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Maths wars: the great divide
Rebecca Urban, National Education Correspondent at The Australian, has reported on proposed changes to Australia’s maths curriculum. Leading up to the release of the draft curriculum, and following a leak…
Read MoreAustMS members announced as STA STEM Ambassadors
AMSI congratulates three Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS) members who have joined Science & Technology Australia (STA) as STEM Ambassadors. Mathematician, Associate Professor Artem Pulemotov of the University of Queensland, Research…
Read MoreThe science of flavour: why food researchers are interested in machine learning
Food and drink like you’ve never experienced could be around the corner with advancements in flavour and aroma prediction and formulation using machine learning! Read the full article over on AIML’s website
Read MoreMATRIX hosts research program – Women in Geometry, Analysis and Topology
MATRIX will host Australia’s first all-women residential research program in the mathematical sciences. This research program, titled: Women in Geometry, Analysis and Topology, is led by Julie Clutterbuck (Monash University),…
Read More1 in 4 Australian year 8s have teachers unqualified in maths — this hits disadvantaged schools even harder
The Conversation has reported on new analysis revealing almost one in four (23%) Australian year 8 students were being taught maths in 2018 by teachers whose major qualification was in…
Read MoreQUT mathematician optimises orientation for volunteers
Student mathematician Joshua Rosentreter combined extra-curricular and course learnings to design software that transformed Orientation Week volunteer shift management. Read the full story The post QUT mathematician optimises orientation for…
Read MoreCelebrating local women: Stories of triumph, love, mentorship and strength
For International Women’s Day, Mudgee celebrated local women including Louise Puslednik – one of Australia’s most influential educators. St Matthews Catholic School teacher, Louise, was officially crowned Australia’s best maths…
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