Georgina Ryan 

Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics)

University of Oxford

Georgina is an applied mathematician who uses mathematics to solve pressing interdisciplinary problems for experimentalists and industry experts, building on her background in physics and chemistry. She wants to improve Australia’s mathematical literacy as a science communicator, believing Australians’ fear of mathematics impedes their ability to unite in the face of global issues. Georgina plans to advocate for the place of underrepresented groups in mathematics, particularly young women, LGBTIQA+ people, and people with disabilities. Georgina completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne in 2021 followed by a Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) from the same institution in 2023. She is a former National President of United Nations Youth Australia. “In the long term, I would like to work with the government as an adviser on policy to encourage people to engage with mathematical thinking at all ages.”