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With the end of our organizational phase in 2021, we are pleased to present this first newsletter from the Association for Mathematical Research. We report here on what the AMR achieved in its first year, and on the projects and plans underway in 2022.

Much of the past year was spent putting necessary logistics into place and setting up the overall structure of the AMR. We filed paperwork with various state and federal agencies and implemented the software needed for website development, membership tracking, and basic accounting. We opened bank accounts and created avenues for donations. We discussed and instituted a governance structure with a board and bylaws, as required for nonprofit entities. We moved to a membership structure that was open to all, and free of dues or charges. This decision maximizes our reach, and allows members from across the world to contribute to the innovative projects we are pursuing. While it limits our income, and accordingly slows down the growth of our programs, we believe it is the right way to develop the open and international organization we envision. Mathematicians have traditionally provided their time on a volunteer basis to run meetings, to found, edit and review publications, and to participate in committees that award prizes or organize workshops. We are optimistic that with new technologies we can amplify these contributions productively in many different directions, even with limited financial assets.

At the beginning of 2022 we opened the AMR for general membership (see the report from the Secretary for details.) The resources available to members will grow over time; at present, members will be notified of events, will be invited to participate in initiatives and in working groups, and will receive periodic notifications of new features on our website. We’ll also be soliciting suggestions for new initiatives from all members.

Many members have indicated that they would like to contribute and to be involved. What can you do now? Here are a few initial opportunities.
1. Send in suggestions for software, video sites, and open problems. You can do this using the forms at the website.
2. Contact Sergei Tabachnikov about writing a review.
3. Contact Alex Kontorovich about getting involved in publication developments.
4. Contact Joel Hass with suggested features for our website.
5. Suggest other AMR activities in which you would like to be involved. Perhaps you are developing video animations that illustrate a current research area, or have notes explaining and giving background to an important classic result. Would you like to create and record an interview that gives context to the development of a key mathematical idea? Consider the AMR as a place to host your work. If you are involved in a project that would be suitable for AMR hosting, we encourage you to send us a note.

The AMR has created working groups that are developing a few of the ideas that our members have put forward. The following are brief reports on some of the projects underway: