The Norwegian Mathematical Society ( no, Norsk matematisk forening, NMF) is a professional society for mathematicians. It was formed in 1918, with

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elected as its first president. It organizes mathematical contests and the annual Abel symposium and also awards the

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Prize to young

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s for outstanding research in mathematics, including mathematical aspects of

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, and

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. The 2018 Prize winner was Rune Gjøringbø Haugseng. The NMF is a member of the

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and provides the Norwegian National Committee in the

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Past Presidents and Honorary Members

The Society elected two Honorary Members:

(elected 22 February 1949) and

(elected 30 May 1974).

References

External links

Official website
Mathematical societies Education in Norway Scientific organisations based in Norway Organizations established in 1918 1918 establishments in Norway Professional associations based in Norway {{Norway-org-stub