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Title: A Journey in Mathematical Research:  Insight from Mathematical Modeling          

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Title: A Journey in Mathematical Research:  Insight from Mathematical Modeling          

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This talk is highlighting on the guideline or sharing experience on how to do successful research in mathematics. A recipe for succeeding in mathematical research would have been a laughable oxymoron, as this is a quintessentially creative endeavor. The insight of this talk is on mathematical modelling research. The talk will start on the ‘Essence of Research ‘, divided into a few phases. Be knowledge-seeking is the first criteria a research student should have. The crucial part of doing research is transforming any related problem into mathematical language, either in equations or mathematical statements, which is known as a mathematical model. To doing this, some assumptions or limitations should also be listed. Identifying the whole problem and splitting it into parts, most probably into three parts, is necessary depending on the research area the researcher is digging in. Identify the scopes, boundary or domain of the research so that the objectives are achievable during the time frame. Identifying the methodology used in the research will never be any less critical during research. Furthermore, mathematical research is an intrinsically social activity. In the research process, regular meetings with supervisors, seeking help, advice, and feedback from other experts when necessary, is essential, rather than being stuck for a long time. Finally, the main point of mathematical research is for the students to enjoy it!. More tips will be given throughout the talk until the process of writing the thesis.

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Dr. Aisha Mahmood has a unique educational background and diverse professional experience spreading over more than two decades. After completing her PhD in Engineering Education (2015) from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, she joined Namal College, Mianwali (April 2015-May 2017) as Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Currently, she is working at the Department of STEM Education in University of Education, Lahore, as Assistant Professor of (Engineering) Education (April 2018 to date). Aisha has also been engaged online as a consultant of “Engineering Education Research & Practice” and as a certified trainer of “TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) Practitioner level 1”. Aisha’s current & future research-cum-practice interests are AI in Education, Big Data in Education, Learning Engineering, Makification, Learning/Instructional Technologies, Social and Emotional Learning, Life Skills, Value-Based Education, Mathematical Thinking, Design Thinking, Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), Students’/Teachers' Personas, Blended Learning, Effective Teamwork, Continued Professional Development (CPD) and Change Models.

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MT Workshop 1: Using our Natural Powers to Think Mathematically 

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MT Workshop 1: Using our Natural Powers to Think Mathematically 

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 MT Workshop 2: Functioning with Functions                                             These tasks will focus on functions on the reals and the power of constructing examples for yourself

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 MT Workshop 2: Functioning with Functions                                             These tasks will focus on functions on the reals and the power of constructing examples for yourself

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MT Workshop 3: Reasoning Mathematically                                           Opportunities to develop mathematical reasoning and to encounter more mathematical themes 

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MT Workshop 3: Reasoning Mathematically                                           Opportunities to develop mathematical reasoning and to encounter more mathematical themes 

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WIM Inspiration Session 1 – Women in Mathematics Talk - About a Latin American math girl life 

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WIM Inspiration Session 1 – Women in Mathematics Talk - About a Latin American math girl life 

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I am a mathematician from Venezuela. I will talk about my trajectory, how I became a mathematician, why I am living now in Brazil. I hope my story motivates young women to study math.

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Dr Fong Wan Heng

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 Webinar 1: Thinking & Problem Solving in IR 4.0 era

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 Webinar 1: Thinking & Problem Solving in IR 4.0 era

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0) represents a new chapter in mathematics, the benefits of digital transformation as well as the challenges of University 4.0.  IR 4.0 involve many elements of problem solving and systemic thinking that can be assisted by computers, implementation of coding, ICT competence skills such as collaboration, digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability to solve everyday problems especially in complex mathematical tasks. Developing problem solving skills and higher order thinking skills  represents a fundamental change in the way we live, work and  the ability to collaborate one another. Discussion-based approaches are the development platform of critical thinking skills, problem solving ability to be more creative, fluid, and perceptive to identify the implicit premises. Early thinking around IR 5.0 era provide technology challenges based on the recycle complete automation of problem solving in  analytical capabilities, big data, blockchain, IoT and smartcity. As a conclusion, effective problem-solving requires a combination of creative thinking, sound analytical skills, enable traceability and searchability  for open innovation in problem-solving processes.

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Dr Normi Abdul Hadi

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Short Profile - Dr - Arbi Haza. Arbi Haza Nasution

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Abstract Webinar 1: Modeling Bilingual Lexicon Induction Precision With Beta Distribution

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Abstract Webinar 1: Modeling Bilingual Lexicon Induction Precision With Beta Distribution

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Creating bilingual dictionary is the first crucial step in enriching low-resource languages. Especially for the closely related ones, it has been shown that the constraint-based approach is useful for inducing bilingual lexicons from two bilingual dictionaries via the pivot language. However, if there are no available machine-readable dictionaries as input, we need to consider manual creation by bilingual native speakers. To reach 29 a goal of comprehensively create multiple bilingual dictionaries, even if we already have several existing machine-readable bilingual dictionaries, it is still difficult to determine the execution order of the constraint-based approach to reducing the total cost. Plan optimization is crucial in composing the order of bilingual dictionaries creation with the consideration of the methods and their costs. We formalize the plan optimiza- tion for creating bilingual dictionaries by utilizing Markov Decision Process (MDP) with the goal to get a more accurate estimation of the most feasible optimal plan with the least total cost before fully implementing the constraint-based bilingual lexicon induction. We model a prior beta distribution of bilingual lexicon in- duction precision with language similarity and polysemy of the topology as α and β parameters. It is further used to model cost function and state transition probability. We estimated the cost of all investment plans as a baseline for evaluating the proposed MDP-based approach with total cost as an evaluation metric. After utilizing the posterior beta distribution in the first batch of experiments to construct the prior beta distribution in the second batch of experiments, the result shows 61.5% of cost reduction compared to the estimated all investment plans and 39.4% of cost reduction compared to the estimated MDP optimal plan. The MDP-based proposal outperformed the baseline on the total cost.

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WIM Inspiration Session 1 – Women in Mathematics Talk 

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WIM Inspiration Session 1 – Women in Mathematics Talk 

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Title:       About a Latin American math girl life      

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Title:       About a Latin American math girl life      

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Abstract                                                     I am a mathematician from Venezuela. I will talk about my trajectory, how I became a mathematician, why I am living now in Brazil. I hope my story motivates young women to study math.

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Abstract Special Session – Mathematical Thinking & Problem Solving 

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Abstract Special Session – Mathematical Thinking & Problem Solving 

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Dr Mohammad Izat Emir Zulkifly

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 PS Workshop 1: 3 stages: Entry, Attack, Review, Entry: what do I know? What do I want? What do I need to link the two?

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 PS Workshop 1: 3 stages: Entry, Attack, Review, Entry: what do I know? What do I want? What do I need to link the two?

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  Workshop 2: 3 stages: Entry, Attack, Review, Attack: follow thinking started in entry, Be prepared for Aha! & Stuck!                                                                Conjecturing & Justifying                                                                                                        Review: check, reflect & extend

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  Workshop 2: 3 stages: Entry, Attack, Review, Attack: follow thinking started in entry, Be prepared for Aha! & Stuck!                                                                Conjecturing & Justifying                                                                                                        Review: check, reflect & extend

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The focus is on enhancing our own problem-solving abilities, applying own mathematical thinking powers to solve problems. Tasks designed are used to create the awareness, recognizing the thinking processes and experience how the processes proceed in different phases when tackling a problem. The phases of work together with the rubrics will be introduced as a framework for thinking mathematically during problem-solving. Opportunities will be given for participants to use and develop the problem-solving skills they had encountered in the tasks. Prompts and questions are gradually introduced to help working systematically and productively on one’s own or in a group setting. The assumption is not only one used the mathematical knowledge already acquired in the problem solving but that knowledge can be developed too and strengthen through problem solving.

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 Women in Mathematics Forum  [Enhancing visibility for WIM]

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 Women in Mathematics Forum  [Enhancing visibility for WIM]

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Titled: Trials and tribulations of female mathematics professors

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Much has been said about few enrolments of female postgraduate students in mathematics. This scenario has led to a decreased number of female mathematicians, thus reduce the number of women in mathematics for doctoral degree. This, inadvertently contribute to a decline of female professors in mathematics. This phenomenon has also increased the gap between male and female professors in mathematics in developing countries. Thus, this talk aims to shed lights into trials and tribulations of woman mathematics professor. Some challenges and achievements will be presented throughout my career as a female mathematics professor

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Short_Introduction_FizaZAFAR - Dr. Fiza Zafar

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Titled :  Enhancing visibility for  Women in Mathematics Forum  

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Titled :  Enhancing visibility for  Women in Mathematics Forum  

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Abstract:                                                                        STEM and gender equality are vital to the world reaching sustainable development goals, and in recent years much has been done across the globe to help inspire women and girls to study and work in mathematical sciences and technology fields but female students and employees are still under-represented in STEM-related fields all over the world. On average, around 30% of the world’s researchers are women. Less than one third of female students choose to study higher education courses in subjects like math and engineering. Women working in STEM fields publish less, often receive less pay and do not progress as far as men in their careers. Global female enrollment is also particularly low in certain fields. Just 3% of students joining information and communication technology (ICT) courses across the globe are women. That improves slightly to 5% for mathematics and statistics courses. This talk aims to identify key areas for improvement to enhance visibility of women in Mathematical Sciences especially in the South/Southeast Asia and the steps that can be taken in this regard.

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Dr. Hazzirah Izzati Mat Hashim

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27 August 2021 Brief CV TAHIR edited on29 August 2021

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Special Session – Mathematical Thinking & Problem Solving                                                   Abstract 

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Dr Normi Abdul Hadi

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Title:  M, H, K1 and K2                                                   Abstract:                                                                                I will talk about my experience as a female mathematician with kids, discussing the possibilities and difficulties of developing a career under these circumstances. I will describe some challenges and some solutions I found along the way.                                 

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Title:  M, H, K1 and K2                                                   Abstract:                                                                                I will talk about my experience as a female mathematician with kids, discussing the possibilities and difficulties of developing a career under these circumstances. I will describe some challenges and some solutions I found along the way.                                 

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Dr Mohammad Izat Emir Zulkifly

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MT Discussion Forum 3:  Research in Mathematics

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MT Discussion Forum 3:  Research in Mathematics

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Normah  Maan Profile  - NORMAH BTE MAAN FS

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Title: Women In Mathematics - How To be Successful?

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Title: Women In Mathematics - How To be Successful?

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Abstract - Thinking Mathematically NHS - NOR HANIZA SARMIN

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Dr Angela Tabiri

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Title:  Career Paths for Women in Mathematics                                                                        

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Title:  Career Paths for Women in Mathematics                                                                        

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Abstract:    In the twenty-first century, the career route for women in mathematics is a critical issue. Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) are frequently overlooked and have previously been an uncovered subject. Many myths exist about women who work in STEM fields, particularly in mathematics. It is a common misconception in people that mostly men specialize in mathematics. To disprove these myths, I've offered some remarkable evidence. The significance of mathematical societies and organizations in providing financing, scholarships, and opportunities, particularly for women is also emphasized. Successful and flourishing female mathematicians' stories are briefly presented as well. The talk also includes personal accomplishments as a female mathematician. There is also a discussion of the various employment options available to women working in mathematics. The talk's major goal is to alter people's perceptions of mathematics and job choices, especially women.

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Dr. Hazzirah Izzati Mat Hashim

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Biography Fairouz Tchier - Fairouz Tchier

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Title: Women in Mathematics: Research in Mathematics

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Title: Women in Mathematics: Research in Mathematics

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Mathematics is a subject which acts as a gateway to science. According to the famous Philosopher Kant, “A Science is exact only in so far as it employs Mathematics”. In other words, Mathematics has provided the foundations for many of the greatest discoveries and innovations of the last century. Its origins date back to ancient times when algebra and geometry were used for commercial purposes, measuring crops and fields, as well as valuing money. Nowadays, Mathematics provide both the theoretical frameworks and applied tools to address problems in commerce, technology and science as “Mathematics is a Science of all Sciences and art of all arts.” Every area of Mathematics has its own unique applications to the different career options. For example, Algebra is very important for computer science, cryptology, networking, study of symmetry in Chemistry and Physics. Calculus (including differential equations) is used in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering, the motion of water (hydrodynamics), rocket science, molecular structure, option price modelling in Business and Economics models, etc. Women are encouraged to give the necessary time and thought process to build a future they dream of. The career world is competitive. The competition and the opportunities in the career world become a serious problem for women if they do not do well in Mathematics, because then they are excluding themselves from the many career paths that require Mathematics. Women have to study hard, achieve a level of excellence, and take such a fundamental discipline like Mathematics seriously if they think they may go into any of the Physical, Social, Health Sciences, Business, Medicine, or related areas. Aside from being useful to becoming a High School teacher, a degree in Mathematics is quite useful in diverse job areas. You can find more detailed information in the informative book "101 Careers in Mathematics" , by Andrew Starrett (editor), MAA publication, 1996, this book is a helpful tool  to learn more about career choices in the field of Mathematics.

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AP Dr Masnita Misiran

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AP Dr Masnita Misiran

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AP Dr Norma Alias

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WIM Special Session 3: Career paths for women in Mathematics

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WIM Special Session 3: Career paths for women in Mathematics

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Title:  Benefits of Mathematical Thinking in Career Empowerment

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Title:  Benefits of Mathematical Thinking in Career Empowerment

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Being a mathematics graduate may be a dubious choice for some people despite their love of the subject. One of the misconception is that a major in mathematics is only for the classroom teaching. In reality, a wide range of interesting and lucrative occupations are available as the demand for math specialists has increased tremendously. Whether you want to work in applied math to solve real-world problems or pure mathematics to broaden the boundaries of what is known (and unknown), there are a number of qualities and abilities that set math graduates apart from the others. The most significant and distinguishing characteristics are sophisticated problem solving and critical thinking, both of which will be extremely useful in the working environment. The ability to arrange things or actions in a specific order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules, as well as the ability to use mathematical reasoning to select the appropriate method for solving problems, producing answers, and drawing conclusions, will aid in professional success. In other words, employers would recognize that if you can perform arithmetic, you can do any job that requires exact analysis, inductive and deductive reasoning. The goal of this presentation is to highlight the desired qualities and abilities, as well as to demonstrate how they contribute to professional career empowerment through real-life examples. In order to achieve this, some working experiences from various periods of life and educational levels will be shared. Furthermore, in keeping with the focus of this session, a mathematician values that are naturally associated with female qualities are promoted with enthusiasm, as these would greatly contribute to the competence of women professional roles. It is hoped that the experience shared will give some insightful ideas on how beneficial to have a mathematical thinking skill in career empowerment.

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AP Dr Norma Alias

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WIM Special Session 3: A Maths Graduates Experience in Data Analytics Career Path

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WIM Special Session 3: A Maths Graduates Experience in Data Analytics Career Path

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As the world hurtles further into the Fourth Industrial Revolution , data is everywhere. Almost every sector collects data to solve problems and gain insight into trends and development. However, raw data alone isn’t enough to work with as unorganized and raw data may clutter the businesses’ digital infrastructure and slow down the system. For this reason, an organisation need a competent data team to glean insights and wring actionable answers out of data for a better data driven decision making. A data team is usually made up of data analyst, data scientist and data engineer. Regardless of any of these roles, a data person requires a strong grounding in mathematics. In this talk, I’m aiming to talk about the different roles in data science field and how math graduates can make a headway in a data science career.

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Luzzatto Profile - Stefano Luzzatto.docx

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Opening Remarks by International Coordinator, IMM

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Opening Remarks by International Coordinator, IMM

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Opening Remarks by Director of  Mathematical Sciences Dept. UTM

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Opening Remarks by Director of  Mathematical Sciences Dept. UTM

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PS Workshop 1: Introduction to PS framework: stages, prompts & questions, mathematical processes

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PS Workshop 1: Introduction to PS framework: stages, prompts & questions, mathematical processes

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PS Workshop 2: stages, prompts & questions, mathematical processes

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PS Workshop 2: stages, prompts & questions, mathematical processes

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The focus is on enhancing our own problem-solving abilities, applying own mathematical thinking powers to solve problems. Tasks designed are used to create the awareness, recognizing the thinking processes and experience how the processes proceed in different phases when tackling a problem. The phases of work together with the rubrics will be introduced as a framework for thinking mathematically during problem-solving. Opportunities will be given for participants to use and develop the problem-solving skills they had encountered in the tasks. Prompts and questions are gradually introduced to help working systematically and productively on one’s own or in a group setting. The assumption is not only one used the mathematical knowledge already acquired in the problem solving but that knowledge can be developed too and strengthen through problem solving.

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Title :  Resent trends of research in Pakistan

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Title :  Resent trends of research in Pakistan

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In this talk, we will discuss resent trends of research in different areas of pure and applied mathematics, particularly by most of Pakistani researchers.

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AP Dr Masnita Misiran

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Reporting out, sharing reflections, summary, key learning, Wrap-up day 1-4

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Reporting out, sharing reflections, summary, key learning, Wrap-up day 1-4

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WIM Special Session 1 – Women in Mathematics

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WIM Special Session 1 – Women in Mathematics

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Dr Angela Tabiri

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I have a PhD in Mathematics from University of Bologna and I am currently a senior researcher and aggregated professor at the Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica of University of Salento.

My main areas of research are:

dynamical systems, in particular random dynamical systems;

critical transitions in complex systems (with applications to ecology, and in particular to desertification transitions);

analytical and numerical aspects of Hamiltonian systems (classical and semiclassical perturbation theory; geometric integrators for hamiltonian systems

I am also expert in gender issues in science.  I am Vice-Rector for Gender Policies,  and I am currently member of the Equal Opportunities Committee of the Unione Matematica Italiana and of the Standing Committee of European Women in Mathematics (EWM). I am the coordinator of the Editorial Team of EWM.

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Dr Angela Tabiri

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AP Dr Norma Alias

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Nothin better than making use of natural powers in order to think mathematically!!

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Women In Mathematics - How To be Successful? The Way Forward

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Women In Mathematics - How To be Successful? The Way Forward

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Historically women scientists are leading ground-breaking research across the world. Women are helping to change the world through their discoveries, and are also role models for younger generations of women researchers who want to pursue their scientific careers and to break the glass ceiling. However, to drive and achieve greater scientific excellence and development, more women need to participate in solving the great challenges facing humanity, by getting involved in science especially mathematics as they currently represent less than 33.3% of the researchers globally according to UNESCO. To encourage more women to succeed in mathematics, successful women mathematicians among us need not only to be admired and loved, but equally imitated and followed closely to learn as they are. In addition, early inculcating of mathematical interest to girls has been proven to be of great benefit in given birth to fine women mathematicians. In this talk, based on my own experience, I will share some tips on how women can be successful and succeed in mathematics, and how to get averse on the area.

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Zaiton Binti Mat Isa

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Zaiton Binti Mat Isa

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One cannot talk about the future without looking at the past. From ancient times to the present day, women had contributed in the development of mathematics. The first appearance of female mathematicians was in the 4th century, where Pandrosion, a Greek Alexandrine mathematician who was known for an approximate solution to doubling the cube , and Hypatia (c.355–415) was the first woman known to have taught mathematics.
In the 18th century, Italian mathematician Maria Agnesi was the first female that publish a book in mathematics. French mathematician Émilie du Châtelet's published a translation and commentary on Isaac Newton's work Principia Mathematica. Chinese astronomer Wang Zhenyi published at least twelve books and multiple articles on astronomy and mathematics.
In the 19th century, a Ph.D degree in mathematics was awarded for the first time to a female mathematician.
From that time forward woman have proven to be able to compete and outperform men in many fields of mathematics whenever given a chance. Contemporary educational research has suggested several factors that increase women’s success in mathematics, and historical investigations support the validity of these recent observations. Most women in the history of mathematics shared three characteristics: a supportive family background, early exposure to significant mathematics, and available female role models in mathematics.
Therefor, governments and other funding bodies need to give the support of research and concerns about the future must form part of the rationale of the distribution of funding. Mathematical education should also consider changes that are happening in the mathematical requirements of the workplace; course design need to change according to current and possible future areas of application of mathematics. More time need to be given for engaging surveys and expository writing.
Active mathematicians should concentrate on developing their skills in experimental mathematics, mathematical biology and Mathematical physics as an enormous and diverse subject.

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Disturb the Universe

I will talk about my work, research and education. Interactions with the attendees are welcome.