RUME 27
2025
Alexandria, Virginia
Mathematicians’ Values and Norms Related to Algorithms
Page: 101
Algorithms play increasingly important roles in mathematics as they facilitate solving complex problems both in teaching and research contexts. Nevertheless, limited research has examined mathematicians’ views of algorithms or the broader goals of the mathematical community that relate to algorithms or work therewith. Based on interviews with nine discrete or computational mathematicians, we highlight three values upheld by a variety of norms related to algorithms. Of note, some of these values and norms appear to be in tension.