Secrets of (Successful) UW Math Alumni

Waterloo, ON
Thursday, Jan 25, 2018 at 9:30 AM EST 
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Event Details

The Faculty of Mathematics is exceptionally proud of our alumni for their outstanding accomplishments, innovation, and achievements within their communities and professions. 

Join us for an afternoon of inspiring and informative discussions presented by the 2017 Alumni Achievement Medal Award recipients
 
Morning Lectures:

9:30 - 10:15 a.m.  - "Lessons Learned for Founding a Startup"

*Patrick Hayes, BMath 2012, Computer Science - Co-Founder and Vice President, Engineering at SigOpt Inc.

Coffee Break

10:30 - 11:15 a.m. - "10 Career Success Secrets of Technology Executives"
*
Dora Vell, MMath 1987, Computer Science - Founder and Managing Partner at Vell Executive Search Limited 


Afternoon Lectures:

1:30 - 2:15 p.m. - "The Discovery of the Einstein Equations in General Relativity"

*Niky Kamran, PhD 1984, Applied Mathematics - Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McGill University

Coffee Break


2:30 - 3:15 p.m. - "From Software to Cleantech to Reinvented Toilets: Learning about Innovation"
*Brian Arbogast, BMath 1986, Computer Science - Director of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

 


 
Date: Thursday, January 25, 2018
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Location: DC 1302
 
Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
 
Sign up for one or all four seminars when you register. 
 
All are welcome!

Speakers

Patrick Hayes
SigOpt Inc.
Co-Founder and Vice President, Engineering
Dora Vell
Vell Executive Search Limited
Founder and Managing Partner
Niky Kamran
McGill University
Professor , Mathematics and Statistics
Brian Arbogast
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Director of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Program

Location

DC 1302
200 University Ave West Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 CA

Tickets

Type
Price
Secrets of (Successful) Alumni
Free

Organizer Details

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WatSPEED


Questions about this event?  Let us know!

Jenn Bentley
Manager, Events and Engagement
WatSPEED
jennifer.bentley@uwaterloo.ca