Tríona Nic Fhinn is an experienced educator with a background in Primary Mathematics Education. Having worked as a professional development facilitator for primary teachers in Mathematics, Science, and STEM, she now works as an Oifigeach Oideachais (ETIM) le COGG. Her work focuses on promoting engaging STEM education through the medium of Irish, organizing events and supporting teachers with innovative resources.

COGG (An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta & Gaelscolaíochta)

COGG supports the teaching and learning of Irish in all schools and of subjects through the medium of Irish in Gaeltacht and Gaelscoil schools. Working across both primary and post-primary education, COGG focuses on three main areas: providing high-quality teaching resources, offering support services, and conducting research to inform best practices and improve Irish-medium education.

Sophie Maclean is a mathematician and experienced maths communicator currently studying for a PhD in Analytic Number Theory at King's College London. When not discovering new maths, Sophie shares her love of maths with others by delivering talks and workshops all around the UK and beyond. She is a regular on the Numberphile Youtube Channel and also has spoken about maths at the renowned Cheltenham Science Festival.

She was awarded her undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Trinity College, Cambridge, and has since explored many mathematical careers, having worked as both a Quantitative Trader and a Software Engineer.

Ayliean MacDonald cares about three things: Education, the Environment, and Equality. 

Born and raised rurally in the Highlands of Scotland she went on to enjoy a decade long career as a classroom Maths teacher, and now makes Maths videos which are both featured in the Bridges Short Film Festival and enjoyed by millions on TikTok. 

Ayliean feels strongly about making education and academia accessible to those who have experienced socio-economic deprivation and organised the first TEDxInverness as well as developing outreach programmes to get Maths onto the streets and meeting people where they are. 

Franz Schwindlein is former school teacher and inventor of IZAK9 cubes, an interactive maths-learning resource aimed at children in the final years of primary school.

The Explorers Education Programme aims to inspire school teachers and their students in developing their interest, knowledge and engagement in our ocean. Supported by the Marine Institute and funded under the Marine Research Programme by the Irish Government, the programme provides cross curricular lesson plans, resources and activities that support the national curriculum. The Programme also provides teachers training and CPD courses approved by the Department of Education and outreach experts visit schools around the coast of Ireland.

Zoe Griffiths is a mathematician who travels the UK and internationally giving talks and workshops in schools, at science festivals, teacher conferences and at comedy nights.

She regularly gives talks at Maths Inspiration events, and has talked about maths in places ranging from the Cheltenham Science Festival to BBC Radio 4.

Before entering the world of maths communication, Zoe worked as a classroom maths teacher in secondary schools. It was whilst teaching that she first developed her love for maths communication. After teaching, Zoe took up a position at the Royal Institution (the home of Christmas Lectures) and then began her work with Think Maths in 2017.

Dream Space at Microsoft Ireland provides immersive, research-based STEM experiences for students, teachers and communities to enhance their STEM skills alongside crucial social-emotional skills such as empathy, creativity, ethical decision making and collaboration.

Chris Budd OBE, is based at the University of Bath, where he is Professor of Applied Mathematics and Director of the Centre of Nonlinear Mechanics. He has a long history of engagement in the public understanding of science and mathematics through institutions such as the Royal Institution and the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. Professor Budd was awarded an OBE in 2015 for services to science and mathematics education.