text: The American Mathematical Society ( AMS ) is an association of professional mathematicians dedicated to the interests of mathematical research and scholarship , which it does with various publications and conferences as well as annual monetary awards and prizes to mathematicians .
simplified: The American Mathematical Society ( AMS ) is an association of professional mathematicians who work together in the interests of mathematical education , research , and scholarships . It does so with publications , conferences , services , and monetary awards and prizes to mathematicians .