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Hellenic Mathematical Society

Founded in 1918

President of H.M.S Professor Nikolaos Alexandris

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HistoryIn March, 1918 a group of mathematicians

decided upon the formation of a mathematical society, in order to: Bring Greek Mathematicians closer together Contribute to the progress of the mathematical

environment To further the moral and virtual support of all

Greek Mathematicians

President: Ν. HatzidakisG. Secretary: Ν. Sakellariou

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Change of Statutes in 1975

The Hellenic Mathematical Society’s objective is to promote and enhance various topics and applications concerning the science of Mathematics, as well as to offer support and solidarity towards the Greek graduates of Mathematics, which are members of the society, using every legitimate mean in order to protect them and their work.

Within this context and within the scope of the Within this context and within the scope of the Greek Constitution and the laws, the Hellenic Greek Constitution and the laws, the Hellenic Mathematical Society’s main concern is to play an active Mathematical Society’s main concern is to play an active part in the progression of Greek education, and more part in the progression of Greek education, and more specifically, the evolvement of Mathematical education, as specifically, the evolvement of Mathematical education, as well as to ensure the conditions which render the Greek well as to ensure the conditions which render the Greek educational system at the service of the people, conditions educational system at the service of the people, conditions such as National Integrity, National Independence and such as National Integrity, National Independence and Democracy.Democracy.

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Change of Statutes in 1975This objective is accomplished with the following:

the production of magazines and other publications and the production of magazines and other publications and the exchange of publications between the Mathematical the exchange of publications between the Mathematical Society and other Scientific Societies, Unions and Society and other Scientific Societies, Unions and Foundations of this country and beyond, which have the Foundations of this country and beyond, which have the same or somewhat similar objectives, same or somewhat similar objectives,

the organization and operation of a library,the organization and operation of a library, the organization of lectures and talks, seminars, the organization of lectures and talks, seminars,

conferences, the establishment of institutes and other conferences, the establishment of institutes and other similar scientific activities,similar scientific activities,

every other mean which is worthy of the prestige and the every other mean which is worthy of the prestige and the history of the Hellenic Mathematical Societyhistory of the Hellenic Mathematical Society..

In the new statutes, important changes have been made in the Administrative system, which allow the establishment of branches all over the country.

(Currently 34 branches in Greece)

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TodayThe Hellenic Mathematical Society has

15.000 members15.000 members A budget of 120.000.000 drs. A budget of 120.000.000 drs. 260 260 mm22 privately owned establishments privately owned establishments Computer LaboratoriesComputer Laboratories Network Network It’s own node on the Internet http://www.hms.grIt’s own node on the Internet http://www.hms.gr

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Administrative structure of H.M.S.Hellenic Mathematical Society

Administrative BoardAdministrative Board

Α’ Vice PresidentΑ’ Vice President

General AssemblyGeneral Assembly

Εlections

Administrative Board

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34 Branches34 Branches

Α’ Vice PresidentΑ’ Vice President G.SecretaryG.Secretary TreasurerTreasurer Library CuratorLibrary Curator

PresidentPresident

Auditing CommitteeAuditing CommitteeElectionsElections

CharterCharter General AssemblyGeneral Assembly

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Hellenic Mathematical Society

Administrative structure of H.M.S.

Administrative BoardPresident

Writing Team

Ευklides ΑΕυklides Α

Chief Editor

Writing Team

Ευklides BΕυklides B

Chief Editor

Writing Team

Ευklides γΕυklides γ

Chief Editor

Writing Team

Chief Editor

HMS HMS BulletinBulletin

President

Members

MathematicalMathematicalCompetitionsCompetitions

Center forCenter forResearch & Research & evaluationevaluation

President

Members

Software Software CenterCenter

President

Members

EudoxusEudoxus

President

Members

ThalisThalis

President

Members

Geometry Geometry BookBook

President

Members

1st Grade 1st Grade BookBook

President

Members

Comp. Comp. Science BookScience Book

President

Members

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Branches

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Panhellenic ConferenceYear Theme Location

1983 Mathematics in Elementary and Secondary Education Athens1985 Analytic Mathematical Programs in Secondary Education Athens1986 Teaching Material in Elementary and Secondary Education Athens1987 Mathematics and Education Athens1988 Mathematics in Secondary Education Ioanina1989 Teacher Training & Mathematical Education Ioanina1990 Research for the Greek Mathematical Education Athens1991 Modern trends in Mathematical Education &Mathematics

in the ’90’sThessaloniki

1992 Language and Thought in Mathematical Education Patra.1993 Didactics of Mathematics Kalamata1994 Mathematics in Education and Technology Corfu.1995 Mathematics and Other Sciences Iraklio.1996 Criticism and Design of the Greek Mathematical Education Alejandroupoli1997 Mathematics in the school of 2000 Mitilini1998 Mathematics and the New Educational Habits Chios1999 Mathematics, New Generation and Society Larissa.

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Εuclides Α’

Mathematical Magazine For Junior-High School Students Four issues per year 15.000 copies in circulation

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Εuclides Β’ Mathematical Magazine For Senior-High School Students Four issues per year 7.000 copies in circulation

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Εuclides γ’ Mathematical magazine (general math and didactics

of Mathematics) For teachers and researchers which study didactics

of Mathematics Two issues per year 2.000 copies in circulation

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Mathematical Survey

Higher level mathematical magazine For all mathematicians 2 issues per year 2.000 copies in circulation

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H.M.S. Bulletin

Mathematical Magazine containing research papers on higher-level math

For researchers and those who study higher-level math

one issue per year 2.000 copies in circulation

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Center for Research and Evaluation

Evaluation of mathematical text-books Research on analytical education programs Educative seminars concerning the teaching

of mathematics Research regarding the ways of evaluation

of the teaching Publication of new mathematical books

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Center of Research in Software

New technologies in education Production of Software to be

used in mathematical education Publication of the magazine

“Αστρολάβος” Participation in experimental

programs concerning the teaching of mathematics

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Project Thales

After an entrustmentAfter an entrustment H.M.SH.M.S producesproduces software namedsoftware named Thales which visualizes Euclidian geometry Thales which visualizes Euclidian geometry

This project is in its final phaseThis project is in its final phase

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H.M.S. Competitions

The mathematical competitions organized by the H.M.S. are fulfilled by the organizing committee

They are fulfilled in five levels 15000 students take part in level 1 Mathematical talents have been discovered in these

competitions and most of them today are occupied with mathematical research

In 2004 Greece will not only organize the athletic Olympic Games but also the International Mathematical Olympiad