A publication of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). Articles are peer-
reviewed, content is published continuously, and there are graphics, hyperlinks,
applets, along with audio and video clips.
Pi in the Sky
http://www.pims.math.ca/pi/
A semi-annual periodical designed for high school students in Canada. Published
by the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences.
Plus
http://plus.maths.org/index.html
This online magazine is a part of the Millennium Mathematics Project, a United
Kingdom initiative based in Cambridge. Its aim is to introduce readers to the practical
applications and beauty of mathematics.
What other Web-based magazinesalso often contain mathematical content?
As with print magazines, there are many Web-based magazines that often contain
mathematical news or content. The following lists just a few (notice most of these
sites are science-oriented):
Discovery.com
http://www.discovery.com/
A site sponsored by television’s Discovery Channel. It often carries stories about
mathematicians or applications of mathematics in science.
Eureka Alert
http://www.eurekalert.org
This Web site is a global news service sponsored by the American Association for
the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Mathematics is included under its “News by Sub-
ject” section.
Science Daily
http://www.sciencedaily.com/
This daily science journal covers the latest in the sciences—and often mathemat-
ics. Mathematics is listed under the “Topics” section.
What are some “essential”math Web sites?
The following are some math Web sites to bookmark, because you’ll likely be using
them again and again if you are interested in math. These are great, very extensive
resources with clear and accurate explanations:
The Math Forum
http://mathforum.org 459