MERGA's Affiliated Associations
Australian Mathematical Sciences
Council (AMSC)
The Council was formed to give a more cohesive voice to the
mathematical sciences. The close connections with its formation and FASTS
underpin its aims. FASTS is a political lobby group, and AMSC is the umbrella
group by which the mathematical sciences can lobby government. It is also
a forum for the exchange of ideas and information across the member societies
and for the promotion of the mathematical sciences in the wider community.
In recent years, AMSC has collaborated closely with the National Committee
for Mathematics (NCM) of the Australian Academy of Science. The NCM is concerned
with maintenance of Australia's research base in the mathematical sciences
and with international liaison.
Other members:
Australian Mathematical Society
Australian Society for Operations
Research
Statistical Society of Australia
Federation of
Australian Scientific and Technological Societies (FASTS)
FASTS represents the interests of some 60,000 scientists and
technologists throughout Australia. FASTS aims to have a significant influence
in the formulation of
science and technology policy; and by improving the overall climate for research
and development, to bring useful economic, environmental and social benefits
to Australia.
Other relevant associations
The International Centre
of Excellence for Education in Mathematics
The aims of ICE-EM include:
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to strengthen education in mathematics and its contemporary
applications
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to improve the mathematical sciences base through improved
mathematics education in schools, undergraduate studies and research training
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to fund a range of initiatives, including developing new
mathematics courseware for delivery through a network of Access Grid Rooms
in universities
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to provide professional development programs and teacher
resources for schools and the VET/TAFE sector
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to present intensive courses for industry practitioners
and scientific researchers and carry out a national awareness campaign
targeted at students and their parents.
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to work collaboratively with the Australian Mathematics
Trust to develop resources for teachers, students and the community.
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to provide a mechanism for building mathematics interactions
and promoting Australia's expertise internationally.
PME, established in 1976, is a group of researchers. PME is
affiliated as subgroup to the ICMI, the International Commission on Mathematics
Instruction. PME has about 650 members from about 50 countries all over the
world. The major goals of the group are:
- to promote international contacts and the exchange of scientific
information in the psychology of
mathematics education;
- to promote and stimulate interdisciplinary research in the
aforesaid area, with the cooperation of
psychologists, mathematicians and teachers;
- to further a deeper insight into the psychological aspects
of teaching and learning mathematics and
the implications thereof.
Membership is open to people involved inactive research consistent
with the aims of PME, or professionally interested in the results of such
research. Membership is on an annual basis and depends on payment of the membership
fees (US$ 40 or the equivalent in local currency) for the current year (January
to December). Regional contact.
AAMT is the nation's premier organisation of mathematics teachers:
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Supporting and enhancing the work of teachers
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Promoting the learning of mathematics
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Representing and promoting interests in mathematics
education
The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT) is
a confederation of affiliated associations. It does not have a direct membership,
except for overseas
institutions. Subsequently, membership to the AAMT is given after joining
an appropriate affiliated association.Affiliated associations include:
AMSI's mission is to become a nationally and internationally recognised centre
for the mathematical sciences, providing service to its member institutions,
improving the international competitiveness of Australian industry and commerce
and enhancing the national level of school mathematics, by the provision and
support of mathematical and statistical expertise.
The RSNZ is an independent, national academy
of sciences, a federation of some 60 scientific and technological societies,
and individual members. It:
- promotes a critical awareness of science and technology
in schools, in industry and in society;
- invests in excellence in people and ideas and put them to work as an inspiration
to New Zealanders; and
- administers several funds for science and technology, publishes eight journals,
offers science advice to government, and fosters international scientific contact
and co-operation.
RSNZ offers a New Zealand Science, Mathematics & Technology Teacher
Fellowship Scheme.
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