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Presenting at a Prestigious AI Conference
Mathematics Tutor Dr. Richard Hoshino and student Maximilian Kahn ‘19 share exciting news about publishing a paper and going to the annual Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) Conference. Quest Mathematics Tutor Richard Hoshino attended the annual Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) Conference in New Orleans this year along with…
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Understanding the BC Referendum
Confused about the BC referendum? Still not sure how to vote? Our Canadian politics expert has answers. Q: What are voters being asked to decide? A: They’re being asked to choose between keeping the current First-Past-the-Post system (FPTP) or changing to Proportional Representation (PR). The first thing to note is that neither system is clearly…
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Dr. Marjorie Wonham Shells Out Rare Collection
Marjorie shells out a rare collection for her Marine Zoology class. You use a collection of seashells for your Marine Zoology class. What is special about it? The collection is extraordinary and contains over 300 shells—too many to use in a single Block. It is from all over the world and truly showcases the diversity…
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Talking Sabbaticals and Terminators with Dr. Darcy Otto
Quest Arts and Humanities/Mathematics Tutor Dr. Darcy Otto gives us the highlights of his recent sabbatical, and shares some thoughts on Artificial Intelligence (AI). You were recently on a sabbatical. Where did you go, and for how long? I went to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh for one year. The main purpose was to write…
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Quest Cave Rescue Expert Discusses Trapped Thai Soccer Kids with CBC
Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and cave rescuer Doug Munroe spoke to the CBC about the race to rescue 12 Thai schoolboys stranded with their soccer coach in a flooded cave in Thailand.
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Teaching Matters Seminar Series
Quest Mathematics Tutor Richard Hoshino was part of the Teaching Matters Seminar Series at Simon Fraser University. Richard’s talk on March 6, 2018, was focused on the idea: “I Wish My Final Exam Could Be…” Richard and his co-presenter, Veselin Jungic, Department of Mathematics at SFU, imagined what their final exam would look like if there…
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Math: the Bigger Picture
Math isn’t just about memorizing equations and numbers — it’s about seeing the bigger picture. Dr. Richard Hoshino, award-winning Quest Math Tutor, speaks on his Quest experience, and how mathematics relates to everyday life through communication and problem-solving skills. Also featured is Quest student and member of the Leaders in Elite Athletics & Performance (LEAP)…
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Dr. Richard Hoshino’s Adrien Pouliot Award
Accepting his award, Richard Hoshino presented four of his favourite math problems, and shared stories of how they lead to authentic mathematical experiences for both high school students and undergraduates. He presented four key problem-solving strategies that enable mahematicians and educators to impact others’ lives. Read the story here.
