September 21, 2005 Source: University of Regina:
http://www.uregina.ca/news/releases/2005/september/21.html U of R VP honoured by national award Release: September 21, 2005 Contact: Jim Duggleby, External Relations E-mail: James.Duggleby@uregina.ca Phone: (306) 585.5439 Mobile: (306) 536.4312 Fax: (306) 585.4997 U of R VP honoured by national award University of Regina Vice-President (Academic) Katherine Heinrich is the recipient of the Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) Adrien Pouliot Award for 2005. The award is given to those who have made significant and sustained contributions to mathematics education in Canada. "What is most rewarding to me is that this award recognizes collaboration; it recognizes what can be accomplished when people from different jurisdictions come together with a common purpose and a willingness to listen and learn from others. In this case, the purpose has been to advance mathematics education," Heinrich says. Heinrich’s most significant contribution is the concept of a Canadian Mathematics Education Forum, a venue for people interested in mathematics education to meet and talk about issues of common interest. The forum was first held in 1995 and includes mathematicians, math educators, school board representatives, parents, industry, and ministries of education. "The CMS has held two Math Education Fora since the first one organized by Kathy. Their impact has been significant and important," says Eddy Campbell, president, Canadian Mathematical Society. "Kathy Heinrich's legacy of involvement in mathematics education continues to be felt across the country." In 1982, Heinrich organized the first Mathematics Enrichment Conference at Simon Fraser University for Grade 11 students. She was co-organizer of “Women Do Math”, a mathematics conference designed to reach girls in Grades 9 and 10, and “Math in the Malls”, a series of displays with hands-on activities in Vancouver-area shopping malls in the early 1990s. Heinrich also took an active role in lobbying to have mathematics as a category at Canada Wide Science Fairs. Heinrich received her Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Newcastle, Australia, in 1979. She joined the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Simon Fraser University in 1981 and was chair of the department from 1991-1996. In 1999, Heinrich became vice-president (academic) at the University of Regina. CMS aims to promote and advance the discovery, learning and application of mathematics. The society’s activities include celebrating contributions to mathematics, exploring issues in mathematics education, reaching out to students interested in mathematics, and giving Canadian mathematicians a voice and an opportunity to get involved. Further information on CMS is available at: www.cms.math.ca. -30-
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