[cmath] PIMS 2012 Education Prize

[Alejandro Adem]

Mark MacLean from the University of British Columbia is the
recipient of the 2012 PIMS Education Prize.

This prize, awarded by the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical 
Sciences, recognizes individuals who have played a major role in 
encouraging activities which have enhanced public awareness 
and appreciation of mathematics, as well as those who foster
communication among various groups concerned with mathematical
education at all levels.

Mark MacLean is an outstanding instructor making a major impact
on teaching in Mathematics at UBC and beyond. He was one of the
original members of the UBC Science One (first year Science)
programme and has contributed greatly to its success, with a
personal dedication to enhancing the learning environment.
In addition to his excellent teaching, MacLean has taken leadership
roles in course development, instructor supervision, tutorial centre
management, and TA training. He has also chaired UBC committees on 
Scholarships and Teaching Awards. His energetic outreach activities
include leadership in the Euclid Contest and teacher professional
development in the area of Aboriginal Education, in collaboration
with PIMS. These activities support high school teachers and students 
throughout the greater Vancouver area and beyond. Together with Veselin 
Jungic at SFU (previous PIMS Education Prize winner), Mark has developed 
highly successful curricular material for children (including videos and 
texts) in the context of Aboriginal culture.

The 2012 PIMS Education Prize will be awarded during the annual Changing
the Culture conference at Simon Fraser University on May 18, 2012.


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Director, PIMS
tel: (604) 822-3922
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