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Mathematical Societies and Public Outreach

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Which mathematical society is known for its annual meeting, the Joint Mathematics Meetings?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Institute of Mathematical Statistics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Mathematical Society (AMS) is the largest professional society dedicated to mathematics in the world. It holds its annual meeting, the Joint Mathematics Meetings, jointly with the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM).

What is the name of the MAA's flagship publication for undergraduate mathematics students?

  1. Mathematics Magazine

  2. The American Mathematical Monthly

  3. College Mathematics Journal

  4. MAA Focus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The American Mathematical Monthly is a peer-reviewed mathematics journal published by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). It is intended for undergraduate mathematics students and their teachers.

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (SIAM) Review?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Institute of Mathematical Statistics


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(SIAM) Review is a peer-reviewed mathematics journal published by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). It publishes research articles on the application of mathematics to industry and science.

What is the name of the IMS's annual conference?

  1. Joint Statistical Meetings

  2. International Symposium on Statistical Science

  3. IMS Annual Meeting

  4. Statistical Society of Canada Annual Meeting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The IMS Annual Meeting is the annual conference of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (IMS). It is held jointly with the Statistical Society of Canada Annual Meeting.

Which mathematical society is responsible for the development of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

  4. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is a professional organization of mathematics educators. It is responsible for the development of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.

What is the name of the AMS's public outreach program?

  1. Math in the Media

  2. Mathematics Awareness Month

  3. Project NExT

  4. MAA FOCUS


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mathematics Awareness Month is an annual event held in April to promote the importance of mathematics. It is organized by the AMS and the MAA.

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (Notices) of the AMS?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Institute of Mathematical Statistics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(Notices) of the AMS is a monthly magazine published by the American Mathematical Society. It contains news and information about the AMS and the mathematics community.

What is the name of the MAA's program that provides grants to undergraduate mathematics students for research experiences?

  1. Project NExT

  2. MAA FOCUS

  3. MAA Undergraduate Research Fellowship

  4. MAA Student Travel Grant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The MAA Undergraduate Research Fellowship provides grants to undergraduate mathematics students for research experiences. The program is designed to encourage students to pursue careers in mathematics research.

Which mathematical society is responsible for the development of the Mathematical Sciences Digital Library?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Institute of Mathematical Statistics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mathematical Sciences Digital Library (MSDL) is a digital library of mathematics resources. It is a joint project of the AMS, the MAA, and the SIAM.

What is the name of the IMS's journal that publishes research articles on theoretical statistics?

  1. The Annals of Statistics

  2. The Annals of Probability

  3. The Journal of the American Statistical Association

  4. Statistical Science


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Annals of Statistics is a peer-reviewed journal published by the IMS. It publishes research articles on theoretical statistics.

Which mathematical society is responsible for the development of the Mathematical Olympiad Program?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Art of Problem Solving


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mathematical Olympiad Program is a national mathematics competition for high school students. It is organized by the MAA.

What is the name of the AMS's program that provides grants to mathematicians for public outreach activities?

  1. MAA FOCUS

  2. Project NExT

  3. AMS Public Outreach Grant Program

  4. MAA Student Travel Grant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The AMS Public Outreach Grant Program provides grants to mathematicians for public outreach activities. The program is designed to encourage mathematicians to share their knowledge of mathematics with the public.

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (SIAM) Journal on Applied Mathematics?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. Institute of Mathematical Statistics


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(SIAM) Journal on Applied Mathematics is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). It publishes research articles on the application of mathematics to industry and science.

What is the name of the MAA's program that provides grants to mathematics departments for public outreach activities?

  1. MAA FOCUS

  2. Project NExT

  3. MAA Public Outreach Grant Program

  4. MAA Student Travel Grant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The MAA Public Outreach Grant Program provides grants to mathematics departments for public outreach activities. The program is designed to encourage mathematics departments to share their knowledge of mathematics with the public.

Which mathematical society is responsible for the development of the National Mathcounts Competition?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Mathcounts Competition is a national mathematics competition for middle school students. It is organized by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).

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