Applications now open for STA’s Superstars of STEM
A nationwide search has begun for Australia’s next constellation of Superstars of STEM. Created by Science & Technology Australia (STA) and funded by the Australian Government, this [...]
Maths anxiety: what it is, what causes it, and how it can be overcome
ABC News Online has reported on maths anxiety and how it affects a student's ability to process information and perform at their best. The report references AMSI data on Year 12 maths enrolments.
Changing attitudes key to making kids better at maths
Australia’s proficiency in maths has slid in the global rankings over the past 20 years, with one expert calling for a “richer” approach.
Girls’ schools buck decline in maths participation
Girls’ participation in maths – and indeed all STEM subjects – has long been a topic of global concern. In particular, schools, educators and parents have sought out strategies to keep girls [...]
AMSI Appoints New Board Chair
AMSI has welcomed the appointment of its new Board Chair, Dr Les Trudzik. Dr Trudzik will succeed Dr Adelle Howse, who steps down after having served as Chair of the AMSI Board for three years, [...]
Why girls are shying away from HSC extension maths
Girls’ participation in maths – and indeed all STEM subjects – has long been a topic of global concern. In particular, schools, educators and parents have sought out strategies to keep girls [...]
Maryna Viazovska: Second to none in any dimension
Maryna Viazovska, a Ukrainian who is now a professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is known for proofs for higher-dimensional equivalents of the stacking of equal- [...]
Fields medal 2022: Work on prime numbers and spheres wins maths prize
Mathematicians who have studied the most efficient way to pack spheres in eight-dimensional space and the spacing of prime numbers are among this year’s recipients of the highest award in [...]
