American Mathematical Society

AMS Public Awareness Offerings

Through the following materials and services, the AMS promotes mathematics awareness to members, the mathematical and sciences communities, decision-makers on Capitol Hill, the media, and the general public.

Outreach and Communications
Programs and Public Events
Topics in Mathematics

Outreach and Communications

AMS and mathematics news
Headlines & Deadlines: a twice-monthly email service for AMS members.
Headlines & Deadlines for Students: email notifications for students.
Math in the Media: a monthly magazine summarizing mathematics and mathematicians covered by the media.
Policy & Advocacy: Washington, DC briefings, exhibitions, and events.

Programs and Public Events

Who Wants to Be a Mathematician: a popular game for high school students.
Einstein Public Lectures: a series of public lectures given annually at one of the Society's eight sectional meetings.
Arnold Ross Lectures: lectures for talented high school mathematics students to stimulate their interest in mathematics and show them the tremendous opportunities for careers in mathematics.
Learn about other AMS programs.

Topics in Mathematics: Current Essays and Materials

Feature Column: monthly essays on mathematical topics.
Mathematical Moments: a series of podcasts and posters that describe the role mathematics plays in science, nature, technology, and human culture.
Mathematical Imagery: images of mathematics-inspired art in various media.
Posters (for mail order or download)

More public awareness resources available under Math Samplings and In the News. For AMS books and journals, please visit the AMS Bookstore. For media inquiries, please visit our Information for the Media page.

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