The following Prizes and Awards of Merit are avaialble for Mathematics & Statistics students:
Dr. Frank Bennett Mathematics Research Award:
Established by the Mathematics Department to recognize the outstanding services of Dr. Frank Bennett as a researcher and teacher. This award will be presented to an honours student who shows great potential for Mathematics research. Preference will be given to an honours student who has applied to or has been accepted for graduate school.
Dr. John Reid Statistics Award:
Established by the Mathematics Department to recognize the years of dedicated service given by Dr. Reid and in particular the contributions he made to the development of the Statistics program at the Mount. This award is presented annually to the returning student who has demonstrated outstanding performance in MATH 2208 and MATH 2209 (Introduction to Statistics 1 and 2) within their first or second year. In case of a tie, performance in other introductory courses may be considered.
Dr. Len Parent Computer Studies Award:
Established by the faculty in the Mathematics and Computer Studies Department in memory of Dr. Len Parent, a former mathematics professor who was instrumental in setting up the computer science program at the Mount. This award is presented annually to the returning student who has demonstrated outstanding performance in CMPS 1155 (Introduction to Computer Programming I) within their first or second year. In case of a tie, performance in other introductory courses may be considered.
Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour Award:
Established by the NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering Program – Atlantic Region, this award is in memory of Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour, CM. With enduring fondness for her Scottish homeland and the quality of Scotland’s academic programs, this Canadian chemist was an active advocate for women in science across Canada.
She is well-known for her research expertise in the handling, recycling and disposing of hazardous chemical waste, and for being an active and vocal advocate for women in science. Dr. Armour founded the Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and Technology (WISEST) program, and served as the first Associate Dean of Science for Diversity at the University of Alberta. She was named a Canada 150 ambassador in 2017, a member of the Order of Canada in 2006, and a 3M Teaching Fellow in 1996, Canada’s premier award for undergraduate teaching.
This award will be presented annually on the recommendation of the Departments of Chemistry/Physics, Biology and Mathematics to undergraduate female students or students identifying as women majoring in Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics with proven volunteer experience on the MSVU campus or larger community while studying at MSVU. Students must also have demonstrated growth in their understanding of their chosen scientific discipline. Three awards will be made annually (one in each Department) to a female student or those identifying as women who have completed a minimum of 5.0 units and maximum of 10.0 units in the Bachelor of Science program; who has achieved a minimum GPA of 2.4; and who has not yet received another scholarship or monetary award at MSVU within the same year.
Applicants must submit a resume and short cover letter to the head of their Department (biology@msvu.ca) identifying their volunteer work either across the MSVU campus or in the community while studying at MSVU.
Sara Elizabeth Phillips Memorial Prize in Mathematics:
Awarded annually to an outstanding mathematics student on the recommendation of the Mathematics Department.
Dr. Svenja Huntemann (left) presenting the Dr. Frank Bennett Mathematics Research Award to Melanie Gauthier (right) at the 2025 Science Awards Ceremony.