Norwegian Mathematical Society

Norwegian Mathematical Society
Norsk matematisk forening
Formation November 2, 1918 (1918-11-02)
Founder Poul Heegaard, Arnfinn Palmstrom, Richard Birkeland and Carl Stormer
Purpose To promote the study of the mathematical sciences
Membership
Individuals and Institutions or Companies

The Norwegian Mathematical Society (Norwegian: Norsk matematisk forening) is a professional society for mathematicians. It also organizes mathematical contests and the annual Abel symposium. It was formed in 1918, with Carl Størmer elected as its first president.[1]

References

  1. "Some History". Norwegian Mathematical Society. Archived from the original on 2007-12-12. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
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