News

Feb 3/26 8:51 am

Acadia team finishes second in Bank of Canada's national competition

A team of Acadia students, including 3 Mathematics and Statistics majors, finished second in The Governor's Challenge, a national competition organized by the Bank of Canada.

In this student competition, teams simulate the role of advisor to the Bank’s Governing Council. Acadia was one of five teams competing in the final round, each giving a presentation on the economic outlook for Canada and making a monetary policy recommendation to a panel of senior central bank officials. UBC came first, and Acadia finished second ahead of UQAM, University of Ottawa and the University of Toronto.

Congratulations!!

The full news story on the Bank of Canada website is here and Acadia has a story (with pictures) here.

Oct 19/25 8:39 pm

Acadia students participate in Science Atlantic

Science Atlantic was held at CBU October 17 - 19. The Math & Statistics department sent eight students, four of whom wrote the Math Competition and three gave presentations.

Congratulations to Anna Lukeman and Nimar Bajwa whose presentation's placed 1st and 2nd respectively for math research!

$Anna and Nimar with their presentation awards$

Acadia Alumni Neil Spencer gave the Field lecture (plenary lecture in Statistics) at the conference.

Jul 9/25 10:57 am

Teaching Recognition Award from the Acadia Students’ Union

Join us in congratulating two of our very own!
Mr. Jim Pulsifer and Dr. Hugh Chipman have both received the Teaching Recognition Award from the Acadia Students’ Union—an organization led by students, for students.
This award honours their outstanding teaching abilities and unwavering dedication to student development.

Photo: Mr. Jim Pulsifer and Zahide Çam, Vice-President Academic and External, Acadia Students Union

Letter from Acadia Student's Union to Mr. Jim Pulsifer:

“Congratulations! You are being recognized with the ASU Teaching Award for your outstanding dedication to student success and your ability to make mathematics accessible, approachable, and even enjoyable. Through your work in MATH 1613, you’ve shown that with the right teaching approach, students can move from struggling to thriving. Your care, flexibility, and clear commitment to student learning have had a lasting impact—turning what is often a feared subject into a source of pride and accomplishment. “

Photo: Dr. Richard Karsten, Math and Statistics Department Head and Dr. Hugh Chipman

Letter from Acadia Student's Union to Dr. Hugh Chipman

Congratulations! You are being recognized with the ASU Teaching Award for your exceptional dedication to student learning and your unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment. Through your work in MATH 1253, your students have experienced not only clear and thoughtful instruction but also genuine care and encouragement. Your proactive communication, enthusiasm for teaching, and attention to students’ needs have made a profound impact, ensuring every student feels valued and supported in their academic journey.