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The committee exists to promote the professional development of teachers of mathematics.
Most recently, the Committee has been finding ways in which we can implement the Membership survey results and feedback.
If you would be interested in joining the Professional Development Committee please get in touch, email alice.hall@m-a.org.uk to find out more or tweet our PD Chair @pdLouiseP
1 March 2018
LivMS Popular Lectures Programme 2017-18
Title: Why do pigs and boomerangs fly?
Presenter: Jonathan Histed- he has a degree in Mathematics and Computation from Oxford. He likes the intersection of creativity, science and maths where invention comes alive and enjoys making mathematical concepts comprehensible and fun for everyone through demonstrations.
Date: Thursday, 1 March 2018
Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm
Summary: Jonathan demystifies gyroscopes and rotational dynamics, showing why pigs and boomerangs fly in circles. An interactive session with counter intuitive demos, culminating in understanding, building and flying your own cardboard boomerang.
Venue: Lecture Theatre B, Central Teaching Hub, University of Liverpool, L69 7BX
Branch Contact: For more information email Peter Giblin
Door Charge: FREE for students and members of theLivMS. Others pay £4 door charge.