~ Early Web Links ~

Calculus.org is a comprehensive educational hub hosted by UC Davis, offering step-by-step calculus problems, Java applets, Maple and Mathematica animations, and sample exams for both students and instructors. The site covers differential, integral, and multivariable calculus with resources ranging from humorous beginner guides to actuarial review problems, making it a well-rounded reference for anyone tackling the subject.

Hosted at York University, the Gallery of Data Visualization is a reference collection showcasing classic and contemporary examples of statistical graphics and chart design. It serves as an educational resource for students and researchers interested in how data can be effectively communicated through visual means.

Abuse of Notation is a thoughtful blog by a writer who weaves together mathematics, logic, philosophy, and programming into long-form essays and books, covering topics from category theory to Kant to functional programming. The site also features several self-authored books, including 'Category Theory Illustrated,' making it a surprisingly deep resource for readers who enjoy rigorous yet personal intellectual exploration.

A research project exploring the intersection of mathematics and poetry through a historical timeline tracing connections between mathematicians and poets across the centuries. The site offers a curated timeline, sources, and resources for anyone curious about how these two disciplines have influenced each other.

Mathematrix, created by Lee Stemkoski at Adelphi University, explores the playful and lesser-known side of mathematics through topics like polyominoes, Rubik's Cube, fractals, Conway's Game of Life, and higher dimensions. Accessible to curious minds at any level, the site blends mathematical art, humor, poetry, and hands-on puzzles to make recreational math genuinely entertaining.

The North Suburban Math League (NSML) organizes competitive math meets for Chicago-area high schools, with five competitions held throughout the school year. The site provides contest archives, meet schedules, written and oral topic lists, coach resources, and a history of NSML alumni who have earned medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad.

Dale Mellor is a scientific computer programmer, mathematician, and physicist who writes accessible math explainers like his 'Baby Steps for Adults' series alongside posts about science fiction, Star Trek, fine art, and daily life. The blog covers a genuinely eclectic range of intellectual interests, with mathematics and computing forming the clear backbone of the content.

Math2.org is a comprehensive math reference site offering organized tables, formulas, and identities covering everything from basic arithmetic to calculus, linear algebra, and Fourier transforms. Available in both English and Spanish, it also features a message board for math questions and links to other top math resources on the web.

Dr Ron Knott's comprehensive mathematics resource, hosted by Surrey University since 1996, covers Fibonacci numbers, the golden ratio, and their appearances in nature, art, geometry, architecture, and music. Packed with interactive calculators, puzzles, investigations, and dozens of linked pages exploring everything from Lucas sequences to phyllotaxis, this is one of the oldest and most thorough maths sites on the web.

Shtetl-Optimized is the long-running blog of Scott Aaronson, a theoretical computer scientist and quantum computing researcher, where he dives deep into complexity theory, quantum computing misconceptions, AI, and education policy. Known for its intellectual rigor and wit, it attracts readers from academia and beyond who enjoy substantive takes on math, physics, and the occasional culture-war skirmish in gifted education.