One day symposium
23 February 1996

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES:
Adding to Australia

Mathematical Sciences: Adding to Australia is the title of the report of the recently completed "Strategic Review of Mathematical Sciences Research and Advanced Mathematical Services in Australia". I t was launched in Canberra by the President of the Australian Academy of Science, Sir Gustav Nossal, on January 23.

On February 23, the Australian Mathematical Sciences Council and the National Committee for Mathematics are holding a National Symposium at the University of New South Wales to promote the Review and the importance of the mathematical sciences to Australian life. Brochures have been distributed widely and we hope you have seen one.

As you will see from the program appended below (and attached as a WORD document, if you want a formatted copy and cannot read WORD documents contact me and I will send a copy), we have an outstandin g slate of speakers. We think we have achieved our aim of making the Symposium of interest to decision makers in industry and government, industrial users of mathematical sciences, research collabora tors, mathematical scientists, mathematics educators, and the media.

But we need your support. We need as many people as possible to register to show that the advanced mathematical sciences are important and that the Review is important. We would hope that teachers, m athematics educators and researchers would find the day both stimulating and rewarding.

Please note that, to assist full-time research students attend, there will be a reduced registration of $60 provided the registration is endorsed by the supervisor. This information was not included on the original brochure.

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Adding to Australia 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Friday, 23 February 1996 at the Wurth Room, Union Roundhouse University of New South Wales Sydney Australian Mathematical Sciences Council National Committee for Mathematics Australian Academy of Science MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES: ADDING TO AUSTRALIA PROGRAM 9.00 Registration 9.30-10.30 Session 1 Adding to Australia Chair: Professor Ian Sloan, Chair, National Committee for Mathematics Professor John Niland AO Vice-Chancellor, University of NSW Welcome and opening Dr Noel Barton CSIRO Division of Mathematics and Statistics Two percent of the world's healthy icebergs Professor Max Brennan AO Chair, Australian Research Council How much mathematics does Australia need? 10.30-11.00 Morning Tea 11.00-12.15 Session 2 Mathematical sciences at work Chair, Ms Jan Thomas, President, Australian Mathematical Sciences Council Dr Les Balzer President, Q Group (Australia) Manager, Investment Technology, Lend Lease Investment Management Of rocket scientists and other financial animals Dr Andrew Currie Managing Director, Compumod Pty Ltd Computer modelling = graphics + maths Ms Susan Linacre First Assistant Statistician, Methodology Division, Australian Bureau of Statistics Topic to be advised Dr John Holt Director, OPCOM Pty Ltd How Operations Research makes a difference 12.20-12.45 Session 3 Mathematical diversions and entertainment Chair, Professor Gus Lehrer, University of Sydney Professor Ernie Tuck Dean, Faculty of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, University of Adelaide Mathematics of honey on toast Professor Alf van der Poorten Head, School of Mathematics, Physics, Computing and Electronics, Macquarie University 2010 and all that 12.45-1.45 Lunch 1.45-3.00 Session 4 Mathematical sciences research and its links Chair, Professor Cheryl Praeger, Department of Mathematics, University of Western Australia Professor Peter Hall Centre for Mathematics and its Applications, Australian National University Mathematics of food wrap and stealth aircraft Dr John Finnigan Head, CSIRO Centre for Environmental Mechanics Mathematics in environmental science Professor Colin Pask Head, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Australian Defence Force Academy Making messages in a flash Dr John Hopper Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Melbourne Statisticians: making a difference to our health 3.00-3.30 Afternoon tea 3.30-4.30 Session 5 The invisible hand of mathematics Chair, Dr Ron Sandland, Chief, CSIRO Division of Mathematics and Statistics Professor Derek Robinson Centre for Mathematics and its Applications, Australian National University Universality and diversity Associate Professor Kerry Landman Director, Mathematics in Industry Study Group, University of Melbourne Mathematics: the invisible achiever Professor Sean McElwain Queensland University of Technology Medicine and biology: infinite opportunities for mathematical modellers Panel discussion ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PROGRAM DETAILS The mathematical sciences are among the most powerful and beautiful creations of the mind. This National Symposium celebrates the contribution of the mathematical sciences to Australia. Mathematical Sciences: Adding to Australia is the title of the report of the recently completed "Strategic Review of Mathematical Sciences Research and Advanced Mathematical Services in Australia". The Review was completed by a Working Party appointed by the National Committee for Mathematics and chaired by Professor A J van der Poorten. Major sponsors were the Australian Research Council, man y university mathematical sciences departments, and CSIRO. The Review showed the extraordinary extent to which mathematical sciences penetrate other disciplines and clearly demonstrated the essential role played in the economic competitiveness of the nation. A few of the many applications cited in the review were manufacturing, biometrics, services and defence. The Review made 20 recommendations to develop the profession and enhance its effectiveness to the nation. PROGRAM The program contains a slate of outstanding speakers drawn from government, the universities and private industry. In particular, the speakers will demonstrate the importance of advanced mathematica l sciences in industry and their role in interdisciplinary research. The Symposium will be of use and interest to decision makers in industry and government, industrial users of mathematical science s, research collaborators, mathematical scientists, mathematics educators, and the media. Special Rate Full-time students may register for $60. The supervisor should endorse the registration form. Registration includes all published material, morning and afternoon teas and lunch. Dinner An informal dinner will be arranged at an appropriate venue for those in Sydney of the Thursday night who would like to meet some of the speakers, participants and organising committee. Details will be sent to all those registering. For additional information contact: Ms Dani Tait Ms Jan Thomas 02 385 2999, 02 385 1071 (F) 03 9688 4401, 03 9688 4646 (F) d.tait@unsw.edu.au or JanThomas@vut.edu.au dani@solution.maths.unsw.edu.au Directions The University of New South Wales is near the Airport. Delays at Sydney Airport are, however, common. Pedestrian access is via the Anzac Parade gate. Vehicle access is through Gate 14, Barker Stre et, Randwick. Parking is free of charge. Contact point On the day of the symposium the registration desk can be reached by telephone on (02) 9931 3202 and by fax on (02) 313 7174. Accommodation If you are staying overnight, the following accommodation is close to the University: Coogee Sands Hotel 161 Dolphin Street, Coogee Prices range from $69 to $95 per night. Tel: 02 665 8588 Gemini Hotel 65-71 Belmore Road, Randwick Prices range from $79 to $109 per night. Tel: 02 399 9011 Barker Lodge 32 Barker Street, Randwick Prices range from $82 to $98 per night. Tel: 06 662 8444 Medina Executive Apartments 63-65 St. Marks Road, Randwick Up to four people at $130 per night. Tel: 03 399 5144 or Central Bookings: 1800 808 453 Esron Motel 96 St Paul's Street, Randwick Prices range from $58 to $65 per night. Tel: 02 398 7022 Note: When booking rooms please remember to state that it is a University booking. These hotels have a courtesy shuttle bus which runs to the University, Airport and City. The support and assistance of the Australian Academy of Science and the University of New South Wales is gratefully acknowledged Editorial consultant: Dr Peter Pockley, SciComm (Science Communication Pty Ltd), 25 Glebe Road, Glebe, Sydney NSW 2037; Phone (02) 660 6363; Fax (02) 660 6239 The Australian Mathematical Sciences Council was formed in 1989 to foster collaboration between the professional societies representing the various aspects of the mathematical sciences. The overall objective of the Council is to project to both the community at large, and to government, the vital role which the mathematical sciences play in the life of the nation. Member societies are Australi an Mathematical Society, Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Mathematics Education Lecturers' Association and Statistical Society of Australia. Observing societies are Australia Soci ety for Operations Research and Bridging Mathematics Network. The National Committee for Mathematics is a committee of the Australian Academy of Science, whose role is to foster the mathematical sciences in Australia, and to further Australia's links with mathe matical scientists overseas through its links with the International Council of Scientific Unions. ORGANISING COMMITTEE Ms Jan Thomas (convenor) Professor Ian Sloan President Chair Australian Mathematical Sciences Council National Committee for Mathematics Victoria University of Technology University of New South Wales Dr Noel Barton Professor Tony Guttmann Executive Officer for Treasurer Strategic Review Australian Mathematical Sciences Council CSIRO Division of Mathematics and Statistics The University of Melbourne " REGISTRATION FORM Mathematical Sciences Symposium, Friday, 23 February 1996 Surname : Initials : Title : Name for badge : Mailing Address : State Postcode Telephone : Facsimile : Email : Venue: Wurth Room, Union Roundhouse, University of New South Wales, Sydney Cost: $125 (includes refreshments, lunch and papers presented at the symposium) $60 for full-time students (supervisor must endorse registration) PAYMENT DETAILS Cheque: Please make payable to the Australian Academy of Science Credit Card: o Bankcard o Visa o Mastercard Account number: oooo oooo oooo oooo Card holders Name: Expiry date: Signature: Return to: Rachel Meissner, Australian Academy of Science, GPO Box 783, Canberra City ACT 2601. Tel: 06 247 3966, Fax: 06 257 4620 Paul Assoc Prof Paul Lochert Dept of Maths Chair APORS'97 Organising Committee phone +61 3 9903 2647 fax +61 3 9903 2227 e-mail p.lochert@sci.monash.edu.au