Archive for 22nd September 2011

NSF “Division of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences”?

I have heard that the NSF is considering changing the name of the Division of Mathematical Sciences to the Division of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences.

Update 12 October 2012. Today AMS President Eric Friedlander sent the following email to AMS members, IMS President Ruth Williams sent the succeeding email to IMS members, and SIAM President Nick Trefethen sent the third email to SIAM members.

Update 17 October 2012. Today MAA President Paul Zorn sent the final email below to MAA members.

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