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Mathematics Research and Institutions

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Test your general knowledge regarding the historical and administrative aspects of mathematics. This includes questions on professional mathematical societies, academic journals, and global research conferences. These topics occasionally appear in general awareness and current affairs sections.

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Mathematics Research and Institutions Questions

Multiple choice

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
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. London Mathematical Society

  3. Mathematical Society of Japan

  4. Springer-Verlag
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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

Multiple choice

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

Multiple choice

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

Multiple choice

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

Multiple choice

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

Multiple choice

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

Multiple choice

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
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which mathematical conference is considered to be the oldest in the world?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians

  2. American Mathematical Society Annual Meeting

  3. British Mathematical Colloquium

  4. Mathematical Association of America Annual Meeting
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Explanation

The British Mathematical Colloquium was first held in 1865, making it the oldest mathematical conference in the world.

Multiple choice

In what city was the first American Mathematical Society (AMS) Annual Meeting held?

  1. New York City

  2. Chicago

  3. Boston

  4. Philadelphia
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The first AMS Annual Meeting was held in New York City in 1894.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical society organizes the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Annual Meeting?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. American Statistical Association
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Explanation

The MAA Annual Meeting is organized by the Mathematical Association of America.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical conference is known for its focus on pure mathematics?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians

  2. American Mathematical Society Annual Meeting

  3. British Mathematical Colloquium

  4. Mathematical Association of America Annual Meeting
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The ICM is known for its focus on pure mathematics.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical conference is known for its focus on applied mathematics?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians

  2. American Mathematical Society Annual Meeting

  3. British Mathematical Colloquium

  4. Mathematical Association of America Annual Meeting
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Explanation

The AMS Annual Meeting is known for its focus on applied mathematics.

Multiple choice

Which mathematical conference is known for its focus on mathematics education?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians

  2. American Mathematical Society Annual Meeting

  3. British Mathematical Colloquium

  4. Mathematical Association of America Annual Meeting
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Explanation

The MAA Annual Meeting is known for its focus on mathematics education.