Ben Merbaum

Hello! I am a fourth-year undergraduate student at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. I am pursuing an Honours Mathematics degree and a Computer Science Minor (B.Sc). I am passionate about problem-solving and enjoy teaching and sharing my love of math with others!

I strive to be an active member of the Mathematics Department and the greater McGill community. Currently, I am a Teaching Assistant for COMP 547 (Cryptography and Data Security). I am also a Course Assistant for MATH 454 (Honours Analysis 3) and a peer tutor at the Math Help Desk, providing mathematics and statistics tutoring for students. Last year, I acted as the Honours Representative for the McGill Society of Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Students (SUMS), where I met with professors involved in the Committee on Undergraduate Affairs (CUA) to discuss decisions relating to course curriculum and degree requirements. Previously, I have served as a course assistant, grader, and review session lecturer for various courses.

I also enjoy participating on McGill's Model United Nations Delegation Team which travels and competes in conferences across North America. Last year, I was the Head Delegate (President) of the team and sat on the Board of Directors for the International Relations Students' Association of McGill (IRSAM), an incorporated not-for-profit with consultative status to the United Nations. I further ranked on the top tier of the North American College Model United Nations All-Star Team.

My hobbies include long-distance running, hiking, wilderness canoe tripping, tennis, and skiing.