Art of Problem Solving Foundation
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The Art of Problem Solving Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for avid students of mathematics.
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[edit] History
The Art of Problem Solving Foundation was established by Art of Problem Solving in 2004.
[edit] Board
The board of the Art of Problem Solving Foundation includes notable educators with decades of experience teaching, writing, and researching mathematics: Richard Rusczyk, Mathew Crawford, Harold Reiter PhD, Sandor Lehoczky, Kiran Kedlaya PhD, and Susan Schwartz Wildstrom.
[edit] Projects
[edit] USAMTS
The Art of Problem Solving Foundation administers the United States of America Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS), funded by a grant from the National Security Agency. USAMTS creator George Berzsenyi personally entrusted the Art of Problem Solving Foundation with the responsibility of carrying on the competition which began in 1989 and has served thousands of students.
[edit] Local Programs Initiative
Local math programs such as math teams, math circles, and homeschool groups use the Art of Problem Solving Foundation as a vehicle for raising tax free donations.
[edit] San Diego Math Development
The Art of Problem Solving Foundation funds the development of extracurricular math education programs at local schools. 2006 was the first year of this program.
