Mathematical and information sciences in New Zealand

This web page has been set up by researchers involved in the mathematical and information sciences in New Zealand and contains information about New Zealand's involvement and capability in computer science, mathematics, operations research, statistics and mathematics & statistics education. It also provides contact to some of the researchers involved in these sciences in New Zealand.

Royal Society Committee on Mathematical & Information Sciences

The Royal Society Committee on Mathematical & Information Sciences grew out of the Mathematical & Information Sciences Council of New Zealand, which was formed in 1993 as an umbrella body consisting of executive representatives of the following professional organisations:

The committee now also includes representatives of the Academy (Fellowship) of the Royal Society of New Zealand, and is convened by the Royal Society Council representative of its electoral college for mathematical and information sciences.

Further information

Addresses of the constituent organisations of the Royal Society electoral college for mathematical and information sciences
New Zealand University Departments and other organisations with expertise in the mathematical and information sciences

A slice of history: New Zealand mathematician L.J. Comrie

Hear Comrie on his part in the UK’s war effort, 1939-45. This recording was made by the Dominion of New Zealand National Broadcast Service in 1948. Its original rests in the British Library Sound Archives, and the talk on 78rpm discs is the property of the Royal Society of London.

Mathematics and information sciences careers poster

The Royal Society of New Zealand Committee on Mathematics and Information Sciences has produced a coloured A1 poster for secondary school/undergraduate students illustrating how Mathematics and Information Sciences underpin many different careers, and showcasing some young people who are successfully using these subjects in their careers. Here is what the poster looks like (opens in a new window). The poster was launched at the New Zealand Association of Mathematics Teachers' (one of RSNZ's Constituent Organizations) Conference in Hamilton in mid July. About 3000 posters have already been distributed from the Royal Society offices. The posters are available at $10 per tube (holding up to five posters) from the Royal Society (email sales@rsnz.org). The cost covers GST, postage and packaging.