The goal for the 2026 FYMSiC (= First Year Math and Stats in Canada https://firstyearmath.ca/) conference is to spark meaningful, energizing conversations about the teaching and learning of university mathematics - examining the current landscape and imagining the future. Together, we will explore what works and what does not, but can be improved! Be it in the classroom, in assessments, and in supporting the teaching team and students! This year’s conference program will feature presentations on the following topics:

Active Learning - your take on engaging students in the classroom

Assessments - approaches that work or you want meaningful feedback

Hacks - practical tips for running courses, managing assessments, addressing student concerns, and navigating the use of the AI

Supporting Good Students - resources that inspire deep learning

Conference Information, including  conference schedule, keynote and plenary talks, registration and accommodation information is here  [https://docs.google.com/document/d/19EleUx3DWgYjZ0DLRgg3Nz1zURSy4CIuZskDwD1yJXo/edit?tab=t.0]

Invited Speakers

Carl Wieman (Stanford University,  Physics Nobel Prize Laureate)

Daniel Clegg (Palomar College, Coauthor of Stewart’s calculus textbook)

Saleem Watson (California State University, Coauthor of Stewart’s calculus textbook) 

Tyler Holden (University of Toronto Mississauga)

Organizing Committee

Andie Burazin (University of Toronto Mississauga)

Becca Carter (Queen’s University)

Lauren DeDieu (University of Calgary)

Miroslav Lovric (McMaster University)

Lee van Brussel (McMaster University)

Scheduled as part of

Centre for Mathematics Education