Monica Nevins facts for kids
Monica A. Nevins was born in 1973. She is a mathematician from Canada. She teaches math and statistics as a professor at the University of Ottawa. Monica Nevins studies advanced math topics like abstract algebra (which is about patterns and structures in numbers) and cryptography (which is about secret codes).
Monica Nevins' School and Work
Monica Nevins went to high school in Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada. She then studied at the University of Ottawa and finished her degree in 1994. Later, in 1998, she earned a special advanced degree called a PhD in mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). A PhD means she became an expert in her field.
After her PhD, Monica Nevins did more research at the University of Alberta. Then, she joined the teachers at the University of Ottawa. She became a full professor there in 2014.
Awards and Honors
Monica Nevins has received special recognition for her work.
- In 2010–2011, she won the University of Ottawa Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award shows she is a great teacher.
- In 2019, she was chosen as a fellow of the Canadian Mathematical Society. This is a big honor for mathematicians in Canada.
About Her Family
Monica Nevins is married to Ralph Nevins. He is a computer scientist and also creates art using mathematical ideas.
