Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Saskatchewan

Congratulations to Steve Rayan on a Historic Quantum Computing Milestone: welcoming the first quantum computer in Canada to USask!

https://news.usask.ca/media-release-pages/2026/usask-acquires-quantum-computer-in-huge-step-for-research-and-innovation.php
https://www.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon/article/u-of-s-hosts-first-university-owned-quantum-computer/

U of S hosts first university-owned quantum computer The University of Saskatchewan will soon be home to the first quantum computer in Canada – one that could eventually solve complex issues that aren’t even known yet.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the departmental Pi Day 2026 celebrations last Friday!
https://artsandscience.usask.ca/news/articles/11598/Pi_Day_2026_

How many digits of Pi can you list?! Join us for our Pi recitation contest on Friday, March 13 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Arts Tunnel for your chance to get some swag!

Math & Stats Pi Day Celebration Recite pi for a chance to win prizes

We know that it’s chilly outside but let’s put a smile on our faces – much like these students who were involved in the Putnam Mathematics Competition at the beginning of December! Stay warm and stay safe as we finish up the fall finals season!

Congratulations Cole!

University Medal recipient breaks down the fear of math - News USask Arts and Science graduand to receive University Medal in the Sciences at Fall Convocation.

The Department of Math & Stats has a new BlueSky account! Follow us there as well for up-to-date announcements!
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U of S Researchers Aim to Develop New Vaccines with Quantum Computing

Sask. university researchers aim to develop new vaccines with quantum computing | CBC News A University of Saskatchewan lab is hoping to stop the next pandemic before it begins with the help of some very large and powerful computers.

Prof. Steven Rayan of the Department of Mathematics & Statistics in the College of Arts & Science at USask has been elected to the College of the Royal Society of Canada, Canada's premier scholarly society, for phenomenal contributions to mathematics and quantum science, including quantum computing. Please join us in congratulating him!