Hellenic Mathematical Society
Founded in 1918
President of H.M.S Professor Nikolaos Alexandris
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History
In March, 1918 a group of mathematicians
decided upon the formation of a
mathematical society, in order to:
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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. Hatzidakis
G. Secretary: Ν. Sakellariou
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Change of Statutes in 1975
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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
Greek Constitution and the laws, the Hellenic
Mathematical Society’s main concern is to play an active
part in the progression of Greek education, and more
specifically, the evolvement of Mathematical education,
as well as to ensure the conditions which render the
Greek educational system at the service of the people,
conditions such as National Integrity, National
Independence and Democracy.
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Change of Statutes in 1975
This objective is accomplished with the following:
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the production of magazines and other publications and
the exchange of publications between the Mathematical
Society and other Scientific Societies, Unions and
Foundations of this country and beyond, which have the
same or somewhat similar objectives,
the organization and operation of a library,
the organization of lectures and talks, seminars,
conferences, the establishment of institutes and other
similar scientific activities,
every other mean which is worthy of the prestige and the
history 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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Today
The Hellenic Mathematical Society has
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15.000 members
A budget of 120.000.000 drs.
260 m2 privately owned establishments
Computer Laboratories
Network
It’s own node on the Internet http://www.hms.gr
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Administrative structure of H.M.S.
Hellenic Mathematical Society
Charter
34 Branches
General Assembly
General Assembly
Εlections
Elections
Auditing Committee
Administrative Board
Activity ...
Activity ...
Α’ Vice President
President
Α’ Vice President
Administrative Board
G.Secretary
Treasurer
Library Curator
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Administrative structure of H.M.S.
Hellenic Mathematical Society
President
Administrative Board
Chief Editor
Chief Editor
Chief Editor
Chief Editor
Writing Team
Writing Team
Writing Team
Writing Team
HMS
Bulletin
President
President
Members
Members
Mathematical
Competitions
Center for
Research &
evaluation
Ευklides Α
Ευklides B
Ευklides γ
President
President
President
President
President
President
Members
Members
Members
Members
Members
Members
Eudoxus
Thalis
Geometry
Book
1st Grade
Book
Comp.
Science Book
Software
Center
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Branches
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Panhellenic Conference
Year
1983
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
Theme
Mathematics in Elementary and Secondary Education
Analytic Mathematical Programs in Secondary Education
Teaching Material in Elementary and Secondary Education
Mathematics and Education
Mathematics in Secondary Education
Teacher Training & Mathematical Education
Research for the Greek Mathematical Education
Modern trends in Mathematical Education &Mathematics
in the ’90’s
Language and Thought in Mathematical Education
Didactics of Mathematics
Mathematics in Education and Technology
Mathematics and Other Sciences
Criticism and Design of the Greek Mathematical Education
Mathematics in the school of 2000
Mathematics and the New Educational Habits
Mathematics, New Generation and Society
Location
Athens
Athens
Athens
Athens
Ioanina
Ioanina
Athens
Thessaloniki
Patra.
Kalamata
Corfu.
Iraklio.
Alejandroupoli
Mitilini
Chios
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’
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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
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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
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After an entrustment H.M.S produces software named
Thales which visualizes Euclidian geometry
This 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
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