The National Association of Mathematicians (NAM), a non-profit professional organization, has as its main objectives, the promotion of excellence in the mathematical sciences and the promotion of the mathematical development of underrepresented American minorities. It also aims to address the issue of the serious under-representation of minorities in the mathematical sciences workforce. NAM achieves its goals by focusing on five areas:
Although the majority of NAM members consist of members of under-represented groups of American minorities, a significant number of members represent a cross-section of the mathematical sciences community. Membership is open to all.
The nineteenth NAM Conference, NAM MATHFest XIX, will be held at the University of the District of Columbia, Nov 12 - 14, 2009. Students at all collegiate levels, including 60 undergraduates, will attend this conference to hear speakers from industry, the government, and academia discuss mathematical sciences graduate programs and workforce opportunities. A central theme for this conference is workforce development and homeland security.
Document last modified on October 26, 2009.