 Design Science MathType is the full-featured
version of the Equation Editor in Microsoft Office. We have new
versions of MathType for Mac OS-X and Windows. Many teachers use
MathType to create web pages, PowerPoint presentations, tests, and
class work with great-looking math. Visit our web site to learn
about our WebEQ, MathPlayer and MathFlow products:
www.dessci.com. |
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 Mu Alpha Theta
is the National Mathematics Honor Society for High
School and Two-Year College students. Formed in 1957, its purpose
is to stimulate interest in mathematics by providing public
recognition of superior mathematical scholarship and by promoting
various mathematical activities. There are now over 1450 active
chapters in the United States and foreign countries. Further
information about the organization can be found at our website at
www.mualphatheta.org. |
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 Art of Problem Solving (www.artofproblemsolving.com)
is the premier website for motivated students of mathematics. The
website includes the largest online problem solving community in
the world; online courses for middle and high school students
involved in extracurricular math; The Art of Problem Solving
books, used for over 10 years by the top math schools and students
in the country; free resources such as articles, a LaTeX tutorial,
and free online problem solving sessions. |
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 Wolfram Research
is the world's leading developer of technical
computing software and is also committed to technological
awareness and education, sponsoring both the academic and
corporate communities with direct contributions to
education-related programs and scientific research. In addition,
the Wolfram Research web domain is home to MathWorld (http://mathworld.wolfram.com)
and a growing family of public mathematical resources that utilize
Mathematica technology. Visit
http://www.wolfram.com for more information about Wolfram
Research products and resources. |
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 Founded
in 1888 to further mathematical research and scholarship, the
American Mathematical Society fulfills its mission through
programs and services that promote mathematical research and its
uses, strengthen mathematical education, and foster awareness and
appreciation of mathematics and its connections to other
disciplines and to everyday life. The Society has approximately
30,000 individual members and 550 institutional members in the
United States and around the world. The AMS headquarters is
located in Providence, Rhode Island, and the Society has offices
also in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Washington D.C. |
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 The
Math League is dedicated to building student interest and
confidence in mathematics through solving worthwhile problems.
Each year, we sponsor math contests for grades 4 through 8, high
school, and algebra 1 students. Many students first develop an
interest in mathematics through problem-solving activities such as
these contests. Visit our web site at
http://www.mathleague.com/
for more information on our math contests, books, and computer
software. |
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 PROMYS
is designed to encourage motivated high school students
to explore the creative world of mathematics. Through their intensive
efforts to solve a large assortment of unusually challenging problems
in Number Theory, participants practice the art of mathematical
discovery – numerical exploration, formulation and critique of
conjectures, and techniques of proof and generalization. More
experienced participants may also study abstract algebra,
combinatorics, or geometry. Problem sets are accompanied by daily
lectures given by research mathematicians. |
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 The
future of the actuarial profession depends on our ability to
attract candidates with the right skills. In a world of
ever-increasing opportunities for young people it is more
important than ever to increase the awareness of the actuarial
profession among smart, ambitious and motivated high school
students. The mission of the SOA/CAS Joint Committee on Career
Encouragement is to promote the profession to prospective
candidates. Our overall strategic goal is to accurately portray
and market the profession to all students that fit the profile of
skill and attitudes needed to be successful as an actuary. For
more information, please visit
www.BeAnActuary.org. |
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 Key
Curriculum Press was founded in 1971 by Peter and Steven
Rasmussen to provide the educational community with alternative
mathematics materials. Steven remains its president today. In
1996, Key Curriculum Press began a valuable business affiliation
with Springer, one of the world's largest and most prestigious
scientific publishers, strengthening the breadth and depth of our
publishing resources. In 1999, Key Curriculum Press, in
cooperation with Springer New York, expanded and launched
Key College Publishing to
offer innovative mathematics and statistics texts and courseware
for the undergraduate, higher education market. From their
headquarters in Emeryville, California, they publish high school
and undergraduate mathematics and statistics textbooks, mathematics
software, supplementary materials and workbooks. |
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 Texas
Instruments is committed to helping teachers create an
engaging learning experience leading to higher student achievement
in math and science worldwide. TI's combination of research-based
educational technology, training, and curricular materials is
designed for effective instruction and improved student learning.
To learn more about TI's products and services, including our
TI-Navigator™ Classroom Learning System, visit TI online at
www.education.ti.com. |
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 Since
1988, William K. Bradford Publishing Company has been
committed to assisting educators in the challenging task of
teaching students the mathematics they need to succeed as a member
of today's technology rich society. WKB publishes a comprehensive
line of software and print materials for grades K - 12 mathematics
education that meet curriculum objectives, enhance learning, and
support the NCTM Standards. Visit our website at
www.wkbradford.com for more information. |
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 The
Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics (http://www.hcssim.org)
is a rigorous 6-week program that is both demanding and expanding.
Participants are expected to spend a major portion of each day
actively engaged in learning, doing, and sharing mathematics. The
daily schedule includes 4 hours of class meetings each morning
(Monday-Saturday), recreation and informal study in the afternoon,
the Prime Time Theorem before dinner, and problem sessions in the
evening. |
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 The
MathWorks is the world's leading developer of technical
computing software for engineers and scientists in industry,
government, and education. With an extensive product set based on
MATLAB and Simulink, The MathWorks provides software and services
to solve challenging problems and accelerate innovation in
automotive, aerospace, communications, financial services,
biotechnology, electronics, instrumentation, process, and other
industries. The MathWorks was founded in 1984 and employs more
than 1,000 people worldwide, with headquarters in Natick,
Massachusetts. For additional information, visit
www.mathworks.com. |
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 The
Mathematical Association of America's American Mathematics
Competitions (AMC) program has the goal of strengthening the
mathematical capabilities of youth. For this goal, we identify,
recognize and reward excellence in mathematics through a serics of
national contests called the American Mathematics Contest 8 (AMC
8), the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10), the American
Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12), the American Invitational
Mathematics Examination (AIME), and the United States of America
Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO). |
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 The
AwesomeMath Summer Program is a three-week camp designed
to hone high school students' mathematical problem-solving skills up
to the Olympiad level. This program offers mathematically gifted
students the opportunity to engage in meaningful problem solving
activities and explore in detail areas in advanced mathematics.
The high quality instruction is provided by renowned lecturers and
Olympiad coaches. For more information, visit
http://www.awesomemath.org. |
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 MathPro
Press is a publisher and distributor of mathematics problem
books. We specialize in the publication of compendiums and indexes
of mathematics problems. Visit our web site
www.MathProPress.com for
information about math problems, problem books, math competitions
and olympiads, problem sites, and problem journals. We also have
an online searchable collection of over 20,000 challenging math
problems. |
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 The
Ross Program, held at the Ohio State University, is an
intensive eight week summer course for ambitious high school
students talented in mathematics. Students are immersed in a world
of mathematical investigation and discovery. The central goal of
the Ross Program has always been to instruct and encourage bright
young students in the art of abstract thinking and to inspire them
to discover for themselves that abstract ideas are valuable and
important. |
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 MATHCOUNTS
is the premier middle school math enrichment, coaching and
competition program. Each year, every U.S. middle school receives
a free copy of the annual MATHCOUNTS School Handbook, containing
300 creative problems meeting NCTM standards for grades 6-8. More
than 500,000 students tackle these problems in classroom or
after-school activities. The competition series (school, local,
state and national) further motivates students to develop their
problem-solving, logical thinking and analytical skills. Visit
www.mathcounts.org for more information. |
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 Canada/USA
Mathcamp is a five-week summer program for mathematically
talented students. Each student at Mathcamp designs a program of
study reflecting his or her own mathematical interests and
ambitions. There are at least four classes to choose from at any
time, on a variety of levels and topics. Classes are interactive,
with students actively engaged in mathematical discovery. Students
can also attend lectures by visiting mathematicians, do an
independent project, and participate in problem-solving
competitions. |
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 The
Texas Mathworks Honors Summer Math Camp is a 6 week residential
program for talented high school students in grades 9-12. The goal is
to engage students in doing mathematics at a high level, to teach
students to reason rigorously and precisely, and to develop questioning
minds. Students work together, explore problems deeply, and develop the
background for doing research projects that may be submitted to either
the Siemens or Intel Competitions. |
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 Cogito.org
was developed by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented
Youth (CTY) for students around the world with exceptional
abilities and interests in mathematics and the sciences. This Web
site features interviews with scientists and mathematicians,
profiles of young scientists, science news and events, and a
directory of summer programs, competitions, and other academic
opportunities. Members can participate in discussion forums with
their peers and with experts in a variety of disciplines. |
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 MathZoom
(www.mathzoom.com) develops
future leaders in math related fields. MathZoom offers a
three-week summer program and ongoing classes for motivated
students to expand mathematical horizon, improve problem solving
skills, and explore advanced mathematics areas. The curriculum is
to prepare students for math contests, engage their interest, and
improve their confidence in facing academic challenges. Student
participation is always encouraged to improve communication and
leadership skills. MathZoom also provides consultation in college
and career planning for Math talents through partners. |
The D. E. Shaw group is a
global investment and technology
development firm with an international reputation for financial
innovation and technological leadership. Headquartered in New
York, the D. E. Shaw group encompasses a number of closely related
entities with more than 1,100 employees and approximately $30 billion in aggregate
investment capital.
Our activities range from deployment of investment
strategies based on mathematical models or human expertise to the
acquisition of existing companies and the financing or development
of new ones.