BU hosts virtual international algebra conference

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Brandon University (BU) was virtual host to more than 75 mathematicians from around the world over the weekend for the Western Canada Linear Algebra Meeting.

The videoconference meeting featured two full days of presentations, including featured talks by Ada Chan of York University, Doug Farenick of the University of Regina, and Judi McDonald of Washington State University.

Participants represented universities from Australia, Brazil, China, India, Iran, Ireland, Palestine, Portugal and the United States, as well as Canada.

The local organizers of the event were Sarah Plosker of BU and Steve Kirkland of the University of Manitoba.

Screenshot of many people participating in a videoconference
The Western Canada Linear Algebra Meeting involved two days of videoconference talks.

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