The Islands simulation is used to support teaching and learning statistics at numerous institutions in Australia and overseas, and now at a growing number of high schools.
Conference Publication: The role of synthetic data in teaching and learning statistics
Bulmer, Michael and Coote, Leonard (2022). The role of synthetic data in teaching and learning statistics. 11th International Conference on Teaching Statistics, Rosario, Argentina, 11-16 September 2022. Rosario, Argentina: International Association for Statistical Education. doi: 10.52041/iase.icots11.t14i2
Journal Article: An exact algorithm for the pickup and delivery problem with time windows and last-in-first-out loading
Alyasiry, Ali Mehsin, Forbes, Michael and Bulmer, Michael (2019). An exact algorithm for the pickup and delivery problem with time windows and last-in-first-out loading. Transportation Science, 53 (6) trsc.2019.0905, 1695-1705. doi: 10.1287/trsc.2019.0905
Conference Publication: The effect of an interdisciplinary science course on student perceptions of computer programming
Piggott, Adam, Herke, Sara, McIntyre, Timothy and Bulmer, Michael (2019). The effect of an interdisciplinary science course on student perceptions of computer programming. Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education 2019, Sydney, Australia, 2-4 October 2019. Open Journal Systems.
UQ Category 1 Travel Award - Robert delMas
(2012) UQ Travel Awards for International Collaborative Research (Category 1)
Technology for nurture in large classes
(2007–2008) Carrick Associate Fellowship
A new enabling technology for learning and teaching quantitative skills
(2006–2008) Carrick Competitive Grants
(2014) Doctor Philosophy
An Investigation into How Online Dating Affects the Dating Market Using Computational and Behavioural Data
Doctor Philosophy
Acceleration techniques for Combinatorial Benders Decomposition with Applications
Doctor Philosophy
Two-Dimensional Failure Modeling
Murthy, D. N. Pra, Baik, Jaiwook, Wilson, Richard J. and Bulmer, Michael (2006). Two-Dimensional Failure Modeling. Handbook of Engineering. (pp. 97-111) edited by Hoang Pham. London: Springer-Verlag. doi: 10.1007/978-1-84628-288-1_5
Photocopier reliability modelling using evolutionary algorithms
Bulmer, M. and Eccleston, J. A. (2003). Photocopier reliability modelling using evolutionary algorithms. Case Studies in Reliability and Maintenance. (pp. 399-422) edited by W. R. Blischke and D. N. P. Murthy. New Jersey: Wiley. doi: 10.1002/0471393002.ch18
Alyasiry, Ali Mehsin, Forbes, Michael and Bulmer, Michael (2019). An exact algorithm for the pickup and delivery problem with time windows and last-in-first-out loading. Transportation Science, 53 (6) trsc.2019.0905, 1695-1705. doi: 10.1287/trsc.2019.0905
Obstacle traversal and route choice in flying honeybees: Evidence for individual handedness
Ong, Marielle, Bulmer, Michael, Groening, Julia and Srinivasan, Mandyam V (2017). Obstacle traversal and route choice in flying honeybees: Evidence for individual handedness. PloS one, 12 (11) e0184343, 1-25. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0184343
Engstrom, Craig, Bulmer, Michael, Newcombe, Peter and Hoffman, Ben (2017). Implementing an online student laboratory data repository in a first year undergraduate health science course. International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 7 (2), 100-105. doi: 10.18178/ijiet.2017.7.2.849
Using a virtual population to authentically teach epidemiology and biostatistics
Dunn, Peter K., Donnison, Sharn, Cole, Rachel and Bulmer, Michael (2016). Using a virtual population to authentically teach epidemiology and biostatistics. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 48 (2), 1-17. doi: 10.1080/0020739X.2016.1228015
Life on an island: A simulated population to support student projects in statistics
Bulmer, Michael and Haladyn, J. Kimberly (2011). Life on an island: A simulated population to support student projects in statistics. Technology Innovations in Statistics Education, 5 (1).
Picturing student beliefs in statistics
Rolka, Katrin and Bulmer, Michael (2005). Picturing student beliefs in statistics. ZDM - International Journal on Mathematics Education, 37 (5), 412-417. doi: 10.1007/s11858-005-0030-4
Picturing Student Beliefs in Statistics
Rolka, Katrin and Bulmer, Michael (2005). Picturing Student Beliefs in Statistics. Zentralblatt Didaktik der Mathematik ZDM, 37 (5), 56-61.
Random numbers from astronomical imaging
Kevin A. Pimbblet and Michael Bulmer (2005). Random numbers from astronomical imaging. Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia, 22 (1), 1-5. doi: 10.1071/AS04043
Weibull model selection for reliability modelling
Murthy, D. N. P., Bulmer, M. and Eccleston, J. A. (2004). Weibull model selection for reliability modelling. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 86 (3), 257-267. doi: 10.1016/j.ress.2004.01.014
Equational Reasoning as a Tool for Data Analysis
Bulmer, Michael (2002). Equational Reasoning as a Tool for Data Analysis. Austrian Journal of Statistics, 31 (2 & 3), 231-239.
The most used formula in the world
Bulmer, M. (2002). The most used formula in the world. Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 16 (1), 14-19.
The role of synthetic data in teaching and learning statistics
Bulmer, Michael and Coote, Leonard (2022). The role of synthetic data in teaching and learning statistics. 11th International Conference on Teaching Statistics, Rosario, Argentina, 11-16 September 2022. Rosario, Argentina: International Association for Statistical Education. doi: 10.52041/iase.icots11.t14i2
The effect of an interdisciplinary science course on student perceptions of computer programming
Piggott, Adam, Herke, Sara, McIntyre, Timothy and Bulmer, Michael (2019). The effect of an interdisciplinary science course on student perceptions of computer programming. Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education 2019, Sydney, Australia, 2-4 October 2019. Open Journal Systems.
Bulmer, Michael (2011). Collaborative development of a virtual environment to support learning in experimental design and statistical analysis. 58th World Statistics Congress (ISI2011), Dublin, Ireland, 21-26 August 2011. Dublin, Ireland: International Statistical Institute.
Harnessing the creativity of science students to develop an online learning tool
Bulmer, Michael and Meiring, Joyce (2011). Harnessing the creativity of science students to develop an online learning tool. CreateWorld 2010, Brisbane, Australia, 29 November - 1 December 2010. Apple University Consortium Australia.
Technology for insight into student beliefs about statistics in large classes
Bulmer, Michael and Low, Emma (2008). Technology for insight into student beliefs about statistics in large classes. OZCOTS 2008 - 6th Australian Conference on Teaching Statistics, Melbourne, Vic, Australia, 3-4 July, 2008.
Michael Bulmer, Mia O'Brien and Sarah Price (2007). A research orientated, technology-rich, collaborative learning design: meeting the challenge in a large first year class. Higher education research and development society of Australasia (HERDSA) inc annual conference, Adelaide, South Australia, 8-11 July 2007. HERDSA Website: HERDSA.
Cross-Entropy Optimization using Xgrid
Evans, Gareth, Bulmer, Michael and Noskoff, Andrew (2007). Cross-Entropy Optimization using Xgrid. Apple University Consortium Conference: Contribute, Communicate, Collaborate, Gold Coast, Australia, 23-26 September 2007. Apple Australia.
Portfolio optimisation in the Australian electricity market
Baloi L. and Bulmer M. (2007). Portfolio optimisation in the Australian electricity market. International Congress on Modelling and Simulation - Land, Water and Environmental Management: Integrated Systems for Sustainability, MODSIM07, Christchurch, December 10, 2007-December 13, 2007.
Promoting deep learning through design - discussion, student activity and assessment
Myatt, P., Thier, R., Bulmer, M. and Byers, H. (2007). Promoting deep learning through design - discussion, student activity and assessment. Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA), Adelaide, 8-11 July, 2007.
Blanchfield, J., McGraw, E., Bulmer, M., Thier, R., Byers, H., Myatt, P., Hamilton, S. and Evans, R. (2007). The Advanced Study Program in Science: challenging, motivating and inspiring our best science students. Assessment in Science Teaching and Learning Symposium, The University of Sydney, September 28 & 29, 2007. University of Sydney: UniServe Science.
Troublesome concepts in statistics: a student perspective on what they are and how to learn
Bulmer, Michael, O'Brien, Mia and Price, Sarah (2007). Troublesome concepts in statistics: a student perspective on what they are and how to learn. uniserve science, University of Sydney, 28-29 September, 2007. UniServe Science Website: UniServe.
Student beliefs and attitudes from poetry writing in statistics
Bulmer, M., Lea, B. and Rolka, K. (2006). Student beliefs and attitudes from poetry writing in statistics. 30th Conference of the International-Group-for-the-Psychology-of-Mathematics-Education, Prague, Czech Republic, JUL 16-21, 2006. Praha, Czech Republic: Charles University.
Technology for nurture in large undergraduate statistics classes
Bulmer, M. and Rodd, M. (2005). Technology for nurture in large undergraduate statistics classes. Abingdon, UK: Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/00207390500270984
Actualising research-led teaching and learning within university curriculum
O'Brien, M., Byers, H. K., Huber, T. L., Jacobsen, I., Bulmer, M., Burgh, G., Crosthwaite, C. A., Harrison, J. and Hughes, C. P. (2005). Actualising research-led teaching and learning within university curriculum. Effective Teaching and Learning Conference, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 3-4 November, 2005.
The A4-project - statistical world views expressed through pictures
Bulmer, M. and Rolka, K. (2005). The A4-project - statistical world views expressed through pictures. PME 29, University of Melbourne, 10 - 15 July 2005. Melbourne: University of Melbourne.
The impact of classroom design on collaborative learning
Bulmer, Michael, Miller, Valda, Byer, Helen, Milne, David and O'Brien, Mia (2005). The impact of classroom design on collaborative learning. National UniServe Conference, The University of Sydney, 30 September, 2005. Sydney: UniServe Science.
Baloi L., Bulmer M. and Tintos C. (2005). Type of day forecasting. International Congress on Modelling and Simulation: Advances and Applications for Management and Decision Making, MODSIM05, Melbourne, VIC, December 12, 2005-December 15, 2005. Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand Inc. (MSSANZ).
Miller, Valda, Oldfield, Elwyn and Bulmer, Michael (2004). Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) in first year chemistry and statistics courses: insights and evaluations. 2004 National UniServe Conference, Sydney Australia, 30 September - 1 October 2004. UniServe Science.
Estimation issues in allometric scaling models
Bulmer, M. and Fleetwood, K. J. (2003). Estimation issues in allometric scaling models. International Congress on Modelling & Simulation (MODSIM 2003), Townsville, Australia, 14-17 July 2003. Perth, Australia: Modelling & Simulation Society of Australia & New Zealand Inc.
Genetic algorithms and stochastic forest property rights enforcement
McAllister, R. J. and Bulmer, M. (2003). Genetic algorithms and stochastic forest property rights enforcement. International Congress on Modelling & Simulation (MODSIM 2003), Townsville, Australia, 14-17 July 2003. Perth, Australia: Modelling & Simulation Society of Australia & New Zealand Inc.
Genetic unit commitment model in a deregulated power energy environment
Baloi, C. A., Belward, J. A. and Bulmer, M. (2003). Genetic unit commitment model in a deregulated power energy environment. International Congress on Modelling & Simulation (MODSIM 2003), Townsville, Australia, 14-17 July 2003. Perth, Australia: Modelling & Simulation Society of Australia & New Zealand Inc.
Growing virtual plants for teaching and learning statistics
Bulmer, M. (2003). Growing virtual plants for teaching and learning statistics. Apple University Consortium Academic and Developers Conference, Adelaide, Australia, 28 September - 1 October 2003. Sydney, Australia: Apple Computer Australia.
Multi-area unit commitment in the national electricity market
Baloi, C. A., Belward, J. A., Bulmer, M. and Tintos, C. (2003). Multi-area unit commitment in the national electricity market. International Congress on Modelling & Simulation (MODSIM 2003), Townsville, Australia, 14-17 July 2003. Perth, Australia: Modelling & Simulation Society of Australia & New Zealand Inc.
Sensitivity analysis of the national electricity market
Baloi, C. A., Belward, J. A. and Bulmer, M. (2003). Sensitivity analysis of the national electricity market. International Congress on Modelling & Simulation (MODSIM 2003), Townsville, Australia, 14-17 July 2003. Perth, Australia: Modelling & Simulation Society of Australia & New Zealand Inc.
A narrated concept map for statistics
Bulmer, M. (2002). A narrated concept map for statistics. 6th International Conference on Teaching Statistics, Cape Town, South Africa, 7-12 July, 2002. The Netherlands: International Association of Statistical Education.
Teaching and learning mathematics with virtual worlds
Bulmer, M. (2002). Teaching and learning mathematics with virtual worlds. 2nd International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics, Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, 1-6 July, 2002. Greece: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
A complex change of variables for geometrical reasoning
Stokes, T. and Bulmer, M. (2001). A complex change of variables for geometrical reasoning. Audomated Deduction in Geometry AGD2000, Zurich, Switzerland, 25-27 September 2000. Germany: Springer-Verlag.
Short term forecast of the load demand in Victoria
Baloi, C. A., Belward, J. A. and Bulmer, M. (2001). Short term forecast of the load demand in Victoria. MODSIM 2001, The Australian National University, Canberra, 10-13 December, 2001. Canberra: Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand Inc..
The kinds of truth of geometry theorems
Bulmer, M., Fearnley-Sander, D. and Stokes, T. (2001). The kinds of truth of geometry theorems. Audomated Deduction in Geometry AGD2000, Zurich, Switzerland, 25-27 September 2000. Germany: Springer-Verlag. doi: 10.1007/3-540-45410-1_8
Using Grobner basis computations to teach algebra
Bulmer, M. (2001). Using Grobner basis computations to teach algebra. Sixth Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics, RMIT University, Melbourne, 15-19 December 2001. USA: Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics.
Bulmer, Michael (2000). Music from fractal noise. Mathematics 2000 Festival, Melbourne, Vic., Australia, 10-14 January 2000. Adelaide, S.Aust: Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT).
Using genetic algorithms to solve open-loop difference games of illegal logging
McAllister, R. and Bulmer, M. (2000). Using genetic algorithms to solve open-loop difference games of illegal logging. ASOR 3rd Operations Research Conference, Mariott Hotel, Brisbane, 2 June 2000. Brisbane, Australia: The Australian Society of Operations Research Inc.
Bootstrapping with a genetic algorithm
Bulmer, M. (1999). Bootstrapping with a genetic algorithm. Christchurch, NZ, 23-25 Sept, 1999. Brisbane, Aust.: Cen. for Statistics, The Univ. of Qld.
Flexible learning in a large service subject: a multimodal approach
Bulmer, M. (1999). Flexible learning in a large service subject: a multimodal approach. [Delta]'99 Symposium on Undergraduate Mathematics, Launa Quays, Qld, 21-24 November. University of Southern Queensland: Delta '99 Committee.
Proceedings of the Mathematics 2000 Festival
Bulmer, M., McCrae, B. and Stacey, K. eds. (2000). Proceedings of the Mathematics 2000 Festival. Mathematics 2000 Festival, University of Melbourne, 10-13 January 2000. Adelaide: AAMT.
UQ Category 1 Travel Award - Robert delMas
(2012) UQ Travel Awards for International Collaborative Research (Category 1)
Technology for nurture in large classes
(2007–2008) Carrick Associate Fellowship
A new enabling technology for learning and teaching quantitative skills
(2006–2008) Carrick Competitive Grants
Automated Generation of Virtual Humans Based on Anthropometric Data and Models
(2004) Apple University Development Fund
A symbolic/numeric hybrid approach to data mining
(1999) UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
An Investigation into How Online Dating Affects the Dating Market Using Computational and Behavioural Data
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Acceleration techniques for Combinatorial Benders Decomposition with Applications
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Optimal Blending of Coal Given Geological and Scheduling Variability
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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(2014) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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First Year University Students Making Sense of Statistics Through Storytelling
(2020) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Rich Variants of the Vehicle Routing Problem
(2020) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Towards a general formulation of lazy constraints
(2019) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Cross-Entropy Method in Telecommunication Systems
(2008) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Modelling the statistical behaviour of temperature using a modified Brennan and Schwartz 1982 interest rate model
(2004) Master Science — Associate Advisor
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APPLICATIONS OF OPTIMISATION IN ELECTRICITY POWER GENERATION
(2003) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor