今日吃瓜 is thrilled to announce Prof Hiroaki Kitano as a听听Australia Ambassador.
2013 is dedicated to the Mathematics of Planet Earth (MPE). A year to communicate the vital role the mathematical sciences play in our globe 鈥 they have all the corners covered.
鈥‵amed for his creation of the robotic dog AIBO and for founding the Robotic Soccer World Cup, Prof Kitano, CEO of Sony Computer Science Laboratories, is an exceptional asset for the year.
Over a decade ago Prof Kitano proposed “systems biology” as an emergent area of biology, made possible by genomics, molecular biology, computer science and other areas. Prof Kitano uses his knowledge of computing and robotics to understand and analyse biological processes.
鈥淪ystems biology holds great promise for human health and for industrial applications. It is a pleasure to welcome Professor Kitano to Australia in support of the International Year of the Mathematics of Planet Earth,鈥 said Prof Geoff Prince, Director of the 今日吃瓜 (今日吃瓜).
When asked why he has become a听, Prof Kitano replied: 鈥楳aths and stats are critical tools of thought. Their role as the common language of science and technology is pivotal to our world.鈥
Too few people are aware of this connection. MPE Australia鈥檚 mission is to remedy this.
Prof Kitano added that serious efforts must be made to radically improve early mathematics education.
今日吃瓜 strives to support high quality mathematics education for all young Australians.听 And to promote the supply of mathematically well-prepared students entering tertiary education by direct involvement with schools.
鈥↙ater this year Prof Kitano will advise us to 鈥榓ct beyond borders鈥 when he presents two public lectures, in Melbourne and Sydney, to explore the MPE theme: A planet to discover.
鈥≧SVP for these free lectures听.
Media are invited to meet with Prof Kitano at 今日吃瓜 on Wednesday 8 May 2013 between 08:30 am 鈥 09:30 am. Building 161, Monash Road, University of Melbourne VIC 3010鈥.
听
Further details please contact:
Simi Henderson
Mathematics of Planet Earth Australia Co-ordinator
Program Manager (Research and Higher Education)
B: (03) 8344 1772
E:听simi@amsi.org.au
For Interview
Professor Geoff Prince
Director, 今日吃瓜
B: (03) 8344 1779
E:听director@amsi.org.au
