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When we create a visualization to learn something from data, we invariably discard some portion of information in exchange for insight. From kernel density estimation to the humble histogram, we'll explore the tricky nature of parameter choice. Link in comments.
January 16, 2026 at 8:44 PM
When we create a visualization to learn something from data, we invariably discard some portion of information in exchange for insight. From kernel density estimation to the humble histogram, we'll explore the tricky nature of parameter choice. Link in comments.
BE COUNTED. Your participation matters and ensures your department is represented.
The Annual Survey- Faculty Salaries is now open!
This survey collects critical data from mathematical sciences departments nationwide and helps provide trusted insights on faculty salaries and departmental trends.
The Annual Survey- Faculty Salaries is now open!
This survey collects critical data from mathematical sciences departments nationwide and helps provide trusted insights on faculty salaries and departmental trends.
January 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM
BE COUNTED. Your participation matters and ensures your department is represented.
The Annual Survey- Faculty Salaries is now open!
This survey collects critical data from mathematical sciences departments nationwide and helps provide trusted insights on faculty salaries and departmental trends.
The Annual Survey- Faculty Salaries is now open!
This survey collects critical data from mathematical sciences departments nationwide and helps provide trusted insights on faculty salaries and departmental trends.
The Winter Textbook Sale begins today!
A month of savings with up to 35% off selected textbooks.
Shop our sale here: https://bookstore.ams.org/books-on-sale
A month of savings with up to 35% off selected textbooks.
Shop our sale here: https://bookstore.ams.org/books-on-sale
January 15, 2026 at 1:24 PM
The Winter Textbook Sale begins today!
A month of savings with up to 35% off selected textbooks.
Shop our sale here: https://bookstore.ams.org/books-on-sale
A month of savings with up to 35% off selected textbooks.
Shop our sale here: https://bookstore.ams.org/books-on-sale
Last Thursday, 293 mathematical scientists converged on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. They came from 47 states and 176 unique districts to visit their representatives and senators. Their mission: to advocate for math and science funding. Read more: https://www.ams.org/news?news_id=7598
January 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Last Thursday, 293 mathematical scientists converged on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. They came from 47 states and 176 unique districts to visit their representatives and senators. Their mission: to advocate for math and science funding. Read more: https://www.ams.org/news?news_id=7598
Students: Call for submissions! The AMS is seeking your original math poetry—submit your work today! Review the contest guidelines before submitting! https://www.ams.org/math-poetry
January 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Students: Call for submissions! The AMS is seeking your original math poetry—submit your work today! Review the contest guidelines before submitting! https://www.ams.org/math-poetry
This is what it looks like when nearly 300 mathematical scientists from 47 states take their voices to capitol hill to advocate for research and education funding. Thank you to everyone who participated! Link in comments for more info.
January 12, 2026 at 8:53 PM
This is what it looks like when nearly 300 mathematical scientists from 47 states take their voices to capitol hill to advocate for research and education funding. Thank you to everyone who participated! Link in comments for more info.
Chairs: please endorse the 2026 postdoctoral job offer deadline of Feb 9, 2026. This allows postdoc colleagues to hear about NSF fellowships and other options before making decisions. It also allows you time to review application files. Learn more and endorse at www.ams.org/deadline-coordination
January 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Chairs: please endorse the 2026 postdoctoral job offer deadline of Feb 9, 2026. This allows postdoc colleagues to hear about NSF fellowships and other options before making decisions. It also allows you time to review application files. Learn more and endorse at www.ams.org/deadline-coordination
Attention Math Camp directors! Apply now for an AMS Young Scholars Program grant and receive from US$2,500 - US$15,000. YSP supports programs working with mathematically talented high school students in the US. Deadline is 1/22/2026. Apply: https://ow.ly/PWcE50XVuIe
January 12, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Attention Math Camp directors! Apply now for an AMS Young Scholars Program grant and receive from US$2,500 - US$15,000. YSP supports programs working with mathematically talented high school students in the US. Deadline is 1/22/2026. Apply: https://ow.ly/PWcE50XVuIe
Applications for the AMS-Simons Research Enhancement Grants for Primarily Undergraduate Institution Faculty are now open. Learn more and apply today: https://www.ams.org/grants-awards/ams-simons-pui-research
January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Applications for the AMS-Simons Research Enhancement Grants for Primarily Undergraduate Institution Faculty are now open. Learn more and apply today: https://www.ams.org/grants-awards/ams-simons-pui-research
The #MathSciOnTheHill luncheon briefings discussion was titled Mathematics: The Strategic Engine of Discovery, Competitiveness, and Security. Thank you to all panelists!
January 8, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The #MathSciOnTheHill luncheon briefings discussion was titled Mathematics: The Strategic Engine of Discovery, Competitiveness, and Security. Thank you to all panelists!
And that's a wrap on #JMM2026. Thank you to all our attendees, presenters, exhibitors, sponsors, and all venue staff members. We will see you in Chicago in 2027!
January 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM
And that's a wrap on #JMM2026. Thank you to all our attendees, presenters, exhibitors, sponsors, and all venue staff members. We will see you in Chicago in 2027!
Thank you to everyone who created handwritten encouragement cards for United Way. These cards will accompany kits assembled by the United Way and distributed to those in need. #JMM2026
January 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Thank you to everyone who created handwritten encouragement cards for United Way. These cards will accompany kits assembled by the United Way and distributed to those in need. #JMM2026
Two amazing poster sessions for undergraduate students took place yesterday at #JMM2026. Over 400 students delivered poster presentations based on original research. The future of mathematics was on full display - and it looks bright! Thank you to all who presented and to the reviewers.
January 7, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Two amazing poster sessions for undergraduate students took place yesterday at #JMM2026. Over 400 students delivered poster presentations based on original research. The future of mathematics was on full display - and it looks bright! Thank you to all who presented and to the reviewers.
Day 3 of #JMM2026 has wrapped! The day was filled with graduate fairs, poster sessions, and so many amazing presentations.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow for the last day of JMM! What were some of your highlights of day 3? Post in the comments!
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow for the last day of JMM! What were some of your highlights of day 3? Post in the comments!
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Day 3 of #JMM2026 has wrapped! The day was filled with graduate fairs, poster sessions, and so many amazing presentations.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow for the last day of JMM! What were some of your highlights of day 3? Post in the comments!
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow for the last day of JMM! What were some of your highlights of day 3? Post in the comments!
Earlier today, Sarah Bryant, AMS Chief Scientific Advancement Officer, led the Math Alliance in professional development, including some fun games: Whoosh-Bang-Boom, Convergence, and minute thesis.
Participants learned the professional skill of expressing an important message!
Participants learned the professional skill of expressing an important message!
January 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Earlier today, Sarah Bryant, AMS Chief Scientific Advancement Officer, led the Math Alliance in professional development, including some fun games: Whoosh-Bang-Boom, Convergence, and minute thesis.
Participants learned the professional skill of expressing an important message!
Participants learned the professional skill of expressing an important message!
Congratulations to the winners of the #JMM2026 Mathematical Art Exhibition:
Best Textile, Sculpture, or other medium:
Katherine Vance: A knitted, braided table of knots
Best Photograph, Painting, or Print:
David A. Reimann: Square Root of Two
Honorable Mention:
Anduriel Widmark: Hexastix Knot 4,24
Best Textile, Sculpture, or other medium:
Katherine Vance: A knitted, braided table of knots
Best Photograph, Painting, or Print:
David A. Reimann: Square Root of Two
Honorable Mention:
Anduriel Widmark: Hexastix Knot 4,24
January 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Congratulations to the winners of the #JMM2026 Mathematical Art Exhibition:
Best Textile, Sculpture, or other medium:
Katherine Vance: A knitted, braided table of knots
Best Photograph, Painting, or Print:
David A. Reimann: Square Root of Two
Honorable Mention:
Anduriel Widmark: Hexastix Knot 4,24
Best Textile, Sculpture, or other medium:
Katherine Vance: A knitted, braided table of knots
Best Photograph, Painting, or Print:
David A. Reimann: Square Root of Two
Honorable Mention:
Anduriel Widmark: Hexastix Knot 4,24
AMS members, don't forget! You are invited to take advantage of one complimentary professional headshot during #JMM2026! Visit the AMS Membership Virtual Booth to reserve your spot: https://calendly.com/ams-membership/jmm26-headshot
January 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
AMS members, don't forget! You are invited to take advantage of one complimentary professional headshot during #JMM2026! Visit the AMS Membership Virtual Booth to reserve your spot: https://calendly.com/ams-membership/jmm26-headshot
Over 60 mathematical sciences programs attended the Graduate Fair at #JMM2026. Prospective students had the opportunity to meet with and ask questions to representatives. Thank you to all programs that were in attendance.
What is a question you had when navigating graduate programs? Comment below!
What is a question you had when navigating graduate programs? Comment below!
January 6, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Over 60 mathematical sciences programs attended the Graduate Fair at #JMM2026. Prospective students had the opportunity to meet with and ask questions to representatives. Thank you to all programs that were in attendance.
What is a question you had when navigating graduate programs? Comment below!
What is a question you had when navigating graduate programs? Comment below!
That's a wrap on Day 2 of #JMM2026!
Networking, sessions, and prizes & awards were some highlights of the day.
What was your favorite part?
Networking, sessions, and prizes & awards were some highlights of the day.
What was your favorite part?
January 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
That's a wrap on Day 2 of #JMM2026!
Networking, sessions, and prizes & awards were some highlights of the day.
What was your favorite part?
Networking, sessions, and prizes & awards were some highlights of the day.
What was your favorite part?
Over 500 graduate students and job seekers attend the Career Fair at #JMM2026. Hopeful candidates were able to talk to a variety of companies about career paths.
What was your first job in mathematics?
What was your first job in mathematics?
January 5, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Over 500 graduate students and job seekers attend the Career Fair at #JMM2026. Hopeful candidates were able to talk to a variety of companies about career paths.
What was your first job in mathematics?
What was your first job in mathematics?
Graduate Student Chapter and Travel Grant Brunch took place this morning at #JMM2026. It was filled with lots of networking, conversation, and exercises on how to deliver an elevator pitch for a thesis.
What's the best advice you were ever given about elevator pitching your thesis?
What's the best advice you were ever given about elevator pitching your thesis?
January 5, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Graduate Student Chapter and Travel Grant Brunch took place this morning at #JMM2026. It was filled with lots of networking, conversation, and exercises on how to deliver an elevator pitch for a thesis.
What's the best advice you were ever given about elevator pitching your thesis?
What's the best advice you were ever given about elevator pitching your thesis?
Congratulations to Ed Dunne, Executive Editor, and the Mathematical Reviews team, celebrating 30 years of MathSciNet!
January 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Congratulations to Ed Dunne, Executive Editor, and the Mathematical Reviews team, celebrating 30 years of MathSciNet!