Mathematics & Statistics

New partnership with Shenzhen University aims to establish joint degree program, enable collaboration and exchange

York University and Shenzhen University, China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the goal of establishing a joint degree program in Applied Mathematics and furthering pathways for student exchanges, research, and cooperation between the two institutions. The MOU includes a joint Sino-foreign collaboration and pathway initiative, along with provisions for cooperative research, joint project development, and the development […]

Faculty of Science researchers recognized with York Research Chair appointments

Four Faculty of Science researchers have been recognized with York Research Chair (YRC) appointments for the term of 2021-2026. Mathematics & Statistics professor Nantel Bergeron and Biology professors Chun Peng and Amro Zayed had their Tier 1 YRCs renewed. Physics & Astronomy associate professor Ozzy Mermut was appointed as Tier 2 York Research Chair in […]

How immune are you after one or two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine?

What level of immunity against COVID-19 do you have after being vaccinated or contracting the virus? Faculty of Science professor Jane Heffernan is receiving a $200,000, one-year grant from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to understand the rate of immunity in both of these scenarios.  The project is part of the NRC’s Pandemic Response Challenge program, designed to […]

Faculty of Science professor leads international research collaboration to fight COVID-19 in Africa

Media Release from November 30, 2020 York University partnering with organizations in Africa to use local data, AI and modelling expertise to manage pandemic Researchers from York University are joining with organizations across Africa to predict the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and provide modelling that will help national policymakers from across Africa manage the […]

Mathematics in the World Around You

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Big Data and Statistics

Millions die from obesity worldwide, says York study

Obesity is a significant factor in increasing rates of disease globally with the number of deaths related to a high body mass index (BMI) more than doubled from 1990 to 2017, say York University researchers.

York scientists contribute to global fight against COVID-19 with new projects, publications

Researchers in the Faculty of Science at York University have been helping shed new light on the COVID-19 pandemic by applying for research grants and publishing new studies that will help inform public health policy makers in Canada and abroad.

Staff member Madeline Salzarulo receives Voice of York Award

Congratulations to Madeline Salzarulo, undergraduate program assistant in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics, for receiving the 2019 President’s Voice of York Award. The award recognizes an individual who provides assistance to the community in a manner that exemplifies York’s values.