Join us at the Mathematical Sciences Institute (MSI) as we celebrate the outstanding achievement of the Australian national winners of the International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IMMC).

Winners

• Brendan Johnson
• Dominic Maher
• Samuel Xholi
• Noah Krumpholz

This special event will feature a 30–40 minute presentation by the winning team from Canberra College, who will showcase their innovative solution to a global challenge—designing a seasonal structure for a Global Basketball League (GSL). Their project explores issues of fair play, logistical feasibility, equitable travel, and environmental impact, combining sport and applied mathematics on a global scale.

Following the student presentation, Professor Barry Croke will deliver a short talk, offering reflections on mathematical modelling and its real-world applications.

Title: A walk through the Astro-Hydrological modelling forest

Abstract: In this talk, he will give an overview of model types and a description of the different modelling activities he has been involved in over his career (including galaxies, stars, atmospheres, and water resources). This includes disciplinary and transdisciplinary work (coupling biophysical sciences with social science, economics, agronomy, ecology, policy and law, depending on the question). He particularly will focus on his current work on modelling the impact of floods on communities and the effectiveness of nature-based solutions in reducing the impacts of floods.

This event is open to all staff, students, and members of the public with an interest in applied mathematics.