The remit for the Women in Mathematics Committee is to promote the
object of the Society in as far as this concerns women, and to undertake
further tasks as required or approved by Council. Currently these tasks
include:
Providing information to the membership of the LMS on items relating
to Women in Mathematics.
Monitoring the Society's activities by collecting and publishing statistical data on women in mathematics.
Establishing the Mary Cartwright Lecture.
Supporting and developing workshops such as the British Women in
Mathematics meetings.
Investigating and implementing measures pertaining to the retention
of women in the mathematical community.
Providing information on the provision of childcare at meetings and
conferences.
National and international liaison with organisations with similar priorities.
The number of members of the Committee should be between 6 and 8. The
normal length of service shall be 3 years, with the possibility of members
being reappointed for a further period of 3 years. There will be a Panel
of Advisors, approved by Council whose role is to offer guidance with,
regard to policies and direction of the Committee.