News and Updates

After 20 years as CEMC Director, Ian VanderBurgh will be stepping down at the end of June to begin an appointment as Associate Vice-President...

In October 2024, the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) announced the launch of an exciting new initiative called The...

The CEMC is thrilled to announce that registrations are now open for the Summer Conference for Computer Studies and Mathematics Educators, taking...

With a goal to stimulate an interest in mathematics and computing, the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) has been offering math...

The CEMC is excited to announce the return of CS Escape, a virtual workshop series aimed at introducing programming to Grade 8 students in Canada from...

The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) is excited to announce the launch of The Mathematician Mosaic, an initiative aimed at...

Shanku Niyogi, a Waterloo computer science graduate and the vice-president of product at GitHub, is passionate about removing barriers to careers in...

Donors Paul and Cathy Cotton get behind the CEMC to extend Math and Computer Science outreach to those who need it most.

Two University of Waterloo alumni reflect on the importance of paying it forward.

Mark Giesbrecht and Tian Kou support the CEMC to inspire young people in remote and Indigenous communities and aim to lead by example, making math and...

Problem of the Week (POTW) is a resource that is designed to provide students with an ongoing opportunity to work on solving mathematics problems.

On April 8, 2024, the Moon's shadow will sweep across a relatively narrow strip of the Earth's surface. To be in the right place at the right time for...

Director Ian VanderBurgh discusses the growing influence of mathematics in the digital age, emphasizing its essential role in technology and its...

Mathematics intersects with various disciplines, allowing mathematicians to collaborate with professionals in fields such as medicine, chemistry, and...

The CEMC partners with Indigenous educators and students worldwide and emphasizes exploring mathematics with real-world connections through "Problems...

For over 50 years, mathematics educators from across Canada have united with the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) to mark...