What is SLMath?

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SLMath is an independent, non-profit mathematical sciences research institute founded in 1982 in Berkeley, California. It runs collaborative research programs and public outreach, so it is relevant if you are looking for a research institute to collaborate with, attend programs at, or follow for mathematics outreach—though note that its website is currently unavailable due to scheduled maintenance.

What SLMath is

  • Full identity: SLMath (the name used on its site) is described as an independent non-profit mathematical sciences research institute.
  • Founded: 1982.
  • Location: Berkeley, California.
  • Nature: Independent and non-profit, meaning it is not a commercial company and operates as a research organization.

What it does

SLMath's stated activities fall into two main areas:

Area What it covers
Collaborative research programs Bringing researchers together for joint mathematical sciences work
Public outreach Activities aimed at audiences beyond the research community

If your interest is in participating in or following collaborative mathematics research, the research programs are the relevant part. If you are looking for public-facing mathematics content or events, the outreach side is what applies to you.

Current website status

The SLMath website is temporarily unavailable while scheduled maintenance is completed. The page shown during this period simply states that maintenance is in progress and thanks visitors for their patience.

This means:

  • You cannot currently browse program details, schedules, or outreach materials directly on the site.
  • Any information about specific programs, deadlines, or participation requirements is not accessible from the site at this moment.
  • The maintenance notice does not indicate when the site will return, so checking back later is the practical option.

How to decide if SLMath matters to you

  • Relevant if: you work in or study the mathematical sciences and want to know about a Berkeley-based institute for collaborative research, or you follow mathematics outreach.
  • Less immediately relevant if: you need current program dates, application details, or contact information—those depend on the website, which is down for maintenance right now.

For anything time-sensitive, wait until the site is back online rather than relying on secondhand summaries, since the institute's own pages are the authoritative source for its programs and outreach.