Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute

Building on last year’s success, AMSI is proud to continue the Industry Day for Teachers in 2025, with generous support from THE Invergowrie Foundation. This initiative connects Victorian secondary mathematics and STEM teachers, as well as career advisors, with tertiary educators and industry professionals to explore the critical role of mathematics in future careers. The first event will be hosted at RMIT University on Tuesday 13 May, with four additional events in Terms two and three across metropolitan and regional locations (Central, Eastern and Western Victoria). Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gdhBDqAa

It has been the pleasure of MATRIX and the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute to host the PhD Student Symposium on Mathematical Structures in Statistical Mechanics at MATRIX this week! https://lnkd.in/gtMZ6ZgC We have had the privilege of welcoming wonderful researchers who brought insightful discussions, fresh perspectives, and a spirit of collaboration. Events like these highlight the power of mathematical research in shaping our understanding of statistical mechanics. A huge thank you to all participants, speakers, and organisers (William Mead, Aram Perez and Yuyang Zhou) for making this symposium such a success! We look forward to seeing where your ideas lead. #Mathematics #StatisticalMechanics #PhD #Research #Collaboration #MATRIX

Finally we would like to thank all our Industry Partners for #AusGovDataSummit! We wouldn't be able to create such an amazing event without them. AIIA, ADIA - Australian Data and Insights Association, Queensland AI Hub, Women in Big Data, Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute, DAMA Australia, WA Data Science Innovation Hub (WADSIH), The Data Governance Institute (DGI) and Australian Cyber Network

The AMSI-MATRIX Winter School 2025 explores how mathematics can drive real-world impact, with a focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This year’s theme, Mathematics for Action: Supporting Decision-Making for a Better Future, examines how optimisation, machine learning and computational methods can address global challenges. Through expert-led workshops, participants will develop the mathematical tools needed to support sustainable decision-making. For the first time, AMSI is partnering with The University of Newcastle to lead the academic program and MATRIX to host the Winter School between 1-12 September in Creswick, Victoria. Applications open 14 May. Learn more: https://ws.amsi.org.au/

Continue to celebrate Pi Day by Investing in Australia’s Mathematical Future. Australia’s position as a leader in STEM depends on a strong mathematical sciences foundation. However, without sustained investment, this talent pipeline critical to research and innovation is at risk. Demand for STEM capacity is outpacing supply, in fact Australian high school student participation in advanced maths is at an all-time low. As we continue to acknowledge the impact of International Pi Day, AMSI invites you to amplify your impact through a recurrent or one-time donation: https://lnkd.in/gv-nghet #STEMEducation #MathsEducation #MathsCareers

Building on last year’s success, AMSI is proud to continue the Industry Day for Teachers in 2025, with generous support from the THE Invergowrie Foundation. The first event will be hosted at RMIT University on Tuesday, 13 May, with four additional events planned later in the year across metropolitan and regional Victoria. This professional learning opportunity will further support teachers and career advisors, strengthening their understanding of mathematics as both a stand-alone career and a gateway to a wide range of STEM opportunities. This initiative is particularly focused on increasing the engagement of female high school students in STEM education by empowering educators with the knowledge and tools to inspire the next generation. Registrations open next week—stay tuned for details. #MathsCareers #STEMEducation #MathsTeachers

New Podcast: In this special Pi Day episode of the MathsTalk podcast, we explore the definition of Pi, its role in geometry, and its irrational and transcendental nature. We also highlight Pi's significance in mathematics and real-world applications, share fun Pi facts, and suggest activities for teachers and parents to celebrate Pi Day in the classroom. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gU5i9vJW

Are you organising a mathematical sciences workshop to be held before 31 August 2026? Apply for AMSI-AustMS funding by Monday 28 April 2025! Grants of up to $7.5K are available per workshop. Early-career researchers and first-time organisers are encouraged to apply.  Organisers may nominate a keynote speaker to visit Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) for one week before or after the proposed workshop. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gb8Kp4bt

Australia’s position as a leader in STEM depends on a strong mathematical sciences foundation. However, without sustained investment, this talent pipeline critical to research and innovation is at risk. Demand for STEM capacity is outpacing supply, in fact Australian high school student participation in advanced maths is at an all-time low. As we acknowledge the impact of International Pi Day, AMSI invites you to amplify your impact through a recurrent donation. Learn more and donate: https://lnkd.in/gv-nghet

Starting my study at the 5th university: How did I manage work, study & thrive in a new environment? Last summer, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute Summer School, hosted by the University of Sydney. I enrolled in Statistical Modelling and Analysis of Time-Series Data in Engineering and Statistics, taught by Professor Sumeetpal Singh, University of Wollongong. The course, designed for Honours, Master’s, and PhD students in Mathematics, focused on state-space and hidden Markov models, teaching methods for estimating unobserved variables, computing conditional probabilities, and fitting models to sequential data. Coming from a non-traditional maths background, it was a challenging but rewarding experience. Studying at a new university, balancing work and coursework, and adapting to a different teaching style was tough, especially when Sydney hit me with both a heatwave and a winter chill in the middle of summer (not fun for a Brissy person!). But despite the challenges, I managed to achieve a High Distinction, and here’s what helped me: 🎯 Setting Clear Goals & Expectations I enrolled purely for the sake of learning, setting a personal challenge to achieve at least a Distinction. With that in mind, I blocked time in my calendar to stay on top of readings and assignments. 💡 Engaging with the Teaching Team As a sessional academic tutor at QUT, I know how important it is for students to ask questions. I made sure to clarify doubts, seek feedback, and stay on track with the content and assignments. And I found it a great way to connect with teaching team and learn more about their works as well. 🔄 Being Open to New Learning Approaches After four years at QUT, I was too comfy with the way things work. Moving to Sydney meant adapting to a more intense structure (3–4 days of lectures per week and weekly big assignments). Instead of resisting, I embraced the challenge and grew from it. AMSI Summer School was an amazing learning experience. A big thank you to my supervisor Dr David Warne for encouraging me to join the summer school and supporting me throughout the process. Grateful to QUT (Queensland University of Technology)'s School of Mathematical Sciences, AMSI for the funding and University of Sydney for hosting this incredible experience. I’ve gained so much, not just in mathematics, but also in problem-solving, adaptability, and networking in the mathematical sciences community. Fun fact: The University of Sydney is actually the 5th university I’ve had the privilege to study at! I find it interesting to count how many universities I’ve been to because, for me, learning is truly a fun experience. Wrapping up this chapter here - looking forward to my 6th! Happy learning, everyone! If you're considering AMSI Summer School, I highly recommend it! 🚀 #Mathematics #TimeSeries #AMSI #Learning #Adaptability #Growth #Education #Networking