Physics, Mathematics and Computing Industry Advisory Panels

"Being on the Mathematics and Statistics Industry Advisory Panel is one way of helping to ensure that there is a new generation of well-trained mathematical scientists that Australia needs."

John has over 40 years' experience in applying statistics and mathematics to real world problems, the last 30 in running Data Analysis Australia.  Data Analysis Australia has grown to be the largest statistical and mathematical consultancy nationally, with clients in both industry and government. At various stages he has served as the Chair of the Accreditation Committee and then National President of the Statistical Society of Australia, as a member of the National Committee for the Mathematical Sciences of the Australian Academy of Science and as a member of the Technical Reference Forum for the Bureau of Meteorology’s climate change data.  A large component of his current statistical work is in the legal area, where he acts as an Expert Witness.

“I get great satisfaction from sharing my knowledge and experiences to help the next generation in the advancement of their personal goals and society at large.”

Michael has been involved in Electronics, IT Infrastructure and Software Development for the past 40 years, and more recently in Data Science. He has particular interests in IoT Devices, Data Science and the application of data science for medical solution.

"The biggest satisfaction I get from being on the Mathematics Industry Advisory Panel at UWA is sharing my knowledge and experience about mathematics (and STEM) education and how the changing demands/needs of the C21 impact on the Mathematics education needs of students, and teachers  in schools and Universities."

Romolo has been a secondary school Mathematics educator for 45 years' and a  life member of MAWA (The Mathematical Association of Western Australia). He is the current Treasurer of AAMT (Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers) and MAWA’s representative on the governance committee of the WA STEM Education Consortium. He has also been a Mathematics consultant for SCSA (School Curriculum and Standards Authority WA) and member of the Australian Curriculum Advisory Panel.

"The IAP has given me insight into developing and supporting connections between senior secondary maths, tertiary courses and workplace expectations."

Suzie has been teaching secondary mathematics for 26 years. Her current role at SCSA includes overseeing all aspects of ATAR Mathematics courses including curriculum, assessment and moderation.