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<p class="MsoNormal">***Call for Nominations for the 2014 PIMS Education Prize***<br>
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The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences is now accepting nominations for the 2014 PIMS Education Prize. The prize is $1,000.<br>
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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&nbsp;have played a major role in encouraging activities which&nbsp;have enhanced public&nbsp;awareness and appreciation of mathematics, as well as fostering communication&nbsp;among various groups and organizations concerned with mathematical&nbsp;training&nbsp;at
 all levels.<br>
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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.<br>
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Nominations received last year will automatically be considered for this year's prize.<br>
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Nominations in a <b>single pdf file</b> should be sent via email to <a href="mailto:nominations@pims.math.ca">
nominations@pims.math.ca</a><br>
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Only electronic submissions will be accepted.<br>
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The deadline for nominations is March 15, 2014.<br>
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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, 2014.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Clare Kiernan<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<a href="http://www.pims.math.ca/"><span style="color:blue">www.pims.math.ca</span></a> | Twitter:
<a href="http://twitter.com/#!/pimsmath"><span style="color:blue">@pimsmath</span></a>
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