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Mathematical Societies and Government

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Mathematical Societies and Government, including the history, structure, and influence of these organizations.
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Which mathematical society was founded first?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Société Mathématique de France


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The London Mathematical Society was founded in 1865, making it the oldest mathematical society in the world.

What is the primary purpose of a mathematical society?

  1. To promote mathematical research

  2. To provide a forum for mathematicians to share ideas

  3. To influence government policy on mathematics education

  4. To award prizes and grants to mathematicians


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of a mathematical society is to promote mathematical research by providing a forum for mathematicians to share ideas, organizing conferences and workshops, and publishing mathematical journals.

Which mathematical society has the largest membership?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Société Mathématique de France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Mathematical Society has the largest membership, with over 30,000 members.

How do mathematical societies influence government policy on mathematics education?

  1. By lobbying elected officials

  2. By providing expert testimony before legislative committees

  3. By developing curriculum standards

  4. By organizing public awareness campaigns


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Mathematical societies influence government policy on mathematics education by lobbying elected officials, providing expert testimony before legislative committees, developing curriculum standards, and organizing public awareness campaigns.

What is the name of the mathematical society that was founded in 1888 to promote the interests of women mathematicians?

  1. Association for Women in Mathematics

  2. Women's Mathematical Society

  3. Society for Women in Mathematics

  4. Association of Women Mathematicians


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Association for Women in Mathematics was founded in 1888 to promote the interests of women mathematicians.

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (Annals) (of) (Mathematics)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Société Mathématique de France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Mathematical Society publishes the journal (Annals) (of) (Mathematics).

What is the name of the mathematical society that was founded in 1913 to promote the interests of African American mathematicians?

  1. National Association of Mathematicians

  2. Association of African American Mathematicians

  3. Society of African American Mathematicians

  4. Association for the Advancement of Colored People


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Association of Mathematicians was founded in 1913 to promote the interests of African American mathematicians.

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (Inventiones) (Mathematicae)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Springer-Verlag


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Springer-Verlag publishes the journal (Inventiones) (Mathematicae).

What is the name of the mathematical society that was founded in 1939 to promote the interests of Hispanic mathematicians?

  1. Society for the Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science

  2. National Association of Hispanic Mathematicians

  3. Association of Hispanic Mathematicians

  4. Society of Hispanic Mathematicians


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Society for the Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science was founded in 1939 to promote the interests of Hispanic mathematicians.

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (Journal) (of) (the) (American) (Mathematical) (Society)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Société Mathématique de France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Mathematical Society publishes the journal (Journal) (of) (the) (American) (Mathematical) (Society).

What is the name of the mathematical society that was founded in 1952 to promote the interests of mathematicians in industry?

  1. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  2. Association for Computing Machinery

  3. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

  4. American Society of Mechanical Engineers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics was founded in 1952 to promote the interests of mathematicians in industry.

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (Proceedings) (of) (the) (American) (Mathematical) (Society)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Société Mathématique de France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Mathematical Society publishes the journal (Proceedings) (of) (the) (American) (Mathematical) (Society).

What is the name of the mathematical society that was founded in 1962 to promote the interests of mathematicians in government?

  1. Society for Mathematical Biology

  2. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  3. Society for the Advancement of Mathematics

  4. Society for Mathematical Finance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Society for Mathematical Biology was founded in 1962 to promote the interests of mathematicians in government.

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (Transactions) (of) (the) (American) (Mathematical) (Society)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Société Mathématique de France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Mathematical Society publishes the journal (Transactions) (of) (the) (American) (Mathematical) (Society).

What is the name of the mathematical society that was founded in 1969 to promote the interests of mathematicians in finance?

  1. Society for Mathematical Biology

  2. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  3. Society for the Advancement of Mathematics

  4. Society for Mathematical Finance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Society for Mathematical Finance was founded in 1969 to promote the interests of mathematicians in finance.

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