (SMC) est heureuse d'annoncer la tenue du Concours de bourses du fond de dotation 2007 pour le financement d'activit?s qui contribuent ? l'essor global de la communaut? math?matique. Le Comit? d'attribution des bourses du fonds de dotation (CABFD) se charge d'?valuer les propositions et d'attribuer les bourses. Les propositions doivent ?tre conformes ? l'objectif et ? l'?nonc? d'intention de la SMC. La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada s'est donn?e pour objectif de promouvoir et de favoriser la d?couverte et l'apprentissage des math?matiques, et les applications qui en d?coulent. Son ?nonc? d'intention est le suivant : 1. Regrouper et appuyer les math?maticiens canadiens en favorisant la communication et l'adh?sion ? grande ?chelle, en commanditant diverses activit?s et en ?tablissant des partenariats avec des associations professionnelles semblables ? la n?tre. 2. Encourager la recherche math?matique en diffusant les r?sultats de recherches en cours aux sp?cialistes et aux non-sp?cialistes, en faisant reconna?tre publiquement les travaux de chercheurs et en collaborant avec les instituts de recherche et les organismes subventionnaires. 3. Favoriser l'apprentissage des math?matiques en r?alisant des projets avec des professeurs de math?matiques de tous les niveaux, en faisant conna?tre les progr?s dans l'enseignement et en ?tablissant des partenariats avec les minist?res de l'?ducation provinciaux et les organismes vou?s ? l'apprentissage des math?matiques. 4. D?fendre les math?matiques en cr?ant des initiatives visant ? expliquer, ? promouvoir et ? mieux faire conna?tre la discipline, en organisant des activit?s parascolaires et en encourageant les partenariats avec les soci?t?s priv?es, les gouvernements et les organismes ? but non lucratif. Un demandeur ne peut pr?senter qu'une proposition par concours en tant que demandeur principal. Les propositions doivent venir de membres de la SMC. S'il s'agit d'un projet conjoint, au moins un des demandeurs principaux doit ?tre membre de la SMC. Le CABFD ?valuera les projets qui s'?talent sur un maximum de trois ans. Les projets s'?chelonnant sur plusieurs ann?es seront toutefois financ?s en fonction des fonds dont disposera le Comit? l'ann?e de la demande. Le Comit? se limitera aux propositions dont le financement demand? n'exc?de pas 5 000 $ par ann?e. De fa?on g?n?rale, le CABFD favorise les propositions o? les fonds de la SMC peuvent ?tre ?quilibr?s ou les propositions qui ne disposent d'aucun organisme de financement naturel o? postuler. Si les demandeurs pr?voient tirer une valeur financi?re durable du projet, ils doivent l'indiquer et expliquer leur intention envers cette valeur. Processus de demande. Le formulaire de demande et gabarits, ainsi que conseils et instructions sont disponible au site de la SMC www.smc.math.ca/Grants/EGC/.f. Les applications doivent ?tre re?ues au plus tard le 30 septembre 2007. Le pr?sident du comit? invite les courriels d?crivant votre int?r?t au fond d?s que possible. Dr. Karl Dilcher Pr?sident, Comit? d'attribution des bourses du fonds de dotation Soci?t? math?matique du Canada 577 King Edward Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 chair-egc@cms.math.ca From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri Sep 7 09:14:49 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri Sep 7 09:16:20 2007 Subject: [cmath] CMS Excellence in Teaching Award / Prix d'excellence en enseignement de la SMC Message-ID: CMS Excellence in Teaching Award for post-secondary undergraduate teaching in Mathematics Recognizing sustained and distinguished contributions in teaching. Full-time university, college, two-year college, or CEGEP teachers in Canada with at least five years teaching experience at their current institution can be nominated. Deadline for nomination is November 15, 2007. For details regarding nomination procedure, please visit www.cms.math.ca/prizes or http://www.nelson.com/ Nelson Education is a proud supporter of this award ***************************************** Prix d'excellence en enseignement de la SMC pour l'enseignement coll?gial et de premier cycle universitaire en math?matiques Le prix r?compense des contributions exceptionnelles et soutenues enenseignement.Il s'adresse aux professeures et professeurs d'universit?, de coll?ge ou de c?gep au Canada ayant au moins cinq ans d'exp?rience dans leur ?tablissement actuel. Date limite pour soumettre une candidature: 15 novembre 2007. Pour les d?tails sur la proc?dure de mise en nomination voir www.smc.math.ca/Prix ou http://www.nelson.com/ Nelson est fier d'appuyer ce prix From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri Sep 7 09:16:26 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri Sep 7 09:17:54 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?NSERC_-_CMS_Math_in_Moscow_Scholarships_/?= =?iso-8859-1?q?_Bourse_CRSNG/SMC_Math_=E0_Moscou?= Message-ID: NSERC - CMS Math in Moscow Scholarships The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) support scholarships at $9,000 each. Canadian students registered in a mathematics or computer science program are eligible. The scholarships are to attend a semester at the small elite Moscow Independent University. Math in Moscow program www.mccme.ru/mathinmoscow/ Application details www.cms.math.ca/bulletins/Moscow_web/ For additional information please see your department or call the CMS at 613-562-5702. Deadline September 30, 2007 to attend the Winter 2008 semester. ************************************************** Bourse CRSNG/SMC Math ? Moscou Le Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et en G?nie du Canada (CRSNG) et la Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (SMC) offrent des bourses de 9,000 $ chacune. Les ?tudiantes ou ?tudiants du Canada inscrit(e)s ? un programme de math?matiques ou d'informatique sont ?ligibles. Les bourses servent ? financer un trimestre d??tudes ? la petite universit? d??lite Moscow Independent University. Programme Math ? Moscou www.mccme.ru/mathinmoscow/ D?tails de soumission www.smc.math.ca/bulletins/Moscou_web/ Pour plus de renseignements veuillez communiquer avec votre d?partement ou la SMC au 613-562-5702. Date limite le 30 septembre 2007 pour le trimestre d'hiver 2008. From jrockwood at mitacs.ca Fri Sep 7 14:44:41 2007 From: jrockwood at mitacs.ca (Jo-Anne Rockwood) Date: Fri Sep 7 14:46:56 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for Networking Proposals - deadline reminder Sept 10 Message-ID: <008a01c7f17f$2691f9f0$4c313a8e@desktop1> The MITACS Network of Centres of Excellence hereby solicits proposals for scientific networking events (workshops, conferences, summer schools, short courses etc) that involve applications of the mathematical sciences to areas having a significant industrial, economic or social impact on Canada. MITACS is particularly interested in entertaining proposals that have at least one of the following features: - they directly relate to a MITACS theme area (see www.mitacs.ca ); - there is a strong training component for senior undergraduate or graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, or young researchers (examples include summer schools and short courses); and - there is a strong potential to engage participants from non-academic (private or public sector) research or other partner organizations. Joint funding applications with other organizations are welcome, although the proposal must indicate clearly all confirmed or potential sponsors as well as levels of financial support. DEADLINES. MITACS accepts networking proposals three times annually, on January 15, April 30, and September 10. Proposers are *strongly* encouraged to discuss their ideas with the MITACS Associate Scientific Director (asd@mitacs.ca) as early as possible, preferably at least three weeks prior to submitting a proposal. MITACS may also consider proposals submitted outside these deadlines, as funding permits. PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS. Proposals should be submitted by e-mail to events@mitacs.ca in plain text, MSWord, or PDF format. You should receive a confirmation that your proposal was received within one week of submission. EVALUATION PROCEDURE. All proposals are initially reviewed by the MITACS Head Office to ensure that they satisfy submission format guidelines (below) and lie within the MITACS mandate. You may be contacted at this point for further information or clarification. Proposals which meet the guidelines are forwarded to the MITACS Research Management Committee (RMC) for scientific review. The RMC will normally take about one month's time from the deadline date to review proposals, after which their decision will be communicated. PROPOSAL FORMAT. All of sections 1-11 below are required, and incomplete proposals will be returned. 1. Title of event. 2. Proposed dates and location. 3. Type of activity (conference, workshop, summer school, etc). 4. Organizing Committee (names, affiliations, complete contact information). Identify the primary contact. 5. Executive summary of scientific and other objectives in lay terms (max. 100 words) which may appear in public announcements. 6. Other details of the scientific objectives, including: * intended audience, * history or background of the proposed topic, * recent progress, and * possible future directions. 7. Explain the relevance to MITACS. 8. Participants (tentative list of invited speakers and participants, including affiliations). 9. Budget (itemize each main meeting expense, and clearly identify the funding required from MITACS). 10. Other sources of financial support, including the amount requested or committed. 11. Organizational services being requested of MITACS (see below). ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES. MITACS has some capacity to assist proposers with the organization of their event. These services include, but are not limited to: - assistance with budgeting; - negotiating with conference venues to secure meeting rooms and/or accommodations; - registration (including credit card services); - design, advertising and promotion; - business development for the purposes of attracting non-academic speakers or other participants; and - fund-raising and sponsorship. If any such services are being requested of MITACS, then this should be clearly indicated in the proposal under item 11. *************************************************************************************************************************************************** Le R?seau de centres d'excellence MITACS sollicite par la pr?sente des propositions d'?v?nements de r?seautage scientifique (ateliers, conf?rences, ?coles d'?t?, mini-cours, etc.) favorisant l'application des sciences math?matiques dans des domaines ayant une grande incidence industrielle, ?conomique ou sociale au Canada. MITACS s'int?resse particuli?rement aux propositions ayant au moins une des caract?ristiques suivantes : - elles se rapportent directement ? l'un des th?mes de MITACS (voir www.mitacs.ca ); - elles incorporent une solide composante de formation ? destination des ?tudiants en derni?re ann?e de premier cycle ou des ?tudiants des cycles sup?rieurs, aux boursiers postdoctoraux ou aux jeunes chercheurs (par exemple, les ?coles d'?t? et les mini-cours); - elles risquent fortement d'attirer des participants provenant d'organismes de recherche non universitaires (du secteur priv? ou du secteur public) ou d'autres organismes partenaires. Les demandes de financement faites conjointement avec d'autres organismes sont les bienvenues ? condition que la proposition indique clairement tous les commanditaires confirm?s ou ?ventuels ainsi que les niveaux de soutien financier. DATES LIMITES MITACS accepte les propositions de r?seautage trois fois par an avec les dates limites suivantes : 15 janvier, 30 avril et 10 septembre. Les auteurs de proposition sont vivement encourag?s ? discuter le plus t?t possible de leurs id?es avec le Directeur scientifique associ? de MITACS ? l'adresse asd@mitacs.ca, de pr?f?rence au moins trois semaines avant de soumettre une proposition. Il se peut que MITACS puisse examiner des propositions d?pos?es apr?s ces dates limites, selon la disponibilit? de fonds. SOUMISSIONS DE PROPOSITION Les propositions doivent ?tre envoy?es par courriel ? l'adresse events@mitacs.ca en format texte en clair, MS Word ou PDF. Vous devriez recevoir confirmation de la r?ception de votre proposition dans les sept jours. PROC?DURE D'?VALUATION Toutes les propositions re?ues sont initialement examin?es par le si?ge de MITACS afin de s'assurer qu'elles sont conformes aux lignes directrices relatives au format des soumissions (ci-dessous) et entretiennent un rapport avec le mandat de MITACS. Il est possible que l'on communique alors avec vous afin d'obtenir des renseignements suppl?mentaires ou des clarifications. Les propositions qui respectent ces lignes directrices sont transmises au Comit? de gestion de la recherche (CGR) de MITACS ? des fins d'?valuation scientifique. Le CGR compl?te normalement ces ?valuations dans les trente jours suivant la date limite de d?p?t des propositions apr?s quoi il communique sa d?cision. FORMAT DES PROPOSITIONS Toutes les sections 1-11 ci-dessous doivent ?tre abord?es; les propositions incompl?tes seront retourn?es. 1. Nom de l'?v?nement. 2. Dates et endroit propos?s. 3. Type d'activit? (conf?rence, atelier, ?cole d'?t?, etc.). 4. Comit? organisateur (noms, affiliations, coordonn?es compl?tes). Pri?re d'identifier la principale personne-ressource. 5. R?sum?, en langage de profane, des objectifs scientifiques et autres (max. de 100 mots) qui pourrait figurer dans des annonces publiques. 6. Autres d?tails relatifs aux objectifs scientifiques, notamment * le public cible, * un historique ou de l'information g?n?rale sur le sujet propos?, * les r?centes avanc?es * les orientations futures possibles. 7. Justification de la pertinence pour MITACS. 8. Participants (liste provisoire des conf?renciers et participants invit?s, y compris leur affiliation). 9. Budget (ventiler chaque grande d?pense de l'?v?nement et d?gager clairement le financement demand? aupr?s de MITACS). 10. Autres sources de soutien financier, y compris le montant demand? et/ou engag?. 11. Services organisationnels que vous souhaitez obtenir de MITACS (voir ci-dessous). SERVICES ORGANISATIONNELS MITACS a certaines capacit?s qu'il peut mettre au service des auteurs de propositions pour l'organisation de leur ?v?nement. Les services incluent, entre autres, les suivants : - assistance en mati?re de budg?tisation. - n?gociation avec les ?tablissements d'accueil des conf?rences en vue d'obtenir des salles de r?union et/ou des services d'h?bergement. - inscription (y compris les services li?s aux cartes de cr?dit). - conception graphique, publicit? et promotion. - relations avec les entreprises dans le but d'attirer des conf?renciers et d'autres participants des milieux non universitaires. - lev?es de fonds et parrainage. Si vous comptez utiliser un ou plusieurs des services offerts par MITACS, vous devez l'indiquer clairement dans votre proposition (? l'article 11). Jo-Anne Rockwood MITACS Event & HQP Coordinator jrockwood@mitacs.ca MITACS TASC 2, Room 9904 Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 1S6 Tel: 778-782-3711 Fax: 778-782-6657 www.mitacs.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070907/b386376d/attachment.htm From akelm at cms.math.ca Mon Sep 10 15:32:34 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Mon Sep 10 15:32:46 2007 Subject: [cmath] Tenure Track Position in Algebraic Geometry - University of Alberta, Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Message-ID: Tenure Track Position, Algebraic Geometry The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure track position in the area of Algebraic Geometry.?We primarily seek candidates at the Assistant Professor level, but exceptional candidates at a more senior level will be considered. The successful candidate will have established accomplishments and outstanding promise in research, as well as a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching.? Candidates must hold a PhD degree.?We offer an excellent research environment with a normal teaching load of three courses per year.?A close fit with some of the existing research being presently conducted in the Department is an asset. Alberta is one of the leading Mathematics Departments in Canada and has strong connections with other mathematical institutes, such as the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems (MITACS), and the Banff International Research Station (BIRS). For more information about the Department, please visit our website at http://www.math.ualberta.ca/.? Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching profile outlining experience and/or interests, and at least three confidential letters of reference. The closing date for applications is November 16, 2007, or until a suitable candidate is found.?Early applications are encouraged. Interested applicants may apply to: Arturo Pianzola, Chair Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G1 Email: chairsec@math.ualberta.ca All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The successful candidate will have established accomplishments and outstanding promise in research, as well as a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching.?Candidates must hold a PhD degree.?We offer an excellent research environment with a normal teaching load of three courses per year.?A fit with some of the existing research being presently conducted in the Department is an asset. For more information about the Department, please visit our website at http://www.math.ualberta.ca/.? We are looking for specialists in any of the areas of geometric functional analysis including asymptotic theory of normed spaces and high-dimensional convex geometry, related probabilistic methods, geometric inequalities and concentration inequalities, and related discrete mathematics aspects. Current research strengths in the analysis group of the Department include asymptotic geometric analysis, abstract harmonic analysis, Banach spaces, Banach algebras and Banach lattices, operator theory, approximation theory, Fourier and wavelet analysis. ? Alberta is one of the leading Mathematics Departments in Canada and has strong connections with other mathematical institutes, such as the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems (MITACS), and the Banff International Research Station (BIRS). Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching profile outlining experience and/or interests, and at least three confidential letters of reference. The closing date for applications is November 16, 2007, or until a suitable candidate is found.?Early applications are encouraged. Interested applicants may apply to: Arturo Pianzola, Chair Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G1 Email: chairsec@math.ualberta.ca All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The successful candidate will have established accomplishments and outstanding promise in research, as well as a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching.?Candidates must hold a PhD degree. We offer an excellent research environment with a normal teaching load of three courses per year.?A close fit with some of the existing research being presently conducted in the Department is an asset.?Our Statistics and? Probability group encompasses a broad spectrum of research interests, ranging from such interdisciplinary areas as Biostatistics and Environmetrics, through core research areas such as Regression, Design, Sampling and notions of Robustness and of Statistical Learning as applied to these and other areas, and on to theoretical investigations as embodied by Mathematical Statistics, Probability, and Stochastic Processes.? Alberta is one of the leading Mathematics Departments in Canada and has strong connections with other mathematical institutes, such as the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems (MITACS), and the Banff International Research Station (BIRS). For more information about the Department, please visit our websites at http://www.mathstat.ualberta.ca/ and http://www.stat.ualberta.ca/. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching profile outlining experience and/or interests, and at least three confidential letters of reference. The closing date for applications is November 16, 2007, or until a suitable candidate is found.? Early applications are encouraged. Interested applicants may apply to: Arturo Pianzola, Chair Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G1 Email: chairsec@mathstat.ualberta.ca All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The successful candidate will have established accomplishments and outstanding promise in research, as well as a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching.?Candidates must hold a PhD degree.?We offer an excellent research environment with a normal teaching load of three courses per year.?A close fit with some of the existing research being presently conducted in the Department is an asset. Alberta is one of the leading Mathematics Departments in Canada and has strong connections with other mathematical institutes, such as the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems (MITACS), and the Banff International Research Station (BIRS). For more information about the Department, please visit our website at http://www.math.ualberta.ca/.? Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching profile outlining experience and/or interests, and at least three confidential letters of reference. The closing date for applications is November 16, 2007, or until a suitable candidate is found.?Early applications are encouraged. Interested applicants may apply to: Arturo Pianzola, Chair Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G1 Email : chairsec@math.ualberta.ca All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. 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Name: ualberta-4-RepTh.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 63217 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070910/4f2e5e33/ualberta-4-RepTh-0001.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Mon Sep 10 15:54:16 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Mon Sep 10 15:54:23 2007 Subject: [cmath] Tenure Track Position in Mathematical Finance - University of Alberta, Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Message-ID: Tenure Track Position, Mathematical Finance The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure track position in the area of Mathematical Finance.?We primarily seek candidates at the Assistant Professor level, but exceptional candidates at a more senior level will be considered. The successful candidate will have established accomplishments and outstanding promise in research, as well as a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching.?Candidates must hold a PhD degree.?We offer an excellent research environment with a normal teaching load of three courses per year.?A close fit with some of the existing research being presently conducted in the Department is an asset. Alberta is one of the leading Mathematics Departments in Canada and has strong connections with other mathematical institutes, such as the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems (MITACS), and the Banff International Research Station (BIRS). For more information about the Department, please visit our website at http://www.math.ualberta.ca/.? Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching profile outlining experience and/or interests, and at least three confidential letters of reference. The closing date for applications is November 16, 2007, or until a suitable candidate is found.? Early applications are encouraged. Interested applicants may apply to: Arturo Pianzola, Chair Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G1 Email: chairsec@math.ualberta.ca All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. 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Name: ualberta-5-MathFinance.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 63470 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070910/ce62780c/ualberta-5-MathFinance.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Mon Sep 10 15:58:30 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Mon Sep 10 15:58:34 2007 Subject: [cmath] Tenure Track Position in Partial Differential Equations - University of Alberta, Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Message-ID: Tenure Track Position, Partial Differential Equations The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure track position in the area of Partial Differential Equations.?We primarily seek candidates at the Assistant Professor level, but exceptional candidates at a more senior level will be considered. The successful candidate will have established accomplishments and outstanding promise in research, as well as a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching.?Candidates must hold a PhD degree.?We offer an excellent research environment with a normal teaching load of three courses per year.?A close fit with some of the existing research being presently conducted in the Department is an asset. Alberta is one of the leading Mathematics Departments in Canada and has strong connections with other mathematical institutes, such as the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems (MITACS), and the Banff International Research Station (BIRS). For more information about the Department, please visit our website at http://www.math.ualberta.ca/.? Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching profile outlining experience and/or interests, and at least three confidential letters of reference. The closing date for applications is November 16, 2007, or until a suitable candidate is found.? Early applications are encouraged. Interested applicants may apply to: Arturo Pianzola, Chair Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G1 Email: chairsec@math.ualberta.ca All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. 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Name: ualberta-6-PDE.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 63333 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070910/b165a020/ualberta-6-PDE.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Mon Sep 10 16:03:43 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Mon Sep 10 16:03:49 2007 Subject: [cmath] Max Wyman Assistant Professorship in Mathematical Biology - University of Alberta, Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Message-ID: Max Wyman Assistant Professorship in Mathematical Biology The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta invites applications for a Max Wyman Assistant Professorship in Mathematical Biology.? This is a three-year fixed-term position. The position offers an excellent research and teaching environment with a reduced teaching load (averaging two one-semester courses per year). A startup research grant is included with the position. We are looking for a person with a PhD, an excellent research record in Mathematical Biology, and strong communication and teaching skills. Candidates are expected to develop an independent research program, and will be eligible to apply for federal research funds. They are expected to participate in graduate training and to be active in the Centre for Mathematical Biology (www.math.ualberta.ca/~mathbio). ?All aspects of Mathematical Biology will be considered. Current interests within the department include ecology, epidemiology, medicine and physiology. Alberta is one of the leading Mathematics Departments in Canada and has strong connections with other mathematical institutes, such as the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems (MITACS), and the Banff International Research Station (BIRS). Applications should include a curriculum vitae, research and teaching profiles outlining experience and/or interests, and at least three confidential letters of reference. The closing date for applications is November 16, 2007, or until a suitable applicant is found.?Early applications are encouraged.? ? For more information about the Department and the University of Alberta, please visit the our web page (www.math.ualberta.ca). Interested applicants may apply to: Arturo Pianzola, Chair Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G1 Email: chairsec@math.ualberta.ca All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. 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We are looking for a person with a PhD (or near completion), excellent research potential, and strong communication and teaching skills. Candidates are expected to develop an independent research program, and will be eligible to apply for federal research funds. Alberta is one of the leading Mathematics Departments in Canada and has strong connections with other mathematical institutes, such as the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems (MITACS), and the Banff International Research Station (BIRS). Applications should include a curriculum vitae, research and teaching profiles outlining experience and/or interests, and at least three confidential letters of reference. The closing date for applications is November 16, 2007, or until a suitable applicant is found.? Early applications are encouraged. For more information about the Department and the University of Alberta, please visit our web page (www.math.ualberta.ca/). Interested applicants may apply to: Arturo Pianzola, Chair Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G1 Email: chairsec@math.ualberta.ca All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. 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We seek an individual who will fit into our applied mathematics program (dynamical systems, differential equations, numerical methods, fluid dynamics, and probability), and who complements the Department's existing expertise in the mathematical modeling of cell biology, ecology, epidemiology, and physiology.?Candidates must have a PhD degree in Mathematics or cognate discipline, an excellent research record in Mathematical Biology, strong communication and teaching skills, and leadership potential.?Postdoctoral experience is an asset. The successful candidate will develop an independent research program, supervise graduate students, and teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. We offer an excellent research environment with a normal teaching load of three courses per year.?For more information about the Department, please visit our website at http://www.math.ualberta.ca/.? Candidates have the opportunity to join the Centre for Mathematical Biology and participate in its activities.? For more information about the Centre for Mathematical Biology, see www.math.ualberta.ca/~mathbio. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching profile outlining experience and/or interests, and at least three confidential letters of reference. The closing date for applications is November 16, 2007, or until a suitable candidate is found.? Early applications are encouraged. Interested applicants may apply to: Arturo Pianzola, Chair Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G1 Email: chairsec@math.ualberta.ca All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ualberta-9-MatBio.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 64245 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070910/10e30631/ualberta-9-MatBio.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Thu Sep 13 16:55:59 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Thu Sep 13 16:56:42 2007 Subject: [cmath] Mathematical Modeling Post Doctoral Fellowship - University of British Columbia Centre for Disease Control Message-ID: Mathematical Modeling Post Doctoral Fellowship Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral Positions in Mathematical Modeling within the Division of Mathematical Modeling (DMM) at the University of British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, BC, Canada. UBC CDC is a research and training Centre for Excellence. It assures that the public, as well as health practitioners, have access to experts with the latest knowledge. The Centre plays a leading role in Canada by applying research to protect people from infectious and chronic diseases. The successful candidates will be part of the research program in mathematical modeling of communicable diseases at the DMM. They will contribute substantially to the development of new mathematical and computational tools to study the transmission dynamics of communicable diseases and to devise and evaluate strategies to control the spread of disease in populations by providing quantitative analysis to support and assist informed policy recommendations. In addition, they will contribute substantially to at least one of the following research areas: a) modeling the transmission dynamics of pandemic and inter-pandemic influenza; b) modeling the transmission dynamics of sexually-transmitted and blood borne infections; c) modeling outbreaks in hospitals; d) modeling farm-based animal infection transmission. Strong candidates active in related areas of theoretical or computational physics, biology/epidemiology, nonlinear analysis and mathematical modeling will be given careful consideration. Applicants should possess a PhD degree in physics, applied mathematics, mathematical biology/epidemiology and have a demonstrated interest and experience in mathematical modeling and scientific computing. Proven ability to work independently and experience in network theory, statistical physics and complex systems are considered to be important assets for this position. The appointments are funded by grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. The positions are for one year in the first instance. These positions have the potential to be extended for up to 3 years for suitably qualified candidates if skills, interest and performance allow. Ability to quickly adapt to new scientific environment and good personal and communication skills are assumed for these positions. The application must include the following: * cover letter highlighting his/her suitability for this position; * curriculum vitae; * up to 3 selected preprints/reprints most relevant to this position; * 3 letters of reference. Electronic applications are preferred and are to be sent to krista.english@bccdc.ca (only PDF files will be considered). Informal inquiries by email are welcome. Those applicants who would like to send hard copies of their applications (in addition to electronic copies or stand alone) should direct them to: Dr. Babak Pourbohloul, BC Centre for Disease Control, 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5Z 4R4. The positions are available, beginning in the fall of 2007 and will start at a mutually agreed upon date. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. 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The annual stipend is $38,000 CDN for one year and is renewable for a second year. This is a research fellowship, allowing the recipient to devote most of his or her time to research under the supervision of a professor from one of the ISM member universities. If fellows wish to teach, they may request to be offered teaching assignments for which they will receive an additional salary. The CRM is a national research center in the mathematical sciences. It includes nine research laboratories, and every year it organizes a wide range of events attracting participants from around the world. In 2008-2009 the CRM?s theme year will be in Probabilistic Methods in Mathematical Physics. The ISM is a consortium composed of seven Qu?bec universities (Concordia, Laval, McGill, Sherbrooke, Universit? de Montr?al, UQAM and UQTR). It coordinates the resources of the member universities and organizes a wide variety of activities for graduate students. Applications are welcome in all fields of research in which the CRM and the ISM are actively involved, namely : algebra and number theory, analysis, applied mathematics, category theory, combinatorics, geometry and topology, mathematical physics, nonlinear dynamics, probability, quantum computing, statistics, and mathematical methods in medical imaging. Applications must arrive at the CRM by Saturday, December 1, 2007. The following documents are required: 1- online application form 2- curriculum vitae (PDF format) 3- research project (PDF format) 4-the names of at least two (2) and at most five (5) people who know your work well and could write letters of recommendation in support of your application. For further information and to apply please go to : http://www.crm.umontreal.ca/%7ecrmism/index_en.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------- BOURSES POSTDOCTORALES CRM-ISM 2008-2009 Pour faciliter la lecture, le genre masculin est utilis? sans discrimination dans ce texte. Le Centre de recherches math?matiques (CRM) et l'Institut des sciences math?matiques (ISM) sollicitent des candidatures dans le cadre de leur programme conjoint de bourses postdoctorales d?butant en septembre 2008. La bourse postdoctorale CRM-ISM s'adresse ? des chercheurs prometteurs ayant obtenu leur doctorat en math?matiques apr?s le 1er d?cembre 2002. D'une valeur de 38 000 $ CAN par ann?e, renouvelable pour une deuxi?me ann?e, la bourse permet ? son b?n?ficiaire de consacrer la majeure partie de son temps ? ses travaux de recherche sous la supervision d'un professeur appartenant ? l'une des universit?s membres de l'ISM. Le montant de la bourse ne comprend aucune t?che d'enseignement. Si le boursier le d?sire, il pourra enseigner durant son stage et ainsi recevoir une r?mun?ration suppl?mentaire. Le CRM est un centre national de recherches en sciences math?matiques. Il regroupe neuf laboratoires de recherche, et organise chaque ann?e un large ?ventail d?activit?s scientifiques faisant appel ? une participation internationale. En 2008-2009 l?ann?e th?matique du CRM portera sur les m?thodes probabilistiques en physique math?matique. L'ISM est un consortium form? de sept universit?s qu?b?coises (Concordia, Laval, McGill, Sherbrooke, Universit? de Montr?al, UQAM et UQTR). Il coordonne un grand ensemble de ressources des universit?s membres et organise de nombreuses activit?s pour les ?tudiants de cycles sup?rieurs. Nous acceptons des demandes dans tous les domaines de recherche du CRM et de l?ISM, ? savoir : alg?bre et th?orie des nombres, analyse, combinatoire, dynamique non-lin?aire, g?om?trie et topologie, informatique quantique, math?matiques appliqu?es, m?thodes math?matiques en imagerie m?dicale, physique math?matique, probabilit?s, statistique et th?orie des cat?gories. Les candidatures doivent parvenir au CRM au plus tard le samedi 1 d?cembre 2007. Les candidats sont pri?s de joindre les pi?ces suivantes: 1- formulaire de candidature ?lectronique 2- curriculum vitae (format PDF) 3-projet de recherche (format PDF) 4- le nom d?au moins deux (2) et d?au plus cinq (5) personnes connaissant bien votre travail de recherche qui r?digeront une lettre de r?f?rence pour appuyer votre demande. Pour plus d?information et pour postuler, veuillez consulter notre site internet ? l?adresse suivante : http://www.crm.umontreal.ca/% 7ecrmism/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070918/d1389e78/attachment.htm From gpwright at cms.math.ca Wed Sep 19 08:06:11 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Wed Sep 19 08:07:59 2007 Subject: [cmath] DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30 - DATE LIMITE LE 30 SEPTEMBRE Message-ID: NSERC - CMS Math in Moscow Scholarships The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) support scholarships at $9,000 each. Canadian students registered in a mathematics or computer science program are eligible. The scholarships are to attend a semester at the small elite Moscow Independent University. Math in Moscow program www.mccme.ru/mathinmoscow/ Application details www.cms.math.ca/bulletins/Moscow_web/ For additional information please see your department or call the CMS at 613-562-5702. Deadline September 30, 2007 to attend the Winter 2008 semester. ************************************************** Bourse CRSNG/SMC Math ? Moscou Le Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et en G?nie du Canada (CRSNG) et la Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (SMC) offrent des bourses de 9,000 $ chacune. Les ?tudiantes ou ?tudiants du Canada inscrit(e)s ? un programme de math?matiques ou d'informatique sont ?ligibles. Les bourses servent ? financer un trimestre d??tudes ? la petite universit? d??lite Moscow Independent University. Programme Math ? Moscou www.mccme.ru/mathinmoscow/ D?tails de soumission www.smc.math.ca/bulletins/Moscou_web/ Pour plus de renseignements veuillez communiquer avec votre d?partement ou la SMC au 613-562-5702. Date limite le 30 septembre 2007 pour le trimestre d'hiver 2008. From gpwright at cms.math.ca Wed Sep 19 08:31:09 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Wed Sep 19 08:32:57 2007 Subject: [cmath] DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 Message-ID: Call for Proposals - 2007 Endowment Grants Competition The Canadian Mathematical Society is pleased to announce the 2007 Endowment Grants Competition to fund projects that contribute to the broader good of the mathematical community. The Endowment Fund is used to fund such projects and the Endowment Grants Committee (EGC) administers the distribution of the grants and adjudicates proposals for projects. Proposals must address the goal and statement of purpose of the Canadian Mathematical Society. The goal of the Canadian Mathematical Society is to support the promotion and advancement of the discovery, learning, and application of mathematics. The CMS Statement of Purpose is: 1. To unify and support Canadian mathematicians through effective communication, broad membership, sponsorship of diverse activities, and partnerships with like professional societies. 2. To support mathematics research through the communication of current research to both the specialist and non-specialist, public recognition of research accomplishments and collaboration with the research institutes and granting agencies. 3. To support the advancement of mathematics education through joint projects with mathematics educators at all levels, promotion of educational advancements, and partnerships with provincial ministries of education and organizations supporting mathematics education. 4. To champion mathematics through initiatives that explain, promote and increase the general understanding of mathematics, provide extra-curricular opportunities for students, and encourage partnerships with corporate, government and not-for-profit agencies. An applicant may be involved in only one proposal per competition as a principal applicant. Proposals must come from CMS members, or, if joint, at least one principal applicant must be a CMS member. The EGC will consider funding proposals for a maximum of three years. However, multi-year proposals must be funded from the funds available to the EGC in the year of application. The EGC will consider funding proposals to a maximum of $5,000 per year. The EGC committee tends to favour proposals where CMS funds can be leveraged or where proposals have no other natural funding body to which to apply. If it is anticipated that a proposal will generate something of lasting financial value, proposers must indicate that this is the case and declare their intent with respect to that value. Application process. Application forms and templates as well as advice and directions are available at the CMS website www.cms.math.ca/Grants/EGC. Proposals must be received no later than September 30, 2007. The Chair of the Endowment Grants Committee invites emails expressing interest in the grant as soon as possible Dr. Karl Dilcher Chair, Endowment Grants Committee Canadian Mathematical Society 577 King Edward Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 chair-egc@cms.math.ca From gpwright at cms.math.ca Wed Sep 19 08:31:59 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Wed Sep 19 08:33:44 2007 Subject: [cmath] DATE LIMITE LE 30 SEPTEMBRE, 2007 Message-ID: Appel de propositions - Concours de bourses du fonds de dotation 2007 La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (SMC) est heureuse d'annoncer la tenue du Concours de bourses du fond de dotation 2007 pour le financement d'activit?s qui contribuent ? l'essor global de la communaut? math?matique. Le Comit? d'attribution des bourses du fonds de dotation (CABFD) se charge d'?valuer les propositions et d'attribuer les bourses. Les propositions doivent ?tre conformes ? l'objectif et ? l'?nonc? d'intention de la SMC. La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada s'est donn?e pour objectif de promouvoir et de favoriser la d?couverte et l'apprentissage des math?matiques, et les applications qui en d?coulent. Son ?nonc? d'intention est le suivant : 1. Regrouper et appuyer les math?maticiens canadiens en favorisant la communication et l'adh?sion ? grande ?chelle, en commanditant diverses activit?s et en ?tablissant des partenariats avec des associations professionnelles semblables ? la n?tre. 2. Encourager la recherche math?matique en diffusant les r?sultats de recherches en cours aux sp?cialistes et aux non-sp?cialistes, en faisant reconna?tre publiquement les travaux de chercheurs et en collaborant avec les instituts de recherche et les organismes subventionnaires. 3. Favoriser l'apprentissage des math?matiques en r?alisant des projets avec des professeurs de math?matiques de tous les niveaux, en faisant conna?tre les progr?s dans l'enseignement et en ?tablissant des partenariats avec les minist?res de l'?ducation provinciaux et les organismes vou?s ? l'apprentissage des math?matiques. 4. D?fendre les math?matiques en cr?ant des initiatives visant ? expliquer, ? promouvoir et ? mieux faire conna?tre la discipline, en organisant des activit?s parascolaires et en encourageant les partenariats avec les soci?t?s priv?es, les gouvernements et les organismes ? but non lucratif. Un demandeur ne peut pr?senter qu'une proposition par concours en tant que demandeur principal. Les propositions doivent venir de membres de la SMC. S'il s'agit d'un projet conjoint, au moins un des demandeurs principaux doit ?tre membre de la SMC. Le CABFD ?valuera les projets qui s'?talent sur un maximum de trois ans. Les projets s'?chelonnant sur plusieurs ann?es seront toutefois financ?s en fonction des fonds dont disposera le Comit? l'ann?e de la demande. Le Comit? se limitera aux propositions dont le financement demand? n'exc?de pas 5 000 $ par ann?e. De fa?on g?n?rale, le CABFD favorise les propositions o? les fonds de la SMC peuvent ?tre ?quilibr?s ou les propositions qui ne disposent d'aucun organisme de financement naturel o? postuler. Si les demandeurs pr?voient tirer une valeur financi?re durable du projet, ils doivent l'indiquer et expliquer leur intention envers cette valeur. Processus de demande. Le formulaire de demande et gabarits, ainsi que conseils et instructions sont disponible au site de la SMC www.smc.math.ca/Grants/EGC/.f. Les applications doivent ?tre re?ues au plus tard le 30 septembre 2007. Le pr?sident du comit? invite les courriels d?crivant votre int?r?t au fond d?s que possible. Dr. Karl Dilcher Pr?sident, Comit? d'attribution des bourses du fonds de dotation Soci?t? math?matique du Canada 577 King Edward Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 chair-egc@cms.math.ca From Michelle.Lukaszczyk at uottawa.ca Fri Sep 21 09:25:39 2007 From: Michelle.Lukaszczyk at uottawa.ca (Michelle Lukaszczyk) Date: Fri Sep 21 09:26:11 2007 Subject: [cmath] ad - MAT - U of O Message-ID: <35141BE6A60459488367EDBFED55F4FB016A1960@MSMAIL2.uottawa.o.univ> Skipped content of type multipart/related-------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Candidates must also have the ability to excel in teaching a broad range of statistics courses and in supervising graduate students. Salary and level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Exceptionally qualified candidates may be appointed at a higher rank. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in statistics or a related area. All areas of statistics or probability are welcome, though applicants will be assessed on the way their work will complement or enhance the existing research profile of the department. Research profiles are available at http://www.mast.queensu.ca/graduate/prob.php. Interested candidates should arrange for a curriculum vitae, a description of research interests, up to five publications or preprints, a statement on teaching or a teaching dossier, and at least four letters of reference, one of which should comment on the candidate's teaching, to be sent to the address below by November 30, 2007. Applications will be considered until the position is filled but priority will be given to those received before November 30, 2007. Further instructions are available at ? http://www.mast.queensu.ca/positions/index.php Leslie G. Roberts, Associate Head Department of Mathematics and Statistics Queen's University, Kingston Ontario K7L 3N6 e-mail: position@mast.queensu.ca http://www.mast.queensu.ca fax: (613) 533-2964 All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. 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Name: queens-ad.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 78450 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070921/6f13e351/queens-ad.pdf From issac2008 at RISC.UNI-LINZ.AC.AT Sun Sep 23 14:23:20 2007 From: issac2008 at RISC.UNI-LINZ.AC.AT (ISSAC 2008) Date: Mon Sep 24 10:52:47 2007 Subject: [cmath] [ISSAC-ANNOUNCE] ISSAC 2008 Call For Papers Message-ID: <46F6AF18.3060906@risc.uni-linz.ac.at> FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS ISSAC 2008 International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation Hagenberg, Austria, July 20-23, 2008 http://www.risc.uni-linz.ac.at/issac2008/ The International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC) is the premier annual conference to present and discuss new developments and original research results in all areas of symbolic mathematical computation. Planned activities include invited presentations, research papers, poster sessions, tutorial courses, vendor exhibits and software demonstrations. IMPORTANT DATES ISSAC 2008 will be held July 20 to 23, 2008 in Hagenberg near Linz, Austria Deadline for submissions: January 14, 2008 (Midnight [24:00 EST]) CONFERENCE TOPICS They include, but are not limited to: Algorithmic Mathematics: Algebraic, symbolic and symbolic-numeric algorithms. Simplification, function manipulation, summation, integration, polynomial / differential / difference equations, linear algebra, number theory, group and invariant theory, geometric computing. Computer Science: Theoretical and practical problems in symbolic computation. Systems, problem solving environments, user interfaces, software, libraries, parallel / distributed computing and programming languages, concrete analysis, benchmarking, theoretical and practical complexity, automatic differentiation, code generation, mathematical data structures and exchange protocols. Applications: Problem treatments using algebraic, symbolic or symbolic- numeric computation in an essential or a novel way. Engineering, economics and finance, physical and biological sciences, computer science, logic, mathematics and education. INSTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS Original research results and insightful analyses of current concerns are solicited for submission. Submissions must not duplicate work published or submitted for publication elsewhere. Papers will be reviewed by the program committee and additional referees. Proceedings will be distributed at the symposium. Papers must be in English and should not exceed 8 pages in the standard format for ACM proceedings, or 20 to 22 pages of text in LaTeX 12pt article style. To submit your contribution, please visit the paper submission page at http://www.easychair.org/ISSAC2008/. Authors of accepted papers are expected to present their work at the symposium. General Chair Program Committee Chair Local Arrangements Chair J. Rafael Sendra Laureano Gonz?lez-Vega Franz Winkler From gpwright at cms.math.ca Mon Sep 24 13:51:04 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Mon Sep 24 13:53:00 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?*Call_for_Sessions_--_CMS_Winter_2008_Mee?= =?iso-8859-1?q?ting_/_Appel_de_sessions_-R=E9union_d=27hiver_2008_de_la_S?= =?iso-8859-1?q?MC**_*?= Message-ID: Call for Sessions -- CMS Winter 2008 Meeting Appel de sessions - R?union d'hiver 2008 de la SMC** * (fran?ais ci-dessous) Additional self-supported sessions play an important role in the success of our meetings. We welcome and invite proposals for self-supported sessions for this meeting (December 13-15, 2008) in Ottawa, Ontario. Proposals should include a brief description of the focus and purpose of the session, the expected number of the talks, as well as the organizer's name, complete address, telephone number, e-mail address, etc. These additional sessions will be incorporated with the other sessions in time blocks allocated by the Meeting Director. All sessions will be advertised in the CMS/ Notes/, on the web sites and, if possible, in the /Notices/ of the AMS and in publications of other societies. Speakers in these additional sessions will be requested to submit abstracts which will be published on the web site and in the meeting programme. Those wishing to organize a session should send a proposal to the Meeting Director (See below) by the deadline Deadline: December 21, 2007 The following invited (partially funded) sessions have been confirmed for this conference: Applied Partial Differential Equations Org: D. Amundsen, L. Campbell (Carleton), F. Poulin (Waterloo) Dynamics of Large Groups and Semigroups Org: Alica Miller (Louisville), Vladimir Pestov (Ottawa) Geometric Group Theory Org: Inna Bumagin (Carleton), Benjamin Steinberg (Carleton) Infinite-Dimensional Lie Theory Org: Yuly Billig (Carleton), Alistair Savage (Ottawa) Operator Algebras Org: Benoit Collins (Ottawa), Thierry Giordano (Ottawa) Probability Org: Antal Jarai (Carleton), Yiqiang Zhao (Carleton) ------------------------------------------------------ Les sessions compl?mentaires autonomes jouent un r?le important dans le succ?s de nos r?unions . Nous vous invitons ? proposer des sessions autonomes pour ce congr?s qui se tiendra ? Ottawa, Ontario, du 13 au 15 d?cembre 2007. Votre proposition doit inclure une br?ve description de l'orientation et des objectifs de la session, le nombre de communications pr?vues et leur dur?e, ainsi que le nom, l'adresse compl?te, le num?ro de t?l?phone, l'adresse courriel et les autres coordonn?es de l'organisateur. Ces sessions compl?mentaires seront int?gr?es aux autres sessions du programme, dans des cases horaires pr?vues ? cet effet par le directeur de la R?union. Toutes les sessions seront annonc?es dans les/ Notes /de la SMC, sur le site Web et, si possible, dans le/ Notices /de l'AMS et les publications d'autres soci?t?s. Les conf?renciers de ces sessions compl?mentaires devront pr?senter un r?sum? qui sera publi? sur le site Web et dans le programme de la R?union. Toute personne qui souhaiterait organiser une session est pri?e de faire parvenir une proposition au directeur de la R?union avant la date limite - 21 d?cembre, 2007 Les sessions suivantes (partiellement subventionn?es) ont ?t? confirm?es : Equations diff?rentielles partielles appliqu?es Org: D. Amundsen, L. Campbell (Carleton), F. Poulin (Waterloo) Dynamique des groupes infini-dimensionnels et des semigroupes Org: Alica Miller (Louisville), Vladimir Pestov (Ottawa) Th?orie G?om?trique des Groupes Org: Inna Bumagin (Carleton), Benjamin Steinberg (Carleton) Th?orie infini-dimensionnelle de Lie Org: Yuly Billig (Carleton), Alistair Savage (Ottawa) Alg?bres d'op?rateurs Org: Benoit Collins (Ottawa), Thierry Giordano (Ottawa) Probabilit? Org: Antal Jarai (Carleton), Yiqiang Zhao (Carleton) Meeting Director / Directeur de la R?union : Matthias Neufang School of Mathematics and Statistics 4364 Herzberg Laboratories Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6 Canada Email: mneufang@math.carleton.ca From akelm at cms.math.ca Tue Sep 25 11:25:57 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Tue Sep 25 11:26:00 2007 Subject: [cmath] Tenure-Track Position in Number Theory - McGill University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Message-ID: <46F92885.5040702@cms.math.ca> Skipped content of type multipart/alternative-------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: UWin_DeanSc_UA.pdf Type: application/octet-stream Size: 221913 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070926/c561a7e0/UWin_DeanSc_UA-0001.obj From srainey at yorku.ca Thu Sep 27 11:22:18 2007 From: srainey at yorku.ca (Susan Rainey) Date: Thu Sep 27 11:22:35 2007 Subject: [cmath] Operations Research -- York University Message-ID: OPERATIONS RESEARCH at YORK UNIVERSITY Applications are invited for one tenure-track appointment in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Operations Research to commence July 1, 2008. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in hand or near completion (expected in 2008), a proven record of independent research excellence, and superior teaching ability. Preference will be given to candidates who can strengthen existing areas of present and ongoing research activity. The successful candidate must be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Applications must be received by January 15, 2008. Applicants should send resumes and arrange for three signed letters of recommendation (one of which should address teaching) to be sent directly to: Operations Research Search Committee Department of Mathematics and Statistics N520 Ross, York University 4700 Keele Street Toronto, Ontario Canada M3J 1P3 E-mail: or.recruit@mathstat.yorku.ca, Website: www.math.yorku.ca/Hiring All positions at York are subject to budgetary approval. York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. 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The successful candidate must be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Preference will be given to candidates who can strengthen existing areas of present and ongoing research activity. Applications must be received by January 15, 2008. Applicants should send resumes and arrange for three signed letters of recommendation (one of which should address teaching) to be sent directly to: Pure Mathematics Search Committee Department of Mathematics and Statistics N520 Ross, York University 4700 Keele Street Toronto, Ontario Canada M3J 1P3 E-mail: puremath.recruit@mathstat.yorku.ca, Website: www.math.yorku.ca/Hiring All positions at York are subject to budgetary approval. York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. 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Preference will be given to candidates who can strengthen existing areas of present and ongoing research activity. The successful candidate must be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Applications must be received by January 15, 2008. Applicants should send resumes and arrange for three signed letters of recommendation (one of which should address teaching) to be sent directly to: Mathematical Finance Search Committee Department of Mathematics and Statistics N520 Ross, York University 4700 Keele Street Toronto, Ontario Canada M3J 1P3 E-mail: finance.recruit@mathstat.yorku.ca, Website: www.math.yorku.ca/Hiring All positions at York are subject to budgetary approval. York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20070927/82b2ac50/attachment.htm From akelm at cms.math.ca Mon Oct 1 14:39:45 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Mon Oct 1 14:39:56 2007 Subject: [cmath] Tenure-Track Position in Financial Mathematics - University of Western Ontario, Department of Applied Mathematics Message-ID: The University of Western Ontario Department of Applied Mathematics TENURE-STREAM FACULTY POSITION IN MATHEMATICAL FINANCE Applications are invited for a probationary (tenure-track) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the research field of Financial Mathematics in the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Western Ontario (www.apmaths.uwo.ca).? A researcher in any area of financial mathematics with demonstrated or potential excellence in research and teaching is sought to complement the existing strengths of the research group in financial mathematics, both within the Department and within our sister Department of Statistical & Actuarial Sciences. Industrial experience or contacts are an asset. The starting date will be July 1, 2008 or thereafter. The position will entail active participation in the activities and service of the Department of Applied Mathematics, including the supervision of graduate students and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.? To ensure full consideration, applications should be received prior to January 15, 2008. Applications should include a curriculum vita or resume, a short research proposal, and names of three references.? Address applications to: Dr. David Jeffrey, Acting Chair Department of Applied Mathematics The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada email: pmalone@uwo.ca This position is subject to budgetary approval.? Applicants should have fluent writing and oral communication skills in English.? All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.? The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: UWO-FinMath.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 95131 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071001/8a02e0d3/UWO-FinMath.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Mon Oct 1 14:54:22 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Mon Oct 1 14:54:28 2007 Subject: [cmath] Tenure-Track Position in Applied Analysis - Carleton University, School of Mathematics and Statistics Message-ID: Tenure Track Position School of Mathematics and Statistics Carleton University The School of Mathematics and Statistics at Carleton University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Applied Analysis, starting July 1, 2008. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or related areas, and a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching. The School is particularly interested in candidates who are active in the areas of Numerical Analysis and/or Applied Differential Equations. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong externally-funded research program, supervise students, as well as develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses. More information about the School can be found at www.math.carleton.ca. Applications (hard copies only) including a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference (at least one of these letters should address the applicant's teaching), up to four sample publications, and a teaching dossier, should be sent to: Dr. P.J. Farrell, Director School of Mathematics and Statistics Carleton University 1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA K1S 5B6 email: ms-atd@math.carleton.ca Consideration of applications will begin on December 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: carleton.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 5202 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071001/48706b44/carleton.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Tue Oct 2 11:03:58 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Tue Oct 2 11:04:11 2007 Subject: [cmath] Three Employment Postings - University of Toronto, Department of Mathematics Message-ID: The Department of Mathematics, University of Toronto anticipates having a number of tenure-stream appointments over the next several years. The appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will be effective July 1, 2008. Applicants must demonstrate excellent accomplishments and outstanding promise in research and strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching. Preference will be given to researchers in the areas of Analysis (Code: ANA), Algebraic Geometry (Code: ALG), and Applied Mathematics/Scientific Computation (Code: APM). However, exceptional candidates in all fields of pure or applied mathematics are encouraged to apply (Code: OTHER). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application material must include the candidate's Curriculum Vitae and list of publications. Applicants must arrange for four letters of reference, of which at least one letter primarily addresses the candidate's teaching to be provided to the department. Candidates are encouraged to supply a cover letter specifying the code of the most relevant of the above areas. Candidates are also encouraged to supply a research statement, a teaching statement, and the AMS cover sheet. Online applications through ://www.mathjobs.org/jobs are preferred. Material can alternately be sent directly to the Appointments Committee, Department of Mathematics, University of Toronto, 40 George Street Room 6290, Toronto Ontario M5S 2E4, Canada. Preference will be given to applications received by November 15, 2007. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world, and is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. _________________________________________________________ The Department of Mathematics, University of Toronto invites applications for Coxeter Assistant Professorships of three-year duration (non tenure stream). The appointment will begin on July 1, 2008. We seek candidates who demonstrate strength in teaching and who have significant research promise. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application material must include the candidate's Curriculum Vitae and list of publications. Applicants must arrange to have four letters of reference, of which at least one letter primarily addresses the candidate's teaching, provided to the department. Candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter specifying that they are applying for a CAP position and specifying whether the candidate is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident. Candidates are also encouraged to send a research statement, a teaching statement, and the AMS cover sheet. Online applications through http:// www.mathjobs.org/jobs are preferred, but material can also be sent directly to the Appointments Committee, Department of Mathematics, University of Toronto, 40 St.George Street Room 6290, Toronto Ontario M5S 2E4, Canada. Preference will be given to applications received by December 15, 2007. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world and is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. ______________________________________________________________________ Thanks to a generous gift from James Mossman, the Department of Mathematics, University of Toronto, is proud to announce a search for the Ted Mossman Chair in Mathematics. The appointment is at the level of Professor with tenure and is effective July 1, 2008. The Chair holder is expected to be an outstanding mathematician, whose research and teaching will make a major contribution to the quality and stature of the department. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applicants should send a Curriculum Vitae and a short statement about their research program and arrange to have four letters of reference sent to the Ted Mossman Search Committee, Department of Mathematics, University of Toronto, 40 St. George Street Room 6290, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2E4, Canada. Preference will be given to applications received by November 15, 2007. Applications through mathjobs http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs are also welcome. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applicants from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. ______________________________________________________________________ These employment positions are among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment From meetings at cms.math.ca Thu Oct 4 15:42:15 2007 From: meetings at cms.math.ca (Gertrud Jeewanjee) Date: Thu Oct 4 15:44:48 2007 Subject: [cmath] CMS Winter 2007 Meeting / =?iso-8859-1?q?R=E9union_d=27hiver_2007?= =?iso-8859-1?q?_de_la_SMC?= Message-ID: <47054217.2030101@cms.math.ca> CMS Winter 2007 Meeting / R?union d'hiver 2007 de la SMC Host / H?te : University of Western Ontario (fran?ais ci-dessous) We invite you to attend the CMS Winter 2007 Meeting from Saturday, December 8 to Monday, December 10 at the Hilton Hotel in London, Ontario. With 18 scientific sessions and 10 plenary and prize lectures , this meeting has much to offer. Most of the scientific events and all social activities will be taking place at the Hilton Hotel. All participants are invited to attend the Welcome Reception on Friday, December 8 at 7:00 PM. Those who completed their registration online can pick up their registration package during the event. The Banquet takes place on Sunday, December 9. Tickets to this event are available at $60.00 each. Early Bird Registration - Deadline: October 18 To qualify for the discounted Early Bird registration fee, the registration form and payment have to be received at the CMS Executive Office by the deadline. After this date, the registration fees increase by approximately 30%. Accommodation - Deadline: November 5 and 7 The CMS has secured discounted rates at the Hilton Hotel and the Delta Armories Hotel. The reservation deadline is November 5 for the Hilton and November 7 for the Delta, after which the discounted rates no longer apply. For reservation details and travel information please visit the meeting web site. We look forward to welcoming you in London! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- R?union d'hiver 2007 de la SMC Nous vous invitons ? la R?union d'hiver 2007 de la SMC , qui se tiendra du samedi 8 d?cembre au lundi 10 d?cembre ? l'h?tel Hilton, ? London (Ontario). Le programme de la R?union saura sans aucun doute vous int?resser par ses 18 sessions scientifiques et 10 conf?rences pl?ni?res et conf?rences de laur?ats . La plupart des activit?s scientifiques et sociales se tiendront ? l'h?tel Hilton. Les participants sont invit?s ? une r?ception d'accueil le vendredi 8 d?cembre ? 19 h. Ceux et celles qui auront rempli leur inscription en ligne pourront prendre possession de leur trousse d'inscription durant la R?union. Le banquet se tiendra le dimanche 9 d?cembre. On peut se procurer des billets pour le banquet au co?t de 60 $ chacun. Pr?inscription -- Date limite : 18 octobre Pour avoir droit au tarif r?duit de pr?inscription, le formulaire d'inscription accompagn? du paiement doivent parvenir au bureau administratif de la SMC au plus tard ? la date limite. Apr?s cette date, les droits d'inscription seront major?s d'environ 30 %. H?bergement -- Date limite : 5 et 7 novembre La SMC a n?goci? des chambres ? tarif r?duit aux h?tels Hilton et Delta. La date limite de r?servation est le 5 novembre pour le Hilton, et le 7 novembre pour le Delta, apr?s quoi le tarif r?duit ne sera plus offert. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur les r?servations et les d?placements, consultez le site Web de la R?union. Au plaisir de vous accueillir ? London! -- Gertrud Jeewanjee Meetings Coordinator Canadian Mathematical Society Tel: 613-562-5800, ext. 3480 ------------------------------------------------------------ CMS Winter 2007 Meeting -- December 8-10, London, Ontario Deuxi?me Congr?s Canada-France 2008 -- 1-6 juin, Montr?al, Qu?bec www.cms.math.ca/events ------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071004/40f1afa7/attachment.htm From akelm at cms.math.ca Tue Oct 9 14:05:54 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Tue Oct 9 14:06:02 2007 Subject: [cmath] Two Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs - Dalhousie University Message-ID: Dalhousie University Postdoctoral Fellowships The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Dalhousie University invites applications for the following two postdoctoral fellowship programs. 1. Izaak Walton Killam Postdoctoral Fellowships Description: Izaak Walton Killam Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded annually at Dalhousie University to recently graduated scholars of superior academic research ability in any discipline. Awards are tenable for two years and include travel costs, a research grant, and a conference travel allowance. Eligibility: The date of the applicant's Ph.D. must be January, 2006 or later. For further criteria and information, please see http://www.dalgrad.dal.ca/killam/kpdf/ Application deadline: December 17, 2007. Candidates in Mathematics or Statistics: Please send your application to Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship Committee c/o Dr. Karl Dilcher, Chair Department of Mathematics and Statistics Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada, B3H 4H6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. AARMS (Atlantic Association for Research in the Mathematical Sciences) Postdoctoral Fellowships Description: AARMS postdoctoral fellowships are awarded, on the recommendation of its Scientific Review Panel, to beginning researchers who received their Ph.D. no more than four years before applying. Applications will be considered from those who anticipate receiving their Ph.D. before the proposed start time of the fellowship; however, the Ph.D. must be in hand before actually beginning the fellowship. Application deadline: January 31, 2008. Application procedure: Applications can be made by the candidate or by the proposed supervisor(s). They should be sent to David Langstroth Executive Administrator, AARMS Faculty of Computer Science Dalhousie University 6050 University Avenue Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada, B3H 1W5 For further information, please see http://www.aarms.math.ca/pdf/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment advertisement is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment From jkhoury at uottawa.ca Wed Oct 10 07:12:51 2007 From: jkhoury at uottawa.ca (jkhoury@uottawa.ca) Date: Wed Oct 10 07:13:08 2007 Subject: [cmath] CMS Excellence in Teaching Award-Le Prix d'Excellence en Enseignement de la SMC Message-ID: <53878.137.122.14.20.1192014771.squirrel@web16.uottawa.ca> [Fran?ais ? suivre] Education is one of the fundamental roles of a department of mathematics and this includes courses given to mathematics students and service courses. The CMS Education Committee welcomes nominations for the CMS Excellence in Teaching Award for post-secondary undergraduate teaching in Mathematics. By this award the Education committee wishes to stress the fundamental role of individuals in fostering new talents and presenting mathematics as one of the great human endeavors. The deadline for submitting your nomination is November 15. For more details, please visit: http://www.cms.math.ca/Prizes/info/et *********************************** L'?ducation est l'un des principaux r?les d'un d?partement de math?matiques et ce r?le inclut l'enseignement des cours offerts aux ?tudiants de math?matiques et de ceux de service. Le comit? d'?ducation de SMC vous invite ? proposer des candidats et des candidates pour le Prix d'excellence en enseignement de la SMC pour l'enseignement coll?gial et de premier cycle universitaire en math?matiques. Par ce Prix le comit? d'?ducation souhaite souligner le r?le crucial des individus qui stimulent de nouveaux talents et pr?sentent les math?matiques comme une des grandes aventures intellectuelles humaines. La date limite pour soumettre une nomination est le 15 novembre. Pour plus de d?tails, visitez le lien: http://www.cms.math.ca/Prix/info/et.html Joseph Khoury Chair, CMS education committee From steprans at fields.utoronto.ca Mon Oct 15 10:37:53 2007 From: steprans at fields.utoronto.ca (Juris Steprans) Date: Mon Oct 15 10:38:07 2007 Subject: [cmath] 2008 CRM-Fields-PIMS Prize: Call for Nominations Message-ID: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Centre de recherches mathematiques (CRM), the Fields Institute, and the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) invite nominations for the joint CRM-Fields-PIMS prize, in recognition of exceptional research achievement in the mathematical sciences. The candidate's research should have been conducted primarily in Canada or in affiliation with a Canadian university. The prize was established as the CRM-Fields prize in 1994. Renamed in 2005, the 2006 and later prizes will be awarded jointly by all three institutes. Previous recipients are H.S.M. Coxeter, George A. Elliott, James Arthur, Robert Moody, Stephen A. Cook, Israel Michael Sigal, William T. Tutte, John Friedlander, John McKay, Edwin Perkins, Donald Dawson, David Boyd, Nicole Tomczak-Jaegermann and Joel Feldman. The selection committee struck by the three institutes will select a recipient for the 2008 prize on the basis of outstanding contributions to the advancement of the mathematical sciences, with excellence in research as the main selection criterion. A monetary prize will be awarded and the recipient will be asked to present a lecture at each of CRM, the Fields Institute, and PIMS. Nominations should be submitted by November 1, 2007 by at least two sponsors of recognized stature, and should include the following elements: 3 supporting letters, curriculum vitae, list of publications, and up to four preprints. Nominations will remain active for two years. Submit nominations to: CRM-Fields-PIMS Prize Fields Institute 222 College Street Toronto, ON M5T 3J1 CANADA Electronic Submissions: CRM-Fields-PIMS-prize@fields.utoronto.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------ Juris Steprans, Deputy Director | steprans@fields.utoronto.ca The Fields Institute, Room 320 | 416-348-9710 ext. 3020 222 College Street | 416-348-9714 (fax) Toronto, Ontario M5T 3J1 | 416-955-1296 (home) ------------------------------------------------------------------ From akelm at cms.math.ca Mon Oct 15 11:59:14 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Mon Oct 15 11:59:23 2007 Subject: [cmath] SHARCNET Research Chair - Brock University, Department of Mathematics Message-ID: BROCK UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES MATHEMATICS SHARCNET Research Chair The Department of Mathematics, Brock University, invites applications for a probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin on or after July 1, 2008. The department currently has a very active group with international collaborators in symbolic computing emphasizing applications to PDE's and integrable systems. We are seeking an individual who will complement current activity in the department and bring exceptional research excellence in Mathematics to the Shared Hierarchical Academic Research Computing Network (SHARCNET). The successful applicant must hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Mathematical Sciences, have a record of outstanding scholarly achievements in Mathematics and a promising research program involving High Performance Computing (HPC) expected to attract external funding. We are looking for applicants with enthusiasm for the supervision of students and with excellent teaching abilities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants should send a curriculum-vitae (including a statement of research interests and teaching philosophy) and the names and addresses of at least four referees (one of whom being able to comment on teaching) to: Thomas Wolf, Chair of the Search Committee Department of Mathematics, Brock University St Catharines, Ontario, Canada, L2S 3A1 E-mail: mthomson@brocku.ca Electronic submissions are welcomed. Review of applications will start December 10, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. The appointment is subject to final budgetary approval. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self identify as a member of a designated group as part of their application. Candidates who wish to have their application considered as a member of one or more designated groups should fill out the Self-Identification Form available at http://www.brocku.ca/humanrights/images/selfIdentification.doc and include the completed form with their application. More information on Brock University can be found on the University's web site http://www.BrockU.ca --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Use the discount code CMSMember when ordering to save on current and upcoming titles in the Series. Author inquiries for contributions to the series should be directed to David Langstroth at dll@cs.dal.ca. Sincerely, Bewersdorff CoverThe Canadian Mathematical Society Jonathan Borwein, Associate Publisher Ottawa, Ontario Tel: 613-562-5702 Email: office@cms.math.ca Web: www.cms.math.ca Bewersdorff CoverA K Peters, Ltd. Klaus Peters, Publisher Wellesley, Massachusetts Tel: 781-416-2888 Email: editorial@akpeters.com Web: www.akpeters.com Summa Summarum CMS Treatises in Mathematics/ / Mogens Esrom Larsen * Every mathematician, and user of mathematics, needs to manipulate sums or to find and handle combinatorial identities. In this book, the author provides a coherent tour of many known finite algebraic sums and offers a guide for devising simple ways of changing a given sum to a standard form that can be evaluated. Summa Summarum serves both as an introduction and as a reference for researchers, graduate and upper-level undergraduate students, and non-specialists alike: from tools as distinct as the most classical ideas of Euler to the recent effective computer algorithms by Gosper and Wilf-Zeilberger. The book is self-contained with relatively few prerequisites and is accessible to a very broad readership. * *Key Features* * Offers the reader a method to find a sum by following a reasonably simple recipe * Offers a comprehensive collection of known formulas for finite sums * Examples and counter-examples are used to illustrate important points * Great care is given to bibliographic references for further in-depth study * A reference for mathematicians and users of mathematics who encounter a difficult binomial coefficient sum * A supplemental textbook in combinatorics for students in mathematics and computer science *About the Author* Mogens Esrom Larsen is Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen. He graduated from the University of Copenhagen (1965), and attended MIT (1969-70), where he was also later Associate Professor. He has written books in Danish on Complex Functions, Rubik's Cube, Group Theory, and Differential Equations, and has authored papers on several complex variables, combinatorics, finite groups, economics, and finite sums. He has been publishing popular problems in magazines in eight different languages for 20 years. Cover image *Publication Info* HC ? 240 pp. ? $49.00 978-1-56881-323-3 *Quick Links * Preface (PDF) Table of Contents (PDF) Book Flyer A K Peters Website CMS Website *CMS Member receive **20% off* *Books in the CMS Treatises in Mathematics Series Use Discount Code "CMSMember" when placing your order* Order Here * * -------------- next part -------------- Skipped content of type multipart/related From akelm at cms.math.ca Wed Oct 17 14:24:10 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Wed Oct 17 14:24:22 2007 Subject: [cmath] Tenure-Track Position in Analysis - University of Saskatchewan, Department of Mathematics & Statistics Message-ID: Department of Mathematics & Statistics College of Arts and Science University of Saskatchewan Tenure-Track Position in Analysis The Department of Mathematics & Statistics in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a tenure-track position in the area of Analysis (code: AN08) at the Assistant Professor level effective July 1, 2008. The department is seeking candidates with established accomplishments and outstanding promise of research in Analysis with specialization in harmonic analysis or complex analysis. Applicants must have a doctoral degree. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and graduate supervision, and will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally-funded research program. For more information on the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and its research activities, see URL http://math.usask.ca/ The College of Arts & Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in the humanities and fine arts, the social sciences and the sciences. There are over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College and 325 faculty, including 12 Canada Research Chairs. The College emphasizes student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs, community outreach and international opportunities. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of about 20,000. The university is one of Canada's leading research-intensive universities. Application material must include the candidate's Curriculum Vitae and list of publications. Applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent directly from their referees. At least one letter of reference should include a detailed comment on the teaching abilities of the applicant. Candidates are also encouraged to supply a research statement and a teaching statement. Candidates must include a cover letter specifying that they are applying for position code AN08 and indicate if they are a Canadian citizen/permanent resident. All material should be sent to: Dr. Raj Srinivasan, Head Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of Saskatchewan 106 Wiggins Road Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E6 Email: mathstat_search@math.usask.ca Closing date for receipt of applications is January 15, 2008. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the University's Employment Equity Policy, the department welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. 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The department is seeking an individual who has established accomplishments, outstanding promise of research, and who is actively engaged in the practice of mathematical modeling. Applicants must have a doctoral degree. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and graduate supervision, and will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally-funded research program. For more information on the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and its research activities, see URL http://math.usask.ca/ The College of Arts & Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in the humanities and fine arts, the social sciences and the sciences. There are over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College and 325 faculty, including 12 Canada Research Chairs. The College emphasizes student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs, community outreach and international opportunities. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of about 20,000. The university is one of Canada's leading research-intensive universities. Application material must include the candidate's Curriculum Vitae and list of publications. Applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent directly from their referees. At least one letter of reference should include a detailed comment on the teaching abilities of the applicant. Candidates are also encouraged to supply a research statement and a teaching statement. Candidates must include a cover letter specifying that they are applying for position code AP08 and indicate if they are a Canadian citizen/permanent resident. All material should be sent to: Dr. Raj Srinivasan, Head Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of Saskatchewan 106 Wiggins Road Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E6 Email: mathstat_search@math.usask.ca Closing date for receipt of applications is January 15, 2008. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the University's Employment Equity Policy, the department welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. 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The department is seeking candidates with established accomplishments and outstanding promise of research in Genetic or Spatial Statistics (including specializations such as genomics, micro array analysis, genetic epidemiology, pedigree analysis, image analysis, spatial processes, and morphometrics). Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Statistics and demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching mathematical and applied statistics courses at all levels. Accreditation by a national statistical organization will be considered an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally-funded research program and to supervise graduate students. For more information on the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and its research activities, see URL http://math.usask.ca/ The College of Arts & Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in the humanities and fine arts, the social sciences and the sciences. There are over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College and 325 faculty, including 12 Canada Research Chairs. The College emphasizes student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs, community outreach and international opportunities. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of about 20,000. The university is one of Canada's leading research-intensive universities. Application material must include the candidate's Curriculum Vitae and list of publications. Applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent directly from their referees. At least one letter of reference should include a detailed comment on the teaching abilities of the applicant. Candidates are also encouraged to supply a research statement and a teaching statement. Candidates must include a cover letter specifying that they are applying for position code ST08 and indicate if they are a Canadian citizen/permanent resident. Dr. Raj Srinivasan, Head Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of Saskatchewan 106 Wiggins Road Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E6 Email: mathstat_search@math.usask.ca Closing date for receipt of applications is January 15, 2008. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the University's Employment Equity Policy, the department welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. 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Candidates should have completed a Ph.D. in 2005 or later. Candidates are encouraged to apply electronically using www.mathjobs.org. Applications may instead be mailed to: Professor D. M. Riley, Chair Department of Mathematics University of Western Ontario London, Ontario N6A 5B7 Canada All applications should include a curriculum vitae, a research statement, and at least three letters of reference. At least one letter of reference should comment on the teaching abilities of the applicant. E-mail inquiries and submissions may be sent to math-pos@uwo.ca. Information about the department can be found at http://www.math.uwo.ca. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2008. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The position will involve teaching two half courses per year, in addition to research. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of J.F. Jardine, and should have completed a Ph.D. in 2005 or later. Candidates are encouraged to apply electronically using www.mathjobs.org. Applications may instead be mailed to: Professor D. M. Riley, Chair Department of Mathematics University of Western Ontario London, Ontario N6A 5B7 Canada All applications should include a curriculum vitae, a research statement, and at least three letters of reference. At least one letter of reference should comment on the teaching abilities of the applicant. E-mail inquiries and submissions may be sent to math-pos@uwo.ca. Information about the department can be found at http://www.math.uwo.ca. J.F. Jardine's home page is http://www.math.uwo.ca/~jardine/cv/index.html. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2008. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: uwo-Homotopy.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 64099 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071018/b542feff/uwo-Homotopy.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Thu Oct 18 14:02:12 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Thu Oct 18 14:02:23 2007 Subject: [cmath] Two Tier II Canada Research Chairs in Mathematics - Simon Fraser University, Department of Mathematics Message-ID: Department of Mathematics Simon Fraser University Two Tier II Canada Research Chairs in Mathematics The Department of Mathematics at Simon Fraser University invites applications for Tier II Canada Research Chairs in Mathematics. The Canada Research Chair Program is supported by the Government of Canada and was established to enable Canadian universities to achieve the highest levels of research excellence. Information about the program may be found at http://www.chairs.gc.ca. It is anticipated that the successful candidates would take up the position in September, 2008 or January 2009. Tier II Canada Research Chairs will be appointed at the Assistant or Associate Professor level and will ordinarily be less than 10 years from completion of the Ph. D. The initial appointment is for five years, with the possibility of renewal for a second five-year term. Position 1 The Department welcomes applicants with outstanding research programs consistent with the strategic research plan of Simon Fraser University (www.sfu.ca/vpresearch/SRP.html). While applications from researchers in all areas of mathematics are encouraged, we seek an individual specializing in mathematics with industrial connections. The Chairholder will provide scientific leadership within the Department of Mathematics and in conjunction with the MITACS Network. Position 2 The Department welcomes applicants with outstanding research programs consistent with the strategic research plan of Simon Fraser University (www.sfu.ca/vpresearch/SRP.html). Applications from researchers in all areas of mathematics are encouraged. The Chairholder will provide scientific leadership within the Department of Mathematics and in conjunction with the MITACS Network. For both positions, researchers that can contribute to or extend existing departmental strengths are of particular interest. Please see our website (www.math.sfu.ca) for current information on research fields. The primary criterion for selection will be the excellence of the candidates. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to an equity employment program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, First Nations people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Applications, including a statement of interest, a curriculum vitae, and descriptive statements about research plans and teaching activities should be sent by Dec. 15, 2007 to CRC (MITACS) Search Dept of Mathematics Simon Fraser University 8888 University Dr. Burnaby BC V5A 1S6 Canada Email: mcs@sfu.ca Applicants should also arrange for six letters of reference to be sent to the same address by the closing date. Applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee until the position is filled. 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According to Dr. Hadi Kharaghani, a close personal friend and colleague, "Dr. Liu was an excellent teacher and an outstanding mathematician and his loss is a big one for the university. On a personal level he was a very kind and generous person, a real gentleman". "Jim Liu was an important member of our family", said Dr. Dennis Fitzpatrick, Vice President Research. "He made the University a better place to study, to do research and to work. We benefited from his generosity, his caring and his passion for learning. He is missed." "The national meetings of the Canadian Mathematical Society provide an important opportunity for graduate students to display their results to a broad audience of professional mathematicians. Facilitating their access to this forum is a fitting tribute to Dr. Liu's devotion to both education and research," said Dr. Thomas Salisbury, CMS President. To honour Dr. Liu's contributions to the University of Lethbridge and to continue his legacy of learning and love of education, the University and the CMS have established the Jiping (Jim) Liu Memorial Travel Fund to support the travel costs of graduate students to attend CMS annual winter meetings. For 2007, the Fund will help to support graduate students attending the CMS Annual Winter Meeting which will be held in London, Ontario from December 8-10, 2007. About University of Lethbridge The University of Lethbridge was established in 1967 with its main campus located in Lethbridge, Alberta. The University is focused on providing education in the liberal arts and sciences within the context of smaller classes in order to enhance individualized learning opportunities and, in 2004, expanded its academic offerings to include programs at the doctorate level. The University has a current enrolment of more than 8,000 students on campuses in Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton. About the Canadian Mathematical Society The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) (www.cms.math.ca) is Canada's professional association for mathematics educators and researchers. The CMS promotes collaboration among Canada's mathematics leaders and plays a leading role in providing networking opportunities at its semi-annual meetings and recognizing research efforts. The Society helps to identify and develop Canada's gifted young mathematicians through its innovative education and outreach activities including its Math Camps Program and Mathematics Competitions, thereby enhancing Canada's capacity to innovate, lead, and compete globally. For more information, contact: Dr. Graham P. Wright Canadian Mathematical Society Cel: (613) 290-3046 director@cms.math.ca Dr. Dennis Fitzpatrick University of Lethbridge Tel: (403) 330-3310 dennis.fitzpatrick@uleth.ca From gpwright at cms.math.ca Mon Oct 22 12:01:28 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Mon Oct 22 12:03:54 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?L=27UNIVERSIT=C9_DE_LETHBRIDGE_ET_LA_SOCI?= =?iso-8859-1?q?=C9T=C9_MATH=C9MATIQUE_DU_CANADA_CR=C9ENT_LE_FONDS_DE_VOYA?= =?iso-8859-1?q?GE_COMM=C9MORATIF_JIPING_=28JIM=29_LIU?= Message-ID: L'UNIVERSIT? DE LETHBRIDGE ET LA SOCI?T? MATH?MATIQUE DU CANADA CR?ENT LE FONDS DE VOYAGE COMM?MORATIF JIPING (JIM) LIU Ottawa, Ontario (22 octobre 2007) La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (SMC) et l'Universit? de Lethbridge annoncent la cr?ation d'un fonds annuel ? la m?moire du regrett? Jiping (Jim) Liu. Le professeur Liu, enseignant de math?matiques appr?ci? et chercheur tr?s estim? de l'Universit? de Lethbridge, a trouv? la mort dans un accident de la route en janvier 2006. Selon son coll?gue et grand ami Hadi Kharaghani, ? le professeur Liu ?tait un excellent enseignant et un math?maticien exceptionnel. C'est une tr?s grande perte pour l'universit?. C'?tait un homme affable et g?n?reux. Un vrai gentleman. ? ? Jim Liu ?tait un membre important de la famille universitaire, affirme Dennis Fitzpatrick, vice-recteur ? la recherche. Il a contribu? ? faire de l'universit? un milieu o? il fait bon ?tudier, faire de la recherche et travailler. Nous avons grandement b?n?fici? de sa g?n?rosit?, de son amabilit? et de sa passion de l'enseignement. Il nous manque d?j?. ? ? Pour les ?tudiants des cycles sup?rieurs, les R?unions nationales de la SMC sont des occasions privil?gi?es pour pr?senter leurs r?sultats ? un vaste auditoire de math?maticiens professionnels. Aider les ?tudiants ? assister ? ces rencontres est une fa?on tout indiqu?e de rendre hommage au d?vouement de Jim Liu envers l'?ducation et la recherche ?, souligne Thomas Salisbury, pr?sident de la SMC. En hommage ? la contribution du professeur Liu ? l'Universit? de Lethbridge, ? l'importance qu'il accordait ? l'apprentissage et ? son amour de l'?ducation, l'universit? et la SMC s'unissent pour cr?er le Fonds de voyage comm?moratif Jiping (Jim) Liu, destin? ? favoriser la participation des ?tudiants des cycles sup?rieurs aux R?unions d'hiver annuelles de la SMC au moyen de subventions de voyage. En 2007, le fonds aidera les ?tudiants ? se rendre ? la R?union d'hiver annuelle de la SMC qui se tiendra ? London, en Ontario, du 8 au 10 d?cembre 2007. ? propos de l'Universit? de Lethbridge Fond?e en 1967, l'Universit? de Lethbridge a ?tabli son campus principal ? Lethbridge, en Alberta. Elle offre des programmes de sciences et de formation g?n?rale en privil?giant les petits groupes, de mani?re ? enrichir l'apprentissage individuel. En 2004, l'universit? a ?largi son ?ventail en offrant des programmes de doctorat. Elle accueille en ce moment plus de 8 000 ?tudiants ? ses campus de Lethbridge, de Calgary et d'Edmonton. ? propos de la Soci?t? math?matique du Canada La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (SMC) (www.smc.math.ca) est l'association professionnelle qui repr?sente les math?maticiens enseignants et chercheurs du Canada. La SMC favorise la collaboration entre les chefs de file du Canada en math?matiques et joue un r?le important en cr?ant des occasions de r?seautage lors de ses R?unions semestrielles et en r?compensant les contributions exceptionnelles ? la recherche. La SMC contribue en outre au d?pistage et ? la formation des jeunes math?maticiens dou?s du Canada par ses activit?s d'?ducation et de sensibilisation innovatrices, notamment ses programmes de camps et de concours math?matiques. Elle contribue ainsi ? renforcer la capacit? du Canada ? innover, ? jouer un r?le de t?te et ? demeurer concurrentiel sur la sc?ne mondiale. Relations avec les m?dias Graham P. Wright Soci?t? math?matique du Canada 613-290-3046 directeur@smc.math.ca Dennis Fitzpatrick Universit? de Lethbridge 403-330-3310 dennis.fitzpatrick@uleth.ca From gpwright at cms.math.ca Mon Oct 22 13:12:02 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Mon Oct 22 13:14:32 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?Call_for_Sessions_--_CMS_Winter_2008_Meet?= =?iso-8859-1?q?ing_/_Appel_de_sessions_-_R=E9union_d=27hiver_2008_de_la_S?= =?iso-8859-1?q?MC**_*?= Message-ID: ---------------------------------------------------- Call for Sessions -- CMS Winter 2008 Meeting / Appel de sessions - R?union d'hiver 2008 de la SMC** (fran?ais ci-dessous) Additional self-supported sessions play an important role in the success of our meetings. We welcome and invite proposals for self-supported sessions for this meeting (December 6-8, 2008) in Ottawa, Ontario. Proposals should include a brief description of the focus and purpose of the session, the expected number of the talks, as well as the organizer's name, complete address, telephone number, e-mail address, etc. These additional sessions will be incorporated with the other sessions in time blocks allocated by the Meeting Director. All sessions will be advertised in the CMS/ Notes/, on the web sites and, if possible, in the /Notices/ of the AMS and in publications of other societies. Speakers in these additional sessions will be requested to submit abstracts which will be published on the web site and in the meeting programme. Those wishing to organize a session should send a proposal to the Meeting Director by the deadline below. Deadline: December 21, 2007 The following invited (partially funded) sessions have been confirmed for this conference: Applied Partial Differential Equations Org: D. Amundsen, L. Campbell (Carleton), F. Poulin (Waterloo) Dynamics of Large Groups and Semigroups Org: Alica Miller (Louisville), Vladimir Pestov (Ottawa) Geometric Group Theory Org: Inna Bumagin (Carleton), Benjamin Steinberg (Carleton) Infinite-Dimensional Lie Theory Org: Yuly Billig (Carleton), Alistair Savage (Ottawa) Operator Algebras Org: Benoit Collins (Ottawa), Thierry Giordano (Ottawa) Probability Org: Antal Jarai (Carleton), Yiqiang Zhao (Carleton) Meeting Director / Directeur de la R?union : Matthias Neufang School of Mathematics and Statistics 4364 Herzberg Laboratories Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6 Canada Email: mneufang@math.carleton.ca ------------------------------------------------------ Les sessions compl?mentaires autonomes jouent un r?le important dans le succ?s de nos r?unions . Nous vous invitons ? proposer des sessions autonomes pour ce congr?s qui se tiendra ? Ottawa, Ontario, du 6-8 d?cembre 2008. Votre proposition doit inclure une br?ve description de l'orientation et des objectifs de la session, le nombre de communications pr?vues et leur dur?e, ainsi que le nom, l'adresse compl?te, le num?ro de t?l?phone, l'adresse courriel et les autres coordonn?es de l'organisateur. Ces sessions compl?mentaires seront int?gr?es aux autres sessions du programme, dans des cases horaires pr?vues ? cet effet par le directeur de la R?union. Toutes les sessions seront annonc?es dans les/ Notes /de la SMC, sur le site Web et, si possible, dans le/ Notices /de l'AMS et les publications d'autres soci?t?s. Les conf?renciers de ces sessions compl?mentaires devront pr?senter un r?sum? qui sera publi? sur le site Web et dans le programme de la R?union. Toute personne qui souhaiterait organiser une session est pri?e de faire parvenir une proposition au directeur de la R?union avant la date limite indiqu?e ci-dessous. Date limite : 21 d?cembre, 2007 Les sessions suivantes (partiellement subventionn?es) ont ?t? confirm?es : Equations diff?rentielles partielles appliqu?es Org: D. Amundsen, L. Campbell (Carleton), F. Poulin (Waterloo) Dynamique des groupes infini-dimensionnels et des semigroupes Org: Alica Miller (Louisville), Vladimir Pestov (Ottawa) Th?orie G?om?trique des Groupes Org: Inna Bumagin (Carleton), Benjamin Steinberg (Carleton) Th?orie infini-dimensionnelle de Lie Org: Yuly Billig (Carleton), Alistair Savage (Ottawa) Alg?bres d'op?rateurs Org: Benoit Collins (Ottawa), Thierry Giordano (Ottawa) Probabilit? Org: Antal Jarai (Carleton), Yiqiang Zhao (Carleton) Meeting Director / Directeur de la R?union : Matthias Neufang School of Mathematics and Statistics 4364 Herzberg Laboratories Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6 Canada Email: mneufang@math.carleton.ca From gpwright at cms.math.ca Tue Oct 23 09:23:00 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Tue Oct 23 09:25:29 2007 Subject: [cmath] SUN LIFE FINANCIAL TO BECOME TITLE SPONSOR OF CANADIAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY'S CANADIAN OPEN MATHEMATICS CHALLENGE Message-ID: SUN LIFE FINANCIAL TO BECOME TITLE SPONSOR OF CANADIAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY'S CANADIAN OPEN MATHEMATICS CHALLENGE The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) and Sun Life Financial (TSX, NYSE: SLF), a leading international financial services organization, announced today that Sun Life has agreed to become the Title Sponsor of the Sun Life Financial Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC). The COMC, started in 1996, is an annual competition for high school students. This year's COMC will take place on November 21, 2007. In 2006, more than 7,300 students from over 500 schools participated. The COMC is for senior level students and motivates younger students who are looking for a mathematics enrichment challenge. The competition provides training and encouragement for students across Canada. The top students from the COMC are invited to write the Canadian Mathematical Olympiad (CMO). The six students who represent Canada at the annual International Mathematical Olympiad are selected on the basis of their results in the CMO and other national and international mathematics competitions. "Sun Life Financial is pleased to be the title sponsor of the Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge," said Dikran Ohannessian, Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, Sun Life Financial Canada. "Mathematics is a critical discipline in Sun Life's business; from actuarial sciences to risk management, it is at the core of many critical functions. As such, our relationship with the CMS is important to Sun Life Financial, and we look forward to supporting Canada's future mathematicians through this competition." "The CMS is delighted to strengthen our close relationship with SLF who have been a most valued supporter of the Society for more than 60 years - almost since the establishment of the CMS in 1945," said Dr. Thomas Salisbury, CMS President. "We greatly appreciate SLF's participation and support of our education and competitions programs." About Sun Life Financial Sun Life Financial is a leading international financial services organization providing a diverse range of protection and wealth accumulation products and services to individuals and corporate customers. Chartered in 1865, Sun Life Financial and its partners today Sun Life Financial is a leading international financial services organization have operations in key markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China and Bermuda. As of June 30, 2007, the Sun Life Financial group of companies had total assets under management of CDN$435 billion. About the Canadian Mathematical Society The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) (www.cms.math.ca) is Canada's professional association for mathematics educators and researchers. The CMS promotes collaboration among Canada's mathematics leaders and plays a leading role in providing networking opportunities at its semi-annual meetings and recognizing research efforts. The Society helps to identify and develop Canada's gifted young mathematicians through its innovative education and outreach activities including its Math Camps Program and Mathematics Competitions, thereby enhancing Canada's capacity to innovate, lead, and compete globally. MEDIA CONTACTS: For more information, contact: Dr. Graham P. Wright Executive Director Cel: (613) 290-3046 director@cms.math.ca Susan Jantzi Senior Manager, External Communications & Corporate Affairs 519-888-3160 susan.jantzi@sunlife.com From gpwright at cms.math.ca Tue Oct 23 09:29:38 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Tue Oct 23 09:32:09 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?LA_FINANCI=C8RE_SUN_LIFE_DEVIENT_COMMANDI?= =?iso-8859-1?q?TAIRE_EN_TITRE_DU_D=C9FI_OUVERT_CANADIEN_DE_MATH=C9MATIQUE?= =?iso-8859-1?q?S_DE_LA_SOCI=C9T=C9_MATH=C9MATIQUE_DU_CANADA?= Message-ID: LA FINANCI?RE SUN LIFE DEVIENT COMMANDITAIRE EN TITRE DU D?FI OUVERT CANADIEN DE MATH?MATIQUES DE LA SOCI?T? MATH?MATIQUE DU CANADA La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (SMC) et la Financi?re Sun Life (TSX, NYSE : SLF), organisation de services financiers de premier plan ? l'?chelle internationale, annoncent aujourd'hui que la Financi?re Sun Life sera d?sormais commanditaire en titre du D?fi ouvert canadien de math?matiques (DOCM). Cr?? en 1996, le DOCM est un concours annuel de math?matiques pour ?l?ves du secondaire. Cette ann?e, le DOCM se tiendra le 21 novembre. En 2006, plus de 7 300 ?l?ves de plus de 500 ?coles y ont pris part. Con?u pour les ?l?ves du deuxi?me cycle du secondaire, le DOCM est une source de motivation pour les jeunes ?l?ves en qu?te d'un d?fi math?matique ? relever. Le concours sert en outre de formation et d'encouragement pour les ?l?ves de tout le Canada. Les ?l?ves qui se classent le mieux au DOCM sont ensuite invit?s ? l'Olympiade math?matique du Canada (OMC), dont les r?sultats - avec ceux d'autres concours nationaux et internationaux - servent ? la s?lection des six ?l?ves qui repr?sentent le Canada ? l'Olympiade internationale de math?matiques annuelle. ? La Financi?re Sun Life est ravie d'?tre le commanditaire en titre du D?fi ouvert canadien de math?matiques, affirme Dikran Ohannessian, vice-pr?sident principal et premier directeur financier de la Financi?re Sun Life Canada. Les math?matiques sont une discipline importante pour le fonctionnement de la Sun Life; de l'actuariat ? la gestion des risques, les math?matiques sont au coeur d'un grand nombre de nos principales activit?s. La relation que nous entretenons avec la SMC rev?t ainsi une importance consid?rable pour la Financi?re Sun Life, et nous sommes heureux d'encourager les math?maticiens canadiens de demain en donnant notre appui ? ce concours. ? ? La SMC est enchant?e de resserrer ses liens d?j? solides avec la Sun Life, qui appuie les activit?s de la Soci?t? depuis plus de 60 ans, soit presque depuis la fondation de la SMC en 1945, souligne Thomas Salisbury, pr?sident de la SMC. Nous appr?cions grandement la participation et le soutien de la Sun Life ? nos concours et ? nos programmes d'?ducation. ? ? propos de la Financi?re Sun Life La Financi?re Sun Life, qui a ?t? constitu?e en 1865, est une organisation de services financiers de premier plan ? l'?chelle internationale qui offre aux particuliers et aux entreprises une gamme diversifi?e de services et de produits dans les domaines de l'assurance et de la constitution de patrimoine. Avec ses partenaires, la Financi?re Sun Life exerce aujourd'hui ses activit?s dans d'importants march?s du monde, notamment au Canada, aux ?tats-Unis, au Royaume-Uni, en Irlande, ? Hong Kong, aux Philippines, au Japon, en Indon?sie, en Inde, en Chine et aux Bermudes. Au 30 juin 2007, l'actif total g?r? des compagnies du groupe Financi?re Sun Life s'?levait ? 435 milliards de dollars CA. ? propos de la Soci?t? math?matique du Canada La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (SMC) (www.smc.math.ca) est l'association professionnelle qui repr?sente les math?maticiens enseignants et chercheurs du Canada. Elle favorise la collaboration entre les chefs de file du Canada en math?matiques et joue un r?le important en cr?ant des occasions de r?seautage lors de ses R?unions semestrielles et en r?compensant les contributions exceptionnelles ? la recherche. La SMC contribue en outre au d?pistage et ? la formation des jeunes math?maticiens dou?s du Canada par ses activit?s d'?ducation et de sensibilisation innovatrices, notamment ses programmes de camps et de concours math?matiques. Elle contribue ainsi ? renforcer la capacit? du Canada ? innover, ? jouer un r?le de t?te et ? demeurer concurrentiel sur la sc?ne mondiale. Renseignements : Relations avec les m?dias Graham P. Wright Directeur administratif 613-290-3046 directeur@smc.math.ca Susan Jantzi Gestionnaire principale, Communications externes et Affaires publiques 519-888-3160 susan.jantzi@sunlife.com From akelm at cms.math.ca Tue Oct 23 14:25:35 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Tue Oct 23 14:25:46 2007 Subject: [cmath] Britton Postdoctoral Fellowship - McMaster University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Message-ID: BRITTON POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Applications are invited for the Britton Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McMaster University named after our former colleague Dr. Ronald F. Britton. This fellowship provides an opportunity to spend up to three years engaged in research, with a limited amount of teaching, and is particularly suitable for talented mathematicians who have recently completed the Ph.D. To learn more about the department, please visit http://www.math.mcmaster.ca/. The Fellowship is open to candidates of any nationality and selection will be based upon the candidate's research potential. Research areas of particular interest include the Geometry and Topology of Manifolds, Algebraic K-Theory, and Group Actions. The fellowship normally starts July 1, 2008 and the annual stipend is $42,000 plus a $5,000 grant for research expenses. Candidates are required to apply for these fellowships by using the MathJobs website by January 4, 2008. See our advertisement at http://www.mathjobs.org/. Applicants should provide at least three letters of recommendation. At least one of these letters should report on the candidate's teaching abilities. Preferably these letters will be submitted through the MathJobs website (see above); they may also be sent directly to either: Dr. Bradd Hart, Chair c/o Britton Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications Mathematics & Statistics Hamilton Hall 218 McMaster University Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1 CANADA OR Dr. I. Hambleton Britton Professor of Mathematics c/o Britton Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications Mathematics & Statistics Hamilton Hall 218 McMaster University Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1 CANADA We appreciate all replies to this advertisement, but only applicants under consideration will be contacted. McMaster is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: McMaster-Britton.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 78559 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071023/c97a0c2c/McMaster-Britton.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Tue Oct 23 14:27:42 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Tue Oct 23 14:27:47 2007 Subject: [cmath] Canada Research Chair Postdoctoral Fellowship - McMaster University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Message-ID: Canada Research Chair Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications are invited for the Canada Research Chair Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McMaster University. This fellowship provides opportunities to spend up to three years engaged in research, with a limited amount of teaching, and is particularly suitable for talented mathematicians who have recently completed the Ph.D. To learn more about the department, please visit http://www.math.mcmaster.ca our web page. The Fellowship is open to candidates of any nationality and selection will be based upon the candidate's research potential. Fellowship holders will work under the supervision of Dr. Walter Craig, a holder of a Canada Research Chair in Mathematics at McMaster University. Research areas of particular interest include Analysis, Partial Differential Equations, Hamiltonian Dynamical Systems and Applied Mathematics. The fellowship normally starts July 1, 2008 and the annual stipend is $42,000 plus a $5,000 grant for research expenses. Candidates are required to apply for these fellowships by using the MathJobs website by January 4, 2008. See our advertisement at http://www.mathjobs.org. Applicants should provide at least three letters of recommendation. At least one of these letters should report on the candidate's teaching abilities. Preferably these letters will be submitted through the MathJobs website (see above); they may also be sent directly to either: Dr. Bradd Hart Chair c/o CRC Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications Mathematics & Statistics Hamilton Hall 218 McMaster University Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1 CANADA OR Dr. W. Craig c/o CRC Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications Mathematics & Statistics Hamilton Hall 218 McMaster University Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1 CANADA We appreciate all replies to this advertisement, but only applicants under consideration will be contacted. 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Name: McMaster-CRC.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 78459 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071023/c6b63ae1/McMaster-CRC.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Tue Oct 23 14:29:01 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Tue Oct 23 14:29:09 2007 Subject: [cmath] Postdoctoral Fellowships - McMaster University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Message-ID: POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS Applications are invited for postdoctoral fellowship positions in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at?McMaster University. These fellowships provide an opportunity to engage in research in close collaboration with a research group in the department, and with a limited amount of teaching. Positions are tenable for two or three years, depending on funding and the needs of different research groups. These positions are particularly suitable for talented mathematicians or statisticians who have recently completed the Ph.D. degree. To learn more about the department, please visit http://www.math.mcmaster.ca/ our web page. The fellowships are open to candidates of any nationality and selection will be based on the candidate's research potential and fit with a research group in the department. The fellowship normally starts July 1, 2008 and the annual stipend is a minimum of $40,000, plus a $2,000 grant for research expenses.? Candidates are required to apply for these fellowships by using the MathJobs website by January 4, 2008. See our advertisement at http://www.mathjobs.org/ Applicants should provide at least three letters of recommendation. At least one of these letters should report on the candidate's teaching abilities. Preferably these letters will be submitted through the MathJobs website (see above); they may also be sent directly to: Dr. Bradd Hart, Chair c/o Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications Mathematics & Statistics McMaster University Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1 CANADA We appreciate all replies to this advertisement, but only applicants under consideration will be contacted. McMaster is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The normal starting date is July 1, 2008 and the annual stipend is a minimum of $40,000, plus a $2,000 grant for research expenses. Both postdoctoral fellows will be based in the research group of Dr. David Earn (http://www.math.mcmaster.ca/earn). The fellow in mathematical epidemiology will work on the project described at http://www.jsmf.org/grants/cs/essays/2006/earn.htm. The fellow in mathematical immunology will work on modelling cancer vaccines based on data obtained from experimental trials in mice and humans in collaboration with Dr. Jonathan Bramson (http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/cgt/fac/bramson/bio.htm). To learn more about the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, please visit http://www.math.mcmaster.ca.. Informal enquiries concerning issues not addressed on our web sites should be directed by e-mail to David Earn (earn@math.mcmaster.ca). Candidates are required to apply for these positions by using the MathJobs website (see our advertisement at http://www.mathjobs.org). Review of applications will begin on January 4, 2008 and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation. At least one of these letters should report on the candidate's teaching abilities. Preferably these letters will be submitted through the http://www.mathjobs.org website; they may also be sent by e-mail to David Earn. We appreciate all replies to this advertisement, but only those applicants selected for our short list will be contacted. 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Name: McMaster-Epidemiology-Immunology.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 80235 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071023/7d2c2efc/McMaster-Epidemiology-Immunology.pdf From bbaxter at pims.math.ca Wed Oct 24 11:40:57 2007 From: bbaxter at pims.math.ca (Breeonne Baxter) Date: Wed Oct 24 11:41:53 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for Nominations for PIMS Postdoctoral Fellowship; CNRS/PIMS Postdoctoral Fellowships Message-ID: <471F6789.2050502@pims.math.ca> Call for Nominations for PIMS Postdoctoral Fellowship; CNRS/PIMS Postdoctoral Fellowships Deadline for Nominations: December 15, 2007 PIMS Postdoctoral Fellowships 2008-2009 The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) invites nominations of outstanding young researchers in the mathematical sciences for Postdoctoral Fellowships for the year 2008-2009. Candidates must be nominated by one or more scientists affiliated with PIMS or by a Department (or Departments) affiliated with PIMS. The fellowships are intended to supplement support made available through such a sponsor. The Institute expects to support up to 20 fellowships tenable at any of its *Canadian* member universities: Simon Fraser University, the University of Alberta, the University of British Columbia, the University of Calgary, and the University of Victoria, as well as PIMS' affiliated universities: the University of Lethbridge and the University of Regina. For the 2008-2009 competition, the amount of the award is at least $20,000 and the sponsor(s) is (are) required to provide additional funds to finance a minimum stipend of $40,000 (including benefits). Award decisions are made by the PIMS PDF Review Panel based on excellence of the candidate, potential for participation in PIMS programs and potential for involvement with PIMS partners. PIMS Postdoctoral Fellows will be expected to participate in all PIMS activities related to the Fellow's area of expertise and will be encouraged to spend time at other sites. To ensure that PIMS Postdoctoral Fellows are able to participate fully in Institute activities, they may not teach more that two single-term courses per year. Nominees must have a Ph.D. or equivalent (or expect to receive a Ph.D. by December 31, 2008) and be within three years of their Ph.D. at the time of the nomination (i.e., the candidate must have received her or his Ph.D. on or after January 1, 2005). The fellowship may be taken up at any time between April 1, 2008 and January 1, 2009. The fellowship is for one year and is renewable for at most one additional year. Nominations must include 1. curriculum vitae, 2. statement of research interests, 3. three letters of reference (including one from a sponsoring professor), and 4. statement of anticipated support from the sponsor. Deadline for Nominations: December 15, 2007 http://pims.math.ca/fellowships/ ------------------------------------------------------ CNRS/PIMS Postdoctoral Fellowships 2008-2009 PIMS and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) are making a call for nominations for CNRS/PIMS Postdoctoral Fellowships for the 2008-2009 year. Eligible candidates, outstanding young researchers in the mathematical sciences, must have received their Ph.D. on or after January 1, 2005, from a French University. Candidates must be nominated by one or more scientists affiliated with PIMS or by a Department (or Departments) affiliated with PIMS. The fellowships are intended to supplement support made available through such a sponsor. The Institute expects to support up to two (2) fellowships tenable at any of its member universities: Simon Fraser University, the University of Alberta, the University of British Columbia, the University of Calgary, the University of Victoria, and the University of Washington, as well as PIMS' affiliated universities: the University of Lethbridge and the University of Regina. For the PIMS/CNRS 2008-2009 competition, the amount of the award is at least $20,000 and the sponsor(s) is (are) required to provide additional funds to finance a minimum stipend of $40,000 (including benefits). Award decisions are made by the PIMS PDF Review Panel based on excellence of the candidate, potential for participation in PIMS programs and potential for involvement with PIMS partners. PIMS Postdoctoral Fellows will be expected to participate in all PIMS activities related to the Fellow's area of expertise and will be encouraged to spend time at other sites. Nominees must have a Ph.D. or equivalent from a French University (or expect to receive a Ph.D. by December 31, 2008) and be within three years of their Ph.D. at the time of the nomination (i.e., the candidate must have received her or his Ph.D. on or after January 1, 2005). The fellowship may be taken up at any time between April 1, 2008 and January 1, 2009. The fellowship is for one year and is renewable for at most one additional year. Nominations must include 1. curriculum vitae, 2. statement of research interests, 3. three letters of reference (including one from a sponsoring professor), and 4. statement of anticipated support from the sponsor. Deadline for Nominations: December 15, 2007 http://pims.math.ca/fellowships/ Enquiries concerning the competition should be directed to: Alejandro Adem PIMS Deputy Director email: adem@pims.math.ca ---------------------------------------------------- Breeonne Baxter Scientific Publications and Communications Manager Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences 200 - 1933 West Mall, UBC Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2 604.822.0402 ---------------------------------------------------- From akelm at cms.math.ca Wed Oct 24 15:27:02 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Wed Oct 24 15:27:15 2007 Subject: [cmath] Tenure-Stream Position- University of Toronto, Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science Message-ID: UNIVERSITY 0F TORONTO Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science Tenure-stream Assistant Professor The University of Toronto is pleased to invite applications for a tenure- stream appointment to be held jointly between the Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science (Code: CSM). The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin July 1, 2008. Applicants must demonstrate excellence and outstanding promise in mathematical research as well as in computer science and strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching in both departments. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Application material must include the candidate's Curriculum Vitae and a list of publications. Applicants must also arrange for at least four letters of reference to be provided to the departments, at least one of which primarily addresses the candidate's teaching. Candidates are encouraged to supply a research statement, a teaching statement, and the AMS cover sheet. Online applications through http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs are recommended (mention code: CSM). Applications can alternately be sent directly to the Appointments Committee, Department of Mathematics, University of Toronto, 40 St.George Street Room 6290, Toronto, Ontario M5S Review of applications will commence on December 1, 2007, though applications received after that date will be considered until the position is filled. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the diverse cities in the world and is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment From peter.taylor at queensu.ca Thu Oct 25 12:25:35 2007 From: peter.taylor at queensu.ca (Peter Taylor) Date: Thu Oct 25 12:25:54 2007 Subject: [cmath] Fwd: ICME-11: Online survey --- DG 28 Message-ID: <0JQH001UV6YGRJ40@mta01.its.queensu.ca> colleagues: The following might well be of interest for a couple of reasons. First the organizers of DG28 for ICME-11 have an on-line survey which some of you might want to complete. Secondly they ask an interesting question related to the aims of their discussion group. Their question about a "world federation of mathematics teacher associations" might remind us that we in Canada are still struggling with the notion of a national association of math teachers. best, peter >The Eleventh International Congress on >Mathematical Education (ICME11, >http://icme11.org/ ) will take place in >Monterrey, Mexico in July 2008. Among many >other activities, the scientific program for >this ICME 11 includes Discussion Groups, meant >to gather congress participants who wish to >actively discuss the issues pertaining to the theme of each DG. > >We are the Organising Team for Discussion Group >28: "The role of professional associations in >mathematics education: locally, regionally, and >globally." (see http://dg.icme11.org/tsg/show/29 ) > >In order to prepare for the discussion we have >designed a short online survey to learn more >about associations dealing with mathematics and >mathematics education around the world. > >If you are involved in an association related >(in some way) to mathematical education, we hope >you can spend a few minutes to answer our survey. > >The link to the survey is > >http://www.tickabox.com.au/servlet/Survey?ts=420155247 > >We also have a version of the survey in Spanish, at > >http://www.tickabox.com.au/servlet/Survey?ts=101303830 > >The information gathered in the surveys will >help to develop background papers, and to >identify people to take leading roles in the discussions. > >In case you would also like to participate in >the Discussion Group 28 in Monterey, we will >welcome a contribution about the following questions addressed by our DG: > >"How do Associations of mathematicians, >mathematics teachers and mathematics education >researchers see their roles in promoting and >improving research and practice in mathematics >education? How do they undertake their work? >What, in particular, is their role in relation >to educational reform? To what extent do the >different groups (mathematicians, mathematics >teachers and mathematics education researchers) >collaborate? Should the relations between >associations be strengthened? Is there a new >role for associations in the context of the >current global trend for evaluation of >performance through PISA, TIMSS etc.? Would it >be desirable to establish a world federation of >mathematics teacher associations to help respond >to this and other global trends and issues?" > >Then, after answering to the survey, you can >send, before December 1st, a 2 page abstract to >both chairs of DG28 at following addresses: > >wmorony@aamt.edu.au and chahn@negocia.fr > >Authors with accepted submissions will be asked >for an extended version of their contribution >(maximum 6 pages) before January 31, with final >papers (6 pages) due by 31 March. > >If you would like more information about ICME11 >or the Discussion Groups, please go to the >ICME11 website ( http://icme11.org/ ). If you >need further information about the survey, please contact us directly by email. > >We thank you in anticipation of your contribution. > >Yours sincerely > >Corinne Hahn [France] and Will Morony [Australia], co-chairs >(on behalf of the DG 28 Organising Team - Lindi >Tshabala [South Africa], Diana Jaramillo [Colombia] and Tomas Recio [Spain]) > >================================================================= > > >-- >____________________________________________ >Bernard R. Hodgson >Secretary-General of ICMI -- Secr?taire g?n?ral de la CIEM >(International Commission on Mathematical Instruction / >Commission internationale de l'enseignement math?matique) >D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique >Universit? Laval Qu?bec G1K 7P4 Canada >T?l?phone : +1 418 656 2131, poste 2975 >T?l?copie : +1 418 656 2817 >Courriel : bhodgson@mat.ulaval.ca >Cyberpage personnelle: http://www.mat.ulaval.ca/profs/hodgson/ >Cybersite CIEM / ICMI website: http://www.mathunion.org/ICMI/ > >Avis relatif ? la confidentialit? / Notice of >Confidentiality / Advertencia de >confidencialidad http://www.rec.ulaval.ca/lce/securite/confidentialite.htm >____________________________________________ Peter Taylor, Professor Dept. Math&Stats Queen's University Kingston ON 613-533-2434 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Simon Fraser University is committed to an equity employment program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, First Nations people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Applications, including a statement of interest, a curriculum vitae, and descriptive statements about research plans and teaching activities should be sent by Dec. 15, 2007 to Assistant Professor Search A Department of Mathematics Simon Fraser University 8888 University Drive Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6 Canada Email: mcs@sfu.ca Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the same address by the closing date. Applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee until the position is filled. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those short-listed will be contacted. 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The appointment is expected to be in some area of Numerical Analysis and/or Computational Mathematics, including areas such as Mathematical Finance or Approximation Theory. Exceptional candidates offering expertise in other related areas will also be considered. Duties will include research, teaching and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as service-related activities. The Department of Mathematics has 29 full and part-time tenured or tenure track professors and 3 instructors, and also employs a number of sessional lecturers. The Department offers a full range of undergraduate, M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs, with the opportunity to specialize in a wide range of areas of pure and applied mathematics. The University is home to the Institute for Industrial Mathematical Sciences and the Canadian Mathematical Society Publications Office. The University of Manitoba is a comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, and a full range of professional faculties with active research and graduate education programs including Engineering and Medicine. There are approximately 23,000 undergraduate students and 3200 graduate students at the University. Winnipeg (www.city.winnipeg.mb.ca) is a strongly multi-cultural city of about 710,000 people. The city supports a wide range of cultural activities including symphony, dance, opera and theatre; numerous large cultural festivals, as well as professional and amateur sports. The region provides easy access to and ample opportunities for outdoor recreational activities Further information concerning the Department and the University, including the research interests and activities of faculty members, may be obtained from the Department's website (http://www.umanitoba.ca/science/mathematics/). The closing deadline for applications is December 7, 2007. Please refer to position number 06863 in all correspondence. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae together with statements regarding research plans and teaching philosophy and the names and contact information of three referees (one of whom should be able to comment on the applicant's teaching abilities) to the address below. Submission by e-mail in the form of PDF files is preferred. The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Application materials, including letters of reference will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Chair of the Search Committee (Position No. 06863) Department of Mathematics University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 E-mail: mathematics_dept@umanitoba.ca Telephone: (204) 474-8703 Fax: (204) 474-7611 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Duties will include research, teaching and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as service-related activities. The Department of Mathematics has 29 full and part-time tenured or tenure track professors and 3 instructors, and also employs a number of sessional lecturers. The Department offers a full range of undergraduate, M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs with the opportunity to specialize in a wide range of areas of pure and applied mathematics. The University is home to the Institute for Industrial Mathematical Sciences and the Canadian Mathematical Society Publications Office. The University of Manitoba is a comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, and a full range of professional faculties with active research and graduate education programs including Engineering and Medicine. There are approximately 23,000 undergraduate students and 3,200 graduate students at the University. Winnipeg (www.city.winnipeg.mb.ca) is a strongly multi-cultural city of about 710,000 people. The city supports a wide range of cultural activities including symphony, dance, opera and theatre; numerous large cultural festivals, as well as professional and amateur sports. The region provides easy access to and ample opportunities for outdoor recreational activities. Further information concerning the Department and the University, including the research interests and activities of faculty members, may be obtained from the Department's website (http://www.umanitoba.ca/science/mathematics/). The closing deadline for applications is January 15, 2008. Please refer to position number 06862 in all correspondence. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae together with statements regarding research plans and teaching philosophy and the names and contact information of three referees (one of whom should be able to comment on the applicant's teaching abilities) to the address below. Submission by e-mail in the form of PDF files is preferred. The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Chair of the Search Committee (Position No. 06862) Department of Mathematics University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2 E-mail: mathematics_dept@umanitoba.ca Telephone: (204) 474-8703 Fax: (204) 474-7611 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Candidates should have a PhD, a proven research record in mathematical and computational epidemiology of infectious disease and a research program that will take advantage of SHARCNET's high-performance computing facilities. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is a research intensive department with active research groups in many areas including mathematical biology and applied mathematics. SHARCNET is a consortium of colleges and universities that share a "cluster of clusters" of high performance computers, linked by advanced fibre optics. The SHARCNET Chair will benefit from McMaster's newly established Michael G. DeGroote Institute of Infectious Disease Research and the broad research strength in infectious disease epidemiology in many other departments, including Biology, Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, Anthropology, Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Pathology and Molecular Medicine. Candidates are required to apply for this position by using the MathJobs website. See our advertisement at http://www.mathjobs.org. Review of applications will begin on January 14, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation. At least one of these letters should report on the candidate's teaching abilities. Preferably these letters will be submitted through the MathJobs website (see above); they may also be sent directly to: Dr. Bradd Hart, Chair c/o Sharcnet Chair Search Mathematics & Statistics McMaster University Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1 CANADA We appreciate all replies to this advertisement, but only short-listed applicants will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. 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L'h?tel Delta Armouries, situ? juste ? c?t? du lieu des principales activit?s, offre un tarif sp?cial de 109 $ pour la R?union jusqu'au 6 novembre. Il est possible de r?server en t?l?phonant au 1-800-445-8667 (Hilton) ou au 1-800-268-1133 (Delta Armouries). Veuillez mentionner le code de groupe ? Soci?t? math?matique du Canada ?. Cordialement, Gertrud -- Gertrud Jeewanjee Meetings Coordinator Canadian Mathematical Society Tel: 613-562-5800, ext. 3480 ------------------------------------------------------------ CMS Winter 2007 Meeting -- December 8-10, London, Ontario Deuxi?me Congr?s Canada-France 2008 -- 1-6 juin, Montr?al, Qu?bec www.cms.math.ca/events ------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Best regards, Gertrud -- Gertrud Jeewanjee Meetings Coordinator Canadian Mathematical Society Tel: 613-562-5800, ext. 3480 ------------------------------------------------------------ CMS Winter 2007 Meeting -- December 8-10, London, Ontario Deuxi?me Congr?s Canada-France 2008 -- 1-6 juin, Montr?al, Qu?bec www.cms.math.ca/events ------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071031/105ba5ee/attachment.htm From akelm at cms.math.ca Wed Oct 31 10:42:00 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Wed Oct 31 10:42:11 2007 Subject: [cmath] Tenure-Track Position - Lakehead University, Department of Mathematical Sciences Message-ID: Lakehead University (Orillia Campus) seeks applicants to fill a tenure track appointment in Mathematical Sciences to commence August 1, 2008. Rank of appointment is dependent on qualifications, teaching, and research experience. Successful candidates are expected to initiate vigorous externally funded research programs and participate in graduate programs. All applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field by time of appointment. Please note that all positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of their teaching and research interests, re-prints and pre-prints of publications, and contact information for three referees, to: Dr. Laurie S. Hayes, Vice-President (Academic) and Provost, Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 e-mail: vpacademic@lakeheadu.ca A completed Confirmation of Immigration/Citizenship Status should accompany your package. This form is available on our website at: http://hr.lakeheadu.ca/pdf/immig.pdf Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2008. 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Name: lakehead.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 23002 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071031/64829797/lakehead.pdf From bbaxter at pims.math.ca Thu Nov 1 12:58:48 2007 From: bbaxter at pims.math.ca (Breeonne Baxter) Date: Thu Nov 1 13:00:11 2007 Subject: [cmath] Alejandro Adem Named New PIMS Director Message-ID: <472A05C8.5020207@pims.math.ca> The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences is pleased to announce that Alejandro Adem has been appointed the new Director of PIMS. He will commence his five-year term on July 1, 2008. Presently the PIMS Deputy Director, Professor Adem is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, and holds the Canada Research Chair in Algebraic Topology. He received his BSc in 1982 from the National University of Mexico, and his PhD from Princeton University in 1986. After holding a Szego Assistant Professorship at Stanford University and spending a year at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, he joined the faculty of the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990, where he remained until 2004. Professor Adem has held visiting positions at the ETH-Zurich, the Max Planck Institute in Bonn, the University of Paris VII and XIII, and at Princeton University. Professor Adem's mathematical interests span a variety of topics in algebraic topology, group cohomology and related areas. He has authored and co-authored numerous research articles as well as two highly regarded monographs, "Cohomology of Finite Groups" and "Orbifolds and Stringy Topology." He has given over 200 invited talks on his research throughout the world, and has supervised several PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. He was awarded the US National Science Foundation Young Investigator Award in 1992, a Romnes Faculty Fellowship in 1995 and a Vilas Associate Award in 2003. He has extensive editorial experience and is currently an editor for the Memoirs and Transactions of the American Mathematical Society. Professor Adem brings extensive administrative experience to PIMS. He served as Chair of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison during the period 1999-2002 and since 2005 he has been the Deputy Director at PIMS. Professor Adem has outstanding credentials as a scientific organizer. He served for four years as Co-Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee at the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute at Berkeley (MSRI) and as member of their Board of Trustees. Since 2005 he has been a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Banff International Research Station (BIRS). "The process of looking for the next PIMS Director started with a call for applications in January, 2007," said Ivar Ekeland, current PIMS Director. "I am very grateful to the Search Committee to have come up with such an outstanding candidate, and for UBC to have made this appointment possible. This is excellent news for PIMS and I am looking forward to working with my successor, both before and after July 1." Professor Adem said, "It is a great honour for me to assume the position of Director of PIMS. Under the leadership of Ivar Ekeland, PIMS has developed into a world-class centre for mathematical research, industrial collaboration and educational outreach. The recent designation of PIMS as a Unite Mixte International of the French CNRS is a recognition of PIMS' high standing in the international community. I am extremely grateful to all of my colleagues in the PIMS community for their support and look forward to working with them to further develop PIMS as one of the leading mathematical institutes in the world." Professor Adem brings a wealth of experience in organizing international collaborations connecting Canadian mathematical scientists with colleagues abroad. This includes his leadership in organizing the first joint meeting between the Canadian and Mexican mathematical societies in 2006, as well as his crucial role in the development of the Pacific Rim Mathematical Association (PRIMA). He will continue to build on PIMS' outstanding record of mathematical collaboration between academic, industrial and international partners. On the web: http://www.pims.math.ca/The_News/Latest_News/Alejandro_Adem_Named_New_PIMS_Director/ ==================================== For more information, please contact: Breeonne Baxter PIMS Communications Manager e/ bbaxter@pims.math.ca t/ 604.822.0402 f/ 604.822.0883 w/ http://pims.math.ca/ ==================================== From akelm at cms.math.ca Fri Nov 2 14:19:33 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Fri Nov 2 14:19:42 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?Director_of_Cryptologic_Research_Institut?= =?iso-8859-1?q?e_/_Directeur=28trice=29_de_l=27Institut_de_recherche_-_Co?= =?iso-8859-1?q?mmunications_Security_Establishment_/_Centre_de_la_s=E9cur?= =?iso-8859-1?q?it=E9_des_t=E9l=E9communications?= Message-ID: Director of the Cryptologic Research Institute Applications are invited for the position of Director of the Cryptologic Research Institute (CRI), a new research institute of the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) to be located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The aim of the CRI is to bring together talented mathematicians from various disciplines to conduct fundamental research in areas of mathematics of interest to CSE. The Director of the CRI will: 1. help recruit and then lead a team of about 25-50 academic and government staff; 2. provide a strong and innovative vision for the future growth of the CRI; and 3. liaise with other research organizations. A successful candidate will have: 1. a proven ability to lead and inspire research groups; 2. a world renowned reputation in some aspect of mathematics, statistics, or data mining; 3. visibility within, and respect of, the mathematical community; 4. administrative experience at least equivalent to chairing a mathematical department; and 5. strong interpersonal skills. The position is for a 3-year fixed term, running from September 2008 to September 2011, with some part time involvement from April 2008 to September 2008. A detailed description of the Director position can be obtained by contacting Dr. Drew Vandeth at Drew.Vandeth@cse-cst.gc.ca. Applicants must have Canadian, British, or American citizenship and be able to obtain a security clearance. Please communicate interest in this position to Drew.Vandeth@cse-cst.gc.ca. Applications will receive fullest consideration if received by December 1st, 2007 and applications will remain open until the position is filled. The Communications Security Establishment subscribes to employment equity. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Directeur(trice de l'Institut de recherche cryptologique Nous acceptons les candidatures pour le poste de directeur ou directrice de l'Institut de recherche cryptologique (IRC), le nouvel institut de recherche du Centre de la s?curit? des t?l?communications (CST) qui ouvrira ses portes ? Ottawa, en Ontario (Canada). L'IRC a pour objectif de rassembler des math?maticiens de talent de diverses sp?cialit?s qui effectueront de la recherche fondamentale en math?matiques dans des domaines d'int?r?t pour le CST. Le directeur ou la directrice de l'IRC aura les t?ches suivantes : 1. aider ? recruter environ 25-50 universitaires ou employ?s du gouvernement, puis diriger cette ?quipe; 2. offrir une vision neuve et solide pour assurer la croissance de l'IRC dans l'avenir; 3. assurer la liaison avec d'autres organismes de recherche. Le candidat ou la candidate id?al(e) aura les qualit?s suivantes : 1. capacit? indiscutable de diriger et d'inspirer les groupes de recherche; 2. renomm?e internationale dans le domaine des math?matiques, des statistiques ou de l'exploration de donn?es; 3. pr?sence au sein de la communaut? math?matique et respect de cette communaut?; 4. exp?rience administrative ?quivalant au minimum ? la direction d'un d?partement de math?matiques; 5. grandes aptitudes interpersonnelles. Ce poste est ? dur?e d?termin?e pour trois ans ferme, allant de septembre 2008 ? septembre 2011. Le candidat ou la candidate retenu(e) devra ?galement commencer ? temps partiel entre avril et septembre 2008. Vous pouvez vous procurer une description plus d?taill?e de ce poste aupr?s de Drew Vandeth, Ph. D. ? l'adresse suivante : Drew.Vandeth@cse-cst.gc.ca. Les candidats et candidates doivent avoir la citoyennet? canadienne, britannique ou am?ricaine et ?tre admissible ? une habilitation de s?curit?. Veuillez nous faire part de votre int?r?t pour ce poste ? l'adresse suivante : Drew.Vandeth@cse-cst.gc.ca. Les candidatures re?ues avant le 1er d?cembre 2007 feront l'objet d'un examen approfondi. Le concours sera ouvert jusqu'? ce que le poste soit dot?. Le Centre de la s?curit? des t?l?communications souscrit au principe d'?quit? en mati?re d'emploi. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: CRI-Director.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 630807 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071102/18499432/CRI-Director-0001.pdf From gpwright at cms.math.ca Thu Nov 8 08:48:07 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Thu Nov 8 08:50:51 2007 Subject: [cmath] DEADLINE NOVEMBER 15, 2007 - DATE LIMITE LE 15 NOVEMBRE 2007 Message-ID: CMS Excellence in Teaching Award for post-secondary undergraduate teaching in Mathematics Recognizing sustained and distinguished contributions in teaching. Full-time university, college, two-year college, or CEGEP teachers in Canada with at least five years teaching experience at their current institution can be nominated. Deadline for nomination is November 15, 2007. For details regarding nomination procedure, please visit www.cms.math.ca/prizes or http://www.nelson.com/ Nelson Education is a proud supporter of this award ***************************************** Prix d'excellence en enseignement de la SMC pour l'enseignement coll?gial et de premier cycle universitaire en math?matiques Le prix r?compense des contributions exceptionnelles et soutenues enenseignement.Il s'adresse aux professeures et professeurs d'universit?, de coll?ge ou de c?gep au Canada ayant au moins cinq ans d'exp?rience dans leur ?tablissement actuel. Date limite pour soumettre une candidature: 15 novembre 2007. Pour les d?tails sur la proc?dure de mise en nomination voir www.smc.math.ca/Prix ou http://www.nelson.com/ Nelson est fier d'appuyer ce prix From gpwright at cms.math.ca Thu Nov 8 08:48:57 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Thu Nov 8 08:51:40 2007 Subject: [cmath] DEADLINE NOVEMBER 17, 2007 Message-ID: Call for Nominations - 2007 David Borwein Distinguished Career Award The David Borwein Distinguished career award recognizes mathematicians who have made exceptional, broad, and continued contribution to Canadian mathematics. A complete nomination dossier consists of: - A signed nomination statement from a present or past colleague, or collaborator (no more than three pages) having direct knowledge of the nominee's contribution; - a short curriculum vitae, no than five pages; - Two to four letters of support in addition to the nomination; - Other supporting material may be submitted, no more than 10 pages. A nomination can be updated and will remain active for three years. Six copies of the complete nomination dossier must arrive at the CMS Executive Office no later than November 15, 2007. Selection Committee David Borwein Distinguished Career Award Canadian Mathematical Society 577 King Edward, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 From gpwright at cms.math.ca Thu Nov 8 08:49:26 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Thu Nov 8 08:52:11 2007 Subject: [cmath] DATE LIMITE 15 NOVEMBRE 2007 Message-ID: Appel de mises en candidature - Prix David-Borwein de math?maticien ?m?rite pour l'ensemble d'une carri?re 2007 Le prix David-Borwein de math?maticien ?m?rite pour l'ensemble d?une carri?re rend hommage ? un math?maticien qui a fait une contribution exceptionnelle et soutenue aux math?matiques canadiennes. Le dossier de candidature comprendra les ?l?ments suivants : - une lettre de mise en candidature sign?e par un coll?gue ou un collaborateur actuel ou des ann?es pass?es (trois pages maximum)qui conna?t tr?s bien les r?alisations de la personne propos?e; - un bref curriculum vitae, maximum de cinq pages; - de deux ? quatre lettres d'appui, en plus de la mise en candidature; - tout autre document pertinent, maximum de 10 pages. Toute mise en candidature est modifiable et demeurera active pendant trois ans. Le dossier complet, en six exemplaires, doit parvenir au bureau administratif de SMC au plus tard le 15 novembre 2007 Comit? de s?lection Prix David Borwein pour carri?re distingu?e Soci?t? math?matique du Canada 577 King Edward, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 From V.Sorge at cs.bham.ac.uk Thu Nov 8 11:35:57 2007 From: V.Sorge at cs.bham.ac.uk (Volker Sorge) Date: Thu Nov 8 13:07:34 2007 Subject: [cmath] AISC-08: First Call for Papers Message-ID: <200711081759.lA8Hxmjg002280@mail.cms.math.ca> ------------------------------------------------------------------ [ We apologise if you receive multiple copies ] ------------------------------------------------------------------ AISC 2008 - 9th International Conference on ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SYMBOLIC COMPUTATION Theory, Implementations and Applications http://events.cs.bham.ac.uk/aisc08/ Birmingham, UK, 31 July - 2 August 2008 AISC 2008 is part of the Conferences in Intelligent Computer Mathematics http://events.cs.bham.ac.uk/cicm08/ Birmingham, UK, 28 July-2 August 2008 CALL FOR PAPERS Artificial Intelligence and Symbolic Computation are two views and approaches for automating problem solving, in particular mathematical problem solving. The two approaches are based on heuristics and on mathematical algorithmics, respectively. Artificial Intelligence can be applied to Symbolic Computation and Symbolic Computation can be applied to Artificial Intelligence. Hence, a wealth of challenges, ideas, theoretical insights and results, methods and algorithms arise in the interaction of the two fields and research communities. Advanced tools of software technology and system design are needed and a broad spectrum of applications is possible by the combined problem solving power of the two fields. Hence, the conference is in the center of interest and interaction for various research communities: * artificial intelligence, * symbolic computation, * computer algebra, * automated reasoning, * formal mathematics, * mathematical knowledge management, * automated discovery, * machine learning, * logic, * software technology, * semantic web technology, * computer-based math teaching and didactics, Topics ====== Topics of particular interest of the conference include: * AI in Symbolic Mathematical Computing * Computer Algebra Systems and Automated Theorem Provers * Integration of Logical Reasoning and Computer Algebra * Symmetries in AI problems, * Engineering, Industrial and Operations Research Applications * Foundations and Complexity of Symbolic Computation * Mathematical Modeling of Multi-Agent Systems * Programming Languages for Symbolic Computation * Symbolic Computations for Expert Systems and Machine Learning * Implementations of Symbolic Computation Systems * Logic and Symbolic Computing * Implementation and Performance Issues * Intelligent Interfaces * Symbolic Techniques for Document Analysis Papers on other topics with links to the above research fields and topics will also be welcomed for consideration. Proceedings =========== The proceedings of the conference will be published as a volume in the series Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence (LNAI) by Springer-Verlag. Accepted papers will have to be prepared in LaTeX and formatted according to the requirements of the Springer's LNAI series (the corresponding style files can be downloaded from http://www.springer.de/comp/lncs/authors.html and are the same for LNCS and LNAI). Submission ========== Theoretical and applied research papers on all topics within the scope of the conference are invited. Submitted papers (in English) must not exceed 15 pages in length (in the LNCS style). The title page should contain the title, author(s) with affiliation(s), e-mail address(es), listing of keywords and abstract plus the topics from the above list to which the paper is related. The program committee (PC) will subject all submitted papers to a peer review. Theoretical papers will be judged on their originality and contribution to their field, and applied papers on the importance and originality of the application. Results must be original and have not been published elsewhere. The web page for electronic submission is at: http://www.easychair.org/AISC08/ Important Dates =============== Submission deadline: 24 February 2008 Notification: 23 March 2008 Camera Ready Version: 27 April Conference: 31 July - 2 August 2008 Programme Committee =================== Volker Sorge (University of Birmingham, UK), Chair Alessandro Armando (University of Genoa, Italy) Christoph Benzmüller (Universität des Saarlandes, Germany) Bruno Buchberger (RISC, Austria) Russell Bradford (University of Bath, UK) Jacques Calmet (University of Karlsruhe, Germany) John Campbell (University College London, UK) Jacques Carette (McMaster University, Canada) Arjeh Cohen (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands) Simon Colton (Imperial College London, UK) Timothy Daly (Carnegie Mellon, USA) Lucas Dixon (University of Edinburgh, UK) William M. Farmer (McMaster University, Canada) Martin Charles Golumbic (University of Haifa, Israel) Hoon Hong (North Carolina State University, USA) Tetsuo Ida (University of Tsukuba, Japan) Tom Kelsey (University of St Andrews, UK) Petr Lisonek (Simon Frasier University, Canada) George Labahn (University of Waterloo, Canada) Renaud Rioboo (Université Pierre et Marie Curie - LIP6, France) Karem Sakallah (University of Michigan, USA) Jörg Siekmann (Universität des Saarlandes, DFKI, Germany) Elena Smirnova (Texas Instruments, USA) Stephen M. Watt (University of Western Ontario, Canada) Wolfgang Windsteiger (RISC, Austria) Dongming Wang (Beihang University, China and UPMC-CNRS, France) From gpwright at cms.math.ca Fri Nov 9 08:32:27 2007 From: gpwright at cms.math.ca (Graham Wright) Date: Fri Nov 9 08:35:12 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?NEWS_RELEASE/COMMINIQU=C9?= Message-ID: CANADIAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY'S 2007 G. DE B. ROBINSON AWARD R?CIPIENDAIRE DU PRIX DE G. DE. B. ROBINSON 2007 DE LA SOCI?T? MATH?MATIQUE DU CANADA Ottawa Ontario - The Canadian Mathematical Society is pleased to announce that Dr. Ronald van Luijk of Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia is the winner of the 2007 G. de B. Robinson Award. Dr.van Luijk will receive the award at the Society's 2007 Winter Meeting in London, Ontario. Ottawa (Ontario) - La Soci?t? math?matique du Canada est heureuse d'annoncer qu'elle d?cerne son prix G. De B. Robinson 2007 au professeur Ronald van Luijk de l'Universit? Simon Fraser et de l'Universit? de la Colombie Britannique. Le professeur van Liujk recevra son prix ? la R?union d'hiver 2007 de la Soci?t? qui se tiendra ? London, en Ontario. ******** The G. de B. Robinson Award was inaugurated to recognize the publication of excellent papers in the Canadian Journal of Mathematics and the Canadian Mathematical Bulletin and to encourage the submission of the highest quality papers to these journals. The 2007 G. de B. Robinson Prize is awarded to Ronald van Luijk for the paper "A K3 Surface Associated With Certain Integral matrices Having Integral Eigenvalues" Canad. Math. Bull. 49, 2006, pp. 560-577. This paper answers a question of F. Beukers. The question is simple to state: whether there is an integral 3 x 3 matrix 0 a b a 0 c b c 0 with integral eigenvalues other than obvious ones satisfying abc(a2-b2)(b2-c2)(c2-a2)=0. The author connects this to a beautiful question in algebraic geometry: he shows there are infinitely many examples, by proving that the rational points on a certain K3 surface are dense. Ronald van Luijk completed his "Doctoraal examen" in Mathematics at the University of Utrecht in 2000 and received his PhD from the University of California at Berkeley in 2005 under the supervision of H. W. Lenstra. He currently has a PIMS postdoctoral fellowship at Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. ******************* Le prix G. de B. Robinson rend hommage aux math?maticiens qui se sont distingu?s par l'excellence de leurs articles parus dans le Journal canadien de math?matiques et le Bulletin canadien de math?matiques, et vise ? encourager la pr?sentation d'articles de premi?re qualit? pour ces revues. Le prix G. de B. Robinson 2007 est d?cern? ? Ronald van Luijk pour son article intitul? " A K3 Surface Associated With Certain Integral matrices Having Integral Eigenvalues " (" Une surface K3 associ?e ? certaines matrices ? coefficients entiers ayant des valeurs propres enti?res "), publi? dans le Bulletin canadien de math?matiques, v. 49 (2006), no 4, pp. 560-577. Cet article r?pond ? une question de F. Beukers dont l'?nonc? est simple : Existe-t-il une matrice 3 x 3 ? coefficients entiers 0 a b a 0 c b c 0 ayant des valeurs propres enti?res autres que les matrices (?videntes) qui satisfont abc(a2-b2)(b2-c2)(c2-a2)=0. L'auteur ?tablit un lien entre ce probl?me et une question int?ressante de g?om?trie alg?brique : il montre qu'il existe une infinit? d'exemples en prouvant que l'ensemble des points rationnels sur une certaine surface K3 est dense. Ronald van Luijk a pass? son "Doctoraal examen" en math?matiques ? l'Universit? d'Utrecht en 2000 et il a obtenu son doctorat de l'Universit? de Californie (Berkeley) en 2005, sous la direction de H.W. Lenstra. Il a re?u les bourses de recherche postdoctorale du PIMS, et il est pr?sentement ? l'Universit? Simon Fraser et l'Universit? de la Colombie Britannique, Vancouver. For more information, contact: Renseignements : Dr. Graham P. Wright Executive Director/ Directeur administratif Canadian Mathematical Society Soci?t? math?matique du Canada (613) 562-5702 or/ou Dr. Juris Streprans CMS Publications Committee/Comit? des publications de la SMC 416-348-9710 poste 3020 streprans@fields.utoronto.ca ===================================================================== = Dr. Graham P. Wright e-mail: gpwright@cms.math.ca = = CMS Executive Director Tel: (Office) 613-562-5800 ext 3528 = = 577, King Edward Tel: (CMS Office) 613-562-5702 = = Box 450, Station A (CMS Fax) 613-565-1539 = = Ottawa, (Cell) 613-290-3046 = = Ontario (Home) 613-727-3878 = = K1N 6N5 (Home Fax) 613-727-6139 = ===================================================================== From rousseac at DMS.UMontreal.CA Wed Nov 14 08:53:01 2007 From: rousseac at DMS.UMontreal.CA (Christiane Rousseau) Date: Wed Nov 14 08:53:18 2007 Subject: [cmath] A call for input on the opportunity of a Canadian bid for ICM Message-ID: <003501c826c5$abebcfb0$f43fcc84@sim.umontreal.ca> To the Canadian mathematical community, Canada put in a bid for the ICM 2010 in the Fall of 2004. Although not successful, the Canadian bid and the site visit in Montreal in April 2005 made a strong impression on IMU. Most probably this puts Canada in a good position if the community decides to put in a bid for ICM 2014. As the International Affairs Committee will discuss the matter in the coming weeks, it is sending out a call to learn from the community: - the interest of the community in putting in a bid; - the Canadian cities that could have an interest in hosting the congress; - the support that the community is ready to bring to the congress. Inputs from the community are to be sent to me and I will circulate them to the Committee. Christiane Rousseau D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique Universit? de Montr?al C.P. 6128, succ. Centre-ville Montr?al, Qc H3C 3J7 T?l: 514 343 7729 Fax: 514 343 5700 rousseac@dms.umontreal.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071114/50d5ca4a/attachment.htm From dll at cs.dal.ca Wed Nov 14 09:37:59 2007 From: dll at cs.dal.ca (David Langstroth) Date: Wed Nov 14 09:46:00 2007 Subject: [cmath] AARMS Seeks Director Message-ID: <20071114143707.0EBD6B059@mail.cs.dal.ca> The Atlantic Association for Research in Mathematical Sciences (www.aarms.math.ca) is seeking a Director to provide scientific and administrative leadership. AARMS is a consortium supported by universities in the Atlantic provinces and the three Canadian mathematical sciences research institutes. It provides funding for mathematical sciences research in the region, an annual summer school for graduate students, and outreach by mathematical scientists to the schools, industry and other academic disciplines. The successful candidate will have a distinguished record of research in mathematical sciences, and administrative or organizational experience (for instance, chair of a department, officer of a learned society, or editor of a journal). The Director should hold a fulltime faculty position in a university in Atlantic Canada. The term of office for the Director of AARMS is three years, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2008. The AARMS budget includes funds for partial support of a postdoctoral fellow supervised by the Director. Candidates will be considered by a search committee established by the AARMS Board of Directors. The committee includes members from five universities in the Atlantic region and one of the Canadian institutes. Inquiries regarding the position or the search process may be directed to the committee chair, Jon Thompson (jon@math.unb.ca). Applications, or nominations with a statement of consent by the nominee, should be accompanied by a CV and the names of three referees, and sent to: David Langstroth, Administrator, AARMS (dll@cs.dal.ca) Consideration of candidates will begin on January 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. From dan at erdos.math.unb.ca Wed Nov 14 12:11:33 2007 From: dan at erdos.math.unb.ca (Dan Kucerovsky) Date: Wed Nov 14 13:41:12 2007 Subject: [cmath] Bimonthly Canadian Noncommutative Geometry workshop: December meeting Message-ID: <200711141711.lAEHBXxQ023776@erdos.math.unb.ca> This newly established bimonthly workshop aims to cover new developments in Noncommutative Geometry, and each workshop features a keynote address by one of the top people in the field. The general theme for the first year is index theory, and the first lecture will be given by Henri Moscovici at 10:30am, Saturday, December 1, at the Fields Institute in Toronto, Canada. The second lecture, by Nigel Higson, is scheduled for 10:30am, on Saturday, February 2, 2008, at the Fields Institute. Support for graduate students is available, please enquire, ncgworkshop@unb.ca. Masoud Khalkhali Dan Kucerovsky Bahram Rangipour This workshop is associated with the Center for Noncommutative Geometry and Topology at the University of New Brunswick, www.math.unb.ca/~dan/copal/Centre_main.htm From srainey at yorku.ca Fri Nov 16 09:45:22 2007 From: srainey at yorku.ca (Susan Rainey) Date: Fri Nov 16 09:45:40 2007 Subject: [cmath] MITACS-MCME Workshop on Risk Analysis -- York University Message-ID: Meeting announcement MITACS-MCME Workshop on Risk Analysis York University (Executive Learning Centre) 4700 Keele Street, Toronto Ontario Dec 11, 2007 This conference will treat financial mathematics with applications to portfolio theory and the analysis of systemic risk. Its goal is to establish and formalize ties between Canadian and Chinese financial mathematicians. The workshop is planned as a satellite meeting to the CMS Special Session on Mathematical Finance, and is sponsored by MITACS, MCME, and the IFID Centre. Organizers: Matt Davison (Western Ontario), Huaxiong Huang (York), Shige Peng (Shandong) Tom Salisbury (York) Speakers: Nikolai Dokuchaev, Trent University Guangyan Jia, Shandong University Long Jiang, China University of Mining and Technology Mark Reesor, The University of Western Ontario Yong Wang, Royal Bank of Canada Gang Wei, Shandong University Lan Wu, Beijing University Conference website: www.apmaths.uwo.ca/~mdavison/research/ca_cn/ CMS finance session website: www.cms.math.ca/Events/winter07/abs/ by_session#fin -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071116/70e7ad0e/attachment.htm From directeur at crm.umontreal.ca Fri Nov 16 23:26:02 2007 From: directeur at crm.umontreal.ca (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Fran=E7ois_Lalonde?=) Date: Fri Nov 16 23:24:11 2007 Subject: [cmath] =?iso-8859-1?q?Les_laur=E9ats_du_Prix_Andr=E9-Aisenstadt?= =?iso-8859-1?q?_2008?= Message-ID: <3B4815D1-D58C-4097-A956-6F85FBC42791@crm.umontreal.ca> Jozsef Solymosi (Universit? de Colombie-Britannique) et Jonathan Taylor (Universit? de Montr?al), laur?ats du Prix Andr?-Aisenstadt Prize 2008 MONTR?AL, le 16 novembre 2008 ? Les laur?ats du Prix de math?matiques Andr?-Aisenstadt 2008 viennent d'?tre annonc?s par le directeur du Centre de recherches math?matiques (CRM), Fran?ois Lalonde. Cette ann?e, la comp?tition a ?t? plus cors?e que jamais: le Comit? scientifique consultatif du CRM a reconnu la beaut?, l'impact et la splendide originalit? des r?sultats des deux laur?ats. Voir http://crm.math.ca/apropos/CRM_ComConsul_fr.shtml pour la composition de ce splendide comit? international dont presque tous les membres ?taient physiquement pr?sents au CRM pour ?tudier les candidatures. Les Prix Aisenstadt 2008 En ?tudiant les travaux de Jozsef Solymosi (Universit? de Colombie- Britannique), chaque membre du Comit? a ?t? impressionn? par l'extraordinaire efficacit? et l'?l?gance des r?sultats ? la fine pointe d'un nouveau domaine, la ``combinatoire additive'' (parfois appel? ``combinatoire arithm?tique''). Ils ont appr?ci? la simplicit? et la profonde intuition dans chacun de ses travaux. Quant aux travaux de Jonathan Taylor (Universit? de Montr?al), le comit? a ?t? impressionn? par l'exceptionnel vent d'expertise en probabilit?, g?om?trie et statistique. Bien que le comit? ait uniquement pris en consid?ration les aspects math?matiques de ses travaux, il a est arriv? ? la conclusion qu'ils ?taient largement suffisants pour accorder avec enthousiasme le Prix ? Taylor. Le Prix de math?matiques Andr?-Aisenstadt souligne les r?sultats exceptionnels de recherche en math?matiques pures ou appliqu?es, r?alis?s par un jeune math?maticien ou math?maticienne canadien sept ans ou moins apr?s le doctorat. Le Prix de math?matiques Andr?- Aisenstadt d?cern? chaque ann?e par le Centre de recherches math?matiques comprend une bourse ainsi qu'une m?daille. Les laur?ats sont invit?s ? donner une conf?rence au CRM exposant leurs travaux et ? pr?senter un r?sum? de leurs travaux pour publication dans le Bulletin du CRM. La liste des laur?ats depuis 1992 se trouve ici: http://crm.math.ca/prix/prixAndreAisenstadt/ prix_recipiendairesAA_fr.shtml Pour plus de renseignements: Fran?ois Lalonde, directeur, Centre de recherches math?matiques 514-343-7501, directeur@CRM.UMontreal.CA -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071116/de42fe3b/attachment.htm From directeur at crm.umontreal.ca Sat Nov 17 00:10:16 2007 From: directeur at crm.umontreal.ca (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Fran=E7ois_Lalonde?=) Date: Sat Nov 17 00:08:21 2007 Subject: [cmath] date -- Prix Aisenstadt Message-ID: <1C077A37-9FD8-4462-9330-E9B658F4A661@crm.umontreal.ca> Chers coll?gues, Je suis d?sol? que la date du communiqu? que je vous ai post? il y a quelques minutes ait ?t? erron?e: comme on le devine, il s'agit du 16 novembre 2007. Fran?ois Lalonde From directeur at crm.umontreal.ca Sat Nov 17 00:44:41 2007 From: directeur at crm.umontreal.ca (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Fran=E7ois_Lalonde?=) Date: Sat Nov 17 00:42:44 2007 Subject: [cmath] Recipients of the 2008 Andre-Aisenstadt Prize: Solymosi (UBC) and Taylor (Montreal) Message-ID: Jozsef Solymosi (University of British Columbia) and Jonathan Taylor (Universit? de Montr?al) recipients of the 2008 Andr?-Aisenstadt Prize MONTREAL, November 16, 2007 - The recipients of the 2008 Andr?- Aisenstadt Mathematics Prize were recently announced by the director of the Centre de recherches math?matiques (CRM), Fran?ois Lalonde. This year, the competition was harder than ever -- the CRM scientific advisory panel recognized the beauty, the impact and the splendid originality of the results of both recipients. See http://crm.math.ca/apropos/CRM_ComConsul_an.shtml for the composition of the CRM international committee -- almost all of its members were present at the CRM for the selection of the recipients. The 2008 Aisenstadt Prizes Concerning the works realised by Jozsef Solymosi (University of British Columbia), each member of the selection committee was struck by the extraordinary efficiency and elegance of his results at the cutting edge of a new field, additive combinatorics (sometimes called arithmetic combinatorics) that combines combinatorics, harmonic analysis, number theory and probability. They appreciated the simplicity and deep insight in each of his works. In Jonathan Taylor's work (Universit? de Montr?al), the committee was impressed by the exceptional breath of expertises in probability, geometry and statistics and their impact in so many fields of reseach -- although the committee only took into consideration the mathematical aspects of his works, this was already enough to award the Prize to Taylor with enthusiasm. For further information: Francois Lalonde, director, CRM, 514 343-7501, director@CRM.UMontreal.CA -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Please visit http://finance.math.ucalgary.ca for more information about the Laboratory. Duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching in mathematics and the development of an independent research program. Candidates must have a Ph.D. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of mathematical research, good communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply at www.mathjobs.org but applications will also be accepted at the address below. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae together with a description of Research Expertise and a Teaching Dossier. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of recommendation (one reporting on the candidate's teaching abilities) to be sent directly to the address below or included in the mathjobs.org application. Search Committee Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N lN4 Phone: 403-220-5210; Fax: 282-5150 E-mail: search@math.ucalgary.ca The closing date is January 15, 2008, but applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Detailed information about the Department of Mathematics is available at http://www.math.ucalgary.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. To see all University of Calgary academic positions, please visit http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/careers --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ucalgary.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 111830 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071120/682f392c/ucalgary.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Thu Nov 22 11:08:56 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Thu Nov 22 11:08:59 2007 Subject: [cmath] Tenure-Track Position in Computational Fluid Dynamics - Memorial University of Newfoundland, Department of Mathematics & Statistics Message-ID: MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS Tenure-Track Position in Computational Fluid Dynamics The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Memorial University of Newfoundland is undergoing a process of faculty renewal and is making a number of tenure-track appointments. The Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computational Fluid Dynamics Applicants must have an earned doctorate and an excellent publication record with research covering the development of mathematical/numerical models for flow and transport processes relevant to ocean engineering or geosciences. Candidates should have some teaching experience and the skills required to become an excellent teacher. Duties for the position include the development of a vigorous research program, graduate supervision and teaching; and undergraduate teaching. Teaching will include courses in the areas of numerical methods and fluid mechanics. The closing date for applications will be February 15, 2008. Candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae, a description of research and teaching interests; and the names and addresses (include e-mail) of at least three referees. Applications should be sent to: Head of Department VPA-MAST-2007-007 Department of Mathematics & Statistics Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7 Canada E-mail: mathstat@math.mun.ca Internet: www.math.mun.ca You MUST use the code VPA-MAST-2007-007 on all correspondence. Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the educational and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John's, a very safe, friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Partners of candidates for positions are invited to include their resume for possible matching with other job opportunities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Applicants must have an earned doctorate and an excellent publication record in Applied Dynamical Systems. Candidates should have some teaching experience and the skills required to become an excellent teacher. Duties for the position include graduate teaching and supervision; undergraduate teaching and the development of a vigorous research program. The closing date for applications will be February 15, 2008. Candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae, a description of research and teaching interests; and the names and addresses (include e-mail) of at least three referees. Applications should be sent to: Head of Department VPA-MAST-2007-006 Department of Mathematics & Statistics Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7 Canada E-mail: mathstat@math.mun.ca Internet: www.math.mun.ca You MUST use the code VPA-MAST-2007-006 on all correspondence. Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the educational and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John's, a very safe, friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. 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While outstanding applications from all areas of analysis are welcome, preference may be given to applicants with publications in the area of analysis on manifolds or geometric analysis. Applicants must have an earned doctorate and an excellent publication record in Analysis. Candidates should have some teaching experience and the skills required to become an excellent teacher. Duties for the position include graduate teaching and supervision; undergraduate teaching and the development of a vigorous research program. The closing date for applications will be February 15, 2008. Candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae, a description of research and teaching interests; and the names and addresses (include e-mail) of at least three referees. Applications should be sent to: Head of Department VPA-MAST-2007-005 Department of Mathematics & Statistics Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7 Canada E-mail: mathstat@math.mun.ca Internet: www.math.mun.ca You MUST use the code VPA-MAST-2007-005 on all correspondence. Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the educational and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John's, a very safe, friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Partners of candidates for positions are invited to include their resume for possible matching with other job opportunities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: MUN-Analysis.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 135531 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071122/5bbdf13c/MUN-Analysis.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Thu Nov 22 11:37:59 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Thu Nov 22 11:38:05 2007 Subject: [cmath] Tenure-Track Position - UBC Okanagan, Mathematics, Statistics and Physics Unit Message-ID: Assistant Professor, Mathematics The Mathematics, Statistics and Physics Unit of the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBC O) invites applications for a tenure-track position in mathematics. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in mathematics or closely related discipline, have an excellent research record and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. We are seeking a candidate to enhance or complement one or more of our current areas of expertise: mathematical biology and differential equations, optimization and analysis, and number theory and algebra. The candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and participate actively with current unit members in the development of our exciting new research and degree programs. For detailed information regarding qualification requirements and application instructions, visit our website at http://web.ubc.ca/okanagan/facultystaff/recruitment.html. The unit of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics currently has 19 faculty members http://web.ubc.ca/okanagan/msp, with 10 being mathematicians, including a Canada Research Chair and a University Faculty Awardee. The Mathematics program offers B.Sc., B.A., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in mathematics. We have well funded and active research groups, offering research opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students, as well collaborative projects with other disciplines within UBC O and with external partners. UBC Okanagan is the new campus of UBC located in Kelowna. Situated in the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, it offers an intimate learning environment, opportunities for region-centred research, international perspectives, and much more. To learn more about the campus, go to http://web.ubc.ca/okanagan/welcome.html. The University of British Columbia Okanagan hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all persons to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. All positions are subject to funding and salary will be commensurate with experience. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment From akelm at cms.math.ca Thu Nov 22 12:04:00 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Thu Nov 22 12:04:08 2007 Subject: [cmath] College Professor Position - Okanagan College - Kelowna Campus, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Message-ID: College Professor Mathematics and Statistics Kelowna Campus Okanagan College transforms lives and communities. We educate, train and support our students to excel in the workplace, to succeed in further education and to become lifelong learners. We are intent on being a college which students are proud to attend, where employees are proud to work and whose graduates are highly valued in the workplace and at other post-secondary institutions. Science, Technology and Health requires a College Professor to teach undergraduate courses in Mathematics and Statistics. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers first and second-year university courses in Mathematics and Statistics as well as service courses for the Bachelor of Business Administration program, the Bachelor of Computer Information Systems program and six two-year technology diploma programs. Required qualifications include a Master's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics or a closely related field. A Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics is preferred. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional teaching record with demonstrated learner-centred teaching philosophy. An active profile in scholarship, research and creative activity will be considered an asset. Successful applicants will be an integral part of the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college. This is a full-time continuing appointment effective August 5, 2008. Salary and working conditions are governed by the Okanagan College Faculty Association Collective Agreement. Placement on the salary scale is dependent upon qualifications and experience. For inquiries of an academic nature, please contact David Murray, Chair of Mathematics and Statistics, at (250) 762-5445, local 4371 or by email at dwmurray@okanagan.bc.ca. As a learner-centred institution, Okanagan College is committed to providing excellence in teaching and learning. For more information about the mission of Okanagan College, please visit our website at www.okanagan.bc.ca. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of a learner-centred focus, and contact information of three referees by January 11, 2008 to: Competition No. FAC0732 Okanagan College Human Resources Division 1000 KLO Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8 Emailed applications to jobapps@okanagan.bc.ca are preferred (in Word, PDF, or Rich Text formats) and must include the Competition Number in the subject line. Please disable any auto-replies on your email before sending your application. Applications received via mail or fax at (250) 762-3631 will be scanned into an electronic database. Please visit our website at: http://www.okanagan.bc.ca/employment. Okanagan College wishes to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. 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The general theme for the first year is index theory, and the first lecture will be given by Henri Moscovici at 10:30am, Saturday, December 1, at the Fields Institute in Toronto, Canada. Please see http://www.math.unb.ca/~dan/NCG_Fields/NCG_Fields.htm for an abstract and links to preprints. The second lecture, by Nigel Higson, is scheduled for 10:30am, on Saturday, February 2, 2008, at the Fields Institute. The third lecture, by John Phillips, is tentatively scheduled for April 5, 2008, at the Fields Institute. Support for graduate students is available, please enquire, ncgworkshop@unb.ca. Masoud Khalkhali Dan Kucerovsky Bahram Rangipour This workshop is associated with the Center for Noncommutative Geometry and Topology at the University of New Brunswick, www.math.unb.ca/~dan/copal/Centre_main.htm From peter.taylor at queensu.ca Mon Nov 26 17:14:28 2007 From: peter.taylor at queensu.ca (Peter Taylor) Date: Mon Nov 26 17:46:45 2007 Subject: [cmath] Fwd: ICMI News Message-ID: <0JS400K3TWCSN860@mta02.its.queensu.ca> Bernard Hodgson writes that ICMI has decided to launch a bimonthly newsletter keeping us up to date on international event in math education. many of us will want to subscribe to this, and a note below from the new editor will tell you how. best, peter Dear ICMI Representatives and Chairs of ICMI Affiliated Study Groups, At its first meeting held last June in London, the current Executive Committee of ICMI finalised the decision to launch an electronic newsletter. This project had been under discussion for a certain time and we are now happy to announce that the first issue of "ICMI News" will appear early December. Please find below a note from the Editor of ICMI News, Jaime Carvalho e Silva, member of the ICMI Executive Committee. You are invited to disseminate it as widely as possible. The ICMI EC wishes to express its gratitude to the International Mathematical Union for kindly offering its logistic support for the publication and dissemination of the ICMI newsletter. It will appear every two months, alternating with IMU own electronic newsletter, IMU-Net (www.mathunion.org/Publications/Newsletter/). Best wishes, Bernard ====================================================== What is ICMI News? ICMI News is the new Electronic Newsletter of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI). This newsletter aims to improve communication between ICMI and the worldwide community interested in mathematics education, informing about actions and recommendations of ICMI, highlighting issues that are under discussion and reporting about ongoing activities. In addition, ICMI News will report on major activities by the ICMI Affiliated Study Groups (HPM, PME, IOWME, WFNMC and ICTMA), on major international events related to mathematics education and on other topics of general interest to the community of educational researchers, curriculum designers, educational policy makers, teachers of mathematics, mathematicians, mathematic educators and others interested in mathematical education around the world. Feedback from readers is welcome. The Editor of ICMI News will be Jaime Carvalho e Silva, from the Department of Mathematics of the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the University of Coimbra (FCTUC), Portugal and member of the ICMI Executive Committee. He can be contacted at icmi-news-editor@mathunion.org Subscribing to ICMI News There are two ways of subscribing to ICMI News: 1. Click on http://www.mathunion.org/ICMI/Mailinglist with a Web browser and go to the "Subscribe" button to subscribe to ICMI News online. 2. Send an e-mail to icmi-news-request@mathunion.org with the Subject-line: Subject: subscribe In both cases you will get an e-mail to confirm your subscription so that misuse will be minimized. ICMI will not use the list of ICMI News addresses for any purpose other than sending ICMI News, and will not make it available to others. Please disseminate this information where you find appropriate. Best regards, The Editor ====================================================== ____________________________________________ Bernard R. Hodgson Secretary-General of ICMI -- Secr?taire g?n?ral de la CIEM (International Commission on Mathematical Instruction / Commission internationale de l'enseignement math?matique) D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique Universit? Laval Qu?bec G1K 7P4 Canada T?l?phone : +1 418 656 2131, poste 2975 T?l?copie : +1 418 656 2817 Courriel : bhodgson@mat.ulaval.ca Cyberpage personnelle: http://www.mat.ulaval.ca/profs/hodgson/ Cybersite CIEM / ICMI website: http://www.mathunion.org/ICMI/ Avis relatif ? la confidentialit? / Notice of Confidentiality / Advertencia de confidencialidad http://www.rec.ulaval.ca/lce/securite/confidentialite.htm ____________________________________________ Peter Taylor Professor and Head, Department of Math & Stats Queen's University. Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 (613) 533 2428 peter.taylor@queensu.ca http://www.mast.queensu.ca/~peter/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Hodgson Secretary-General of ICMI -- Secr?taire g?n?ral de la CIEM (International Commission on Mathematical Instruction / Commission internationale de l'enseignement math?matique) D?partement de math?matiques et de statistique Universit? Laval Qu?bec G1K 7P4 Canada T?l?phone : +1 418 656 2131, poste 2975 T?l?copie : +1 418 656 2817 Courriel : bhodgson@mat.ulaval.ca Cyberpage personnelle: http://www.mat.ulaval.ca/profs/hodgson/ Cybersite CIEM / ICMI website: http://www.mathunion.org/ICMI/ Avis relatif ? la confidentialit? / Notice of Confidentiality / Advertencia de confidencialidad http://www.rec.ulaval.ca/lce/securite/confidentialite.htm ____________________________________________ Peter Taylor Professor and Head, Department of Math & Stats Queen's University. Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 (613) 533 2428 peter.taylor@queensu.ca http://www.mast.queensu.ca/~peter/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Applicants must have an outstanding record of scientific accomplishment in an area consistent with the research interests of the Mathematics Department, as described in http://www.math.ubc.ca/Research/index.shtml. The applicant should demonstrate strong evidence of leadership and excellent communication and organizational skills; there is some preference for prior administrative experience. Departmental responsibilities: The successful applicant is expected to pursue a vigorous research program with a strong commitment to the high quality educational mission of the department. Institute responsibilities: The Deputy Director of PIMS will act as the PIMS-UBC site director and assist the PIMS Director in several aspects of her/his tasks, in particular with the development and implementation of scientific policies and the adjudication process of the scientific programmes, as well as supervision of the organization of scientific activities and supervision of the preparation of grant proposals. The salary will be commensurate with experience and research record. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as described at: http://www.math.ubc.ca/Dept/deptJobs.shtml#Apply Alternatively, applicants may send a current CV including a list of publications, statement of research, and a record of teaching interests and effectiveness, and should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to: Chair, Departmental Committee on Appointments, Department of Mathematics University of British Columbia #121 - 1984 Mathematics Road Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6T 1Z2 In order to ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 15, 2008. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. From akelm at cms.math.ca Thu Nov 29 16:42:55 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Thu Nov 29 16:43:02 2007 Subject: [cmath] Reinsurance Actuarial Analyst (Bermuda) - D. E. Shaw & Co. Message-ID: Reinsurance Actuarial Analyst (Bermuda) The D. E. Shaw group seeks a talented individual to join its reinsurance business in Bermuda. The Reinsurance Actuarial Analyst will play an integral role in establishing and growing the reinsurance strategy and will be involved in quantitative data analysis and model development. Responsibilities: * model expected profitability and risk on a per-contract and portfolio basis, using a combination of vendor and proprietary tools and techniques * assist underwriting team with pricing and risk analyses for submissions * maintain overall data integrity for the business * work with counterparties and vendors to validate model assumptions and inputs * contribute to ongoing development of analytical tools General Qualifications: * thorough understanding of probabilistic and statistical concepts and reasoning used in risk analysis for reinsurance * undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, or another quantitative field * proven ability to work independently * excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail The successful candidate will also fulfill two of the following three qualifications: * part-qualified actuary designation * minimum three years of reinsurance industry experience * minimum two years of experience using RMS or AIR software for catastrophe modeling Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to CanMS-Actuary@career.deshaw.com. The D. E. Shaw group is a New York-based global investment and technology development firm with approximately $35 billion in aggregate capital (as of November 1, 2007), an international reputation for financial innovation and technological leadership, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Members of the D. E. 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The successful candidate will assume a tenured position as an Associate or Full Professor of Mathematics at UBC and will serve a term of 5 years as Deputy Director of PIMS. Applicants must have an outstanding record of scientific accomplishment in an area consistent with the research interests of the Mathematics Department, as described in http://www.math.ubc.ca/Research/index.shtml. The applicant should demonstrate strong evidence of leadership and excellent communication and organizational skills; there is some preference for prior administrative experience. Departmental responsibilities: The successful applicant is expected to pursue a vigorous research program with a strong commitment to the high quality educational mission of the department. Institute responsibilities: The Deputy Director of PIMS will act as the PIMS-UBC site director and assist the PIMS Director in several aspects of her/his tasks, in particular with the development and implementation of scientific policies and the adjudication process of the scientific programmes, as well as supervision of the organization of scientific activities and supervision of the preparation of grant proposals. The salary will be commensurate with experience and research record. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as described at: http://www.math.ubc.ca/Dept/deptJobs.shtml#Apply Alternatively, applicants may send a current CV including a list of publications, statement of research, and a record of teaching interests and effectiveness, and should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to: Chair, Departmental Committee on Appointments, Department of Mathematics University of British Columbia #121 - 1984 Mathematics Road Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6T 1Z2 In order to ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 15, 2008. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: PIMS_Deputy_Director.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 78155 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071130/428e4086/PIMS_Deputy_Director.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Mon Dec 3 12:13:41 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Mon Dec 3 12:13:49 2007 Subject: [cmath] Tenure-Stream or Tenured Positions in Mathematics - University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Faculty of Science Message-ID: Mathematics Assistant, Associate, or Professor Faculty of Science Competition Number: UOIT07-75 The Faculty of Science invites applications for tenure-stream or tenured positions in Mathematics at any rank. These positions are subject to budgetary approval, and would start at a mutually agreeable time but not later than July 2008. Applicants with research expertise in bioinformatics, numerical optimization or stochastic modeling are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related area, a strong academic background, and a record of excellence in research. The Faculty of Science offers an Honours Bachelor of Science degree program in Applied and Industrial Mathematics; an Honours BSc program in Bioinformatics is under development for the fall of 2008. The Faculty also offers Honours Bachelor of Science programs in Biological Science, Chemistry, Computing Science, Forensic Science and Physics, as well as Concurrent Education and Science programs in conjunction with UOIT's Faculty of Education. MSc programs in Modelling and Computational Science, Applied Bioscience, and Materials Science commenced in 2007, and an MSc program in Computer Science is under development for the fall of 2008. Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2008 or until suitable candidates are found. For full details about this position and instructions on how to apply, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.uoit.ca. Details about the Faculty of Science can be found at: www.science.uoit.ca/ UOIT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This employment position is among those listed in the Employment section of the CMS website: http://cms.math.ca/Employment -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: UOIT-ad.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 72083 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071203/df3e60ce/UOIT-ad.pdf From lgass at fields.utoronto.ca Fri Dec 7 11:19:03 2007 From: lgass at fields.utoronto.ca (Laura Gass) Date: Fri Dec 7 11:19:14 2007 Subject: [cmath] PRESS RELEASE - Allan Borodin: Recipient of the 2008 CRM-FIELDS-PIMS Prize Message-ID: PRESS RELEASE Dr. Allan Borodin: Recipient of the 2008 CRM-Fields-PIMS Prize TORONTO, December 11, 2007 - The Centre de recherches math?matiques (CRM), the Fields Institute, and the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences are pleased to announce that Professor Allan Borodin of the University of Toronto is the recipient of the 2008 CRM-Fields-PIMS Prize, in recognition of his exceptional achievement. Professor Borodin is a world leader in the mathematical foundations of computer science. His influence on theoretical computer science has been enormous, and its scope is very broad. Jon Kleinberg, winner of the 2006 Nevanlinna Prize, writes of Borodin, "he is one of the few researchers for whom one can cite examples of impact on nearly every area of theory, and his work is characterized by a profound taste in choice of problems, and deep connections with broader issues in computer science." Allan Borodin has made fundamental contributions to many areas, including algebraic computations, resource tradeoffs, routing in interconnection networks, parallel algorithms, online algorithms, and adversarial queuing theory. Professor Borodin received his B.A. in Mathematics from Rutgers University in 1963, his M.S. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science in 1966 from Stevens Institute of Technology, and his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Cornell University in 1969. He was a systems programmer at Bell Laboratories in New Jersey from 1963-1966, and a Research Fellow at Cornell from 1966-1969. Since 1969 he has taught with the computer science department at the University of Toronto, becoming a full professor in 1977, and chair of the department from 1980-1985. Professor Borodin has been the editor of many journals including the SIAM Journal of Computing, Algorithmica, the Journal of Computer Algebra, the Journal of Computational Complexity, and the Journal of Applicable Algebra in Engineering, Communication and Computing. He has held positions on, or been active in, dozens of committees and organizations, both inside and outside the University, and has held several visiting professorships internationally. In 1991 Borodin was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Previous recipients of the prize are H.S.M. (Donald) Coxeter, George A. Elliott, James Arthur, Robert V. Moody, Stephen A. Cook, Israel Michael Sigal, William T. Tutte, John B. Friedlander, John McKay, Edwin Perkins, Donald A. Dawson, David Boyd, Nicole Tomczak-Jaegermann and Joel Feldman. Established in 1994, the CRM-Fields Prize recognizes exceptional research in the mathematical sciences. In 2005, PIMS became an equal partner in the prize, and the name was changed to the CRM-Fields-PIMS Prize. A committee appointed by the three institutes chooses the recipient. To learn more about the prize, please visit www.fields.utoronto.ca/programs/scientific/crm-fields-pims/ The Fields Institute, located in Toronto, is recognized as one of the world's leading independent mathematical research institutions. The Fields Institute is named after the Canadian mathematician John Charles Fields (1863-1932). Fields was a pioneer and visionary who recognized the scientific, educational, and economic value of research in the mathematical sciences. With a wide array of pure, applied, industrial, financial and educational programs, the Fields Institute attracts over 1,000 visitors annually from every corner of the globe, to collaborate on leading-edge research programs in the mathematical sciences. The Field's Institute is funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, seven principal sponsoring universities, ten affiliate universities and several corporate sponsors. See www.fields.utoronto.ca for further details. For more information, please contact Communications Officer Telephone: (416) 348-9710 x3024 E-mail: communications@fields.utoronto.ca Website: www.fields.utoronto.ca From jrockwood at mitacs.ca Fri Dec 7 14:19:08 2007 From: jrockwood at mitacs.ca (Jo-Anne Rockwood) Date: Fri Dec 7 14:20:23 2007 Subject: [cmath] MITACS Call for Networking Proposals - deadline January 15 Message-ID: <00cf01c83906$0a64e2f0$4c313a8e@desktop1> The MITACS Network of Centres of Excellence hereby solicits proposals for scientific networking events (workshops, conferences, summer schools, short courses etc) that involve applications of the mathematical sciences to areas having a significant industrial, economic or social impact on Canada. MITACS is particularly interested in entertaining proposals that have at least one of the following features: - they directly relate to a MITACS theme area (see http://www.mitacs.ca); - there is a strong training component for senior undergraduate or graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, or young researchers (examples include summer schools and short courses); and - there is a strong potential to engage participants from non-academic (private or public sector) research or other partner organizations. Joint funding applications with other organizations are welcome, although the proposal must indicate clearly all confirmed or potential sponsors as well as levels of financial support. DEADLINES. MITACS accepts networking proposals three times annually, on January 15, April 30, and September 10. Proposers are *strongly* encouraged to discuss their ideas with the MITACS Associate Scientific Director (asd@mitacs.ca) as early as possible, preferably at least three weeks prior to submitting a proposal. MITACS may also consider proposals submitted outside these deadlines, as funding permits. PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS. Proposals should be submitted by e-mail to events@mitacs.ca in plain text, MSWord, or PDF format. You should receive a confirmation that your proposal was received within one week of submission. EVALUATION PROCEDURE. All proposals are initially reviewed by the MITACS Head Office to ensure that they satisfy submission format guidelines (below) and lie within the MITACS mandate. You may be contacted at this point for further information or clarification. Proposals which meet the guidelines are forwarded to the MITACS Research Management Committee (RMC) for scientific review. The RMC will normally take about one month's time from the deadline date to review proposals, after which their decision will be communicated. PROPOSAL FORMAT. All of sections 1-11 below are required, and incomplete proposals will be returned. 1. Title of event. 2. Proposed dates and location. 3. Type of activity (conference, workshop, summer school, etc). 4. Organizing Committee (names, affiliations, complete contact information). Identify the primary contact. 5. Executive summary of scientific and other objectives in lay terms (max. 100 words) which may appear in public announcements. 6. Other details of the scientific objectives, including: * intended audience, * history or background of the proposed topic, * recent progress, and * possible future directions. 7. Explain the relevance to MITACS. 8. Participants (tentative list of invited speakers and participants, including affiliations). 9. Budget (itemize each main meeting expense, and clearly identify the funding required from MITACS). 10. Other sources of financial support, including the amount requested or committed. 11. Organizational services being requested of MITACS (see below). ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES. MITACS has some capacity to assist proposers with the organization of their event. These services include, but are not limited to: - assistance with budgeting; - negotiating with conference venues to secure meeting rooms and/or accommodations; - registration (including credit card services); - design, advertising and promotion; - business development for the purposes of attracting non-academic speakers or other participants; and - fund-raising and sponsorship. If any such services are being requested of MITACS, then this should be clearly indicated in the proposal under item 11. *************************************************************************************************************************************************** Le R?seau de centres d'excellence MITACS sollicite par la pr?sente des propositions d'?v?nements de r?seautage scientifique (ateliers, conf?rences, ?coles d'?t?, mini-cours, etc.) favorisant l'application des sciences math?matiques dans des domaines ayant une grande incidence industrielle, ?conomique ou sociale au Canada. MITACS s'int?resse particuli?rement aux propositions ayant au moins une des caract?ristiques suivantes : - elles se rapportent directement ? l'un des th?mes de MITACS (voir http://www.mitacs.ca); - elles incorporent une solide composante de formation ? destination des ?tudiants en derni?re ann?e de premier cycle ou des ?tudiants des cycles sup?rieurs, aux boursiers postdoctoraux ou aux jeunes chercheurs (par exemple, les ?coles d'?t? et les mini-cours); - elles risquent fortement d'attirer des participants provenant d'organismes de recherche non universitaires (du secteur priv? ou du secteur public) ou d'autres organismes partenaires. Les demandes de financement faites conjointement avec d'autres organismes sont les bienvenues ? condition que la proposition indique clairement tous les commanditaires confirm?s ou ?ventuels ainsi que les niveaux de soutien financier. DATES LIMITES MITACS accepte les propositions de r?seautage trois fois par an avec les dates limites suivantes : 15 janvier, 30 avril et 10 septembre. Les auteurs de proposition sont vivement encourag?s ? discuter le plus t?t possible de leurs id?es avec le Directeur scientifique associ? de MITACS ? l'adresse asd@mitacs.ca, de pr?f?rence au moins trois semaines avant de soumettre une proposition. Il se peut que MITACS puisse examiner des propositions d?pos?es apr?s ces dates limites, selon la disponibilit? de fonds. SOUMISSIONS DE PROPOSITION Les propositions doivent ?tre envoy?es par courriel ? l'adresse events@mitacs.ca en format texte en clair, MS Word ou PDF. Vous devriez recevoir confirmation de la r?ception de votre proposition dans les sept jours. PROC?DURE D'?VALUATION Toutes les propositions re?ues sont initialement examin?es par le si?ge de MITACS afin de s'assurer qu'elles sont conformes aux lignes directrices relatives au format des soumissions (ci-dessous) et entretiennent un rapport avec le mandat de MITACS. Il est possible que l'on communique alors avec vous afin d'obtenir des renseignements suppl?mentaires ou des clarifications. Les propositions qui respectent ces lignes directrices sont transmises au Comit? de gestion de la recherche (CGR) de MITACS ? des fins d'?valuation scientifique. Le CGR compl?te normalement ces ?valuations dans les trente jours suivant la date limite de d?p?t des propositions apr?s quoi il communique sa d?cision. FORMAT DES PROPOSITIONS Toutes les sections 1-11 ci-dessous doivent ?tre abord?es; les propositions incompl?tes seront retourn?es. 1. Nom de l'?v?nement. 2. Dates et endroit propos?s. 3. Type d'activit? (conf?rence, atelier, ?cole d'?t?, etc.). 4. Comit? organisateur (noms, affiliations, coordonn?es compl?tes). Pri?re d'identifier la principale personne-ressource. 5. R?sum?, en langage de profane, des objectifs scientifiques et autres (max. de 100 mots) qui pourrait figurer dans des annonces publiques. 6. Autres d?tails relatifs aux objectifs scientifiques, notamment * le public cible, * un historique ou de l'information g?n?rale sur le sujet propos?, * les r?centes avanc?es * les orientations futures possibles. 7. Justification de la pertinence pour MITACS. 8. Participants (liste provisoire des conf?renciers et participants invit?s, y compris leur affiliation). 9. Budget (ventiler chaque grande d?pense de l'?v?nement et d?gager clairement le financement demand? aupr?s de MITACS). 10. Autres sources de soutien financier, y compris le montant demand? et/ou engag?. 11. Services organisationnels que vous souhaitez obtenir de MITACS (voir ci-dessous). SERVICES ORGANISATIONNELS MITACS a certaines capacit?s qu'il peut mettre au service des auteurs de propositions pour l'organisation de leur ?v?nement. Les services incluent, entre autres, les suivants : - assistance en mati?re de budg?tisation. - n?gociation avec les ?tablissements d'accueil des conf?rences en vue d'obtenir des salles de r?union et/ou des services d'h?bergement. - inscription (y compris les services li?s aux cartes de cr?dit). - conception graphique, publicit? et promotion. - relations avec les entreprises dans le but d'attirer des conf?renciers et d'autres participants des milieux non universitaires. - lev?es de fonds et parrainage. Si vous comptez utiliser un ou plusieurs des services offerts par MITACS, vous devez l'indiquer clairement dans votre proposition (? l'article 11). Jo-Anne Rockwood MITACS Event & HQP Coordinator jrockwood@mitacs.ca MITACS TASC 2, Room 9904 Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 1S6 Tel: 778-782-3711 Fax: 778-782-6657 www.mitacs.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071207/6b8b5104/attachment.htm From peter.taylor at queensu.ca Tue Dec 11 07:50:30 2007 From: peter.taylor at queensu.ca (Peter Taylor) Date: Tue Dec 11 07:48:39 2007 Subject: [cmath] Fwd: ICME-11: Online survey --- Plenary 2 Survey Message-ID: <0JSV004Y7Y8RT830@mta02.its.queensu.ca> An interesting opportunity to play a part in shaping the research agenda in mathematics education, by contributing a question to plenary session 2 at ICME 11. Responses are needed from all countries and all levels! As researchers in education, what should we be doing? peter ICME 11 Mexico 2008 11th International Congress on Mathematics Education Monterrey, Mexico, July 6 - 13, 2008 Help to shape the Research Agenda in Mathematics Education! PLENARY SESSION 2 SURVEY What do we need to know? Does research in mathematics education address the concerns of teachers and policy makers? Moderator of PS2: David Clarke (Australia) Panelists: Paul Cobb (USA) Mariolina Bartolini Bussi (Italy) Teresa Rojano (Mexico) Shiqi Li (China) One of the plenary activities for ICME 11 will be a panel presentation addressing the question of whether research in mathematics education is providing the information that teachers and policy makers most need. The panel members are mathematics education researchers from different countries, who will respond to teachers' and policy makers' questions submitted through this website. WE NEED YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS! Whether or not you plan to attend ICME 11 - and we hope you do - you can make an important contribution by letting us know how research can help you. To do this, we invite you to submit an important question that you think should be answered by research in mathematics education and also to indicate whether research has helped you in the past and, if so, how. WE NEED RESPONSES FROM ALL COUNTRIES, ALL SCHOOL TYPES AND ALL LEVELS OF THE SCHOOL SYSTEM INCLUDING TEACHERS, POLICY MAKERS AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPERS. This is your chance to play a part in shaping the research agenda in mathematics education. To do this, please go to the ICME 11 website (http://icme11.org/) and select the Plenary Session 2 Survey link. It is important that you and your colleagues make your views known and contribute to shaping the direction of mathematics education research internationally. A REPORT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CONFERENCE WEBSITE OF BOTH THE SUBMISSIONS AND THE RESPONSES OF THE PLENARY PANEL. ******************************************* Peter Taylor Professor and Head, Department of Math & Stats Queen's University. Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 (613) 533 2428 peter.taylor@queensu.ca http://www.mast.queensu.ca/~peter/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071211/87be7927/attachment.htm From icmsao at aus.edu Tue Dec 11 23:30:06 2007 From: icmsao at aus.edu (Salwa Mohamed) Date: Wed Dec 12 10:22:34 2007 Subject: [cmath] Call for ICMSAO'09 Message-ID: <0f2c01c83c79$bfffc960$3fff5c20$@edu> Skipped content of type multipart/alternative-------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ICMSAO-09 First Call.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 36979 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071212/ccdeb169/ICMSAO-09FirstCall.pdf From akelm at cms.math.ca Wed Dec 12 12:03:26 2007 From: akelm at cms.math.ca (Alan Kelm) Date: Wed Dec 12 12:03:36 2007 Subject: [cmath] SHARCNET Chair in Mathematical and Computational Materials Science - Laurentian University, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Message-ID: SHARCNET RESEARCH CHAIR (AD #27) The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Laurentian University invites applications for a probationary tenure-track faculty position as a SHARCNET Chair in Mathematical and Computational Materials Science to commence on July 1, 2008, subject to final budgetary approval. The Chair will facilitate the development of new computation-based materials science research projects in collaboration with other members in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, especially in areas of relevance to mining, mineral sciences and products derived from mineral processing. These may include (but are not limited to) the mathematical modeling of material structures, interfaces, interfacial processes, and the mechanical properties of materials. The proposed Chair is expected to possess experience in mathematical modeling, in the development of visualization techniques, and have expertise in computational aspects of materials science and/or engineering. The Chair will be expected to participate in the development of the proposed MSc in Computational Sciences and PhD in Materials Science programs, thus strengthening the collaboration potential between the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and other departments of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The Chair will likely be cross-appointed with at least one other department in the Faculty (Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physics, Engineering and Earth Sciences), depending on the background and academic interests of the individual. The successful candidate will show leadership and innovation in research and teaching. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. or equivalent, demonstrated excellence in research and excellent teaching skills. Postdoctoral experience is an asset. The successful applicant will be expected to initiate and lead an independent research program, and participate in interdisciplinary research with material science group. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and graduate supervision, and will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally-funded research program. Information about the faculty of science and engineering and areas of research can be found at the website: http://scienceandengineering.laurentian.ca/ The position of the SHARCNET Chair is funded for two years by SHARCNET, which has developed a network of high-performance computer clusters spanning 16 academic institutions in Ontario. Please see www.sharcnet.ca for more information. In accordance with the University's policy on Bilingualism, Laurentian has a requirement of passive bilingualism (French/English) as a condition of tenure. Laurentian University (LU) is located in Sudbury, an attractive modern city offering unique cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities. For further information see http://www.sudburytourism.ca Candidates should forward a cover letter specifying the ad#, recent curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and a statement of research interests and teaching philosophy and also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the address below or emailed to asr@laurentian.ca. Review of completed applications will begin January 15, 2008. The position remains open until filled. Harley d'Entremont Laurentian University Sudbury, Ontario Canada P3E 2C6 Laurentian is committed to equity in employment and encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. 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Name: Laurentian-SHARCNET.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 78098 bytes Desc: Url : https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/cmath/attachments/20071212/e2ab9cba/Laurentian-SHARCNET.pdf From scc08 at cc4cm.org Thu Dec 20 07:19:58 2007 From: scc08 at cc4cm.org (scc08@cc4cm.org) Date: Fri Dec 21 10:11:41 2007 Subject: [cmath] Symbolic Computation and Cryptography 2008 Message-ID: <200712201219.lBKCJwsm009358@mecacel.calsci.lip6.fr> =================== [Apologies for multiple postings] =================== SCC 2008 First International Conference on Symbolic Computation and Cryptography http://www.cc4cm.org/scc2008 Beijing, China, April 28-30, 2008 FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS SCC 2008 is the first of a new series of conferences where research and development in symbolic computation and cryptography may be presented and discussed. It is organized in response to the growing interest in applying and developing methods, techniques, and software tools of symbolic computation for cryptography. The use of lattice reduction algorithms in cryptology and the application of Groebner bases in the context of algebraic attacks are typical examples of explored applications. SCC 2008 aims at providing an interactive forum for interested researchers to exchange ideas and views, to present research results and progress, and to learn and discuss recent developments and emerging problems on - the design, modeling, and analysis of cryptographic systems and protocols for which symbolic computation may be used or needed, and - the design, implementation, and analysis of algorithms and software tools of symbolic computation that may have potential applications in cryptography. TOPICS Specific topics for SCC 2008 include, but are not limited to: - Multivariate cryptography, braid group cryptography, noncommutative cryptography, and quantum cryptography - Code-based, factorization-based, and lattice-based cryptography - Algebraic attacks for block ciphers, stream ciphers, and hash functions - Design and analysis of algebraic, elliptic, and embedded cryptographic systems and protocols - Groebner basis techniques in cryptology, algebraic number theory, and coding theory - Triangular sets and new techniques for solving algebraic systems over finite fields - Algorithms and software for symbolic computation in cryptography INVITED SPEAKERS Bruno Buchberger (Johannes Kepler Universitaet Linz, Austria) Arjen K. Lenstra (Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Switzerland) (to be confirmed) Adi Shamir (Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel) Xiaoyun Wang (Tsinghua University and Shandong University, China) SUBMISSION Potential participants of SCC 2008 are invited to submit extended abstracts of 3-5 pages or full papers describing their work to be presented at the conference. The submitted extended abstracts and full papers will be reviewed by members of the program committee (PC) for soundness and relevance to the conference. Submission of original research papers is encouraged, while published material and work in progress will also be considered for presentation at the conference. Extended abstracts and full papers should be prepared using LaTeX with the style file available on the SCC 2008 webpage and according to the instructions given therein. Submissions must be done electronically via EasyChair at http://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=scc2008 or sent in PDF or PS format as e-mail attachments to scc2008 @ cc4cm.org. Accepted extended abstracts and full papers will be printed in the proceedings of SCC 2008 for distribution at the conference. PUBLICATION Authors of the extended abstracts and full papers accepted for presentation at the conference will be invited to submit their full and/or revised papers for publication in special issues of Mathematics in Computer Science (MCS - http://www.cc4cm.org/mcs) by Birkhauser/Springer after the meeting. The submitted papers will be formally reviewed by PC members and external referees according to the standard refereeing procedure of MCS. IMPORTANT DATES Deadline for extended abstract submission: February 17, 2008 Notification of acceptance or rejection: March 16, 2008 Conference taking place: April 28-30, 2008 Deadline for full paper submission: June 30, 2008 GENERAL CHAIR Zhiming Zheng (China) PROGRAM COMMITTEE Anne Canteaut (France) Jintai Ding (USA) Jean-Charles Faugere, Co-chair (France) Joachim von zur Gathen (Germany) Pierrick Gaudry (France) Jaime Gutierrez (Spain) Hoon Hong (USA) Antoine Joux (France) Martin Kreuzer (Germany) Dongdai Lin (China) Zhuojun Liu (China) Alexander May (Germany) Ludovic Perret (France) Igor Shparlinski (Australia) Rainer Steinwandt (USA) Boaz Tsaban (Israel) Dongming Wang, Co-chair (China/France) LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS Shangzhi Li, Chair (China) Jinxi Ma (China) Chenqi Mou (China) =========================================================================