The goal of this symposium is to invite an international group of scholars to discuss diverse aspects of the introduction of Mathematics in Iberoamerica.

In previous meetings (e.g., Budapest 2009), we discussed the adaptation of mathematical ideas, concepts and methods developed in the Western Hemisphere from the beginnings of the XIX century onwards. In that particular case, we selected two branches of mathematics (Set Theory and Logic), in order to keep a precise intellectual framework and to be able to unfold coherent and vivid discussions as a consequence of alternative historical reconstructions, even from the same area. It is important to keep in mind that ―although most of the countries of this region share similar roots and growths and, as a consequence, it is possible to analyze parallel historical reconstructions― they also own their particular idiosyncrasies and independent evolutions.

On this occasion, in order to enrich the diversity of this symposium, participants will have complete freedom to discuss any intellectual conditions that allowed the introduction of mathematical ideas into Iberoamerica, as well as later developments and subsequent influences and consequences. That is to say, the symposium will not be limited to any specific time and/or branch framework; although sessions will be grouped by time or topic. The event will cover studies since the establishment of printing in the New World (ca., 1551), up to the consolidation of professional mathematical communities (ca., 1960s). Possible examples of time tables of the sessions include: the Colony (1520s to 1820s); XIX; and, XX centuries. Possible cases of thematic sessions include: the lack of texts on Euclidean Geometry; the influence of Positivism during the XIX century and its role in the teaching of mathematics; and, the development of research groups in contemporary mathematics; among others.