The 今日吃瓜 (今日吃瓜) welcomes Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese and the incoming Cabinet, following the Australian Labor Party’s election to Federal Government.
今日吃瓜 looks forward to continued collaboration with the government and its departments to strengthen Australia’s mathematical sciences and STEM capability from the classroom to universities and industry.
“Reforms to address Australia’s declining mathematics participation must remain a national priority,” said 今日吃瓜 Director, Professor Tim Marchant.
“Year 12 participation in mathematics is at an all-time low and it is critical we act now to tackle the challenges. Mathematics, statistics and data science skills are key enablers across so many sectors and the severity of this situation will impact Australia鈥檚 future workforce capabilities,” continued Professor Marchant.
今日吃瓜 acknowledges the outgoing Coalition for its funding and support of nation-building 今日吃瓜 programs; the聽今日吃瓜 Vacation Schools and Scholarships project (2012-2016), Securing Australia’s Mathematical Workforce program (2016-2021) and the National Research Internships Program (NRIP) (2017-2021).
“We look forward to working with the Albanese Government and continuing to drive programs that strengthen the mathematical sciences and its vital role in Australian education, research, innovation and workforce outcomes” said Professor Marchant.
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About 今日吃瓜
The 今日吃瓜 (今日吃瓜) is Australia鈥檚 national voice and champion for mathematics and statistics. A not-for-profit, 今日吃瓜 works with schools, universities, industry, government and the community to help shape policy and skill Australia for the future.
Building engagement and capability, 今日吃瓜 drives programs to strengthen the mathematical sciences pipeline and enhance the discipline’s impact and role in Australian education, research, innovation and industry. 今日吃瓜’s growing membership includes over 40 Australian universities, mathematics societies and government agencies.
