National Committee for Mathematical Sciences
The committee covers all research areas and methods of mathematical sciences, including applied mathematics, mathematical physics, numerical and computational mathematics, pure mathematics, and statistical science. It plays a key role in promoting the vitality and growth of mathematical sciences in Australia and internationally.
The committee covers all research areas and methods of mathematical sciences, including applied mathematics, mathematical physics, numerical and computational mathematics, pure mathematics, and statistical science. It plays a key role in promoting the vitality and growth of mathematical sciences in Australia and internationally.
The National Committee for Mathematical Sciences aims to:
- provide strategic evidence-based advice on mathematical sciences to the Academy and other bodies as required
- support scientific literacy and excellence in mathematical sciences by engaging with researchers, professionals and relevant national organisations
- liaise with relevant international bodies, ensuring Australian involvement in international activities
- promote interdisciplinary collaboration and take a multi-disciplinary approach in providing advice to the Academy
Statement on Mathematics Education
In February 2022 the Academy published a statement regarding proposed revisions to the Australian Curriculum for Mathematics.
Download the statement here (PDF, 136KB)
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Reports and activities
- Decadal plan for the mathematical sciences, published March 2016
- The mathematical sciences in Australia: mid-term review, published 2022
Related groups and organisations
- International Mathematical Union (IMU)
- International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI)
- Australian Mathematical Society
- Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute
- Statistical Society of Australia
- Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers
- Australia and New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia
- Australian Mathematics Trust
- MATRIX
- Australian and New Zealand Association of Mathematical Physics (ANZAMP)
- Women in Mathematics Special Interest Group
Members
Chair
- Professor Adrian Baddeley FAA, 2023–2026
Deputy Chair
- To be filled
Ordinary Members
- Dr Allan Dougan, 2023–2026
- Dr Oliver Eales, 2026–2028
- Professor Anthony Guttmann FAA, 2026–2028
- Professor Jan de Gier, 2024–2027
- Professor Katie Makar, 2023–2026
- Professor Tim Marchant, 2025–2029
- Dr Kerri Morgan, 2025–2027
Observers
- None
Ex-officio Members
- Associate Professor Lynne Giles, ex-officio representing Statistical Society of Australia, 2026–
- Professor Aidan Sims FAA, ex-officio representing Australian Mathematical Society, 2025–