Winner, Community Collaborations

Women in Mathematics

kvd1 — Wed, 08 May 2019 16:07:14 +0000

Stefanie Knebel

Mathematical thinking is about finding patterns and structure. As a woman in the mathematics PhD program, I hope to inspire young women to follow their passion and find beauty in mathematics. At Queen’s, we offer the MathQuest camp for high school girls. As captured in the photo, I am brainstorming ways to teach game theory and linear algebra. This is also a part of my research with Dr. Peter Taylor, working with teachers across Ontario to look for innovative ways to incorporate mathematical thinking in education. We hope to change the math curriculum by making it a more engaging, positive, and memorable experience.

Location of photograph:

Jeffrey Hall, Queen's University

Prize name:

Winner, Community Collaborations

Submission Year:

2018-19

Exploring Worlds at Home

stratg — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 20:12:46 +0000

James Xie

The Queen's Space Engineering Team constructs a Mars rover each year to compete at the international University Rover Challenge in Utah. QSET brings together over 40 students from engineering, science, commerce, and the arts to design, build, and operate the rover. The rover can autonomously navigate treacherous landscapes, collect geological data, analyze samples, and remotely operate machinery. It can be seen here gazing out into the Utah desert. The rover is a culmination of countless hours of volunteer work and generous support from both Queen’s and industry partners. The team was proud to be the top team in Canada at the 2017 competition.

Location of photograph:

Mars Desert Research Station, Utah

Prize name:

Winner, Community Collaborations

Submission Year:

2017-18