Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics

UBC mathematician wins Governor General’s gold medal

UBC mathematician wins Governor General’s gold medal

A math whiz, who moved with her family more than 10,000 kilometers to continue her education, is UBC’s recipient of the gold 2017 Governor General Academic Medal—one of Canada’s most prestigious academic awards.

The post UBC mathematician wins Governor General’s gold medal appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

More than 1,650 students graduate from UBC Okanagan this week

More than 1,650 students graduate from UBC Okanagan this week

For many, it’s one of the biggest milestones of their lives—graduating from university. At UBC’s Okanagan campus, nearly 1,650 students will reach that milestone this week as the university gears up for six convocation ceremonies.

The post More than 1,650 students graduate from UBC Okanagan this week appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

A carefully calculated path

A carefully calculated path

TASNUVA HAQUE WRITES ALGORITHMS, all day, sometimes at night and […]

The post A carefully calculated path appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

The goal of personalized medicine

The goal of personalized medicine

CHRISTINA HASTON’S PASSION for cancer research started in the field—a […]

The post The goal of personalized medicine appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

Improving industrial efficiency with data analytics

Improving industrial efficiency with data analytics

RAMON LAWRENCE has taught multiple courses at three different universities […]

The post Improving industrial efficiency with data analytics appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

11 recognized for more than 25 years of dedicated service

From the Toronto Blue Jays winning their first World Series, to Dr. Roberta Bondar became the first Canadian woman in space, to the world first SMS/text message — 1992 was a year of firsts.

The post 11 recognized for more than 25 years of dedicated service appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

UBC instructor uses math to investigate possibility of time travel
The enjoyment of learning and problem solving

The enjoyment of learning and problem solving

AS A SOFTWARE DEVELOPER AND DESIGNER at Diamond Municipal Solutions in […]

The post The enjoyment of learning and problem solving appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

Answering real-world problems with mathematics

Answering real-world problems with mathematics

GROWING UP IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY, Heinz Bauschke loved two things: math […]

The post Answering real-world problems with mathematics appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

Scotiabank funds $2-million cybersecurity and financial data initiative at UBC

Scotiabank funds $2-million cybersecurity and financial data initiative at UBC

UBC is poised to accelerate cybersecurity and financial risk research in Canada and beyond, thanks to a $2-million donation from Scotiabank.

The post Scotiabank funds $2-million cybersecurity and financial data initiative at UBC appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.