PIMS Year in Review 2014

The year 2014 was especially important for PIMS, as we were able to secure funding from NSERC for the 2014-19 cycle. Indeed, our funding increased to $6.25 million, an increase of almost 14%. I am extremely grateful to our colleagues in BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan who worked so hard to prepare a competitive proposal and to our exceptional staff for their crucial support.

Soon after receiving the excellent news from NSERC we heard from the Alberta Government that our funding had also been renewed – they will provide $1.2 million over the next three years. This funding will be used exclusively for programs based in the Province of Alberta, which will greatly benefit mathematical scientists, educators and students affiliated with the universities of Alberta, Calgary and Lethbridge.