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A Year Long Celebration of Mathematics

This national celebration and campaign aims to reignite America’s appreciation for mathematics. By targeting a broad, nationwide audience, the initiative engages people to experience the beauty, relevance, and potential of math in profound ways. The Year of Math invites individuals of all backgrounds to explore the subject without fear of judgment or failure.

Year of Math Congressional Resolution

The Congressional Resolution declaring 2026 as a Year of Math in the U.S. has now been introduced in the Senate by its co-sponsors, Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R,WV) and John Hickenlooper (D, CO), and in the House by its co-sponsors, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D, PA-6) and Jay Obernolte (R, CA-23). We deeply appreciate that this is a bipartisan effort in both chambers.

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READ THE RESOLUTION INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE.

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Program Offerings

The 2026 Year of Mathematics, facilitated by the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences, has as a goal to bring the power and beauty of mathematics directly into local communities through accessible, high-impact programming. We invite public libraries, community centers, and local schools to take advantage of the opportunity to host any of the programs offered or to propose their own.

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Member Organizations

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The Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences comprises member societies whose primary objectives include advancing the mathematical sciences. Their efforts and activities toward this goal will be featured monthly in this section.

A Global Home for Applied Mathematics

Join 14,000+ applied mathematicians, computational scientists, and data scientists who are advancing real‑world problem‑solving in areas like AI, energy, health, climate, and more. The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) supports and strengthens the communities advancing practical and impactful mathematics.

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Real World Math at Your Fingertips

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) is the go‑to source for applied mathematicians—your gateway to cutting‐edge research in AI, machine learning, high performance computing, quantum science, and a full spectrum of real-world mathematical applications. With 19 journals, hundreds of books, and the SIAM News newsjournal, SIAM provides the resources to stay at the forefront of your field.

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Math on Stage

A monthly video series highlighting plays about mathematics and mathematicians, hosted by Dr. Emma LaPlace. Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Partner Organizations

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The initiatives, outreach efforts, and collaborative work of our partner organizations, dedicated to promoting the importance, relevance, and impact of mathematics across society, education, and industry, will be highlighted regularly in this section, showcasing their vital role in advancing mathematical applications and expanding the reach, awareness, and understanding of mathematics in diverse communities.

10th National Flagway Tournament and Math Playground

A youth-led celebration of math literacy for the 2026 Year of Math. The Playground features 25+ interactive games for K–8 students and families. In the Tournament, middle school teams compete in a fast-paced, strategy-based game rooted in number theory.

MAY 16, 2026
MIT CAMPUS, CAMBRIDGE, MA

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“Mathematics is ultimately about finding beauty and order in a seemingly chaotic universe by observing, explaining, and extending patterns. That mathematical ideas should underlie so many of the advances in modern times—powerful modern muscles on beautiful and ancient bones—sometimes seems a conspiracy.”