The next Younger Members Conference of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications will be held on Saturday 15th November 2008 at De Morgan House, Russell Square, London.

The Conferences attract Mathematicians under 35 from around the UK, studying and working in Universities, Schools and in many sectors of Industry. The conferences are held twice a year giving delegates the opportunity to hear talks and participate in workshops on all aspects of Mathematics as well as networking with other mathematicians.

Invited Speakers
Andrew Smith (Deloitte)
Gareth Howell (Cardiff University)
Alexandra Alecu (Loughborough University)
Noel-Ann Bradshaw (University of Greenwich)
Lloyd Kilford (Bristol University)
Stephen Lee (Mathematics in Education and Industry)
Richard Lissaman (Mathematics in Education and Industry)

Programme

10.00-10.30 Registration
10.30-10.45 Welcome
10.45-11.30 Andrew Smith (Deloitte) Maths in Finance
11.30-12.00 Lloyd Kilford (Bristol University) Mathematical Software
12.00-12.15 Stephen Lee (Mathematics in Education and Industry) Overview of the Further Mathematics Network ‘Mathematics at Work’ Competition; use of an IMA Education Grant
12.15-12.30 Alexandra Alecu (Loughborough University) Placement in Google
12.30-12.35 Vera Hazelwood (Industrial Mathematics KTN) Industrial Mathematics Internships
12.35-13.30 Lunch
13.30-14.00 Noel-Ann Bradshaw (University of Greenwich) Maths and money - optimisation techniques with financial applications
14.00-14.30 David Youdan (IMA) Merger with LMS
14.30-15.00 Tea/Coffee
15.00-15.30 Chris Bailey (University of Greenwich) Cutty Sark
15.30-16.00 Richard Lissaman (Mathematics in Education and Industry) The Maths of Google
16.00-16.30 Gareth Howell (Cardiff University) Research - Magnetism and Combinatorics, and Life as a postgrad
16.30-17.00 Open Forum
17.00 Close

In between the talks will be plenty of time for eating and socialising with other like-minded younger mathematicians as well as quizzing the speakers in more depth on their topics.

Come along for a great day of Mathematics!

Conference Fees
IMA Member: £20
Non IMA Member: £30
Student: £10

Registration is now open online or by email.

The Younger Mathematicians Conferences are sponsored by the IMA Corporate Affiliates.