News
Results Tallied for 2013 National Elections
Voting ended on May 15, and the results of the 2013 national elections are in. See and read about the newly elected officers
here.
Winners of 2013 USAMO Honored at the State Department
The 12 winners of the 2013 U.S.A. Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) were honored at an awards ceremony at the United States Department of State on June 3. Read more.
Charles Hadlock Surveys Sources of Collapse in MAA Carriage House Lecture
Charles Hadlock gave the Carriage House audience a taste of the insights included in his recently published book Six Sources of Collapse. Read about or watch the lecture.
Announcements
MAA Committee Announces Early Career Mathematician Mentoring Network
The MAA Committee on Early Career Mathematicians (ECM) is offering the ECM Mentoring Network as a way to connect early career mathematicians with experienced mentors working in mathematics. Potential mentors and would-be mentees have until July 15 to express interest in participating. Learn more.
Regular Registration for MAA MathFest 2013 Closes Soon
You can still get in on the fun in Hartford, CT, July 31-August 3.Regular registration for the summer celebration of mathematics will end on Friday, June 14. Check out the program or register here.
Features
Math Ed Matters Offers an IBL Primer
In a recent post, Dana Ernst takes a stab at a frequently asked question about inquiry-based learning: "What is it?" Also check out Angie Hodge's post (complete with dance video!).
Bressoud Weighs the Necessity of Algebra II
In the June edition of Launchings, David Bressoud discusses the implications of an NCEE report on the mathematics required for college and career readiness.
Devlin Considers Potential Uses for Infinitary Set Theory
In the June Devlin's Angle, Keith Devlin recaps the history of human contemplation of infinity and speculates about possible applications of Georg Cantor's actual infinities.