Success Stories: Mathematics and Industry

A report of this event (in Dutch) can be found here.

Are you looking for inspirational examples of mathematics being used in real-life? Do you want to learn about the results of mathematics and industry working together? During the week of January 25th we will present a series of success stories from the Study Group Mathematics with Industry to you in three webinars. The language of this event is English and each webinar will start at 16:00 Amsterdam time.

January 26th 16:00 Amsterdam time: Sweco and Equalis

On Tuesday January 26th Sweco and Equalis will share their stories.

Sweco plans and designs the sustainable communities and cities of the future. The results of our work are sustainable buildings, efficient infrastructure and access to clean water.

Equalis Strategy & Modeling is a management consulting firm of health economists helping all stakeholders in the health care sector with their advice.

January 27th 16:00 Amsterdam time: KNLTB and Shoqr

KNLTB and Shoqr will share their stories on Wednesday January 27th.

KNLTB is the Royal Dutch Lawn Tennis Association. The main goal of KNLTB is to support as many people as possible – of all ages and (dis-)abilities – to play tennis and make sure they keep playing.

ShoQR trains physiotherapists in treating patients with knee osteoarthritis (degenerated, damaged cartilage). Together with physiotherapists and universities, we recognized the need for a clinically feasible measurement instrument. Our solution is called ShoQR.

January 28th 16:00 Amsterdam time: PostNL and HZPC

PostNL and HZPC will share succes stories in the third and last webinar on Thursday January 28th.

PostNL is the number one service provider in mail and logistics. PostNL delivers parcels every day and mail five days a week. On a weekday, PostNL delivers on average 900,000 parcels and 6.8 million letters throughout the Benelux.

Founded in 1898 and rooted in The Netherlands, HZPC has grown to become global market leader in seed potato trading, innovative breeding and concept development.