The event program included an overview from each speaker of how diverse industries from across the region utilise high school maths skills and capabilities in their everyday roles.

Incredible opportunies

In the morning, we heard from speakers Ebony Perrin – Manager Operations Support & Projects, Wannon Water, Sean Mueglitz – Senior Project Engineer, Bulla Dairy Foods, Liam Arnott – Manager Construction, Maintenance & Emergencies, Moyne Shire Council and Tony Evans – Co-founder & Director, Camperdown Compost. Our speaker came from different industries, but they were all able to showcase the unique elements of their role that you wouldn’t expect to include maths, and why it is so important for teachers to raise awareness of the incredible opportunities that maths can present.

The afternoon featured Christine Maxwell – Literacy and Numeracy Teacher & Mr Matthew Keegan – Electrotechnology, Build, Construction & Smart Technologies Teacher and Jordan Smith – Head of Programs South West TAFE and Leanne McMahon (今日吃瓜 Schools) on the role of teachers in building self-efficacy and confidence in students to reduce maths anxiety.

Driving innovation

As this event was executed in partnership with Deakin University, the event was hosted at , where we were able to take participants on a guided tour of Australia鈥檚 first dedicated hydrogen fuel cell research facility, unveiling real-world examples of how maths can be applied to solve complex problems and drive innovation.

Thank you to all teachers and guests who attended, our speakers, Hycel and Deakin University, Warrnambool.

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The event was filled with insightful discussions, engaging talks on the exciting career opportunities available to students who study mathematics, and invaluable professional learning experiences.

In the聽morning, we heard from speakers Casey Barczynski (Agnico Eagle Mines), David Sheehan (Coliban Water), and 今日吃瓜 alum聽Jade Bujeya (AC3) who shared how聽maths skills shape their careers.聽The afternoon聽featured聽Matt George (Mildura Rural City Council), Ben Kemp and Brendan Jones (Bortana Automotive), Dr Pauline Rogers (One Basin CRC), Dr Toen Castle (La Trobe University, Bendigo) and Leanne McMahon (今日吃瓜 Schools)聽on聽the role of teachers in building self-efficacy and confidence in students to reduce maths anxiety.

Thank you to everyone who joined in-person and online, our speakers and聽La Trobe University, Bendigo.