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Art of Problem Solving Initiative

The Art of Problem Solving Initiative Inc. is an American non-profit organization based in New York City, New York. It is closely affiliated with the Art of Problem Solving.

History

The initiative was founded in 2004, and started by running the USA Mathematical Talent Search, a nationwide math contest sponsored by the National Security Agency (NSA) which continues to run to this day.1) For many years, the Initiative also ran the Local Programs Initiative which provided fiscal sponsorship to math circles and clubs across the country.

In 2011, the initiative launched the Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) program.2)

In 2021, the initiative received a $1,000 grant from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF).3)

Organization

Programs

The initiative runs the Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM).

Funding

Funders of the AoPS Initiative include:4)

Personnel

Art of Problem Solving Initiative - Team6)
Name Position Notes
Daniel Zaharopol CEO Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM), Learning Unlimited, Mathematics Foundation of America, New York Math Circle
Richard Rusczyk President Art of Problem Solving (AoPS), Mandelbrot Competition, USA Mathematical Talent Search, Mathematical Association of America (MAA), D.E. Shaw & Co.
Darryl Hill Secretary Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Nanayaa Dadson Treasurer JPMorgan Chase
Sandor Lehoczky Co-founder, Board member Jane Street Capital
Ken Baron Board member Two Sigma Investments, Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM)
Edray Goins Board member Pomona College, Harvard University, National Security Agency (NSA), California Institute of Technology (CalTech), Purdue University, National Science Foundation (NSF)
Jeff Hoffman Board member Google, Amazon, Target
Kristin Kearns-Jordan Board member Urban Assembly, Tortora Sillcox Foundation, Bronx Preparatory Charter School, School Choice Scholarships Foundation, Student Sponsor Partners, READ Foundation, Cathedral School of St. John the Divine
Kiran Kedlaya Board member University of California San Diego
Paul Sherman Board member Polynera Institute, Weiss Asset Management, Waring School
Susan Schwartz Wildstrom Board member Walt Whitman High School, American Mathematical Society, Mathematical Association of America
Harold Reiter Treasurer (former)7) University of North Carolina at Charlotte, International Tournament of Towns, MATHCOUNTS, Mathematical Association of America
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General Info. The Art of Problem Solving Initiative. Retrieved January 14, 2023, from https://archive.ph/2RZs9
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History of Art of Problem Solving. AoPS. Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://web.archive.org/web/20230322215644/https://artofproblemsolving.com/company/history
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Grants Catalog. Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Retrieved February 21, 2023, from https://archive.ph/NYlzA
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Supporters. The Art of Problem Solving Initiative. Retrieved January 14, 2023, from https://archive.ph/i5Bja
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Directors and Key People. The Art of Problem Solving Initiative. Retrieved January 14, 2023, from https://archive.ph/hftpW
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Directors and Key People. The Art of Problem Solving Initiative. Retrieved June 14, 2015, from https://web.archive.org/web/20150614002148/http://www.artofproblemsolving.org/people.html