Event Details
When: Thursday, 2 June 2016
Duration: 9.20 am – 2.45 pm
Venue: Singleton Youth Venue, Corner Pitt and Bathurst Streets
BHP Billiton Foundation and the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) are partnering with Singleton High School and local Industry to inspire Years 9 and 10 students to pursue mathematics.
Media Access:
Please access through front entrance and ask for Marcus Garrett. Full information on filming and interview opportunities below. Prepared statements and photographs are available on request.
Event Summary:
Local industry and academic speakers will use real-life case studies to demonstrate the power of maths as the gateway to local and broader industry career pathways.
Panel:
- Miss Jacqueline Star, Engineer, BHP Billiton, Mount Arthur
- Dr Catherine Chicken, Veterinarian Surgeon, Scone Equine
- Dr Malcolm Roberts, Lecturer, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (Mathematics), University of Newcastle
A series of interactive sessions will challenge students through team-based activities demonstrating the real-world application of mathematical concepts.
Part of Singleton High School’s ongoing engagement with Choose Maths, this event aims to empower students, particularly girls, to consider maths studies as they make key study decisions for Years 11 and 12.
Interviews and filming opportunities
There are opportunities to film speakers and maths in action during interaction sessions at 10 am – 11 am and 11.30 – 12.50. Students are also available for interview on request.
Available for interview on request:
Singleton High-School Principal – Ms Joanne Gray
AMSI – Director, Professor Geoff Prince
AMSI – Choose Maths Program Director, Ms Janine McIntosh
BHP Billiton Foundation – NSW Energy Coal Asset President, Mr James Palmer
About Choose Maths
A partnership between BHP Billiton Foundation and AMSI, Choose Maths is a national five-year program designed to empower Australian students, particularly girls, to pursue mathematics and statistics as a career choice.
Media Pack
Singleton Choose Maths Day_Partner Statements
Singleton Choose Maths Day
