Sustainability in Maths & Stats Curriculum at St. Andrews
Managing sustainability challenges through an interdisciplinary approach in mathematics and statistics at St. Andrews. The curriculum integrates sustainability concepts through real-world examples and case studies, preparing students to address environmental issues with analytical tools and quantitative skills. Collaboration with conservationists and industry partners enhances practical learning, with scholarships facilitating access for students from less developed regions.
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Sustainability in the Maths & Stats Curriculum at St Andrews
Daddy, you are not a scientist
Simpsons Paradox In 1973 UC Berkeley was sued for sex- discrimination. It turned out of all the female students who applied only 35% of them were admitted. While out all the male students who applied 44% of them were admitted. Admission % Male Male
Simpsons Paradox In 1973 UC Berkeley was sued for sex- discrimination. It turned out of all the female students who applied only 35% of them were admitted. While out all the male students who applied 44% of them were admitted. Admission % Male Male School B School A
We provide analytic tools Sustainability issues enter via Examples and Case Studies
Motivation: Research with conservationists/managers & historic lack of quantitative skills in this area. Explicitly interdisciplinary (70% to 80% from biology/ecology backgrounds). Substantial fraction (~ 30%) of practicing scientists (as opposed to new graduates). Industry partners for projects and placements. Finance a huge obstacle to reaching people in less developed regions: We have 2 fee- waiver scholarships (due to disappear) and 1 private living cost scholarship for students from less developed country.
