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
2026 events
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
More to be announced
DR TOEN CASTLE
Mathematics Lecturer, La Trobe
DR STEVE MURPHY
Learning Sciences HoD, La Trobe
More to be announced
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.
Program overview
Swinburne Program
8:30 – 9 am Arrival and Welcome – Coffee, Tea and Networking
Ms Hahn Nguyen Nguyen, Math Researcher & Tech Founder at Plante:
“From Equations to Sustainability: How Mathematical Thinking Shapes the Things I Build”
Mr Duy Khoa Pham, AI Researcher & Technical Founder at Coco the Creator:
“Runtime Governance for AI Agents: Bridging the Gap Between API Validity and Contextual Correctness”
Mr Andrew Tolliday, Data Analyst at Bunnings:
“From Applied Mathematics to Business Analytics: Where Can a Science Degree Take You?”
Mr Lachlan Smith, Gem Facetor:
“Mathematics in Gem Faceting: Technical and Business Perspectives”
Ms Danijela Draskovic, Manager of Education and Dr Em Thompson, Maths Leader at Mathematical at Mathematics Association of Victoria (MAV):
“MAV Student Activities: Maths Camps, Maths Talent Quest, VCE Revision”
Q&A Panel
10:40 am Morning Tea and Networking
Dr Nathan Clisby, Senior Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at Swinburne:
“The Role of Mathematics in Artificial Intelligence”
Dr Emily Cook, Senior Lecturer of STEM Education at Swinburne:
“Mathematics for Engineering: Year 12 Mathematic Subject Choices and Preparation”
A/Professor Paul Hernandez–Martinez, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at Swinburne:
“Supporting the Transition from Year 12 to First–Year University Mathematics”
Professor Federico Frascoli, Head of the Department of Mathematics at Swinburne:
“Studying Mathematics at Swinburne: Pathways and Career Opportunities”
Q&A Panel
12:00 pm Lunch and Networking
Bus transfer to CSL Headquarters, Parkville
CSL Lab Tour, Streamlined Panel Discussion and Q&A
3:20pm Afternoon Tea and Networking
3:40pm Event Conclusion and Departure: Return Bus Transfer to Swinburne University, Hawthorn Campus
Stay connected
For partnership opportunities, please email Margo Brown. For any other enquiries please contact enquiries@amsi.org.au
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