Math

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Stories by and about the people in the Faculty of Mathematics.

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Building your problem-solving potential

From growing up "in awe of Siri" to experimenting with machine learning in university, Navya was attracted to À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ "by the raw expression of innovation. The opportunity to build something. Anything."

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Why I'm studying mathematics at À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ

Clare chose the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ because she wanted to study math, and believed that À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ was the best school in Canada for math. What she didn't expect was to fall in love with the new community she found herself in.

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Launchpad for success

Vardan chose to study computer science at À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ to pursue his passion for technology and health care. He became interested in the field in high school when he made a prosthetic for a student he was tutoring. (Story by À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ News)

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Paying it forward for the next-generation of women in computing

À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Computer Science student dreams of being a tech leader and building bridges for marginalized groups in tech. (Story by À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ News)

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Embrace your difference: weird is rad

Brandy Wang (BMath '18) took the road less travelled to achieve her goals. Learn she discovered along the way. (Story by À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ News)

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University math vs. high school math

There are quite a few differences between studying math in high school and university.

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