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Rica G. Panganiban, 1935 – 2023

The Institute of Mathematics mourns the passing of beloved former faculty member, Rica G. Panganiban, on August 26, 2023. Professor Panganiban joined UP as Assistant Instructor in 1955 upon graduation from the BS Mathematics program and was appointed Professor in 1993. She dedicated her whole professional life of 46 years to the University until retirement… Continue reading

2022 Galing UPD Dangal Awardee (S&T Cluster)

Congratulations to our very own, Ma’am Gaudella O. Ruiz, for receiving the 2022 Galing UPD Dangal Award for the Science and Technology Cluster. She was given this award during the 2022 Parangal at Pagkilala sa mga Kawani at Retirado ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, held last 22 June 2023. You can watch the video of the… Continue reading

Josefina C. Fonacier, 06 March 1925 – 16 May 2023

The Institute of Mathematics, UP Diliman, joins the mathematics community in mourning the passing of Professor Josefina Caluya Fonacier, a pillar of Philippine mathematics education and beloved former colleague. Professor Fonacier, Josie to her friends and Ma’am Fona to her younger colleagues and students, spent her entire academic career at the University of the Philippines… Continue reading

Caridad Macaranas Natividad (1938 – 2023)

Payapang pumanaw noong Abr. 5, 2023 si Propesor Caridad Macaranas Natividad, retiradong propesor ng Linangan (dating Departamento) ng Matematika, UP Diliman, sa edad na 84. Si Prop. Natividad ay naging kasapi ng Kaguruan mula 1961 hanggang 2004, at nagpatuloy bilang Professorial Lecturer mula 2005 hanggang 2008. Naging Faculty Affiliate at Lecturer din siya sa UP… Continue reading

International Day of Mathematics 2023

The Institute of Mathematics joined the celebration of the International Day of Mathematics, with help from the Institute of Mathematics Representatives (CSSC), UP Mathematics Club (UPMC) and UP Mathematics Majors’ Circle (UPMMC). During the course of Math Week, the students conducted an outreach program and posted infographics and videos about interesting math topics such as… Continue reading

Revised Diploma in Mathematics Program

The revised Diploma in Mathematics Program has been approved! The Diploma in Mathematics program is a one-year post-baccalaureate program primarily intended to provide non-mathematics major students adequate preparation for a master’s program in mathematics. More information here. Admission to this program is through the Graduate Office of the College of Science. Watch out for announcements… Continue reading

Cesar G. Tapia, 73

The Institute of Mathematics announces with deep sadness the passing of retired colleague Dr. Cesar G. Tapia at the age of 73. Dr. Tapia joined the Department of Mathematics in 1970 and retired with the rank of Professor 12 in 2012. He obtained BS Math (1970) and MS Math (1976) degrees from UP Diliman and… Continue reading

The Seven Year Dr. Concesa Milan-Baduel Professorial Chair in Mathematics

There are many ways children can honor their parents. Some would commission paintings of them, others would name house rooms or private roads after them. A few would start a professorial chair in their memory, as the Baduel siblings have done. The Dr. Concesa Milan-Baduel Professorial Chair in Mathematics is an award given to distinguished… Continue reading