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Hudson River Trading invests in computing initiatives at the CEMC
The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing is delighted to announce that Hudson River Trading (HRT) will be sponsoring the Canadian...
Sparking Interest in Computer Science
Each year, the CEMC hosts the SPARCS (Seeing Possibilities and Rewards in Computer Science) workshop to encourage Grade 9 and 10 students of gender...
Enhancing Classroom Engagement: 5 Ways the Mathematician Mosaic Can Help Educators in the Classroom
Connecting ideas that students learn in the classroom to real-life interests and experiences can be an excellent way to create an engaging learning...
Uniting Students in Mathematics
Each year, the CEMC hosts the Lloyd Auckland Invitational Mathematics Workshop to bring together top contest performers from across Canada for a week...
New CEMC Director
After 20 years as CEMC Director, Ian VanderBurgh will be stepping down at the end of June to begin an appointment as Associate Vice-President...
Colouring the World of Mathematics with Diverse Stories: Showcasing the Mathematician Mosaic Posters
In October 2024, the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) announced the launch of an exciting new initiative called The...
Registrations open for CEMC’s Summer Conference
The CEMC is thrilled to announce that registrations are now open for the Summer Conference for Computer Studies and Mathematics Educators, taking...
Beyond the Score: The Impact of the CEMC’s Math Contests
With a goal to stimulate an interest in mathematics and computing, the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) has been offering math...
Future Innovators: CS Escape’s Focus on Diversity in Computer Science
The CEMC is excited to announce the return of CS Escape, a virtual workshop series aimed at introducing programming to Grade 8 students in Canada from...
The Mathematician Mosaic: Weaving a Tapestry of Mathematical Diversity
The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) is excited to announce the launch of The Mathematician Mosaic, an initiative aimed at...
Opening Doors to Careers in Technology with the CEMC
Shanku Niyogi, a Waterloo computer science graduate and the vice-president of product at GitHub, is passionate about removing barriers to careers in...
Making Math Education Part of the Family Legacy
Donors Paul and Cathy Cotton get behind the CEMC to extend Math and Computer Science outreach to those who need it most.
Helping the Next Generation Chart Pathways to Success
Two University of Waterloo alumni reflect on the importance of paying it forward.
University of Waterloo Couple Back Indigenous Initiatives
Mark Giesbrecht and Tian Kou support the CEMC to inspire young people in remote and Indigenous communities and aim to lead by example, making math and...
Behind the Scenes of Problem of the Week
Problem of the Week (POTW) is a resource that is designed to provide students with an ongoing opportunity to work on solving mathematics problems.
Demystifying Solar Eclipses through Math
On April 8, 2024, the Moon's shadow will sweep across a relatively narrow strip of the Earth's surface. To be in the right place at the right time for...