[Maths-Education] Mathematics Works Event

[Pam Bye]

The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications


One-day Conference on 


MATHEMATICS WORKS 


A conference introducing teachers to some of the areas where mathematics
is used in the world of work

20th October 2006 - Jaguar Centre, Birmingham

This one-day conference will be of particular interest to teachers of
Mathematics, in both schools and colleges, who seek to broaden their
knowledge and understanding of the many exciting and interesting
applications of mathematics. 
It is open to both members and non-members of the Institute.  Includes a
display presented by Counting Thoughts Ltd
<http://www.countingthoughts.com/> 

Organising Committee 
Chris Belsom Ampleforth College (Chair)
Darren Barton Poole High School 

Invited Speakers 
Dr. Paul Harper, University of Southampton 
"Healthcare Modelling Mathematical and Operational Research tools for
forming health policy" 
Mr. Simon Purton CMath MIMA Ministry of Defence 
"Mathematics and the Ministry of Defence" 
Professor David Saad University of Aston 
"The Mathematics of Information" 
Dr. Huw Williams CMath FIMA, Jaguar Cars Ltd 
Professor Benjamin Heydecker CMath FIMA, University College London 
Professor Lord Julian Hunt FIMA, Lighthill Institute 

Web address for this event is:

http://www.ima.org.uk/Conferences/mathematicsworks.htm

Further information available from the Conference Officer at the IMA
Lucy.Nye at ima.org.uk

 

 


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