Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal at The University of the West Indies St. Augustine Campus, emphasized the critical role of mathematics in various disciplines during her keynote address at the 6th edition of the University of the West Indies Math Fair held recently.
Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Dr. Brian Cockburn, raised concerns about the loss of math competencies during the pandemic, emphasizing the necessity of math skills in navigating everyday challenges.
Dr. Vrijesh Tripathi, Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics under the FST at The UWI, echoed Professor Antoine’s sentiments, emphasizing the role and importance of mathematics in daily life.
Chief Education Officer Peter Smith, from the Ministry of Education, highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance school curricula to promote proficiency in Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, essential for global competitiveness.