Key Entities in Mathematics

A list of key individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Mathematics.

Key Figures

• Euclid

  • Description - Often referred to as the "founder of geometry" or the "father of geometry". His "Elements" is one of the most influential works in the history of mathematics.
  • Link - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euclid

• Isaac Newton

  • Description - A key figure in the scientific revolution, he developed the principles of modern physics and is credited with the co-invention of calculus.
  • Link - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Newton

Influencers

• Grant Sanderson (3Blue1Brown)
  • Description - Creates videos on YouTube that explain complex mathematical concepts with a visual and intuitive approach.
  • Link - https://www.youtube.com/c/3blue1brown

Companies

Organizations

• American Mathematical Society (AMS)
  • Description - An association of professional mathematicians dedicated to the interests of mathematical research and scholarship.
  • Link - https://www.ams.org

Academic & Research Institutions

• The Clay Mathematics Institute
  • Description - A private, non-profit foundation dedicated to increasing and disseminating mathematical knowledge. It is famous for its Millennium Prize Problems.
  • Link - https://www.claymath.org