Breaking News: Prof Johnson Olaleru advocates for a shift in how mathematics projects, theses, and dissertations are presented, particularly in Pure Mathematics...

 Prof Johnson Olaleru advocates for a shift in how mathematics projects, theses, and dissertations are presented, particularly in Pure Mathematics

Prof Olaleru advocates for a shift in how mathematics projects, theses, and dissertations are presented, particularly in Pure Mathematics. He suggested that explicitly including aims, research questions, objectives, research methods, and discussion (ROMD) in presentations can help mathematicians better communicate their work to non-mathematicians, which is crucial for securing grants and awards.

He argues that:

- In interdisciplinary research, clarity and effective communication are key to securing funding and recognition.

- By presenting research in a more accessible way, mathematicians can build confidence in their students and increase their chances of success.

- Itemizing objectives, research questions, and methods can help researchers clarify their thoughts and demonstrate the value and applications of their work.

He shares an example of a PhD student who won an award for their thesis, despite the assessors not being mathematicians, by effectively presenting the research in a way that highlighted its significance and applications.

Overall, He believes that adapting presentation styles to be more inclusive and communicative can help mathematicians compete more effectively for grants and awards and promote interdisciplinary collaboration.

Agbedeyi Odimientimi Desmond reporting from Asaba, Delta.