The Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) is delighted to announce the mentors for the inaugural AMSI Yuille-Umbers Female Specialist Maths High School Scholarships.
AMSI Yuille-Umbers Scholarship Mentors
Kally Yuen
Kally is an applied statistician with over 35 years of experience. She is an AMSI Honorary Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne. She has extensive statistical consulting experience in multiple fields of research including oncology, mental health and environmental management. She has worked as a statistician in the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Centre for Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne, and the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI). At AMSI, Kally was seconded to Parks Victoria through a research partnership program to provide statistical support for their environmental monitoring evaluation and reporting activities.
Kally’s qualifications include a Master of Science degree in Statistics, Bachelor of Science degree with First Class Honours in Statistics and Computer Science. She received the Maurice Belz First Prize for Statistics while she was an undergraduate at the University of Melbourne. Kally has been a co-author in more than 30 research publications, 14 of which as a senior author.
Mikaela Westlake
Mikaela is a PhD student in the field of tissue engineering for breast cancer research. She completed undergraduate degrees in applied and computational mathematics and medical engineering at QUT. Through undergrad, she was particularly interested in mathematical modelling biological systems, especially cancer disease progression and treatment, participating in many research programs including one through AMSI! Although her PhD is biomedical engineering, she love’s to find ways to incorporate the skills and concepts she learnt during her maths undergrad, especially in-depth problem solving but most importantly, patience and perseverance. Mikaela believes that mathematics is an unrepresented field despite contributing valuable information and understanding to the world around us. She wishes to see more young people, especially women, giving it a go and appreciate the importance of mathematics and its impacts.
Elizabeth Bradford
Liz is a lecturer in Mathematical Sciences at the University of South Australia (UniSA). Since 2018, she has taught a wide range of topics in mathematical sciences.
Known for her inclusive and enthusiastic teaching style, Liz fosters a supportive learning environment that enhances students’ attitudes towards mathematics and deepens their understanding of its purpose. Liz earned her undergraduate degree with honours at UniSA and is currently pursuing her PhD in analytic perturbation theory.
Geetika Verma
Geetika Verma is a Mathematics lecturer at RMIT University. Holding a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Geet has a passion for helping students develop a deep understanding of mathematical principles. Beyond the classroom, Geet is actively involved in mathematical research, academic conferences and community activities contributing to the advancement of mathematical knowledge. With a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, Geet strives to inspire students to appreciate the beauty and relevance of mathematics in the world around them.
