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)
- Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)
- National Security Agency (NSA)
- Science Sandbox by the Simons Foundation