About
Every two years, the School of Mathematics and Statistics holds a free one-day fair at the University of Melbourne. Students in years 11 and 12 and their teachers are invited to participate in a series of competitions, talks and workshops.
Real World Maths in Action aims to:
- Promote the importance and broad applications of mathematics and problem-solving skills
- Raise awareness of career opportunities for mathematics and statistics graduates.
All participants attend the Mathematicians Exposed talks in the morning and afternoon sessions.
In the middle session, students choose to participate in either the Mathematics in Industry and Technology Challenge or a Short Problem-Solving Competition.
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Mathematicians Exposed
The opening and closing sessions for all students will highlight how you can use mathematics and statistics in your career.
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Mathematics in Industry and Technology Challenge
Get a taste of real-world consulting as your team competes to find the best solution to a real-world problem.
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Short Problem-Solving Competition
A short problem-solving team competition followed by a fun and games with mathematics workshop.
Register
Teachers can register a team of students to represent their high school. Places are limited.
Registrations are currently closed
Contact
Dr Christine Mangelsdorf
School of Mathematics and Statistics
University of Melbourne