2-10 Aug 2013
Darwin, Australia
THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CREATIVE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATION This conference looks at the new paradigm of mathematics outreach in the world. It has a monumental impact that is just beginning to evolve. See the website for bios of outstanding keynote speakers. We value your participation. Dates: Conference starts at 1pm Friday, 2 August and continues to Saturday, 10 August, 2013. Place: Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory, Australia with some days in the Outback. Conference Website and Registration: http://www.cdu.edu.au/conference/csmaths Contact: Frances.Rosamond@cdu.edu.au or Michael.Fellows@cdu.edu.au ++ Examine how mathematical THINKING strategies nurture 21st Century competencies. ++ Look at the process of sharing unsolved maths problems and the FRONTIERS of computer science and maths ++ Determine methods of fostering CURIOSITY and perseverance in maths. ++ Design CULTURAL and whole body activities that show understanding and relevance to INDIGENOUS peoples, and connect math with the inner self and community. ++ Cultivate RELATIONSHIPS between educators, mathematicians, computer science researchers and government to enhance math curiosity and enthusiasm. ^^^^^^ MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD ^^^^^ ** Share successful activities with colleagues, including instances where outreach has inspired new research questions or directions. For example, Mike Fellows will describe how ?Kid Crypto? inspired the new research direction of Polly Cracker crypto systems. ** Discuss with Tim Bell, Mike Fellows and others the future directions of Computer Science Unplugged! which has become a grass-roots success now translated into 17 languages. World-wide, Google supports CS4HS which uses the activities and philosophy, as does the Computational Thinking Institute at Carnegie Mellon Univ. The materials are recommended by the ACM K-12 Curriculum and CSTA. The activities are kinaesthetic, cooperative and do not require any computers (unplugged). They are described on an extensive website and dedicated YouTube teacher channel (www.csunplugged.org). ** Increase maths and computer science interest among Indigenous learners. Examine outreach with Chris Matthews, Griffith Univ and Terry Dunbar, CDU (Aboriginal learners); R.Ramanujam (Jam), Chennai Institute Mathematical Sciences (Tamil Nadu); Ulrike Stege, UVIC and Geri Lorway, Alberta (Native People of Canada), Judith Montgomery, Univ Santa Barbara (Latinos), and others.