About us

The Project

Our main goal at MathBench is to integrate quantitative approaches and mathematics more deeply into the undergraduate science curriculum in a way that

(1) reinforces biological concepts

(2) increases math literacy, and

(3) prepares students for more complicated mathematical approaches in upper-level courses.

To do this, we have created 28 self-contained learning modules categorised into 5 ‘threads’.

Typically, a MathBench module consists of 10 – 30 interactive, profusely illustrated, ‘educational-but-fun’ web pages on a single quantitative theme.

The Project Team

Project Leader

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Name: Associate Professor Cenk Suphioglu
Institution:  Deakin University
Qualifications: BSc (Hons), PhD
Current Position:  Associate Professor of Biomedical Science, Head of NeuroAllergy Research Laboratory (NARL)
Email:
cenk.suphioglu@deakin.edu.au

 

Project Manager

MBwebsiteName: Mrs Vilma Simbag
Institution:  Deakin University
Qualifications:
BSc Agriculture, MSc Horticulture, MEd Leadership
Current Position: 
Project Manager/ Senior RA    
Email:
vilma.simbag@deakin.edu.au

 

Team Members

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Name: Dr Shaun Belward
Institution:  James Cook University
Qualifications: BSc (Hons), PhD
Current Position: Senior Lecturer and Discipline Leader for Mathematics in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Email: shaun.belward@jcu.edu.au 

 

jo-anne_chuckName: Dr Jo-Anne Chuck
Institution:  Western Sydney University
Qualifications: BSc (Hons), PhD
Current Position: Senior Lecturer in Biological Science, Academic Course Advisor for BSc (General, Chemistry, Geochemistry, Pathways for Teaching)
Email: J.Chuck@westernsydney.edu.au

 

Prasad ChunduriName: Dr Prasad Chunduri
Institution:  The University of Queensland
Qualifications: MSc, PhD, GCHE
Current Position: Associate Lecturer, School of Biomedical Sciences
Email: p.chunduri@uq.edu.au

 

Jenny_Di_TrapaniName: Dr Giovanna (Jenny) Di Trapani
Institution:  Griffith University
Qualifications: BSc (Hons), GDAppSc, PhD
Current Position: Senior Lecturer and Director of Bachelor of Biomedical Science Program in the  School of Natural Sciences
Email: g.ditrapani@griffith.edu.au



YHodgsonName:
Associate Professor Yvonne Hodgson
Institution:  Monash University
Qualifications: BSc (Hons), PhD, GCHE
Current Position: Deputy Director of Education, School of Biomedical Sciences
Email: Yvonne.Hodgson@monash.edu.au

 

Lesley_LlukaName: Associate Professor Lesley Lluka
Institution:  The University of Queensland
Qualifications: BPharm, MPharmStud, PhD
Current Position: Associate Professor, School of Biomedical Sciences
Email: l.lluka@uq.edu.au

 

julie markhamName: Ms Julie Markham
Institution:  Western Sydney University
Qualifications: BSc, MSc
Current Position: Lecturer in Microbiology in School of Science and Health, Academic Course Advisor (Bachelor of Medical Science)
Email: J.Markham@westernsydney.edu.au

 

leon_poladianName: Associate Professor Leon Poladian
Institution:  University of Sydney
Qualifications: BSc, PhD, GradDipEd            
Current Position: Associate Professor, School of Mathematics and Statistics
Email: leon.poladian@sydney.edu.au

 

leanne-rylandsName: Associate Professor Leanne Rylands
Institution:  Western Sydney University
Qualifications: BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD
Current Position: Associate Professor, School of Computing,
Mathematics and Engineering
Email: L.Rylands@westernsydney.edu.au

 

kaci_thompsonName: Dr Katerina (Kaci) Thompson
Institution:  University of Maryland (USA)
Qualifications: BSc, MSc, PhD
Current Position: Director of Undergraduate Research and Internship Programs, Associate Director of HHMI Programs, Instructor of Biological Sciences
Email: kaci@umd.edu

 

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAName: Associate Professor Dianne Watters
Institution:  Griffith University
Qualifications: BSc (Hons), PhD, GCHE
Current Position: Associate Professor of School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences, Head of Cell Signaling Laboratory (Eskitis Institute for Cell and Molecular Therapies), Convenor of Bachelor of Science Program (Biological/Biochemical Sciences)
Email: d.watters@griffith.edu.au

 

Reference Group Members

Dann_MallettName:  Professor Dann Mallet
Institution:
Queensland University of Technology
Current Position:
Professor of Applied Mathematics
Email:
dg.mallet@qut.edu.au

 

GlennysOBrienName: Dr Glennys O’Brien
Institution: 
University of Wollongong
Current Position:
Senior lecturer
Email:
gobrien@uow.edu.au

 

b-oliverName: Professor Beverly Oliver
Institution:
Deakin University
Current Position:
Deputy Vice-chancellor (Education)
Email: 
b.oliver@deakin.edu.au

 

s_palmer_2011 (4)Name: Associate Professor Stuart Palmer
Institution:
Deakin University
Current Position:
Associate Professor
Email: 
stuart.palmer@deakin.edu.au

 

 PhilPoronnikName: Professor Philip Poronnik
Institution: 
University of Sydney
Current Position:
Professor of Biomedical Sciences (Educational Strategy)
Email: 
philip.poronnik@sydney.edu.au

 

John_RiceName: Professor John Rice
Institution: 
University of Sydney
Current Position:
Honorary Professor of Mathematics
Email:
john.rice@sydney.edu.au

 

 

PaulineRossName: Professor Pauline Ross
Institution: 
Western Sydney University 
Current Position:
Professor, School of Science and Health
Email:
pm.ross@westernsydney.edu.au

 

External Evaluator

Kelly_MatthewsName: Dr Kelly Matthews
Institution: University of Queensland
Qualifications: BSc (Hons), PhD, GCHE
Current Position: Senior Lecturer, Curriculum
Email: k.matthews1@uq.edu.au