Samantha Durbin (She/Her) 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈

STEM communicator & mathematican @Ri_Science& @TMiPUK. Intstnl feminist, advocates diversity & inclusion. Enjoys books, craft & tea. Own views, may contain cats

[Samantha Durbin (She/Her) 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈 @SamDurbin1]

@samsighs So sorry to hear this - sending hugs

[Samantha Durbin (She/Her) 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈 @SamDurbin1]

Half the committee are already in Newcastle getting ready for @TMiPUK - won't be long now! Seeing the sights on the way and entertaining Tiny Human in the car #TMiP23

[TMiP @TMiPUK]

For anyone posting about the @TMiPUK conference this week, we’re using the hashtag #TMiP23 to keep in touch, so please use it in your posts! It’d be great to see what people are up to (with the permission of anyone featured) and hear what people are looking forward to this week.

[TMiP @TMiPUK]

If you’re setting off for #TMiP23 today, don’t forget to take a COVID test before you set off, or before joining us at the event, to help us keep everyone safe. If your test is positive, contact the organisers ([email protected]) about joining remotely instead.

[TMiP @TMiPUK]

If you’re coming to @TMiPUK next week, don’t forget we have a swap table: bring the maths outreach resources cluttering up your cupboard because you haven’t used them in ages, and swap them for something new you can use to talk about maths!

[TMiP @TMiPUK]

We’re so proud of the great programme we’ve put together for @TMiPUK this week, including training workshops, discussions and networking activities - and remote attendance tickets are still available for only £30 - see our website at https://t.co/nDNRfsLkIY for more info.

[Samantha Durbin (She/Her) 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈 @SamDurbin1]

@SciJem @isla_nakano Argh how did I miss this?? Tell me someone filmed it...

[TMiP @TMiPUK]

It’s so close now! Still just time to bag a ticket for TMiP 2023, where you can meet and network with other maths communicators, upgrade your skills and learn some new tricks: https://t.co/Q4mq86dBCB

[Samantha Durbin (She/Her) 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈 @SamDurbin1]

@Sarah_Cosgriff Sadly not as Tiny Human requires my attention (1st few days properly back at work has been a lot for her to adjust to) but will miss it! Hope you have a wonderful time. Hope some of the @BIGchats folks can join us for @TMiPUK at the end of Aug in Newcastle or online

[Samantha Durbin (She/Her) 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈 @SamDurbin1]

Likewise... Hope you all have a lovely time, will miss seeing everyone!

[TMiP @TMiPUK]

Need a publicity headshot? Attendees at TMiP2023 can get their photograph taken professionally – FOR FREE! It’s almost worth the conference fee. To celebrate, here's a thread of previous TMiP headshots seen in the wild.

[Samantha Durbin (She/Her) 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈 @SamDurbin1]

Taking a break from maternity leave to attend a special @Ri_Science #RiMasterclasses event at @MathsatBath - loads of fun exploring the maths of polyhedra & spirographs so far! Who knew planetary orbits are just like spirographs? Thanks to @samkampo & @jennypowerhour @SAMBa_CDT

[TMiP @TMiPUK]

Wondering what the TMiP conference is like? Read this first-hand account by Max, who attended our 2019 event in Cambridge:

[Samantha Durbin (She/Her) 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈 @SamDurbin1]

@Hana_SciArt When it comes to smocks, checking the fit is essential (and something to grow into) - having all sorts of issues with the ones we have for mealtimes! Lost hands and too big necklines all over the place

[Samantha Durbin (She/Her) 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈 @SamDurbin1]

Yes, I did check the spelling in the last tweet quite carefully. I hope.

[Samantha Durbin (She/Her) 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈 @SamDurbin1]

Very excited to share that Talking Maths in Public 2023 is open for booking! Bursaries and accessibility help will be available too, so please do join us if you're at all interested in Maths communication. We've an awesome programme lined up (as usual, and no bias ofc) 😁

[TMiP @TMiPUK]

Talking Maths in Public 2023 is happening! If you are a maths communicator (or maths-adjacent!), then join us 31st Aug-2nd Sep for talks, training and discussions. Our previous events were wildly successful and all sold out. So don't miss out, book now: https://t.co/Q4mq86dBCB

[Samantha Durbin (She/Her) 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈 @SamDurbin1]

Huge thanks to the organisations making it possible, and to my co-organisers - I can take very little organisational credit so far this year (been busy growing a small human to the point of making disgusted broccoli faces) so am completely unbiased in saying it'll be excellent

[TMiP @TMiPUK]

Another important announcement from us today! We are delighted to be help organise @standupmaths's MEGA grant. The winner will be announced at TMiP 2023.

[Matthew Scroggs @mscroggs]

If you want to get involved with any sort of maths communication, come to TMiP!

[Sophie Maclean @sophiemacmaths]

I'm super exciting to be compering the TMiP 2023 conference, alongside the wonderful @Ayliean

This is a great conference for maths communicators, and there are bursaries available so please do consider coming!