Canada's Minister of Science and Sport, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, recorded a brief video clip at BIRS during her visit with the Carnegie Group Meeting this past weekend. View it here: https://twitter.com/KirstyDuncanMP/status/1046890102046248960.

On September 29th, 2018, the 46th Carnegie Group Meeting of Science Ministers met in Banff, hosted by The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport. The delegation visited the Banff International Research Station for Mathematical Innovation and Discovery (BIRS) as part of the Minister's showcasing of Canadian science and international collaboration.

Media link: Canada promotes international science cooperation and friendship at annual meeting of science ministers.

Carnegie Group delegates at Lake Louise, Alberta

BIRS Overview for the Ministers

The BIRS Director, Professor Nassif Ghoussoub, delivered a short presentation to the Carnegie Group delegation, giving an overview of BIRS. He was followed by BIRS Scientific Panelist, workshop organizer, and workshop participant Andrew Eckford, who gives a personal perspective of the BIRS experience. Mathematics Professor and BIRS organizer and participant of over 20 BIRS workshops, Kristine Bauer of University of Calgary, gives an overview of BIRS's Women in Mathematics initiatives.

Beth Malmskog writes in her AMS "Math Book Club" blog about her recent experience at BIRS, including her visit with the remarkable number theorist Richard Guy, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday.

Below is a list of press coverage of the BIRS Funding Announcement on February 10th, 2017.

• Government of Canada Press Release: Government of Canada invests in mathematics research to advance clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare
• Government of Alberta Press Release: Global research, innovation to support Alberta industry
• CBC News: Research station gets $12.5M to bring scientists and mathematicians to Banff
• Calgary Herald newspaper: Cash injection for math research adds up to global research bonanza, say proponents
• CBC Radio Canada, Ici Alberta: La station de recherche internationale de Banff reçoit 12,5 millions de dollars de financement
• The Gauntlet student newspaper, University of Calgary: Banff International Research Centre receives $12.8 million in funding

The new entry requirement for all visa-exempt foreign nationals is now in effect. For details, refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp