Panels
Training of PhD students for 2025 and beyond
Panellists
Jessica Purcell
Monash University
Loretta Bartolin
American Mathematical Society
Vivien Kirk
University of Auckland
Questions likely to be discussed:
* What should (prospective) PhD students know coming in about employment after graduation?
* Given that nonacademic employment is increasingly common for PhD graduates, what skills should they learn during their degree?
* What has changed in the last 20 years when it comes to what PhD students need to learn during their training?
* What should PhD students know about postdoctoral options and academic employment?
* Are mathematics departments doing enough to help PhD students with employment (soft skills, career advice, etc)?
Work life-balance and decision making for a fulfilling academic career
Marisa Cantarino
Monash University
Claire Miller
Auckland University
Katherine Turner
Australian National University
Mimi Dai
University of Illinois
The Women in Mathematics Special Interest Group (WIMSIG) of the Australian Mathematical Society aims to support women, trans and gender diverse people in the mathematical sciences. In this panel discussion, WIMSIG brings together four women in mathematics, each at different stages of their career, to discuss how they navigate balancing work and other aspects of their life, and advice they have to help others find a fulfilling academic career.
We are grateful to our sponsors
Conference Sponsors
The Kalman Trust
Department of Mathematics, University of Auckland
Faculty of Science, University of Auckland
Pacific travel scheme sponsors
Faculty of Science, University of Auckland
Pro-Vice Chancellor Pacific, University of Auckland
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