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Students attending a CEMC workshop - Think About Math!
Students attending Math Circles workshop organised by the CEMC

Math Circles

Math Circles is a weekly enrichment program for students in Grades 6 to 12, taking place in the Fall and Winter. Students explore mathematical topics beyond the standard curriculum through direct instruction and problem-solving activities. 

Student attending an online workshop organised by the CEMC

Discovering Math Camp

Discovering Math Camp is a virtual program for students in Grades 6 to 8 from Ontario. Held during March break, this Camp aims to ignite curiosity and build mathematical skills through immersive lessons and collaborative challenges led by seasoned educators.

Workshops for people of gender identities under-represented in mathematics and computer science 

The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) is dedicated to promoting gender diversity in mathematics and computer science. To achieve this, the CEMC organizes three main workshops aimed at students who are under-represented in mathematics and computer science based on gender identity including women, non-binary, trans, agender, and Two-Spirit folx, among others. 

Student attending an online workshop organised by the CEMC

CS Escape

CS Escape has been designed to introduce programming to Grade 8 students from Canada with minimal or no programming experience. The workshop takes place over a series of virtual sessions every January.

Students in front of a computer at a CEMC computer science workshop

Seeing Possibilities and Rewards in Computer Science (SPARCS)

SPARCS is a week-long workshop held each year in May, designed to spark interest in computer science among Grade 9 and 10 students from Canada who have little or no previous exposure to computer science. 

Think about math workshop for students belonging to underrepresented genders

Think About Math! (TAM)

The TAM workshop aims to ignite enthusiasm for mathematics in Ontario students in Grades 9 and 10. This day-long workshop, held annually in the Spring, showcases the fun and relevance of math and its potential for leading to exciting careers. 

Invitational workshops 

Explore invitational workshops that bring together top CEMC contest performers from Canada for an intensive learning experience at the University of Waterloo. These week-long programs in the Spring offer advanced problem-solving, peer interaction and opportunities to foster a deep appreciation for mathematics and computer science. 

Students collaborating at a CEMC workshop

Exploring Mathematics and Computer Science workshop (EMACS)

The EMACS workshop brings together Grade 11 students who perform exceptionally well on the Fermat Contest and Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest in Canada for a week-long program in the Spring. During the program, participants engage in advanced problem-solving, peer interaction, faculty-led sessions, and form new friendships. 

Students collaborating at a CEMC workshop

Lloyd Auckland Invitational Mathematics workshop (Auckland)

The Auckland workshop brings together high-achieving Grade 11 Fermat contest participants from Canada for a week-long immersive experience. The workshop aims to foster connections, sharpen problem-solving abilities, and cultivate a deep passion for mathematics. 

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