Linda Galligan is an Associate Professor with the School of Sciences at USQ and Head of School. She teaches courses on Mathematics for Teachers and has strong links with schools providing mathematics programs and activities for students and teachers. Her research includes language and mathematics, and students' and lecturers' perceptions of student preparation for numeracy demands of university. Recently her focus on research has been on student engagement in online learning, the use of Tablet Technology to effectively teach mathematics, and using modelling to improve pre-service teachers' deep understanding of mathematics.