ClayMath.org is an institute for mathematics located in Cambridge, MA
Title
Clay Mathematics Institute
Description
History
The Clay Mathematics Institute (CMI) was founded in September, 1998 by Mr. Landon T. Clay, a Boston businessman, and his wife, Lavinia D. Clay.
Purpose & Goals
The Clay Mathematics Institute is a privately funded operating foundation dedicated to increasing and disseminating mathematics. CMI supports the work of leading researchers at various stages of their careers and organizes conferences, workshops, and an annual summer school. Contemporary breakthroughs are recognized by its annual Research Award.
The Institute operates in programs that introduce high school students to mathematical research: the Clay Research Academy, the Ross and PROMYS programs. CMI organizes public lectures and publishes conference proceedings and monographs. The Institute is a principal funder of the Independent University of Moscow. A recent initiative was the preparation of a digital edition of the oldest extant manuscript of Euclid's Elements (Byzantium, 888 AD).
