American Mathematical Society

American Mathematical Society Honors 2026 AMS EDGE Scholars News One is a first-generation college graduate from New Jersey who was accepted into the mathematics Ph.D. program at Wesleyan University. Another is the daughter of two Bucknell University physics professors who is now enrolled in the doctoral program at Boston College. The third was born and raised in Oregon and is pursuing a doctorate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Mathematicians 'Grasp the World' at the International Congress in Philadelphia Features by Siobhan Roberts From July 23 to 30, the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) convened in Philadelphia, with 3,170 participants from around the world. Attendees described the event as "a celebration," "a showcase for mathematics" and even a "mathematical circus" (borrowing in festive spirit from math columnist Martin Gardner's classic book of that title).

Notice: All AMS websites will be down for maintenance on Saturday, July 11 from 8 am until 1 pm.

IMU Endorses Leiden Declaration on Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics News As the U.S. adhering organization to the International Mathematical Union (IMU), the American Mathematical Society (AMS) is pleased to support the Leiden Declaration on Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics. This community-developed statement calls for coordinated action to address the opportunities and challenges posed by the growing use of artificial intelligence in mathematical research.

UK Royal Society Names Mathematical Scientists as 2026 Fellows News The United Kingdom’s Royal Society named more than 90 Fellows to their 2026 class. Among them were several mathematical scientists and computer scientists whose work is frequently cited in mathematics or statistics. The American Mathematical Society congratulates the recipients.

Notice: All AMS websites will be down for maintenance on Saturday, July 11 from 8 am until 1 pm. David Manderscheid Appointed as Editor-in-Chief of Notices of the AMS News David Manderscheid The American Mathematical Society (AMS) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Manderscheid, Ph.D., as editor-in-chief of Notices of the AMS, the Society’s flagship publication and the journal of record for the mathematical sciences community.

Take Action Now Regarding Proposed Student Visa Change News The federal government is proposing changes to student visa policies that will, if adopted, impact graduate education in mathematics for international students. A proposed rule announced on August 28, 2025, would modify F- and J-visa regulations. Most international graduate students in mathematics hold F-1 visas.

The American Mathematical Society Becomes New Adhering Organization of the IMU News The American Mathematical Society (AMS) is now the "adhering organization" to the International Mathematical Union (IMU). This means that the AMS, via the U.S. National Committee for Mathematics (USNC/M), represents and supports the IMU's work at the national level. The IMU is a worldwide organization focused on promoting international cooperation in mathematics.

Chairs Share Insights at AMS Workshop Features By Elaine Beebe Jennifer Schaefer talks to workshop participants. Last summer, Colin McKinney became chair of the Wabash College math department, his first time in such a role. “I’ve already had challenges that I didn’t anticipate,” he said. So McKinney attended the American Mathematical Society (AMS) Workshop for Department Chairs and Leaders, held the day before the 2026 Joint Mathematics Meetings in a Marriott hotel meeting room.

Lusztig Endows Two New Thesis Prizes News George Lusztig The American Mathematical Society (AMS) is pleased to announce that George Lusztig, Abdun Nur Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, known for his work in representation theory, has established two new PhD thesis prizes to encourage and highlight outstanding research by early career mathematicians: The George Lusztig Thesis Prize in Algebra and the George Lusztig Thesis Prize in Lie Theory.