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Throughout SSMAs long history it has served as a sounding board and enabler for all organizations seeking to promote improve and advance school science and mathematics and the integration of science mathematics and all STEM fields. Four goals define the activities and products of the School Science and Mathematics Association Membership Benefits Membership in the School Science and Mathematics Association is open to any person who supports the objectives of the Association who has paid membership dues and completed an application. Benefits of SSMA Membership include History SSMA began in 1901 but has undergone several name changes over the years. The Association begun in Chicago was first named theCentral Association of Physics Teacherswith C.