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International Centre of Excellence for Education in Mathematics (ICE-EM)

The International Centre of Excellence for Education in Mathematics (ICE-EM) is the major sponsor of the ICE-EM/AMSI Summer School 2007 in Mathematics. One of ICE-EM’s fundamental tasks is to improve Australia’s mathematical sciences skills base through improved mathematics education in schools, undergraduate studies and research training. Another task is to make studying the mathematical sciences in Australia attractive to both Australian and international students.

ICE-EM is funding a range of initiatives, including developing new mathematics courseware for delivery through a network of Access Grid Rooms in universities; providing professional development programs and teacher resources for schools; presenting intensive courses for industry practitioners and scientific researchers; and carrying out a national Careers in Mathematics campaign targeted at students and their parents. ICE-EM is working collaboratively with the Australian Mathematics Trust to develop resources for teachers, students and the community.

ICE-EM is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Education, Science and Training. It is managed by the Board of the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) and guided by its Education, Industry and Science Advisory Committees.

Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI)

The Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) was established in November 2002 with initial funding of $1M from the Victorian Government’s Science, Technology and Innovation Infrastructure grants program and matching funds from a consortium of Australian universities and other mathematical organisations. AMSI’s mission is to become a nationally and internationally recognised centre for the mathematical sciences, providing service to its member institutions, improving the international competitiveness of Australian industry and commerce and enhancing the national level of school mathematics, by the provision and support of mathematical and statistical expertise.

Monash University

Monash University, founded in 1958, is Australia’s largest university. Over the past 50 years, the University has built an international reputation for its outstanding teaching and as a centre of research excellence.

As one of Australia’s leading universities, Monash University is a key member of the Group of Eight of Australia’s major research intensive universities and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU).

Monash Centre for Synchrotron Science

The Australian Synchrotron is just over the road from Monash's Clayton campus where the AMSI summer school will take place. The Monash Centre for Synchrotron Science encourages and promotes interdepartmental research programs at Monash University which make use of synchrotron science. Its activities include providing advice and assistance to researchers, developing platform technologies, engaging in education programs across the university, and funding research fellowships and student scholarships.

Monash Sport

Monash Sport is sponsoring the summer school by letting the participants use the Monash pool, gym, etc. free of charge.

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, CSIRO, is Australia's premier research organisation which provides scientific solutions to industry, governments and communities around the world.

Designwyse Australia specialises in professional, computer based hardware and software solutions for the education, graphic design, photographic and publishing industries and is a preferred supplier of Apple computers to Monash University.