National Conference 18-19 November in Galway

Irish Maths Teachers Association
2016 Conference/AGM
18th - 19th November                Galway
Programme of Events
Friday, 18th November
Annual Dinner             8pm, Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill
Saturday, 19th November
9:30am               Meet and greet
9:45 am              Talk by Aoife O’Brien, PhD Researcher who has developed an Algebra Diagnostic Test for 2nd Level
10:45am             Tea/Coffee
11:00am             Fr. Ingram Memorial Lecture
                           by Professor Graham Ellis, NUIG
Title:  Topology from Königsberg to Silicon Valley
Abstract:  The talk will begin with a discussion of some 18th century mathematical ideas that are now studied under the banner of topology.  We'll see how these simple ideas have recently found applications in areas ranging from sensor networks to the analysis of big data
12:00         AGM
12:45         Finish
1:00pm      Lunch in Westwood Hotel
Booking Details and Costs
Rooms in Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway
€120 per night for B&B        (€140 double)
Phone 091 514645
Quote IMTA Conference when booking for this rate
 
 
Dinner on Friday evening + Lunch on Saturday       €50
Dinner only                                                               €40
Lunch only                                                                €20
Please confirm Dinner and Lunch bookings by Friday, 11th November
by text or email to PJ Folan:                  087 9233975      [email protected]