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Brody Foy

Election Year: 2015

Election Constituency: Australia

Scholar Status: Scholar Alum

Rhodes Identifier: Queensland & New College 2015

Brody Foy

Biography

Brody completes a Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) this year, with a focus on computational mathematics and mathematical modeling. Enthusiastic about his studies, he graduated with a perfect grade point average and helped restructure the degree for future students. Brody is passionate about youth engagement and education, having designed and run maths and science workshops for high schools across Queensland. He is a project coordinator for Spur Projects, a men's mental health organisation, and also spends a significant portion of his time mentoring youth within the Brisbane community. For relaxation Brody loves to play guitar and team sports. Long-term, Brody intends to use mathematics and computer simulation to tackle challenging problems in science and medicine, and propel Australia's research community forward.