Celebrating International Pi Day with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives – McGill U

12 August 2024

Earlier this year, McGill’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives celebrated International Pi Day with a talk from mathematician Dr. Edward Doolittle followed by a student panel on Indigenous experiences in STEM and, of course, some delicious pie.

Organized in conjunction with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics as part of the OII’s Winter Indigenous Speakers Series, the event began with an opening from Kanien’kehá:ka Elder Mike Loft followed by introductions from Celeste Pedri-Spade, Associate Provost of Indigenous Initiatives, and Laura Nilson, Associate Dean (Graduate Education) of the Faculty of Science.

Professor Rustum Choksi, Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, welcomed Dr. Doolittle prior to his talk and moderated the Q&A that followed. A member of the Mohawk nation from Six Nations in southern Ontario, Dr. Doolittle is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at First Nations University of Canada. His research encompasses the intersection of mathematics, Indigenous knowledge, and education.

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