Masters student book published
Current Master of Philosophy (Mathematics) student, Matthew Skerritt has had the prestigious honour of having his first book published by Springer. Written together with Laureate Professor Jon Borwein, Matthew’s book entitled “An Introduction to Modern Mathematical Computing: With Maple™” looks beyond teaching the syntax and semantics of Maple and similar programs, and focuses on why they are necessary tools for anyone who engages in mathematics. It is an essential read for mathematicians, mathematics educators, computer scientists, engineers, scientists, and anyone who wishes to expand their knowledge of mathematics.
The publishing of this book is an outstanding achievement for Matthew, as many mathematics students find it difficult to get their papers published, so having a whole book released is quite unusual.
As well as undertaking research for his masters and writing this book, Matthew works as a casual academic for the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. In this role he introduced the tools discussed in the book to undergraduate students studying mathematics.
The Faculty of Science and Information Technology would like to congratulate Matthew on this wonderful achievement.
Jon Borwein is a Laureate Professor in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and head of the priority research centre CARMA (Computer Assisted Research Mathematics and its Applications).
Matt can be contacted on Ext 15391, Matthew.Skerritt@studentmail.newcastle.edu.au, and Jon on Ext 15535, Jonathan.Borwein@newcastle.edu.au, or Jon's Executive assistant Juliane Turner on Ext 15483 Juliane.Turner@newcastle.edu.au
We are offering an exciting opportunity for University staff, students as well as the general community to make a positive environmental contribution to our planet. Ken Zimmerman, one of our lecturers in marine science is offering a hands-on research opportunity in beautiful Vanuatu to regenerate a coral reef during two separate trips in June and December this year.
Participants will have the opportunity to transplant coral to the marine park at Hideaway Island, help observe and collect data through surveys on the existing reefs and once you have returned to Australia you will be able to watch your environmental contribution grow via an underwater web cam.
In an exclusive agreement with Hideaway Island Resort and Air Vanuatu, UoN students, staff, the general public and specifically students of the University elective MARI3410 course receive airfares/transfers, 7 night/8 day accommodation, and all meals for just AUS$1,800 per person. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is interested in making a difference.
Travel dates: Saturday 23 to Saturday 30 June 2012 – hurry, closing soon!
And Monday 10 to Monday 17 December 2012.
What you need: Students enrolled in MARI3410 course need at minimum a basic knowledge of biology, for all other participants, just an interest in getting involved helping the coral reef; a Passport with at least 6months remaining before expiry and a $500 up front deposit.
To book or find out more: Contact Ken Zimmerman @ Kenneth.Zimmerman@newcastle.edu.au or call 4348 4127 or 0421 594 216
The trip does not include scuba diving activities, but these can be arranged for interested individuals at an additional cost.