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School of Mathematics and Statistics ARC success

The School of Mathematics and Statistics has received funding from the Australian Research Council for the following new research projects, commencing in 2010

Constructive Module Theory for Algebras (Prof JJ Cannon, Prof J Carlson and Prof DF Holt),
Transitions and singular behaviour in nonlinear partial differential equations (Prof EN Dancer, Pro Y Du and Dr S Yan),
Quantitative and qualitative aspects of Asian and Australian options (Dr C Ewald),
Stochastic methods in mathematical geophysical fluid dynamics (Dr G Gottwald)
Statistical methods for analysing multi-source microarray data and building gene regulatory networks (Dr V Jayaswal),
The canonical stratification of jet spaces (Dr L Paunescu),

Web page memorial to Marc Raimondo

Friends and colleagues of the late Marc Raimondo, Senior Lecturer in Statistics, have created a Marc Raimondo memory website.

Norman Dancer awarded D.Sc. by University of New England

The award of an honorary degree of Doctor of Science to Professor Norman Dancer has been announced in the University of New England News.

Success in ARC Future Fellowships Scheme

School of Mathematics and Statistics members Georg Gottwald and Jean Yang have been awarded Future Fellowships by the Australian Research Council.

Australian Learning and Teaching Council citation for David Easdown

Recognizing A/Prof Easdown's excellence in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Journal of Algebra honours John Cannon

A special issue of the Journal of Algebra is dedicated to Prof John Cannon and Prof Derek Holt.

Journal of Algebra honours Gus Lehrer

A special issue of the Journal of Algebra marks the 60th birthday of Prof Gus Lehrer.

AM for Terry Gagen

In the recently announced Queen's Birthday Honours, A/Prof Terry Gagen has been made a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia. The citation reads as follows:

Associate Professor Terence Matthew Gagen, Sydney, NSW. For service to higher education in the field of mathematics and as an educator, researcher and mentor through the National Mathematics Summer School.

Science Faculty Awards to members of School

At the Faculty of Science Prizes and Scholarships Ceremony held on 14 May,

Dr Anthony Henderson received a Citation for Excellence in Teaching,
Neil Saunders received the Dean’s Award for Citizenship,
Justin Wishart received a Postgraduate Research Prize for Outstanding Achievement.

Norman Dancer honoured by Australian Academy of Science

Professor Norman Dancer has been awarded Hannan Medal for 2009. The award recognizes Professor Dancer's achievements in the areas of nonlinear analysis and nonlinear differential equations, and the affect his ideas have had on nonlinear analysis internationally.

See the AAS website for more information on the Hannan Medal.

Prizes and Scholarships Presentation Evening

The School's annual Prizes and Scholarships Presentation Evening was held on Monday April 27th in the Darlington Centre. For a list of the award winners see the Prizes and Scholarships 2008-2009 page.

Invited speaker, former Sydney Grammar Mathematics Master Bill Pender, said that universities should "take back their stewardship over school syllabuses". The text of Bill's speech is available.

An article on the current state of mathematics education, by Professor Nalini Joshi, appeared in The Australian on Februrary 18th.

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