Welcome to the MSS

The Mathematical Sciences Society at the University of Alberta

About

The University of Alberta Mathematical Sciences Society provides a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for students of all areas of study to explore their mathematical interests and collaborate with their peers. Members of the MSS are encouraged to think creatively about math and explore topics beyond the scope of undergraduate coursework.

Constitution

Our constitution outlines the structure and purpose of the MSS. It is reviewed and updated each year by the executive team.

The constitution is also available as a PDF document.

Becoming a Member

The best way you can support the MSS is to become a member. Doing so will also grant you the following privileges:

  • Voting role at general meetings
  • Ability to sign books out of the MSS Library
  • Use of the MSS printer in the lounge
  • Access to the members' channel in the MSS discord server

Cost of membership is $5 for the year. This can be paid in-person in the lounge or by e-transfer to mathmss@ualberta.ca.

Note that membership is not required to attend events or to use the lounge and library.

Events

The MSS hosts various events throughout the year.

Board Game Night

Every Friday night, the MSS hosts a board game night in CAB 457 (adjacent to the lounge) from 5:00-7:00 PM. Come by to play games, hang out, and meet other students. Sometimes, pizza.

Reading Groups

The MSS runs various student-led reading groups throughout the year. These are a great way meet like-minded students and learn about new topics outside of your coursework. Currently, we are running the following reading groups:


Subject Text Time and Date Location Leader(s)
Algebraic Geometry An Invitation to Algebraic Geometry Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 CAB 457 Rindra Razafy
Logic Mathematical Logic (Simpson) Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:00 CAB 499B Teresa Norris
Information Theory Information Theory: A Tutorial Introduction Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00 CAB 457 Nolan Zurek

Resources

Library

The MSS oversees a small collection of textbooks and notes available for students to use and borrow. The library is located in the MSS lounge in CAB 453. Members can sign books out using the sign-out sheet located beside the bookshelf. Anyone is welcome to read the books in the lounge.

If you have any textbooks you would like to donate to the library, please bring them to the MSS lounge and/or contact the MSS execs at mathmss@ualberta.ca.

A simple table containing the MSS library catalogue can be found our site. We are working on a more user-friendly interface.

Connect with Us

We want to hear from you! We are active in the following places:

In addition, we can be reached by email at mathmss@ualberta.ca and in person in our lounge at CAB 453.

Merch

The MSS sells a variety of merchandise, including t-shirts, toques, and pins. Check these out in the lounge or at our events.

Some other organizations that may be of interest to MSS members:

  • ISSS: Interdepartmental Science Students Society
  • AWM: Association for Women in Mathematics
  • SIGMAS: Society in Graduate Mathematics and Statistics
  • CMS: Canadian Mathematical Society
    • STUDC: Canadian Mathematical Society Student Committee
  • PIMS: Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences

Our counterparts from other departments are:

We are also associated with the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences.