The Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute’s (AMSI) Industry Day for Teachers is set to go interstate for the first time, with three events across Victoria and NSW from July to September 2026.
Now in its third year, the free events seek to bridge the gap between school mathematics and career opportunities. By bringing secondary mathematics and STEM teachers and careers advisers together with industry professionals and tertiary educators, the program aims to help teachers better understand the breadth and scale of mathematics‑dependent career pathways available to their students.
This highly beneficial professional development opportunity will provide teachers with unique insights into the increasing demand for mathematics and statistics in the workforce, the wide range of career opportunities that rely on these skills, particularly in Artificial Intelligence (AI), and education pathways that lead to these professions.
The initiative also aims to support underrepresented groups, including female students, those from low-SES backgrounds and First Nations students.
Commenting on the announcement, AMSI Director Professor Tim Marchant said, “Teachers are on the frontline when it comes to sharing their passion for maths and STEM subjects with their students. When a teacher is equipped with the right knowledge to explore the incredible career pathways that exist for maths graduates, it can inspire students to thrive in the subject.”
He continued: “Over the last two years, we’ve developed the Industry Day for Teachers into a polished and insightful development opportunity for teachers. Thanks to the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales I’m proud that AMSI can expand this offering to teachers across NSW.”
This program is made possible thanks to support from The Invergowrie Foundation (Victoria events) and Jane Street (NSW event), as well as contributions from various industry partners, universities and associations.
Program overview
Throughout the day, participants will:
- engage with industry professionals to explore how mathematics is applied in real-world settings through guest speaker sessions and industry site visits.
- explore strategies to build student engagement in mathematics.
- gain powerful insights into tertiary study options, entry requirements and pathways into STEM careers.
Why it matters
According to AMSI’s annual Year 12 Participation Report, Australia is experiencing ongoing decline in advanced mathematics participation at the secondary school level, with female participation particularly low. By equipping educators with knowledge about exciting careers and pathways requiring maths skills, we aim to foster a diverse, mathematically capable workforce for Australia’s future.
Dates
• Thursday 23 July 2026 – University of Sydney/UNSW, University of Sydney Camperdown campus | REGISTER
• Thursday 30 July 2026 – Swinburne University, Hawthorn campus| REGISTER
• Thursday 10 Sept 2026 – La Trobe, Albury-Wodonga campus| REGISTER
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