Panels

Training of PhD students for 2025 and beyond

Panellists

Jessica Purcell

Jessica Purcell

Monash University

Loretta Bartolin

Loretta Bartolin

American Mathematical Society

Vivien Kirk

Vivien Kirk

University of Auckland

John Holt

John Holt

Holt Data Science

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

Marisa Cantarino

Monash University

Claire Miller

Claire Miller

Auckland University

 Katherine Turner

Katherine Turner

Australian National University

Mimi Dai

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.

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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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