"We know mathematics is as old as creation because we find it in our creation stories: first there was no one, then there was one, then there were two, and so on.  We know mathematics permeates our life because we find it in our art, our culture, our games, and our ceremonies."

— Edward Doolittle, ICME 2024

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Satellite Event — Friday 8th November

An afternoon online with Professor Chris Matthews

1:00 - 2:00 pm: Chris Matthews

2:00 - 3:00 pm: wrap up with Edward Doolittle and Chris Matthews

Biography: Professor Chris Matthews is from the Quandamooka people of Minjerribah (Stradbroke Island) in Queensland Australia. Chris received a PhD in applied mathematics from Griffith University and was a Senior Lecturer in applied mathematics at the Griffith School of Environment, Griffith University.

Over the last ten years, Chris developed a deeper interest in mathematics education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners and exploring the connections between mathematics and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.

Chris is currently the CEO of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance (ATSIMA) that aims to transform mathematics education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners.

Chris is also the Associate Dean (Indigenous Leadership and Engagement) in the Science Faculty at University Technology of Sydney (UTS). As part of this role, Chris will be leading a team of academics to transform the Science curriculum to meet the Indigenous Graduate Attribute and develop a Community of Indigenous STEM professionals at UTS.