Women of Mathematics: a one-day meeting at the ANU

This event will celebrate Women of Mathematics through a range of activities, including a networking lunch, a panel discussion, long (1 hour) and short (20 minutes) research talks, and an official opening (with cocktail reception) of the exhibit "Women of Mathematics" at ANU.

Some of these activities will be aimed at the general public, some at undergraduate students, and some at research mathematicians. Everybody is most welcome.

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Invited speakers

Dr Anita Liebenau, UNSW - First organiser of the exhibit Women of Mathematics in Australia (Monash 2017).

Professor Sylvie Paycha, Universität Potsdam - Curator (together with the photographer Noel Matoff) of the exhibit Women of Mathematics (since 2016).

Chair of the European Mathematical Society committee Women and Mathematics (2006-2009). Convenor of the organistion European Women in Mathematics (1995-1997).

Professor Cheryl Praeger AM FAA, University of Western Australia - Australian Research Council Federation Fellow (2009-2013). Member of the Executive Committee of the International Mathematical Union (2007-2014). Foreign Secretary of the Australian Academy of Science (2014-2018).

Professor Jacquie Ramagge, University of Sydney - Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Sydney.

Professor Kate Smith-Miles, University of Melbourne - Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow. President of the Australian Mathematical Society (2016-2018).

Professor Yvonne Stokes, University of Adelaide - Chair of the Women in Mathematics Special Interest Group of the Australian Mathematical Society.

Sessions

Time
Session

9 - 10am	Asilata Bapat, ANU
10 - 10.30am	tea/coffee break
10.30 - 11.30am	Anita Liebenau, UNSW
11.30 - 12.30pm	Qian Wang, ANU
12.30 - 2pm	Networking lunch (invitation only)
2 - 3pm	Women of Mathematics: brainstorming session over coffee Our panel of experts will discuss the future of the diverse mathematical community
3 - 4.15pm	Women of Mathematics: short talks on the work of exceptional female mathematicians In this event, our academic staff will discuss the work of exceptional female mathematicians
4.15- 5.15pm	How Linear Algebra Can Reveal the Secrets in Your Face ... No More Lying About Your Age! Kate Smith-Miles, University of Melbourne Level: general public talk.
5.30 -7pm	Official opening : Women of Mathematics throughout Europe

This event is hosted by the Mathematical Sciences Institute, ANU College of Science.

Date & time

Wed 27 Feb 2019, 9am–7pm

Location

Building #145, Science Road, The Australian National University

Speakers

Dr Anita Liebenau, UNSW; Professor Sylvie Paycha, Universität Potsdam; Professor Cheryl Praeger AM FAA, University of Western Australia; Professor Jacquie Ramagge, University of Sydney; Professor Kate Smith-Miles, University of Melbourne; Professor Yvonne

Updated: 28 February 2019/Responsible Officer: Convenor, Gender Institute/Page Contact: Gender Institute

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