Since September 1, 2024, Nicos Starreveld has been appointed as the national Communications, Outreach, and PR Officer for Platform Wiskunde Nederland (PWN). In this role, Nicos has been instrumental in supporting the 4TU.AMI bureau and the 4TU.AMI Strategic Research Initiatives (SRIs) with communication and outreach strategies. He is also fostering collaboration between 4TU.AMI and PWN to initiate joint activities that will benefit the broader mathematics community in the Netherlands.
During his initial months, Nicos has focused on connecting with colleagues from both organizations, particularly those involved in the SRIs. His mission is to enhance the visibility of mathematics in the Netherlands and to help mathematicians effectively engage with society. To contact Nicos, you can email him at pr@platformwiskunde.nl.
"At the moment, I am working on the general communications strategy for 4TU.AMI and how to efficiently engage with our community. We started with a 4TU.AMI poster and flyer, as well as a clear plan for our newsletter, website, and social media channels. Moreover, I collaborate closely with the SRIs to advance a shared vision of enhancing the perception and prominence of mathematics in the Netherlands!" explains Nicos.
He is actively organizing several upcoming 4TU.AMI events, while also driving the promotion of all 4TU.AMI initiatives:
- March 7, Enschede: An educational event on the mathematics behind AI, aimed at high school mathematics teachers, in collaboration with colleagues from UT, TU/e, TUD, and regional VO-HO networks. Plans are underway to expand similar events to other universities.
- May 19, Utrecht: The 4TU.AMI Education Day, developed in partnership with Stella Kapodistria.
- June 27, Wageningen: The 4TU.AMI Community Event organized by Peter van Heijster.
Nicos’s efforts aim to strengthen communication and outreach paving the way for a more unified and visible mathematics community.