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UBC Mathematics Welcomes Chadi Saad-Roy as an Assistant Professor

This fall, Dr. Chadi Saad-Roy joins UBC Mathematics as an Assistant Professor, jointly appointed in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology! Dr. Saad-Roy comes to UBC from the Miller Institute for Basic Research in Science at UC Berkeley, where he was a Miller Research Fellow. His research... read more

Lior Silberman Leads Canada's 2025 National Physics Olympiad Team to a Silver Medal

UBC Mathematics Professor Dr. Lior Silberman served as one of the team leaders for Canada’s 2025 National Physics Olympiad team, which proudly earned three silver medals and two bronze medals at this year’s prestigious competition in Paris, France. The Canadian team, composed of exceptional high... read more

Kasia Jankiewicz Joins UBC Mathematics

UBC Mathematics is pleased to welcome Kasia Jankiewicz as an Assistant Professor. Kasia joins UBC Mathematics following four years as an assistant professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She earned her PhD from McGill University in 2018. Her current research explores geometric group... read more

Dr. Melania Alvarez Featured on CTV News Vancouver

UBC Math Outreach Coordinator Dr. Melania Alavarez sat down with CTV News Vancouver to share some fun and easy ways to keep your kids' math skills sharp this summer. One surprising tip? Use license plates!read more

UBC Mathematics Welcomes Assistant Professor Ido Levin

UBC Mathematics is pleased to welcome Ido Levin as an Assistant Professor, effective August 1, 2025. This joint appointment is shared with the UBC Department of Chemistry. Professor Levin's research lies at the intersection of mathematics, soft matter, and material science. He uses geometric tools... read more

Ailana Fraser Invited to Speak at ICM 2026

UBC Mathematics Professor Ailana Fraser has been selected as a section lecturer (invited speaker) at the prestigious 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) . The ICM, the largest international conference in mathematics, takes place every four years, and the upcoming event will be held... read more

Dr. Melania Alvarez Helps NPR Answer Math Questions From Kids

Dr. Melania Alvarez, Outreach Coordinator for the Department of Mathematics, recently joined the NPR podcast " But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids " to answer some math questions and demystify the science and beauty of mathematics. LISTEN NOWread more

Lindsey Daniels, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Speaks to CBC's Gloria Macarenko

Worried about your child's math skills slipping this summer? You're not alone! Lindsey Daniels, UBC Mathematics Assistant Professor of Teaching, recently chatted with CBC's Gloria Macarenko on "On the Coast" about beating the dreaded "summer slide" when it comes to math. Dr. Daniels offered some... read more

Dr. Melania Alvarez Featured on Global News Morning Weekend BC

Dr. Melania Alvarez, the Outreach Coordinator for UBC Math, joined Global News Morning Weekend BC to discuss fun and engaging summer activities that can help keep your child's math skills sharp.read more

Josh Zahl and Hong Wang Prove the Kakeya Conjecture in Three Dimensions

UBC Mathematics Associate Professor Josh Zahl, in collaboration with Hong Wang, an Associate Professor at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University (NYU), has proven the Kakeya set conjecture in three dimensions. The Kakeya Conjecture is a long-standing problem in... read more