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The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with an international reputation for financial innovation and technological leadership. Headquartered in New York, the D. E. Shaw group encompasses a number of closely related entities with more than 1,600 employees and approximately $36 billion in aggregate investment capital. Our activities range from deployment of investment strategies based on mathematical models or human expertise to the acquisition of existing companies and the financing or development of new ones. The firm employs a disproportionate number of the world's leading computer scientists and mathematicians, many of whom joined the firm directly from leading college and university math and science programs, and a number of whom are former ARML competitors. Given the challenges of its work, the firm has a particular interest in promoting excellence in mathematics. For this reason, the D. E. Shaw group is especially proud of its years-long association with ARML and of its current sponsorship of the national competition.

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Design Science MathType is the full-featured version of the Equation Editor in Microsoft Office. We have new versions of MathType for Mac OS-X and Windows. Many teachers use MathType to create web pages, PowerPoint presentations, tests, and class work with great-looking math. Visit our web site to learn about our WebEQ, MathPlayer and MathFlow products: www.dessci.com.

Mu Alpha Theta is the National Mathematics Honor Society for High School and Two-Year College students. Formed in 1957, its purpose is to stimulate interest in mathematics by providing public recognition of superior mathematical scholarship and by promoting various mathematical activities. There are now over 1450 active chapters in the United States and foreign countries. Further information about the organization can be found at our website at www.mualphatheta.org.

Art of Problem Solving (www.artofproblemsolving.com) is the premier website for motivated students of mathematics. The website includes the largest online problem solving community in the world; online courses for middle and high school students involved in extracurricular math; The Art of Problem Solving books, used for over 10 years by the top math schools and students in the country; free resources such as articles, a LaTeX tutorial, and free online problem solving sessions.

Wolfram Research is the world's leading developer of technical computing software and is also committed to technological awareness and education, sponsoring both the academic and corporate communities with direct contributions to education-related programs and scientific research. In addition, the Wolfram Research web domain is home to MathWorld (http://mathworld.wolfram.com) and a growing family of public mathematical resources that utilize Mathematica technology. Visit http://www.wolfram.com for more information about Wolfram Research products and resources.

Founded in 1888 to further mathematical research and scholarship, the American Mathematical Society fulfills its mission through programs and services that promote mathematical research and its uses, strengthen mathematical education, and foster awareness and appreciation of mathematics and its connections to other disciplines and to everyday life. The Society has approximately 30,000 individual members and 550 institutional members in the United States and around the world. The AMS headquarters is located in Providence, Rhode Island, and the Society has offices also in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Washington D.C.

The Math League is dedicated to building student interest and confidence in mathematics through solving worthwhile problems. Each year, we sponsor math contests for grades 4 through 8, high school, and algebra 1 students. Many students first develop an interest in mathematics through problem-solving activities such as these contests. Visit our web site at http://www.mathleague.com/ for more information on our math contests, books, and computer software.

PROMYS is designed to encourage motivated high school students to explore the creative world of mathematics. Through their intensive efforts to solve a large assortment of unusually challenging problems in Number Theory, participants practice the art of mathematical discovery – numerical exploration, formulation and critique of conjectures, and techniques of proof and generalization. More experienced participants may also study abstract algebra, combinatorics, or geometry. Problem sets are accompanied by daily lectures given by research mathematicians.

The future of the actuarial profession depends on our ability to attract candidates with the right skills. In a world of ever-increasing opportunities for young people it is more important than ever to increase the awareness of the actuarial profession among smart, ambitious and motivated high school students. The mission of the SOA/CAS Joint Committee on Career Encouragement is to promote the profession to prospective candidates. Our overall strategic goal is to accurately portray and market the profession to all students that fit the profile of skill and attitudes needed to be successful as an actuary. For more information, please visit www.BeAnActuary.org.

Key Curriculum Press was founded in 1971 by Peter and Steven Rasmussen to provide the educational community with alternative mathematics materials. Steven remains its president today. In 1996, Key Curriculum Press began a valuable business affiliation with Springer, one of the world's largest and most prestigious scientific publishers, strengthening the breadth and depth of our publishing resources. In 1999, Key Curriculum Press, in cooperation with Springer New York, expanded and launched Key College Publishing to offer innovative mathematics and statistics texts and courseware for the undergraduate, higher education market. From their headquarters in Emeryville, California, they publish high school and undergraduate mathematics and statistics textbooks, mathematics software, supplementary materials and workbooks.

Texas Instruments is committed to helping teachers create an engaging learning experience leading to higher student achievement in math and science worldwide. TI's combination of research-based educational technology, training, and curricular materials is designed for effective instruction and improved student learning. To learn more about TI's products and services, including our TI-Navigator™ Classroom Learning System, visit TI online at www.education.ti.com.

Since 1988, William K. Bradford Publishing Company has been committed to assisting educators in the challenging task of teaching students the mathematics they need to succeed as a member of today's technology rich society. WKB publishes a comprehensive line of software and print materials for grades K - 12 mathematics education that meet curriculum objectives, enhance learning, and support the NCTM Standards. Visit our website at www.wkbradford.com for more information.

The Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics (http://www.hcssim.org) is a rigorous 6-week program that is both demanding and expanding. Participants are expected to spend a major portion of each day actively engaged in learning, doing, and sharing mathematics. The daily schedule includes 4 hours of class meetings each morning (Monday-Saturday), recreation and informal study in the afternoon, the Prime Time Theorem before dinner, and problem sessions in the evening.

The Mathematical Association of America's American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) program has the goal of strengthening the mathematical capabilities of youth. For this goal, we identify, recognize and reward excellence in mathematics through a serics of national contests called the American Mathematics Contest 8 (AMC 8), the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10), the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12), the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), and the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO).

The AwesomeMath Summer Program is a three-week camp designed to hone high school students' mathematical problem-solving skills up to the Olympiad level. This program offers mathematically gifted students the opportunity to engage in meaningful problem solving activities and explore in detail areas in advanced mathematics. The high quality instruction is provided by renowned lecturers and Olympiad coaches. For more information, visit http://www.awesomemath.org.

MathPro Press is a publisher and distributor of mathematics problem books. We specialize in the publication of compendiums and indexes of mathematics problems. Visit our web site www.MathProPress.com for information about math problems, problem books, math competitions and olympiads, problem sites, and problem journals. We also have an online searchable collection of over 20,000 challenging math problems.

The Ross Program, held at the Ohio State University, is an intensive eight week summer course for ambitious high school students talented in mathematics. Students are immersed in a world of mathematical investigation and discovery. The central goal of the Ross Program has always been to instruct and encourage bright young students in the art of abstract thinking and to inspire them to discover for themselves that abstract ideas are valuable and important.

MATHCOUNTS is the premier middle school math enrichment, coaching and competition program. Each year, every U.S. middle school receives a free copy of the annual MATHCOUNTS School Handbook, containing 300 creative problems meeting NCTM standards for grades 6-8. More than 500,000 students tackle these problems in classroom or after-school activities. The competition series (school, local, state and national) further motivates students to develop their problem-solving, logical thinking and analytical skills. Visit www.mathcounts.org for more information.

Canada/USA Mathcamp is a five-week summer program for mathematically talented students. Each student at Mathcamp designs a program of study reflecting his or her own mathematical interests and ambitions. There are at least four classes to choose from at any time, on a variety of levels and topics. Classes are interactive, with students actively engaged in mathematical discovery. Students can also attend lectures by visiting mathematicians, do an independent project, and participate in problem-solving competitions.

Pi Mu Epsilon (www.pme-math.org) is dedicated to the promotion of mathematics and recognition of students who successfully pursue mathematical understanding. To promote mathematics, the National Pi Mu Epsilon Council sponsors an annual conference in conjunction with the Mathematics Association of America's (MAA) annual MathFest. Traditionally, this conference occurs the first weekend of August. Undergraduate members of Pi Mu Epsilon are encouraged to give a 15 minute presentation on a mathematical topic of interest. The content of the presentation does not have to include original research. Although some presentations may impart new results, the majority often show results of exploration of a topic beyond what is traditionally covered in an undergraduate class. Feel free to contact an officer to verify a topic is suitable for presentation.

Cogito.org was developed by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) for students around the world with exceptional abilities and interests in mathematics and the sciences. This Web site features interviews with scientists and mathematicians, profiles of young scientists, science news and events, and a directory of summer programs, competitions, and other academic opportunities. Members can participate in discussion forums with their peers and with experts in a variety of disciplines.

MathZoom (www.mathzoom.com) develops future leaders in math related fields. MathZoom offers a three-week summer program and ongoing classes for motivated students to expand mathematical horizon, improve problem solving skills, and explore advanced mathematics areas. The curriculum is to prepare students for math contests, engage their interest, and improve their confidence in facing academic challenges. Student participation is always encouraged to improve communication and leadership skills. MathZoom also provides consultation in college and career planning for Math talents through partners. This year Math Zoom will be providing two summer scholarships to the ARML winners, one male and one female.

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The Learning Team (www.learningteam.org) Autograph is the ideal solution for the instructor looking to bring mathematics to life, whether through clever animations or through student-driven exploration. Its powerful features and point-and-click technology can engage all levels of students. Flexibility, ease-of-use, and value make this package a must for both educators and learners. Founded in 1988, The Learning Team is a not-for-profit organization devoted to the improvement of math and science education. Autograph is a powerful, interactive and affordable software package spanning topics from pre-Algebra through Calculus. It makes the greater world of mathematics more accessible to all by giving both instructors and learners opportunities to explore concepts and bring mathematics to life.

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Geometry Expressions (www.geometryexpressions.com) is a constraint based symbolic geometry program, which lets you enter geometry models by sketching, and automatically generates algebra for any measured outputs. Algebraic expressions can then be copied into any one of a number of different algebra systems. While intended as a resource for engineers and educators, Geometry Expressions is a great tool for exploring the kind of geometry problems found in competition, and can be used as a training aid.