The official #UBC Mathematics department Bluesky feed. Follow us for research news and department announcements. 💻 https://www.math.ubc.ca/ 🔗 https://lnk.bio/ubcmathhttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mrdmwz2qx22k@quantamagazine.bsky.social spoke with UBC Math Prof. Dr. Jim Bryan about Fields Medal recipient Dr. John Pardon and why Pardon's 2023 proof is considered "the biggest result in enumerative algebraic geometry in the last 20 years." 🔗 tinyurl.com/2s4m3uw9 https://tinyurl.com/2s4m3uw923 Jul 2026 20:01 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdmwz2qx22khttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mrdebg7fy22uCongratulations to Dr. Hong Wang on receiving a 2026 #FieldsMedal! Her work on the 3D Kakeya Conjecture in collaboration with UBC Mathematics professor Dr. Joshua Zahl has transformed harmonic analysis and geometric measure theory. 👏 [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jul 2026 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdebg7fy22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mrbexao7ck2uUBC Mathematics congratulates Dr. Christoph Ortner on his appointment as Director of the Institute of Applied Mathematics (IAM) for a five-year term starting July 1, 2026. 👏 Read the full announcement 👉 tinyurl.com/cffka68722 Jul 2026 22:33 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrbexao7ck2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mqru6mlmus2wCongratulations to Dr. Ailana Fraser on being invited to speak at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians! 🎉 Read about her journey into mathematics, the research she'll present at the ICM, and what this prestigious invitation means to her 👉 https://www.math.ubc.ca/ailana-fraser-ICM16 Jul 2026 18:23 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqru6mlmus2whttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mqrnazhhik2wJoin us for a 3-part lecture series by Taeuk Nam on categorical trace and geometric Langlands. 📆 July 20 - 22 📍MATH 126 🔗Learn more: tinyurl.com/mru2tkjm16 Jul 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrnazhhik2whttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mqcowywgr22rUBC Math congratulates our 2026 NSERC Discovery Grant recipients: Omer Angel, Rodolfo Brandão, Eric Cytrynbaum, Leah Edelstein-Keshet, Ailana Fraser, Kasia Jankiewicz, Deanna Needell, Chadi Saad-Roy, Nicolle Gonzalez, Pablo Shmerkin, Lior Silberman, and Christoph Ortner. tinyurl.com/ycx267ye10 Jul 2026 17:39 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcowywgr22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mpjhjzex722rNew Faculty Research Published: Basement membrane turnover drives filopodial protease-independent invasion. 💡 Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse and his co-authors explore how cancer cells may spread by exploiting the body's natural tissue repair process. Read the full paper ▶️ tinyurl.com/3u3stv9e https://tinyurl.com/3u3stv9e30 Jun 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjhjzex722rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3movpi3tmg22mUBC Mathematics is thrilled to share that Dr. Kasia Jankiewicz has been promoted to Associate Professor and Dr. Nahid Walji to Associate Professor of Teaching. Congratulations to both! 👏22 Jun 2026 20:19 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3movpi3tmg22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mnfyaudcas2xCongratulations to Yuhan Chu on being awarded the 2026 Lorraine Schwartz Prize in recognition of her exceptional work in mathematics and probability. Read more: tinyurl.com/mr2n8zvc @stat.ubc.ca03 Jun 2026 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnfyaudcas2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mmpeg3xutc2bCongratulations to our MSc and PhD graduates! 🎓 UBC Mathematics celebrate your dedication and outstanding academic achievements; our department is incredibly proud of your success. Wishing you all the best as you embark on the next chapters of your professional journeys and research careers 🚀.25 May 2026 20:55 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmpeg3xutc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mmckmjgfgs2zUBC Math is proud to share that Professor Pablo Shmerkin, together with co-author Tuomas Orponen, recently published a paper in JAMS that played a key role in the solution of the long-standing Furstenberg set problem. Read more: tinyurl.com/2e3ak6pc20 May 2026 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmckmjgfgs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mlrgceehoc22Congratulations UBC graduates! May 20–June 5, the whole UBC community celebrates with you. Tuum Est. It is Yours. graduation.ubc.ca #UBCgrad13 May 2026 23:09 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlrgceehoc22https://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mlohncqnyc2nToday on International Women in Mathematics Day, we celebrate the many women in our department whose research, teaching, mentorship, and leadership continue to shape and strengthen the mathematical community. #WomenInMaths #May12WIM #ubc12 May 2026 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlohncqnyc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mllyzunhy22nUBC Mathematics is delighted to welcome Dr. Nicolle González, who joined the department last fall as an assistant professor. Nicolle's research interests lie in algebraic combinatorics, representation theory, and link homology theory. 🔗Read more: tinyurl.com/yc49e5d511 May 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllyzunhy22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mkq5g5zq7c2aThe UBC Travelling Health Fair brings free health consultations to campus, May 26–28. Appointments are confidential, about 30 minutes, and open to faculty, staff, student staff and postdoctoral fellows. 🔗 Spaces are limited: hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/physical-wellbeing/travelling-health-fair30 Apr 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq5g5zq7c2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mklnrmqens2aUBC Mathematics congratulates Professors Pablo Shmerkin and Joshua Zahl on receiving the 2026 Clay Research Award, an annual honour recognizing the exceptional achievements of some of the world’s most accomplished mathematicians. Read more: tinyurl.com/3hz7kpuu28 Apr 2026 22:41 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklnrmqens2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mizcyh7c3s2r🎓Graduating math students & their family members: join us on May 26 for the annual Niven Lecture - an accessible talk aimed at the general public. 🗣️Speaker: Joshua Greene (Boston College): “The Square Peg Problem.” 🕐 1 - 2 PM 📍 MATH 100 More details 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/mwysszc408 Apr 2026 22:15 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mizcyh7c3s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3miju54zc6k2eCongratulations to UBC Mathematics graduate student Jacob Stockton on being awarded the 2025-2026 Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award. 👏 This award recognizes the exceptional contributions graduate teaching assistants make to teaching and learning at UBC.02 Apr 2026 18:39 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3miju54zc6k2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mijreegkg22eFirst Nations, Inuit & Métis–identifying Math/Stats students are invited to an informal lunch on Mon, April 13, 2026. ➡️ A chance to connect over a shared meal 🥪🥗 Register by Wed, April 8th for details: tinyurl.com/yp3yu2tu02 Apr 2026 17:50 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijreegkg22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mhyr2xjlpk2pThe UBC Math Storm the Wall team crushed it again - champions for the third year in a row! 🥇💪🏽 Congratulations to the team - you made us proud! 🙌🏼26 Mar 2026 23:29 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhyr2xjlpk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mhypmmzgqs2pTest your understanding of differential calculus - take the Calculus Challenge Exam on June 10! This 2.5‑hour test is for students who’ve taken high‑school calculus and want a head start. ▶️ Score 50%+ to earn first‑year credit at BC universities! Register by May 22 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/bd64y6f326 Mar 2026 23:03 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhypmmzgqs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mhqknoqzos2aFaculty, postdocs, grad students, and math undergrads - join us on Mon, Mar 30 for our second Math Tea Social. 🗣️Speaker: Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse 🕞3:30 - 4:30 PM 📍LSK 121 What to expect 👉A short talk, followed by tea/coffee and snacks. Drop in or stay for the whole event.23 Mar 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqknoqzos2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mh6zzk2bkc2yThe Calculus Challenge Exam is a 2.5‑hour test for students who’ve taken high‑school calculus and want a head start. ▶️ Score 50%+ to earn first‑year credit at BC universities! ▶️ At $100, it's more affordable than the AP calculus exam. Register by May 22 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/c8rjunnz16 Mar 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6zzk2bkc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mgsqk7tpns2oDepartment members (faculty, postdocs, and grad students) & undergrads: 📌Join us on March 16 for our first ever Math Tea. This event will feature a short, informal talk by Dr. Leah Edelstein-Keshet, followed by coffee, tea, snacks, and socializing. ☕🍪 🕞3:30 - 4:30 PM 📍LSK 12111 Mar 2026 20:39 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgsqk7tpns2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mgscyyz2nc2oUBC Mathematics associate professors Elina Robeva and Geoffrey Schiebinger have each received a 2026 Killam Research Fellowship, recognizing their exceptional research contributions and scholarly achievements. Congratulations Dr. Robeva and Dr. Schiebinger! 👏 Read more: tinyurl.com/yf2sj39r11 Mar 2026 16:36 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgscyyz2nc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mggl3bz3fk2i🥧Celebrate Pi Day with UBC Math on Friday, March 13! Come grab a slice - or a whole pie! 🔸$3/slice or $10/pie 🕚11 am to 1 pm 📍Outside of the math office (room 121) 💵💳Cash or online credit card payment accepted. Thank you @saveonfoods.bsky.social (UBC) and Safeway (Broadway).07 Mar 2026 00:29 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mggl3bz3fk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/ubcmath.bsky.social/post/3mgfs5bowwx2bMarch 8 is International Women’s Day. Across research, education, university services and student life, women at #UBC are making a difference in the lives of others every day. Explore stories of achievement, events and community resources here: https://events.ubc.ca/international-womens-day/06 Mar 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:nsx7tmzulype6o7xi3byv7mt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfs5bowwx2b