[cmath] 2012 PIMS Education Prize

[Alejandro Adem]

***Call for Nominations for the 2012 PIMS Education Prize***

The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences is now accepting 
nominations for the 2012 PIMS Education Prize. The prize is $1,000.

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, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan 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 via email to

nominations at pims.math.ca

Only electronic submissions will be accepted.

The deadline for nominations is March 15, 2012.

The prize will be selected by the PIMS Executive Committee which is composed
of the PIMS Site Directors. The results will be announced in April, 2012.

Previous winners of the PIMS Education Prize are

V.Jungic (SFU)
A.Liu (U.Alberta)
G.de Vries (U.Alberta)
H.Weston (U.Regina)
V.Warfield (U.Washington)
S.Friesen (U.Calgary)
M.Dubiel (SFU)
W.Sands (U.Calgary)
G.Bluman (UBC)
W.Krawcewicz (U.Alberta)
K.Hoechsmann (UBC)
T.Lewis (U.Alberta)
D.Leeming (U.Victoria)
J.Morrow (U.Washington).