The deadline for registration at a reduced rate is March 31.
The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) and the University of Alberta invite the mathematical community to the 2011 CMS Summer Meeting in Edmonton, from June 3 to 5). All scientific talks and social events will take place at the University of Alberta. Registration, exhibits and coffee breaks are located in the Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS).
2011 marks the 100th anniversary of the first undergraduate degree awarded at the University of Alberta and the 50th anniversary of the first doctoral degree awarded in the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences.
The program will include a wide variety of scientific sessions and the following prize, public and plenary speakers:
Excellence in Teaching Award Lecture – Yvan Saint-Aubin (Montréal)
Jeffery-Williams Prize Lecture – Kai Behrend (UBC)
Krieger-Nelson Prize Lecture – Rachel Kuske (UBC)
Plenary Speakers
Leah Edelstein-Keshet (UBC)
Olga Holtz (UC Berkeley; TU Berlin)
François Lalonde (Montréal)
Bjorn Poonen (MIT)
Roman Vershynin (Michigan)
Public Lecture
Gerda de Vries (Alberta)
Related Activities
CMS Annual General Meeting – Friday, June 3
Women Mathematicians’ Lunch and Panel Discussion – Friday, June 3
NSERC Long Range Strategy Panel – Saturday, June 4
NSERC Funding Focus Panel – Saturday, June 4
AARMS-CMS Student Poster Session – Friday & Saturday, June 3 & 4
Early Bird Registration – Deadline: March 31
To qualify for the discounted Early Bird registration fee, the registration form and payment have to be received by the deadline.
Accommodation – Deadline: May 2
We have secured discounted rates at the Campus Tower Suites Hotel and the University Residences; the rates may no longer be available after the deadline.
Travel – Air Canada is offering special discounts to delegates attending the CMS Summer Meeting.
Student Travel Support – With the support of CRM, the Fields Institute, MITACS and PIMS, grants are available to partially fund the travel and accommodation costs for bona fide graduate students at a Canadian or other university.
Sponsors: University of Alberta, AARMS, CRM, Fields, MITACS and PIMS.
We look forward to welcoming you in Edmonton!
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