PIMS Education Prize

Every year the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences accepts nominations for the PIMS Education Prize. The prize is $1,000.

The prize will be awarded to members of the PIMS community who have made significant contributions to education in the mathematical sciences. Generally, the award criteria focus on contributions at a broader level with an impact, especially aligning with PIMS’ mandate, beyond the nominee’s institutions. This prize is intended to recognize individuals or groups from the PIMS universities, or other educational institutions in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Washington who have played a major role in encouraging activities which have enhanced public awareness and appreciation of the mathematical sciences, as well as fostering communication among various groups and organizations concerned with mathematical training at all levels.

Nominations

Nominations must be submitted by the deadline show at the top of this page and should contain:

1. A cover letter not to exceed 2 pages (summarizing the nomination) and additional letters from up to 3 sponsors, all of which should explain the nominee’s contributions and impact and their relevance to the award criteria;
2. The CV's of those nominated; and
3. A 3-5 page summary of major accomplishments of the nominee’s work highlighting the impact of the nominee’s work on the community.
4. The application may include up to two samples of the nominee’s work (such as reprints or educational materials) as an appendix.

Nominations received in the previous two years will automatically be considered for the current year’s prize. In these circumstances, nominators will be allowed to provide updates to their nomination.

Nominations should be sent via email to: nominations@pims.math.ca. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.

The prize will be selected by the PIMS Executive Committee which is composed of the PIMS Site Directors. The results will be announced in April.