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I studied math and philosophy as an undergraduate at Queen’s and then returned for a master’s in mathematical biology after traveling and teaching abroad. Alongside my current PhD research (I build game theoretic models to explore how population structure affects the evolution of social behaviors such as cooperation), I help to coordinate MATH 121, which is the large first-year calculus course here at Queen's. I have been involved with Math Quest since 2014. Over the years, I have designed a wide variety of camp sessions with topics across many branches of mathematics. During these sessions, campers might be asked to find the Fibonacci sequence in a pineapple, program a robot that can draw a perfect star shape, measure the height of a clock tower using only rudimentary objects, or construct a complete graph on 25 vertices with colored ribbon. I've also created a number of popular escape rooms that test campers' problem solving skills in a race against the clock. Who knows what is in store this summer! |
Michael Cabral Camp Director
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| I'm currently about to enter my fourth year of the Mathematics and Engineering program here at Queen's, studying a mix of math and computer engineering. During my time here, I've also been involved in many student engagement and transition initiatives, including summer orientation for incoming students, university orientation week, and working as a campus our guide. I've been a Teaching Assistant for the engineering first-year linear algebra class and privately tutored both linear algebra and calculus, which made me realize how fun it is to teach and talk about math-related concepts -- Math Quest and RabbitMath are the best way to keep the math fun going through the summer! |
Paige Snowdon Instructor
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| I'm thrilled to be returning for my second year with RabbitMath and MathQuest! I studied biology at York University and completed both my Master’s in biology and Bachelor of Education at Queen’s. During the school year, I teach high school math and science. Last year, I had a blast designing "math-lympics" for the camp, and I can’t wait to see what this summer brings! |
Carrie Ewins Instructor
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| I study pure mathematics, specifically an area called Free Probability. I did my Bachelor's degree at the University of Waterloo, and am now here at Queen's for my Master's and later my PhD. I look forward to convening with fellow math nerds this summer. |
Grant Kaduck Instructor
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Peter is a Mathematics Prof at Queen’s University, cross-appointed to Biology and Education. For most of his career he worked building evolutionary models of social behaviour, but his creative efforts are now focused on building a new kind of mathematics curriculum. He is a 3M Fellow, and a Fellow of both the Fields Institute and the Canadian Mathematical Society. He has taught two semesters in high school and done considerable curriculum writing with the Ontario Ministry |
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Math Quest is sponsored by the , the ¸£Àû¼§ Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the TRH Foundation.