Norwegian Mathematical Society

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]

Norwegian Mathematical Society
Norsk matematisk forening
FormationNovember 2, 1918 (1918-11-02)
FounderPoul Heegaard, Arnfinn Palmstrom, Richard Birkeland and Carl Stormer
PurposeTo promote the study of the mathematical sciences
Membership
Individuals and Institutions or Companies

References

  1. "Some History". Norwegian Mathematical Society. Archived from the original on 21 November 2007. Retrieved 14 September 2018.



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