Veselin Jungić was born in the city of Banja Luka in former Yugoslavia and completed his undergraduate degree in mathematics at the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, earning a Bachelor of Science in 1977.
[1] After completing his Ph.D., Jungić began his academic career in Canada as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Mathematics at the University of British Columbia under the supervision of David William Boyd.
His work in large-class pedagogy addresses the challenges faced by both students and instructors, emphasizing the importance of building dialogue and mutual trust in such environments.
[19][20][21] Since its inception in 2011, the Math Catcher Outreach program, developed by Jungić, has aimed to promote mathematics among elementary and high school students by demonstrating its relevance in everyday life and decision-making.
[22] It includes original stories, problem-solving activities, and hands-on tasks, ensuring that math education is enjoyable, inclusive, and culturally relevant for young learners.
In 2020, Veselin Jungić received the Adrien Pouliot Award[23] for his outstanding contributions to mathematics education, particularly through his leadership in the Math Catcher Outreach Program and initiatives that enhance learning experiences for Canadian post-secondary students.
He co-organizes the Teaching Matters Seminar Series[24] at Simon Fraser University and collaborates on educational initiatives like the "First Year Math and Stats in Canada"[25][26] program.
Through a combination of personal reflection and professional insight, these works highlight the importance of integrity, perseverance, and the role of mathematics in developing critical thinking skills.