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Mathematics in the Public Mind: The USA

In: Raising Public Awareness of Mathematics

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  • Reinhard Laubenbacher

    (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Department of Mathematics
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia Bioinformatics Institute
    Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics)

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This article discusses different aspects of the effort to raise awareness of mathematics in the United States of America. After sketching the broader national dialogue about the contribution of mathematics and science to the nation’s prosperity and security, the article describes different constituencies that need to be reached and gives examples of ongoing activities and programs to engage them. Finally, the article provides several recommendations.

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  • Reinhard Laubenbacher, 2012. "Mathematics in the Public Mind: The USA," Springer Books, in: Ehrhard Behrends & Nuno Crato & José Francisco Rodrigues (ed.), Raising Public Awareness of Mathematics, edition 127, pages 47-55, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-642-25710-0_5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-25710-0_5
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