Special Public Lecture: Pitt -- ’My Mathematical Journey: From Play To Sea!’ by Jordan Pitt- A SMRI & AMSI Summer School Public Lecture

Abstract: Every time I mention that I am a mathematician to someone new, the most
popular response is "Oh I was TERRIBLE at maths!" and a general vibe that I am an
extreme weirdo for not sharing in this feeling.  Honestly, as mathematicians we are a
bit different, but I am going to try and explain why we’re not that weird in this
talk.  To do this I will provide some stories of my own mathematical journey and why I
ended up loving it.  

About Dr Jordan Pitt, Associate Dean Indigenous Strategy & Services and School of
Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Sydney: Dr Jordan Pitt is a descendant of
the Birri Gubba people and Applied Mathematician.  Like most his passion for mathematics
was sparked by a fantastic high school mathematics teacher.  Since that fire ignited, he
has had an academic career completing his undergraduate and PhD at the Australian
National University working on numerical methods for tsunami modelling.  He now studies
the interaction of ocean waves and sea ice to improve climate models at the University
of Sydney, continuing work begun as a post-doctoral researcher at the University of
Adelaide.  In addition to his academic time, he has also worked at Geoscience Australia
and the Australian Taxation Office on projects from modelling tsunamis to phone call
times.  

Event Format: This public lecture is hosted by the Sydney Mathematical Research
Institute (SMRI) and the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) as part of
AMSI Summer School 2025.  The talk will be tailored to a general audience and suitable
for individuals from Year 10 onward.  

Lecture: 5:30 to 6:30pm / Canapes & Drinks: 6:30 to 7:30pm AEST 

Please note this event will be filmed and photographed.  This is a free event, however
registration is essential.  Please register here:
https://events.humanitix.com/my-mathematical-journey-from-play-to-sea-by-jordan-pitt-a-smri-and-amsi-summer-school-public-lecture-5su9a75s