AMS Launches Mathematical Moments

Providence, RI: The American Mathematical Society announces Mathematical Moments , a new series of illustrated "snapshots" designed to promote appreciation and understanding of the role mathematics plays in science, nature, technology, and human culture.

These introductory "snapshots" provide a handy, eye-catching, and concise way to reach such audiences as elected officials, pre-college students, and school teachers and administrators.

The initial topics for Mathematical Moments are: Describing the Oceans, Designing Aircraft, Deciphering DNA, Storing Fingerprints, Investing in Markets, Creating Crystals, Seeing the World through Fractals, Experimenting with the heart, Securing Internet Connections, Making Movies Come Alive, Listening to Music, Routing Traffic through the Internet, Tracking Products, and Forecasting Weather.

Mathematical Moments pdf files may be freely downloaded.

The AMS Public Awareness Office welcomes topic suggestions and feedback on the program which can be sent to pa-office@ams.org

Founded in 1888 to further mathematical research and scholarship, the 30,000-member American Mathematical Society fulfills its mission through programs and services that promote mathematical education, and foster awareness and appreciation of mathematics and its connections to other disciplines and to everyday life.