Mathematics: Finding the Inspiration Factor

Moderator: Adam Spencer
Panellists: Lily Serna, Jacqui Bridges, Andrew Crisp, Eddie Woo

Lily Serna is a mathematician with an unrivalled passion for education, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Advocacy. Lily has sat on the Mathematical Sciences Institute for four years. In 2012 she was appointed Numeracy Ambassador for National Literacy and Numeracy Week. However, Lily is best known for her media work: as the resident Numbers Expert on SBS's Letters and Numbers with David Astle and Richard Morecroft. She was also co-host of SBS's Destination Flavour. Lily is a data analyst at the enterprise software company, Atlassian, specialising in building mathematical and statistical models.

Jacqui Bridges is currently Acting Head of Mathematics at Brigidine College St Ives. Jacqui has enjoyed sharing her passion for Mathematics through strategies that inspire and engage students in the classroom. She is currently the Chairman of the Northern Sydney Mathematics Association. Prior to teaching Jacqui spent 15 years working with the Commonwealth Bank as part of a team developing the bank’s presence in the Infrastructure Finance market. In her last few years at Commonwealth Bank Jacqui worked in eCommerce managing the developing mobile banking platform. Jacqui has a Bachelor degree in Mathematics and Psychology, Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance and Diploma of Education (Mathematics).

Andrew Crisp is a content developer and school liaison at Mathspace. Before finding his home at Mathspace, Andrew worked in academia at the University of Sydney and devoted himself to undergraduate teaching. He was awarded the prestigious Vice Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Teaching in 2016 in recognition for his lecturing and tutoring work in the university's First Year Program, the first member of the School of Mathematics to receive the honour in over a decade.

[HarlanValdes]

I wish common core had the same teaching techniques as you, you are one of the best educators I've ever seen

[MukeshGates]

Nice interview...it makes me think....& I love the way u explain things eddie😘

[giripal]

Hi Mr woo

Where do you brush up your knowledge., What are your resource to get new up to date technic . Like: finding a much better way to let then your previous attempt..