The Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (SLMath) in Berkeley, California (formerly MSRI). Learn more: linktr.ee/mathmoves

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The SLMath Board of Trustees announces the search for a new Institute Director to succeed Dr. Tatiana Toro, whose term concludes in July 2027. The Board invites applications and nominations of colleagues to shape the future of the mathematical sciences: wittkieffer.com/positions/a1…
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Undergraduates, graduate students, and recent PhDs attending the SACNAS Annual Conference in Long Beach, California this October are invited to register for the 2026 Modern Math Workshop on Thursday, Oct. 29. Register early by July 3 to request funding: slmath.org/workshops/1132
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Thanks to Dr. @umaabythelake for the amazing talk on AI and machine learning applications the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Thanks also to @mathmoves for hosting us again.
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Deadline extended to April 30, 2026: Apply for visits of 1-4 weeks in AxIOM Spring 2027 research programs at SLMath in Berkeley. Open to researchers with PhD (or equivalent) and students with advanced graduate standing - view details and financial support: mathprograms.org/db/SLMath
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We extend our deepest gratitude to Prof. Hélène Barcelo as she retires today after 18 years with MSRI/SLMath. During her exemplary tenure as Deputy Director, Hélène oversaw all scientific activities, welcoming the mathematics community to Berkeley & beyond. Félicitations, Hélène!
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As a participant in #YearofMath2026, @Zalafilms is offering #JourneysofBlackMathematicians and @SecretsMathFilm to community centers, public libraries, and local schools at reduced rates Visit theyearofmath.org/ theyearofmath.org/programs/#…
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The National Association of Mathematicians (NAM) online Archival Collection featuring many of the more than 90 African American mathematicians interviewed for the 'Journeys of Black Mathematicians’ film series is now up! radar.auctr.edu/national-ass… zalafilms.com/jbm/bios.html 1/1
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Call for Membership: Spring 2027 AxIOM Programs at SLMath. Apply by March 31, 2026 via mathprograms.org/db/SLMath for visits of 1-4 weeks to participate in new short-term, intensive collaborative research programs. Eligibility: Researchers with a PhD or advanced graduate standing.
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Congratulations to the 2026 Mathical Book Prize Winners! NCTE’s representatives on the Mathical Book Prize Committee this year are Gabriella DeLeon-DeHaan and Katie Papesh. Sarah Miller, NCTE Manager of Book Initiatives & Intellectual Freedom, delivered remarks at today's event.
The 2026 Mathical Book Prize winners are here! 30 new titles feature outstanding fiction and nonfiction for ages 2-18 with inspiring math themes. View this year's Mathical Award Winners and Honor Books at mathicalbooks.org/2026/02/20…. #mathicalbooks @ncte @NCTM @CBCBook
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Congratulations to the 2026 #MathicalBooks Honor Books! These math-inspiring fiction and nonfiction titles were published over the last decade, with many suggested by our community. View the list grade-level flyers of all 2015-2026 books for ages 2-18: mathicalbooks.org
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Celebrating 2026 #MathicalBooks Award Winners by grade bands: -Seven Little Ducklings by Annette LeBlanc Cate -How Did You Count? by Christopher Danielson -The Five Sides of Marjorie Rice by Amy Alznauer, Anna Bron -Imposter by Cait Levin -Reasons We Break by Jesmeen Kaur Deo
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The 2026 Mathical Book Prize winners are here! 30 new titles feature outstanding fiction and nonfiction for ages 2-18 with inspiring math themes. View this year's Mathical Award Winners and Honor Books at mathicalbooks.org/2026/02/20…. #mathicalbooks @ncte @NCTM @CBCBook
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Thanks to professor Francis Nimmo of @EpsUcsc, who launched our special Friends of SSL colloquium series with a talk on the Moon's formation. A big thanks also to our friends at @mathmoves for hosting the talk in your beautiful auditorium.
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It’s no exaggeration to say that behind every Annals paper there is a remarkable, lasting story--how the ideas emerged, struggled, evolved, and finally came together. Among the best times I spent in Berkeley (SLMath @mathmoves) and Princeton.
Rademacher type and Enflo type coincide-Annals of Mathematics-Paata Ivanisvili, Ramon van Handel, Alexander Volberg A nonlinear analogue of the Rademacher type of a Banach space was introduced in classical work of Enflo. annals.math.princeton.edu/20…
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SLMath is now hiring an Events Manager & Board Liaison (Full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite in Berkeley, CA). Details and how to apply: slmath.org/jobs

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Congratulations to the 40 U.S. Title I schools who received Mathical Collection Development Awards in 2025-26 with the generous support of the Guru Krupa Foundation. Learn more about this year's awards, organized in partnership with School Library Journal: mathicalbooks.org/2025/12/20…
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Reminder: tonight (Tuesday 1/20) at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern, teams of U.S. mathematical scientists can join a Zoom info and application session for SLMath's newest summer research opportunity for teams, LATTICE. Register: msri.zoom.us/meeting/registe…

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Apply to the 2026 LATTICE summer research for teams program in Berkeley, CA by Feb. 1, 2026. The LATTICE Co-Directors will host an open information and application session on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT for U.S. researchers to learn more: msri.zoom.us/meeting/registe…
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Today at #2026JMM in Room 144C are panels organized by participants in Summer Research in Mathematics, beginning with the SLMath Special Session on Combinatorial Aspects in Commutative Algebra all morning. #JMM2026
Join SLMath at our #2026JMM events in Washington, DC from January 4-7, 2026: slmath.org/public-events/267…. All are welcome at the SLMath Teatime Reception, Math Institutes Open House & presentations by past participants in SLMath summer research MSRI-UP REU 20th anniversary panels.
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