Department of Mathematics and Statistics, McGill University

The Banff International Research Station (BIRS) virtual Math Science Career Fair is still accepting student registrations! This event is open to students at all levels as well as job seekers with backgrounds in the mathematical sciences. Attendees will interact with firms that seek employees with math science skill and hear from industry experts about the current trends in the job landscape. The event takes place March 18, 19th and 20th from 11AM to 2PM (MST). The event will... take place within the Whova virtual conference platform. Student admission is $12.15 CAD. Here is a link to the event schedule. Students can register at this link. Interested students who are facing financial difficulty are encouraged to write an e-mail to [email protected] briefly explaining their situation and a fee waiver may be considered for their registration. Students are encouraged and invited to enter the Cut to the Chase video contest as part of this event. Event website: https://careerandinnovationhub.ca/march-18-20-2020-career-/ Registration link: https://whova.com/portal/registration/bmscf_202103/ Cut to the Chase competition link: https://bit.ly/38bi0Bs

Morneau Shepell will be hosting an info session for Actuarial Students IN FRENCH on March 18 from 3-5pm. See below for more information and registration details. Chers étudiants et chères étudiantes, vous êtes cordialement invités à un événement de réseautage pour les étudiants en actuariat/mathématiques de McGill & UdeM & UQAM qui permettra de discuter d’opportunités de carrière chez Morneau Shepell. Chez Morneau Shepell, nous n’offrons pas seulement des possibilités de car...rière, nous proposons des possibilités de carrière qui vous permettront de contribuer de façon significative à la qualité de vie des gens. Nous comptons sur l’expertise remarquable de nos quelque 4 000 collaborateurs afin de soutenir les employés des organisations que nous servons et les membres de leur famille. Nos programmes avant-gardistes ont un effet durable sur la santé, la sécurité financière et la productivité de 20 000 entreprises. Profitez-en pour leur poser toutes vos questions et, par le fait même, pour vous faire connaître en tant que futur (e) actuaire. Qui sait, ce sera peut-être votre chance de décrocher un stage ou un poste permanent et de faire partie de notre merveilleuse équipe! Veuillez noter que cette séance d'information se déroulera uniquement en français. Veuillez vous inscrire en ligne au https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rdv-morneau-shepell-tickets-143

Register for the event to learn about and support undergraduate researchers in the Faculty of Science!

Celebrate the International Day of Mathematics on March 14th! Join the 2021 Virtual Launch - On March 14, celebrate the IDM with a series of short online talks about mathematics and how it makes the world better. We will have sessions in three different languages: English, French, and Spanish. All talks are aimed at a general audience. They will be streamed live through the IDM site completely free (and without any need to sign up).... See the full program: https://www.idm314.org/launch-2021-program.html All through the 48 hours of celebration (from its start as March 14 begins in Oceania), we will be liveblogging your pictures and videos from IDM events worldwide, posters, and more. Join in on March 14 by posting on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using the hashtag #idm314. Connect with your classroom, colleagues, friends, or fellow math lovers and celebrate mathematics together on the International Day of Mathematics. Have a day of mathematical games and puzzles, prepare a talk, draw a celebratory poster, or take a look at our activity ideas: https://www.idm314.org/organize.html We also have resources to decorate and announce your event: https://www.idm314.org/decorate.html Once your plans are set, put your event on our map and let the world know! https://www.idm314.org/index.html#event-map -

[English will follow] L'un de nos propres professeurs, Prof. Christian Genest, présente à la 2e Journée internationale des mathématiques de l’UNESCO Les mathématiques pour un monde meilleur... Vendredi, 12 mars 2021, de 19 h à 21 h Le Centre de recherches mathématiques (CRM) vous invite à participer à cette soirée organisée dans le cadre de la Journée internationale des mathématiques de l’UNESCO. En adoptant la thématique 2021 de cette grande célébration internationaleLes mathématiques pour un monde meilleur, le CRM vient souligner l'impact des sciences mathématiques pour faire face à certains défis. Nous avons réuni des conférenciers-organisateurs hors pair qui explorent chacun à leur manière le thème de cette année. Entrée libre mais inscription obligatoire sur l'affiche. La soirée sera animée par : Frédéric Gourdeau (Université Laval) Vous pouvez vous joindre à nous à tout moment ou pour l’ensemble des célébrations! 19h00-19h25 : Yvan Saint-Aubin, Un modèle simple de pandémie 19h45-20h10 : Christian Genest, Dépistage par groupe 20h30-20h55 : Christiane Rousseau, Partage équitable Pour plus d’informations : http://www.crm.umontreal.ca/2021/JIM21 --------------------------- One of our very own professors, Prof. Christian Genest, will be presenting at the 2nd UNESCO International Day of Mathematics Mathematics for a Better World Friday, March 12, 2021, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The CRM invites you to participate in this evening organized as part of UNESCO's International Mathematics Day. By adopting the 2021 theme of this great international celebration "Mathematics for a Better World", the CRM is highlighting the impact of mathematical sciences in facing certain challenges. We have brought together outstanding speaker-organizers who each explore this year's theme in their own way. The activity will be held in French. You can join us anytime or for only one of the 3 conferences! For more information: http://www.crm.umontreal.ca/2021/JIM21