UofT Math Department

Elden Elmanto has been named a 2026 Sloan Research Fellow. The fellowship honors early-career researchers whose creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments make them stand out as the next generation of leaders. Learn more: uoft.me/caq

Robert McCann has been awarded the 2026 CRM-Fields-PIMS Prize for his outstanding contributions to optimal transport theory. Learn more: uoft.me/ca1

Great turnout at our Data Careers at RBC info session! Students explored data-driven careers and connected with professionals in analytics, machine learning, risk modeling, and credit strategy. Thanks to the @RBC team for sharing their insights.

Caleb Jonker and Xincheng Zhang have been awarded the 2025 Malcolm Slingsby Robertson Prize in Mathematics in recognition of their excellence in research. Learn more: uoft.me/c8h

A great reminder that wellbeing matters💚 On January 16, the Department hosted a Health & Wellness Workshop, an interactive session focused on balance, burnout prevention, and practical tools for thriving in graduate school. Here are a few highlights from the event.

The Department of Mathematics mourns the passing of Professor Ian Robert Graham. His loss is deeply felt by colleagues, students, friends, and family. To learn more about his legacy and contributions, please visit: uoft.me/c4w

Luis Seco has been awarded the Order of Isabel la Católica, a prestigious Spanish civil honor recognizing exceptional service to Spain and outstanding contributions to international relations and cooperation. Learn more about the honor: uoft.me/c3L

The Department of Mathematics community mourns the passing of Professor Joe Repka. His loss is deeply felt across our department and the broader academic community. Learn more about Professor Repka’s legacy and contributions: uoft.me/c2D

Our Professional Development Session and Faculty Panel brought incredible insights and great energy. Thank you to everyone who joined us! #gradschool #postdoclife #careeradvice #uoftmath

Daniel Litt has been named to the 2026 Class of Fellows of the American Mathematical Society. The Fellows are selected to honor outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics. Learn More: uoft.me/bY8

Jeremy Quastel receives the John C. Polanyi Award Congratulations Jeremy 🎉 Learn more: mathematics.utoronto.ca/news/jeremy-qu…

Math Outreach Fall Programs are now open for registration! Thank you to our Math+ Community and Pillar Sponsor (TD Insurance & MBNA) for their continuous support in our programs. Discover the benefits of affinity products at bit.ly/3vY85d9

Adrian Nachman and Jacob Tsimerman have been named to the 2025 class of Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada. Learn more: uoft.me/bP6

Jeremy Quastel has been named to the 2025 Class of Fellows of the Canadian Mathematical Society. Learn more: uoft.me/bP9

The Department of Mathematics is pleased to announce that Robert Haslhofer, Alexander Kupers, Jeremy Quastel, and Jacob Tsimerman have been invited to speak at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM). Learn more: uoft.me/bKx

Alptekin Göksan has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Governor General’s Silver Medal, one of #Canada’s most prestigious #academic honours. The Silver Medal recognizes exceptional scholastic achievements at the #university level. Learn more: uoft.me/bJ0

Jacob Tsimerman has been named 2025 Fellow of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences. Learn more: uoft.me/bI-

From selling peanuts to saving lives: #UofT researcher @UofT_dlsph & @UofTArtSci Jude Kong uses AI to combat health misinformation across Africa 🌍 uoft.me/bId

#UofTGrad25: Sara Ziadat combined her love of math and science to explore the leading edge of drug discovery research. Learn more: bit.ly/45QVXyx