Building on the success of our events in 2024 and 2025, the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) is proud to continue the Industry Day for Teachers this winter, with generous support from The Invergowrie Foundation. These free professional development events connect secondary mathematics, STEM and careers teachers with tertiary educators and industry professionals to explore the critical role of mathematics in future careers.
Who should attend?
- High School Maths Teachers
- High School Career Advisors
- High School STEM Teachers, e.g. physics, chemistry, economics, computer science
Register for:
MASHAEL ALGHAMDI
Senior Epidemiologist, Albury Wodonga Health
DR CRAIG BEVERLY
Senior Research Scientist, Agriculture Victoria
JADE BUJEYA
Cisco-Splunk Technical Consultant, AC3
DR TOEN CASTLE
Deputy Head, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, La Trobe University
Associate Professor STEVE MURPHY
Learning Sciences HoD, La Trobe University
CLAYTON NEIL
Executive Manager Investment Attraction & Advocacy, Wodonga Council
TIM GAZZARD
District Operations Manager Upper Murray,
Department of Energy Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)
Department of Energy Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)
LEIGH BLACKMORE
Manager Business Strategy and Investments,
North East Catchment Management Authority
North East Catchment Management Authority
This event has concluded (30 July 2026).
DR NATHAN CLISBY
Applied Mathematics Senior Lecturer, Swinburne University
DR EMILY COOK
STEM Education Senior Lecturer, Swinburne University
DANIJELA DRASKOVIC
Manager of Secondary Education, MAV
PROF. FEDERICO FRASCOLI
Head of the Department of Mathematics, Swinburne University
ASSOC PROF. PAUL HERNANDEZ-MARTINEZ
Mathematics Education, Swinburne University
HAHN NGUYEN NGUYEN
Maths Researcher & Tech Founder, Plante
DUY KHOA PHAM
AI Researcher & Founder, Coco the Creator
LACHLAN SMITH
Gem Facetor
DR EM THOMPSON
Maths Leader, MAV
ANDREW TOLLIDAY
Consumer Insights Specialist, Bunnings
Morning talks at Swinburne
8.30 – 9am Arrival and Welcome | Coffee, Tea and Networking
Hahn Nguyen Nguyen, Math Researcher & Tech Founder, Plante
From Equations to Sustainability: How Mathematical Thinking Shapes the Things I Build
Duy Khoa Pham, AI Researcher & Technical Founder, Coco the Creator
From Maths to AI Agents
Andrew Tolliday, Data Analyst, Bunnings
Where Can a Science Degree Take You? From Mathematics to Customer Insights
Lachlan Smith, Gem Facetor and Tutor
Mathematics in Gem Faceting: Technical and Business Perspectives
Danijela Draskovic, Manager of Education and Dr Em Thompson, Maths Leader, MAV
MAV Student Activities: Maths Camps, Maths Talent Quest, VCE Revision
10:40 am Morning Tea and Networking
Dr Nathan Clisby, Senior Lecturer in Applied Mathematics, Swinburne
Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Mathematics Research
Dr Emily Cook, Senior Lecturer of STEM Education, Swinburne
What Maths Did Engineering Students Study In High School? And Why?
A/Professor Paul Hernandez-Martinez, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, Swinburne
Supporting the Transition from Year 12 to First-Year University Mathematics
Professor Federico Frascoli, Head of the Department of Mathematics, Swinburne
Studying Mathematics at Swinburne: Pathways and Career Opportunities
Q&A Panel
12pm Lunch and Networking
Bus transfer to CSL Headquarters, Parkville
Afternoon at CSL
Hear from representatives from CSL’s R&D, Engineering, Modelling. Bioinformatics, AI, Biostatistics, Health Economics, Market Access, and FAIR Data Management teams.
3.20pm Afternoon Tea and Networking
3.40pm Event Conclusion and Departure: Return Bus Transfer to Swinburne University, Hawthorn Campus
Morning talks at La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga
Room 4104, Ground Level, Administrative Building AW-4 , La Trobe University
Albury-Wodonga, 133 McKoy Street, West Wodonga
8.30 – 9am Arrival and Registration | Coffee, Tea and Networking
9am – Welcome Professor Tim Marchant, AMSI Director, and Mr Ged Bourke, Head of Campus, La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga
9:10am Ms Mashael Alghamdi Senior Epidemiologist, Albury Wodonga Health
“A career in epidemiology – Where mathematics, statistics and health meet”
9:25am Dr Craig Beverly Senior Research Scientist, Agriculture Victoria
“Examples of the role of mathematics in agriculture”
9:40am Ms Jade Bujeya Mathematical Sciences Graduate, La Trobe University Bendigo; Cisco-Splunk Technical Consultant, AC3
9:55am Mr Leigh Blackmore Manager, Business Strategy and Investments, North East Catchment Management Authority (NECMA)
“Using Maths as a Natural Resource Management Generalist”
10:10am Q&A
10:25 Morning tea and networking
10:55am Mr Clayton Neil Executive Manager, Investment Attraction & Advocacy, Wodonga Council
11:10am Mr Tim Gazzard District Operations Manager, Upper Murray, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
“Better Decisions Through Science: From the Fireground to Strategic Planning”
11:25am Associate Professor Steve Murphy Head of Department, Learning Sciences and Emerging Technologies, School of Education, La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga
“Rural STEM education advantage: localising rural STEM curriculum to make knowledge, identity and pathways visible”
11:40am Dr Toen Castle Deputy Head, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, La Trobe University Bendigo
11:55am Q&A
12:10pm Lunch, networking, and certificate collection
Afternoon at Surfbee
248 Schubach Street, East Albury
1:00pm Bus transfer to Surfbee Depart La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga for the afternoon site visit. Attendees may choose to travel to Surfbee in their own car if they prefer to head home directly after the visit
1:30pm Surfbee factory tour and river demonstration
2:30pm Wrap-up and afternoon snack Collect your takeaway snack box before departure. Attendees may return to campus on the bus or head home directly from Surfbee
2.40pm Event Conclusion and Departure: Return Bus Transfer to La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga
3:00pm Day concludes
This professional learning initiative offers a unique opportunity to engage with tertiary educators and industry professionals. The program provides essential insights into the increasing demand for mathematics and statistics in the workforce, the increasing range and scope of careers that rely on these skills, and the educational pathways that lead to these professions.
Why it matters
AMSI’s 2025 Year 12 Participation Report shows that Australia is experiencing a decline in mathematics participation at secondary school, where enrolments in higher‑level mathematics courses are now at an all‑time low. This low student interest in maths is impacting the next generation of mathematically capable university graduates.
Critically, there is persistent inequity in female participation in STEM studies and careers. By equipping educators with knowledge about careers and pathways requiring maths skills, we aim to foster a diverse, numerically capable workforce for Australia’s future.
Teacher career benefits
Teachers who attend will receive a certificate that can be used as evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Allowances
Teachers who attend can avail of a $500 CRT/Travel Bursary. These are strictly limited and available only for Victorian high school teachers. To express your interest, email us here.
Stay connected
For partnership opportunities, please email Margo Brown. For any other enquiries please contact enquiries@amsi.org.au
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