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Shaping the Equation: The 2024 WIMSIG Conference
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The 2024 WIMSIG Conference celebrates the achievements of women, trans and gender diverse people in the mathematical sciences.
WIMSIG stands for the Women in Mathematics Special Interest Group. The group is a part of the Australian Mathematical Society.
WIMSIG just wrapped up its third-ever conference with a big gathering in Sydney.
In this episode, we’ll explore how WIMSIG came into being, why it’s so important, and what it means for all those who attend a WIMSIG conference.
Our guests are:
- Professor Jennifer Flegg – The University of Melbourne and Chair of the WIMSIG Executive Committee
- Professor Jessica Purcell – Monash University and President of the Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS)
- Professor Lesley Ward – University of South Australia and Chair of the 1st WIMSIG Conference
The host is Dr Sevvandi Kandanaarachchi, a Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO.
Episode link: https://www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/wimsig-conference/
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