Dr. Danielle Cox, Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, has been named the 2026 recipient of the MSVU President’s Award for Research Excellence. She was recognized during the university’s Fall convocation held on October 18, 2026.
This annual award celebrates exceptional efforts in advancing research excellence at MSVU. It recognizes a faculty member’s contribution of high-level scholarly research to the research community and climate at the university.
About Dr. Danielle Cox
Dr. Cox is an innovative mathematics researcher whose work focuses on graph theory including graph polynomials and graph searching, with additional interest in combinatorial number theory, mathematics and art, and math education. Just 10 years into her research career, she has introduced new graph searching models, published more than 20 peer-reviewed articles in high-ranking journals, secured over $250,000 in research grants, and earned a reputation as an expert through invited talks, collaborations, and media engagements. She has also served as a reviewer for the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), academic journals, and student theses.
Committed to student success, Dr. Cox mentors multiple students through hands-on research and experiences. Many of her mentees have pursued advanced studies and careers in areas such as mathematics, epidemiology, and data science.
Dr. Cox is dedicated to ensuring mathematics is fun and accessible for all. She founded and led MSVU’s Science Circles, providing free hands-on science workshops for youth. She supports equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) in mathematical research as a member of the Atlantic Association for Research in Mathematical Sciences (AARMS) EDIA Committee. She is also the co-chair of the collaborative research group Games & Graph Searching in Atlantic Canada which has 27 national and international members.
Congratulations to Dr. Cox on this well-deserved recognition!