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AMSI-SMRI Public Lecture – My Mathematical Journey: From Play To Sea!

AMSI-SMRI Public Lecture – My Mathematical Journey: From Play To Sea!

Start Date

January 29, 2025

End Date

January 29, 2025

Organizer

AMSI, SMRI

Registration

Open

AMSI 2025 Summer School in the Mathematical Sciences
Image Credit: Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI)

Spend an evening with Dr Jordan Pitt, applied mathematician and Associate Dean of Indigenous Strategy & Services at The University of Sydney, as he delivers his public lecture My Mathematics Journey as part of the 2025 AMSI Summer School in partnership with the University of Sydney Mathematical Research Institute. This presentation is tailored for a general audience and suitable for individuals from Year 10 onward.

Whether you’re a teacher, researcher, student or simply curious about the allure of mathematics, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.

Date 29 January 2025
Time 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Venue The University of Sydney
Speaker Dr Jordan Pitt, The University of Sydney

ABSTRACT:

Every time I mention that I’m a mathematician to someone new, the most popular response is ‘Oh I was TERRIBLE at maths!’ and a general vibe that I’m an extreme weirdo for not sharing in this feeling. Honestly, as mathematicians we are a bit different, but I am going to try and explain why we’re not that weird in this talk. To do this I will provide some stories of my own mathematical journey and why I ended up loving it.