Mathematics Society: General Events Officer

Heyy, I'm Sara, a second-year Mathematics with Economics student who is keen to discover new ways to run unique events, ranging from academic workshops and alumni talks to a murder mystery night and themed ball. My goal is to create opportunities for ADM members to not only grow their academic and professional knowledge but also to build connections and genuinely feel part of the community.

Founding and leading the STEM society, running the School Council, and managing group competitions throughout sixth form taught me how to effectively plan and deliver complex ideas, something I would bring to this role, especially by ensuring each event is inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable. 

If elected, some possible events I’d love to introduce are:

• Campus Scavenger Hunt: Solve maths-themed puzzles around UCL campus.
• Murder Mystery Night: Uncover clues hidden in quantitative riddles to solve a “whodunnit.”
• Debate Night: Discuss stimulating topics, for example “This House Believes randomness doesn’t exist and is a consequence of our limited knowledge.”
• Games Night: Featuring themed trivia quizzes, a GeoGuessr tournament, board games etc.
• Panel Discussions: Involving lecturers, academics, alumni, or industry experts followed by informal networking and Q&A’s.
• Inter-Society Events: Collaborating with different societies to run memorable activities such as Pi(e) Day with the Baking Society. 

I’m truly grateful for what our amazing Maths Department has already provided us, and I’d love to help keep it that way - by organising exciting opportunities and shaping a welcoming community within our large Maths cohort.
Whether it’s enhancing your CV or keeping your flame of interest in Maths burning, I’ll work to make every event meaningful and engaging. I plan to actively research potential speakers, topics, and collaborations that reflect what our members are genuinely interested in. This I would do by working closely with the committee, and perhaps even collaborating with other societies!
Having personally known the last and current ADM presidents, I already have some insight into what makes our society thrive. My experience includes co-founding and leading the "Mathletes" club at my Sixth Form, where I created and delivered presentations with my partner, as well as helping to host the UKMT Team Challenge 2024 and representing my school in it. This helped me develop the organisational, initiative, and teamwork skills needed for the role of the General events officer.
I hope to bring that same energy and dedication to help make ADM events enjoyable and unforgettable, but also to build a greater sense of community and make our students feel more connected in this hectic period of our lives.