About Us
We are a society of mathematics students and professionals dedicated to advancing research, supporting learning & careers, and building our mathematical community.
We work to advance your scholarship and connect you to the mathematical community through meetings, programs, grants, publications, education resources, and advocacy work.
Spotlight on: AMS Chief Executive Officer
John MeierJohn Meier is New AMS Chief Executive Officer
The American Mathematical Society Board of Trustees is pleased to introduce John Meier as the new Chief Executive Officer of the AMS. He began his five-year term on July 1, 2024, coming to the AMS from Lafayette College. Read more about Meier's appointment.
From the President
Mathematics always has played a central, vibrant role in human civilization. The mission of the AMS is to represent our field and the American mathematical community.
Our Governance
AMS work is guided by a variety of elected, nominated, and volunteer mathematicians
Governance Operations
We're here for every phase of your mathematical life
Our Mission
The AMS, founded in 1888 to further the interests of mathematical research and scholarship, serves the national and international community through its publications, meetings, advocacy and other programs, which
- promote mathematical research, its communication and uses,
- encourage and promote the transmission of mathematical understanding and skills,
- support mathematical education at all levels,
- advance the status of the profession of mathematics, encouraging and facilitating full participation of all individuals,
- foster an awareness and appreciation of mathematics and its connections to other disciplines and everyday life.