All sessions are listed in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT = UTC-7:00) and located on the Second Floor of the SAFE Credit Union Sacramento Convention Center unless otherwise specified.
*An asterisk (*) indicates the designated presenter of a paper with multiple authors.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

MAA Congress Meeting

Wednesday, August 6, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Meeting Room 9-10

Registration & Information

Wednesday, August 6, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm, West Lobby (First Floor)

Problems from the American Mathematics Competitions

Wednesday, August 6, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Meeting Room 11

My talk is based on problems I wrote for the American Mathematics Competitions. I will include at least two of my problems from this year's tests. Handouts will be provided.

Organizers:
Steven Davis, Retired

Networking Fair

Wednesday, August 6, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Ballroom B Prefunction Area (East Lobby)

Join colleagues while meeting and engaging with representatives of mathematical partner organizations. Light refreshments will be served.

Workshop

A Practical Guide for Incorporating Ethical Reasoning into Math Courses through Application Problems
Wednesday, August 6, 3:30 pm - 4:50 pm, Meeting Room 8

Participants will learn to incorporate ethical reasoning into their math courses. After the “what” and “why” of ethical reasoning, we will share examples of integrating ethical reasoning prompts into application problems and let attendees practice this in small groups. Bring your favorite math application problem! After this session, participants will be prepared to integrate ethical reasoning into various math courses.

Organizers:
Feryal Alayont, Grand Valley State University
Korana Burke, University of California, Davis
Erin Griesenauer, Eckerd College
Jeremy Shaw, Oregon State University-Cascades
Rohit Thomas, University of California, Davis

Math Jeopardy, the Student Welcome Reception, and Navigating MathFest Overview

Wednesday, August 6, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Ballroom B3-5

Answer: A fun undergraduate mathematics contest to lead off MAA MathFest.
Question: What is Mathematics Jeopardy?
Four teams of students will provide the questions to go with the mathematical answers in many categories. All interested students in the audience can enter their names to be chosen to play on one of the four teams of four players. There will be prizes for all the participants. Come cheer for your favorite team.

Organizers:
Ron Taylor, Berry College
Michael W. Berry, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Sponsor: Committee on Undergraduate Student Programming (CUSP)

Panel

Calculus without Prerequisites: The Implementation and Impacts of AB 1705 and Calculus Placement Changes in California
Wednesday, August 6, 4:00 pm - 5:20 pm, Meeting Room 3

In 2022, the California Legislature approved AB 1705, a bill that requires California Community Colleges to place most STEM students directly into Calculus 1 by Fall 2025, regardless of their previous coursework. The bill has generated debate within California and across the nation. This panel will discuss the bill’s intent, implementation, and effect.

Panelists:
Ben Richert, Cal Poly, SLO
David Bressoud, Macalester College  
Tina Akers-Porter, Modesto Junior College
John Hetts, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
Cortney Schultz, California Mathematics Council Community Colleges

Moderator: Corey Shanbrom, California State University, Sacramento

Organizers:
Matthew Krauel, California State University, Sacramento
Gabriel Martins, California State University, Sacramento
Vincent Pigno, California State University, Sacramento
Corey Shanbrom, California State University, Sacramento
Topaz Wiscons, California State University, Sacramento

MAA President Retiring Address

Hortensia Soto, Colorado State University

In Service, For Service, … To Serve
Wednesday, August 6, 5:40 pm – 6:30 pm, Ballroom A1-6

A common phrase used in Spanish is de qué sirve. It literally translates to, “Of what does it serve?” The phrase is also used to ask or question such as: what is the point, what is the use, what difference does it make, what is it used for, how does it help, etc. Without knowing, this phrase has been ingrained in my professional life with teaching, conducting research, and engaging in service. In this presentation, I want to discuss de qué sirve to be a member of the MAA. As part of this (hopefully engaging) conversation, I will share how the MAA nos sirve in various ways.

Exhibit Hall Social Event

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening & Reception
Wednesday, August 6, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor)

The MAA MathFest Grand Opening Reception will launch this year's MAA MathFest on a high note. This event is intended to draw attendees together in a spirit of camaraderie. We warmly invite you to enjoy complimentary light hors d'oeuvres while you mix and mingle in the Exhibit Hall with other registered participants and guests, sponsors, and exhibitors.

MathArt at MathFest!

Wednesday, August 6, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), Art Installation Area

A juried exhibition of mathematical art, including a participatory installation from SIGMAA EM.

Organizers:
Frank Farris, Santa Clara University
Bronna Butler, B.A. Baroque Arts, LLC
Amanda Beecher, Ramapo College of New Jersey
Russ deForest, Everly College of Science
Chris Gott, University of the Pacific
Katy Franz, Unaffiliated Mathematical Artists
Jack Love, San Francisco State University
Jeff Venrtella, Unaffiliated Mathematical Artists

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Thursday, August 7, 2025

Registration & Information

Thursday, August 7, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, West Lobby (First Floor)

MAA Invited Paper Session

Bridging Disciplines through Data Science
Thursday, August 7, 8:00 am - 10:50 am, Meeting Room 11

Data science, rooted in mathematics and computation, spans nearly all disciplines. This session will explore innovative strategies to integrate data science across fields, bridging gaps for diverse audiences with varying knowledge levels and removing disciplinary silos. We’ll focus on teaching and integrating data science both in and beyond traditional math and statistics courses, in collaboration with non-mathematicians.

Organizers: 
Marcela Alfaro-Córdoba, University of California, Santa Cruz
Julie Simons, University of California, Santa Cruz

Contributed Paper Session

Advancing Data Science Education: Integrating Pedagogical Innovation with Ethical Practice
Thursday, August 7, 8:00 am - 9:55 am, Ballroom B3

We invite presentations on innovative teaching strategies in data science education, including course design, assessment methods, and project implementations. Share your experiences integrating AI tools, addressing data ethics, using culturally relevant datasets, and connecting statistical concepts to real-world applications. This SIGMAA-sponsored session welcomes scholarly contributions that advance pedagogical practices and support faculty development in statistics and data science education.

Organizers:
Helen Burn, Highline College
Mike LeVan, Transylvania University
Immanuel James Williams, California Polytechnic State University ,San Luis Obispo

Sponsor: SIGMAA on Statistics and Data Science Education (SIGMAA SDS-ED)

Contributed Paper Session

Building Undergraduate Research Programs as a New Faculty
Thursday, August 7, 8:00 am - 10:40 am, Meeting Room 2

Starting a research program as a new faculty member can be daunting but also an exciting opportunity to engage undergraduates in meaningful research. This session invites presenters to share strategies for transitioning from dissertation research to manageable undergraduate projects, adapting complex topics, and creating sustainable research agendas. Presenters will offer practical insights for developing effective undergraduate research programs.

Organizers:
Vinodh Kumar Chellamuthu, Utah Tech University
Violeta Vasilevska, Utah Valley University
Cara Sulyok, Lewis University
Lauren L Rose, Bard College
Md Istiaq Hossain, Stephen F. Austin State University
Adam Schultze, Lewis University

Sponsor: SIGMAA on Undergraduate Research (SIGMAA UR)

Contributed Paper Session

Equity Minded Placement Practices and Strategies in Undergraduate Mathematics
Thursday, August 7, 8:00 am - 10:55 am, Ballroom A7-8

Institutions across the country are redesigning their placement processes and assessment tools. Placement in entry-level mathematics courses is crucially important--it is students' first exposure to college mathematics when they matriculate at their institutions. This session showcases research reports and case studies for placing and advising students for their initial post-secondary mathematics courses and supporting student success in those courses. This session invites scholarly contributions that focus on (1) ensuring equitable placement for all students, (2) implementing placement strategies, and (3) evaluating their effectiveness.

Organizers:
Emily Gismervig, University of Washington Bothell
Rejoice Akapame, University of Washington Bothell
Nicole Hoover, University of Washington Bothell
Luke Tunstall, Trinity University
Junalyn Navarra Madsen, Texas Woman's University
Allan Donsig, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Sponsor: MAA Committee on Articulation and Placement

Contributed Paper Session

I​​n the Real with Applications of Differential Equations for Learning, Part A
Thursday, August 7, 8:00 am - 10:55 am, Meeting Room 8

A joint CODEE-SIMIODE session invites evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning of Differential Equations, and the applications that engage students and instructors alike.  Presenters can engage in meaningful conversations, spur new ideas, and freshen our teaching and learning experiences. Presenters are encouraged to submit their work to the CODEE Journal and/or SIMIODE Qubes Hub, our open-access, peer-reviewed venues.

Organizers:
Therese Shelton, Southwestern University
Viktoria Savatorova, Central Connecticut State University
Maila Hallare, US Air Force Academy
Brian Winkel, Systemic Initiative for Modeling Investigations & Opportunities with Differential Equations (SIMIODE)
Beverly Henderson West, Cornell University

Sponsors:
Community of Ordinary Differential Equations Educators (CODEE)
Systemic Initiative for Modeling Investigations & Opportunities with Differential Equations (SIMIODE)

Contributed Paper Session

Peer Support in College Mathematics
Thursday, August 7, 8:00 am - 10:15 am, Meeting Room 5

Peer support includes all models of instruction using peers interacting with students to support their academic success.  The aftermath of the pandemic and national trends away from remediation have reignited interest in this effective pedagogical tool.  This session will introduce participants to the diversity of peer support models in use across the country, incorporating perspectives from faculty, staff, and students.

Organizers:
Corey Shanbrom, California State University, Sacramento
Matthew Krauel, California State University, Sacramento
Vincent Pigno, California State University, Sacramento

Contributed Paper Session

Strengthening the Mathematical and Statistical Preparation of Secondary Mathematics Teachers through the Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching
Thursday, August 7, 8:00 am - 10:15 am, Ballroom A9-10

We live in a time of extraordinary and accelerating change where new knowledge, new technologies, and ways of doing and communicating mathematics continue to emerge and evolve. 

The purpose of this session is to bring together mathematicians, statisticians, mathematics educators, statistics educators, secondary mathematics teachers, and other stakeholders invested in secondary teacher preparation to consider and learn about ways to strengthen the mathematical and statistical preparation of secondary mathematics teachers.

Organizers:
Elizabeth Arnold, Montana State University
Eileen Faulkenberry, Tarleton State University
Matthew Haines, Augsburg University
Jay Jahangiri, Kent State University
Victor Oxman, Western Galilee College, Israel
Catherine Paolucci, Mathematical Association of America

Sponsors:
Special Interest Group of the MAA on Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (SIGMAA MKT)
MAA Committee on the Mathematical Education of Teachers (COMET)

Workshop

We Integrate Differentials, Not Functions
Thursday, August 7, 8:00 am - 9:20 am, Meeting Room 3

Are your students stymied by limits and Riemann sums when trying to use integration to solve problems? It could be because Leibniz’ integral notation ∫ y dx predates limits of Riemann sums by 150 years. We will explore how to rearrange the emphasis and topics of an integral calculus course to follow a more historically accurate and pedagogically sound development.

Workshop

Reacting to the Past: Historical Roleplaying Games in Math Education
Thursday, August 7, 8:00 am - 9:20 am, Meeting Room 4

This workshop introduces participants to Reacting to the Past (RTTP) pedagogy, roleplaying games centered around key social and intellectual conflicts. RTTP is a well-established active learning pedagogy in which students take the floor.

In this session, participants will participate in the own math-centric Reacting game, "Markov v. Nekrasov” and learn how they can implement Reacting games into their own classroom.

Organizers:
Chad Curtis, Nevada State University
Sungju Moon, Nevada State University

Minicourse*

Integrating Cryptography into Undergraduate Math Courses, Part A
Thursday, August 7, 8:00 am – 9:50 am, Ballroom B8

This is a practical introduction to incorporating cryptography into undergraduate mathematics courses. We will explore well-known cryptosystems and discuss how cryptography can serve as motivating context for topics like linear algebra and number theory. Attendees will gain strategies for curriculum integration, enhancing student engagement and understanding of concepts through applications. It is designed for instructors seeking innovative ways to enrich their courses with cutting-edge content.

Organizers:
Catie Adamo, University of Notre Dame
Claire Frechette, Boston College

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse*

Evidence-based Practices for Effective Mentoring Relationships, Part A
Thursday, August 7, 8:00 am – 9:50 am, Ballroom B4

This interactive and evidence-based mini-course will lead participants to deepen their skills as culturally-responsive mentors based on the notion of mentorship as a network of sustained, intentional interpersonal relationships. Participants will co-construct an intellectual framework, experiment with various methods, and a develop a toolbox of strategies for building effective mentoring relationships.

Organizers:
Abbe Herzig, Sarah Lawrence College
Aris Winger, Georgia Gwinnett College
Emily Moore, University of Oregon
Pamela Harris, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse*

Teaching Future Teachers, Part A
Thursday, August 7, 8:00 am – 9:50 am, Ballroom B6

Students who are preparing to be teachers need to develop flexible understanding of advanced concepts that connects to their future teaching, to reflect on math-specific teaching challenges, and to begin critiquing our role in the education system. In this workshop, we will experience and discuss strategies that I use across math courses to to work toward these goals with future teachers [but that benefit all students]. Participants will leave with a large collection of classroom tasks and readings that they can use in their courses.

Organizer:
Brian P Katz (BK), California State University Long Beach

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Introduction to MAA MathFest

Thursday, August 7, 8:00 am - 9:00 am, Ballroom B1

First time at MAA MathFest? Welcome! Come meet members of the MAA Community, including members of the MAA Board of Directors, MAA Congress, SIGMAA Organizers, Section Chairs.

Student Lounge Open Hours

Thursday, August 7, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Meeting Room 9-10

MAA Invited Paper Session aligned with the Chan-Stanek-Ross Lecture

Lotteries in Math and Society
Thursday, August 7, 8:30 am - 10:50 am, Ballroom B2

Lotteries are a natural subject of study for mathematicians, as well as scholars in other fields, such as public policy, economics, ethics, and sociology.  This special session will bring together speakers from several disciplines to talk about lotteries from their perspective.

Organizers: Skip Garibaldi, IDA Center for Communications Research, La Jolla

AWM-MAA Etta Zuber Falconer Lecture

Olivia Prosper Feldman, University of Tennessee

Modeling Malaria at Multiple Scales: Implications for Parasite Diversity
Thursday, August 7, 9:00 am – 9:50 am, Ballroom A1-6

Malaria remains a major global health challenge, driven by the complex interactions between parasites, their human and mosquito hosts, and the environments they inhabit. Since the pioneering work of Sir Ronald Ross and George Macdonald in the early to mid-20th century, mathematical modeling has provided invaluable insights into malaria transmission, from within-host parasite dynamics to population-level epidemiology. More recently, research has focused on how these scales interact, shaping transmission patterns and informing control strategies.

In this talk, I will introduce an individual-based model that integrates within-mosquito and within-human parasite dynamics with population-level transmission. This model also tracks the genetic signatures of parasites, offering insights into how genetic diversity emerges, spreads, and interacts with human immunity and antimalarial treatment. By bridging multiple scales, this approach aims to deepen our understanding of malaria transmission and inform more effective intervention strategies.

Poster Session

Outreach Poster Session
Thursday, August 7, 9:00 am - 10:30 am, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), Posters Area

Join us for an engaging and interactive Outreach Poster Session at the MAA MathFest 2025, where math professionals, students and math enthusiasts all meet. This session serves as a vibrant forum for outreach community members to showcase their latest math education programs and foster connections within the math community.

Organizers:
Zsuzsanna Szaniszlo, University of Chicago
Candice Price, Smith College

Poster Session

Poster Session for Projects Supported by the NSF Division of Undergraduate Education
Thursday, August 7, 9:00 am - 10:30 am, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), Posters Area

This session will feature principal investigators (PIs) presenting progress and outcomes from various NSF funded projects in the Division of Undergraduate Education. The poster session format will permit ample opportunity for attendees to engage in small group discussions with the PIs and to network with each other.

Organizers:
Jana Talley, Jackson State University
Erin Moss, Millersville University

MathArt at MathFest!

Thursday, August 7, 9:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), Art Installation Area

A juried exhibition of mathematical art, including a participatory installation from SIGMAA EM.

Organizers:
Frank Farris, Santa Clara University
Bronna Butler, B.A. Baroque Arts, LLC
Amanda Beecher, Ramapo College of New Jersey
Russ deForest, Everly College of Science
Chris Gott, University of the Pacific
Katy Franz, Unaffiliated Mathematical Artists
Jack Love, San Francisco State University
Jeff Venrtella, Unaffiliated Mathematical Artists

Exhibit Hall Open Hours

Thursday, August 7, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor)

Panel

Making VITAL Connections: The Role of Non-Tenure Track Faculty in Higher Education
Thursday, August 7, 9:30 am - 10:50 am, Ballroom B1

Join our VITAL (Visiting, Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Adjunct, Lecturer) faculty panel and the MAA Committee on VITAL Faculty Concerns to discuss their essential role in academia. Learn from their experiences—the successes, challenges, and realities of the academic world of Mathematics. Audience participation is encouraged, with priority given to VITAL faculty questions. TT faculty are also welcome to attend and support.

Organizer:
Grace Cook, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University, MAA Committee on VITAL Concerns

Panelists:
Ileana Vasu, Smith College
Ricardo Cordero-Soto, Jessup University
Daniel Lentine Johnstone, Purdue University
Patricia S. Barrientos, El Paso Community College

Sponsor: MAA Committee on VITAL Faculty Concerns

Panel

Navigating the Current Challenges Facing Academia as a Student or Faculty and How to Support Each Other
Thursday, August 7, 9:30 am - 10:50 am, Meeting Room 3

Recent challenges include NSF funding cuts to universities, hiring freezes, the shrinking new Ph.D cohorts, and decreased support for underrepresented communities. We will explore ways for students, faculty, and administrators to support each other in the face of these issues.

Panelists:
Apoorva Mate, Penn State Brandywine
David Crombecque, American Institute of Mathesmatics
Karen Saxe, American Mathematical Society
Mike Hill, University of Minnesota

Moderator:
Pete Dohan, Mathematical Association of America

Organizer:
David Crombecque, American Institute of Mathematics

Sponsor: Spectra

Workshop

Engaging and Inspiring Students in the Mathematics Classroom by Teaching with Primary Source Projects
Thursday, August 7, 9:30 am - 10:50 am, Meeting Room 4

This workshop gives participants hands-on experience with classroom materials based on primary historical sources. Participants will place themselves in the role of students as they work through guided readings and mathematical exercises based on source texts. In addition, participants will learn to implement “Reading Apprenticeship” routines, which can be used to help students improve their ability to read and understand mathematics.

Organizers:
Jennifer Clinkenbeard, California State University Monterey Bay
Abe Edwards, Michigan State University
Ken Monks, College of Southern Nevada
Daniel Otero, Xavier University
Adam Parker, Wittenberg University
Michael Saclolo, St. Edwards University
Janet Heine Barnett, Colorado State University Pueblo

Sponsors:
SIGMAA on the History of Mathematics (SIGMAA HOM)
The Euler Society
TRIUMPHS Society (TRansforming Instruction: Understanding Mathematics via Primary Historical Sources)

MAA Invited Address

Beth Malmskog, Colorado College

Squaring the Quilting Circle
Thursday, August 7, 10:00 am – 10:50 am, Ballroom A1-6

A few years ago, I received an email from a friend’s mom with a question about a problem she was having with her quilting circle: is it possible to find a way to pass quilts among five people so that each person works on each quilt, and no person passes to the same person twice? The pursuit of an answer led to row-complete Latin squares. Latin squares are combinatorial objects with a thousand-year history and modern applications in experimental design, error correcting codes, and entertainment, in the form of Sudoku. The journey doesn’t stop there, though; this talk will describe how one simple problem connects quilting, taste testing, combinatorics, group theory, graph theory, number theory, music, Tom and Jerry, and the power/limits of modern computing. We will begin with a quilt and conclude with some music and a number of related open problems.

Minicourse*

Teaching Mathematics Through Games, Part A
Thursday, August 7, 10:00 am - 11:50 am, Ballroom B8

This minicourse will present a variety of methods for engaging college mathematics and statistics students by playing or investigating games. These games run the gamut, from well-known favorites like blackjack to original games like playing Battleship with functions, and apply to all levels of college mathematics. Use the workshop as inspiration for your own way to teach mathematics through games!

Organizers:
Mindy Capaldi, James Madison University
Marie Meyer, Lewis University
Jacob Heidenreich, Loras College

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse*

Empowering Mathematics Mentorship: Personalized Undergraduate Research Experiences and Community Building, Part A
Thursday, August 7, 10:00 am – 11:50 am, Ballroom B4

This Mini-Course is tailored for mathematicians seeking to mentor undergraduate researchers and cultivate vibrant communities. In this hands-on session, we will explore strategies for launching and sustaining successful research projects focusing on guiding individual journeys and one-on-one mentoring dynamics, complemented by the integration of personalized “Willingness Agreements.” Together, we will engage in interactive community-building exercises for research teams that encourage building trust, rapport, and confidence. We will also discuss the important role of external experiences and advising for community impact, even within the context of a single researcher. You will walk away feeling connected with other participants and with a Willingness Agreement template, empowering you to mentor an academic research experience no matter the size of your research group.

Organizer:
Cynthia Flores, California State University Channel Islands

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

MAA Pavilion Event

MAA Cornhole Competition
Thursday, August 7, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), MAA Pavilion

Team up and test your aim! You and a teammate compete in MAA’s second annual cornhole competition.  Whether you're a cornhole champ or brand new to the boards, everyone’s invited to play. The willing team receives a small prize. Sign up your team at the MAA Pavilion and let the tossing begin!

Host: Justin Cortez, Mathematical Association of America

One-on-One Meetings with NSF Program Officers

Thursday August 7, 10:30 am - 11:30 am, Ballroom B6

Poster Session

Contributed Poster Session, Part I
Thursday, August 7, 10:45 am - 12:00 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), Posters Area

Given previous years' success with the MAA Contributed Poster Session (CPS), the MAA is pleased to continue with this session at MAA MathFest 2025 in Sacramento. The MAA will provide corkboards for the posters – you just need to bring your poster.

Please consult this year's Call for Posters for more information, and what to expect for submitting and preparing presentations.

Organizers:
Britney Hopkins, University of Central Oklahoma
Steve Butler, Iowa State University
Haseeb Kazi, Trine University

MAA Earle Raymond Hedrick Lecture Series

Terence Tao, University of California, Los Angeles

Lecture I: Machine Assisted Proofs
Thursday, August 7, 11:00 am - 11:50 am, Ballroom A1-6

For centuries, mathematicians have relied on computers to perform calculations, to suggest conjectures, and as components of mathematical proofs. In the light of more modern tools such as interactive theorem provers, machine learning algorithms, and generative AI, we are beginning to see machines used in more creative and substantive ways in our work. In this talk we survey some historical and recent developments, and speculate on the future roles of machine assistance in mathematics.

Student Lounge Activity

Undergraduate Research Experiences: A Conversation with National Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program (NREUP) Participants
Thursday, August 7, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Student Lounge (Meeting Room 9-10)

MAA has run the National Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program (NREUP) for over 20 years, engaging many hundreds of undergraduate students in research experiences in the mathematical sciences. This panel of former NREUP participants will share their NREUP experiences, their career trajectories, and their advice for students thinking about or looking for undergraduate research opportunities.

Organizers:
Catherine Paolucci, Mathematical Association of America
Gulden Karakok, University of Northern Colorado
Christopher Jett, Georgia State University

MAA Invited Address

Federico Ardila-Mantilla, San Francisco State University

Intersection Theory and Combinatorics: Variations on a Theme
Thursday, August 7, 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm, Ballroom A1-6

My talk will discuss some beautiful objects at the intersection of combinatorics, geometry, and algebra called "Chow rings of toric varieties”. I will discuss three ways of thinking about them: they can be approached using algebra, polyhedral geometry, or numerical analysis. I will then explain how combinatorialists have recently used these rings to prove several conjectures from the 1970s and 80s about the colorings of a map.

My talk will not assume that you know anything about these objects. I will talk about the work of many people, including my joint work with Carly Klivans, Graham Denham, and June Huh.

Contributed Paper Session

Data Science Examples for Enriching Introductory Math Courses
Thursday, August 7, 1:00 pm - 2:35 pm, Meeting Room 2

Over the past decade, data science has evolved into a mainstream field. Contemporary students want to understand how their data is used, which can serve as a treasure trove of examples to motivate them to learn new mathematical concepts. We seek “new motivations for old topics:” examples, activities, projects, and modules to engage lower-division students through data science concepts.

Organizers:
Marissa Masden, University of Puget Sound
Julia Eaton, University of Washington, Tacoma

Contributed Paper Session

Lessons Learned from Alternative Grading Implementations
Thursday, August 7, 1:00 pm - 6:15 pm, Ballroom A9-10

Alternative grading practices aim to promote growth mindset in students by focusing on students' proficiency in clearly-defined learning objectives with multiple opportunities to demonstrate that proficiency. This session will share innovations and lessons learned from these implementations in various math courses. We are particularly interested in presentations of scholarly reflections on or evidence of the effectiveness (broadly defined) of these practices.

Organizers:
Drew Lewis, Center for Grading Reform
Sharona Krinsky, Center for Grading Reform, California State University, Los Angeles
Randall Helmstutler, University of Mary Washington
Jennifer Moorhouse, Hartnell College
Lipika Deka, California State University, Monterey Bay

Contributed Paper Session

Onboarding, Mentoring, and Supporting Newly Hired Mathematics Instructors
Thursday, August 7, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm, Ballroom A7-8

The goals of this session are to share practices for supporting and mentoring mathematics instructors, disseminate and inventory low-resource opportunities for new faculty professional development and community building, and encourage thoughtful planning for how to welcome faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students to the profession. Presentations may be based on personal or departmental experience and/or research in professional development.

Organizers:
Maria Wesslén, University of Toronto Mississauga
Alex Rennet, University of Toronto Mississauga
Jaimal Thind, University of Toronto Mississauga
Mindy Capaldi, James Madison University
Alicia Prieto-Langarica, Youngstown State University
Kristin A. Camenga, Juniata College
John Thompson, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Cassie Williams, University of Wisconsin – Madison
Justin Gash, Franklin College

Sponsor: MAA Committee on Professional Development

Panel

Creating Opportunities in Mathematics Education for Equity and Inclusion (COME-IN): A Pilot Project for Changemakers
Thursday, August 7, 1:00 pm - 2:20 pm, Meeting Room 3

Six department teams from a range of institution types were paired with trained EDI consultants and have spent the past year collecting data and initiating action plans to improve diversity and inclusion. Teams will discuss their experiences implementing TPSE’s COME-IN tool, which was designed to improve broadening participation and inclusion efforts and establish a network of invested institutions.

Panelists:
Abbe Herzig, TPSE Math Come-In
Mercedes Franco, Queensborough Community College-CUNY
Alex Zupan, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Nicole Infante, University of Nebraska-Omaha
Lynn Bahena, Eastern Michigan University
Sam Cook, University of Alaska

Moderator: Aris Winger, National Association of Mathematicians, TPSE Math COME-IN

Organizers:
Abbe Herzig, Bard Prison Initiative
Aris Winger, National Association of Mathematicians
Michael Dorff, Brigham Young University
Scott Wolpert, Transforming Post-Secondary Education in Mathematics

Sponsor: Transforming Post-Secondary Education in Mathematics

Workshop

Game Theory: Activities Motivate Concepts
Thursday, August 7, 1:00 pm - 2:20 pm, Meeting Room 4

A game consists of players who make choices within the confines of fully defined rules that results in an outcome for which each player has a utility.  Workshop participants will engage in modeling of two real-world scenarios as strategic and bargaining games, the computation of solutions proposed by John Nash (earning him the 1994 Nobel Prize in Economics), and interpretations.

Organizers:
David Housman, Goshen College
Richard Gillman, Valparaiso University

Special Session

10 Golden Years: Stories of Struggle and Success from the Gold'14 Project NExT Cohort
Thursday, August 7, 1:00 pm - 5:50 pm, Ballroom B3

This session focuses on the mathematical, pedagogical, leadership, and career accomplishments of members of the Gold’14 Project NExT cohort over the decade since their initiation into Project NExT. Presentations in this session will span a variety of topics and lessons learned as Gold’14ers have gone from new faculty to leaders.

Organizers:
Jessie Hamm, Winthrop University
Amanda Harsy, Lewis University
Alyssa Hooofnagle, Wittenberg University
Haley Yaple, Carthage College

Sponsor: MAA Project NExT

SIGMAA Activity

SIGMAA on Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL SIGMAA) Business Meeting
Thursday, August 7, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm, Ballroom B8

Meet with IBL SIGMAA leadership and connect with other IBL enthusiasts in this interactive forum. Learn about our current programming, share ideas for future offerings, and explore ways to sustain and grow our community. This collaborative space is designed for everyone – from seasoned practitioners to those just discovering IBL. Join the conversation and help shape what's next for IBL SIGMAA!

Organizers:
Rebekah Jones, University of Colorado Boulder
Lee Roberson, University of Colorado Boulder
Joseph Barrera, Converse University
Ana Wright, Davidson College
Vikram Kamat, Villanova University

MAA Pavilion Event

SPECTRA and MAA PRIDE Social
Thursday, August 7, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), MAA Pavilion

Please join MAA and SPECTRA for a Pride Social to celebrate the beautiful diversity of the mathematics community highlighting the importance of LGBTQIA attendees at MAA MathFest 2025. 

Host: Pete Dohan, Mathematical Association of America

Contributed Paper Session

Community-Responsive Activities for Math Circles
Thursday, August 7, 1:20 pm - 5:55 pm, Meeting Room 8

Math Circles represent a promising approach to engage youth in authentic mathematical experiences. Weaving community-responsive activities into the curriculum can make learning more meaningful and empowering for students.  Presenters will describe their intended audience and showcase engaging and enjoyable Math Circle activities that leverage their students’ assets, highlighting the ways their activities are responsive to that audience. 

Organizers:
Cynthia Sanchez Tapia, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Alessandra Pantano, University of California, Irvine
David Crombecque, American Institute of Mathematics
Tom Stojsavljevic, Beloit College
Sayonita Ghosh Hajra, California State University, Sacramento
Nick Rauh, Seattle Universal Math Museum
Jeffrey Musyt, Slippery Rock University
Lauren Rose, Bard College

Sponsor: SIGMAA Math Circles for Students and Teachers (SIGMAA MCST)

Panel

Mental Health in the Mathematics Community: The Conversation Doesn't End
Thursday, August 7, 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm, Ballroom B1

This panel addresses the mental health of faculty, students, and other members of the mathematics community. Strategies for individuals and groups will be shared, and progress will be highlighted. Panelists contribute diverse perspectives as faculty members, researchers in the emotional aspects of mathematics, and mental health specialists. We anticipate an open and empathetic dialogue to continue improving the well-being of our community.

Panelists:
Geillan Aly, Compassionate Math
F. Taína Amaro, Cadence Consulting
Tim Chartier, Davidson College
Jeff Johannes, SUNY Geneseo
Emille Lawrence, University of San Francisco

Moderator: Jeanette Shakalli, Panamanian Foundation for the Promotion of Mathematics (FUNDAPROMAT)

Organizers:
Jeanette Shakalli, Panamanian Foundation for the Promotion of Mathematics (FUNDAPROMAT)
Mariana Vega, Western Washington University
Julia Plavnik, Indiana University Bloomington
Sarah Kerrigan, George Fox University
Jessie Loucks-Tavitas, California State University, Sacramento

Sponsor: Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM)

Poster Session

Strategies for Enhancing Retention and Graduation Rates of Underrepresented Minorities in STEM
Thursday, August 7, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), Posters Area

This session highlights innovative programs, strategies, and research aimed at improving retention and graduation rates of underrepresented minorities in STEM fields. From mentorship initiatives to curriculum redesigns, these efforts aim to build an inclusive STEM pipeline. Join us to explore impactful solutions and engage with leaders dedicated to fostering diversity and equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Organizers:
Melanie Butler, Mount St. Mary's University
Fred Butler, York College of Pennsylvania

Christine Darden Lecture

Dawn Lott, Delaware State University

PEIRE – A Model for the Transfer of Information and Decision Making
Thursday, August 7, 2:00 pm – 2:50 pm, Ballroom A1-6

Investigating transfer of information between entities can play an instrumental role in understanding the decision-making process. The decision-making process can be assisted greatly when humans employ computational models that can leverage new information systems. We seek to leverage models of biological processes in an ongoing work on transfer of information system.   In this work, we introduce the PEIRE model for the transfer of information. Here, information refers to heterogeneous message types and processing informative messages is treated like the spread of a virus. This model is an adaptation of the SEIR (Susceptible-Exposed-Infectious-Removed) mathematical algorithm. The model treats compartments as various stages of the processing of information. This approach allows us to determine how the breakdown of information might affect the decision-making process and how the decision-making process might then affect the transformation of information in a system. We also discuss the applicability of the model in artificial reasoning related to decision-making.

MAA Invited Paper Session

The Institute on the History of Mathematics and its Use in Teaching: 30 Years of Impact on Education and Research
Thursday, August 7, 2:00 pm - 5:50 pm, Ballroom B2

IHMT offered unprecedented training in history to mathematicians in the late 1990s. This session celebrates the achievements of those fellows in history of mathematics research, mathematics education research, the use of history of mathematics in teaching mathematics, and public history of mathematics. Speakers will note IHMT’s influence on their careers and discuss their own scholarship.

Organizers:
Amy Ackerberg-Hastings, MAA Convergence
Daniel Otero, Xavier University

Sponsors:
MAA Convergence
SIGMAA on the History of Mathematics (SIGMAA HOM)
TRIUMPHS Society; Euler Society
Canadian Society for History and Philosophy of Mathematics
HPM-Americas

Contributed Paper Session

Creating Connections in the Classroom: Mathematics Across the Disciplines
Thursday, August 7, 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm, Meeting Room 5

Today's careers require a blend of skills and knowledge from a variety of disciplines, yet in the classroom we often silo these areas of expertise. This session will provide educators with examples and leverage for creating cross-curricular material for mathematics courses, bridging the gap between how we illustrate math in the classroom and how it is used in everyday life.

Organizers:
Mike May, Saint Louis University
Elizabeth Donovan, Murray State University
Daniel Ozimek, Saint Joseph's University
Amanda Beecher, Ramapo College of New Jersey

Sponsors:
Mathematics Across the Disciplines (MAD), a subcommittee of the Committee on the Undergraduate Program in Mathematics (CUPM)
Curriculum Renewal Across the First Two Years (CRAFTY), a subcommittee of CUPM

Minicourse*

Navigating the AI Landscape: Practical and Ethical Integration in Mathematics Education, Part A
Thursday, August 7, 2:00 pm – 3:50 pm, Ballroom B8

This two-day minicourse explores integrating AI into mathematics education. Participants will engage with AI applications, ethical considerations, and develop meaningful assessments. Day one focuses on practical AI use, while day two emphasizes assessment design in an AI-driven environment. Activities include discussions, hands-on exercises, and group work to enhance teaching practices and foster deeper student engagement.

Organizers:
Lew Ludwig, Denison University
Gizem Karaali, Pomona College

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse*

Teaching Probability and Statistics: Technology and Active Learning Approaches, Part A
Thursday, August 7, 2:00 pm – 3:50 pm, Ballroom B4

Hands-on, visualization activities in computational math courses inspire student learning of probability and statistics. Today’s world is full of readily available data and students are typically interested in how they can use course topics in future coursework, jobs, and/or in the real world. Outside of teaching proofs and written computations, students need to grasp the whole story of probability and statistics by understanding how useful it is. Without compromising the theoretical understanding of the subjects, instructors can implement coding activities in their course lectures that go hand in hand with the written lectures. Students can engage with the lectures while learning incredibly versatile skills, which promotes forward-thinking and innovation.

Organizer: Keisha Cook, Clemson University

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse*

Math for Social Justice: Concrete Examples for the Classroom, Part A
Thursday, August 7, 2:00 pm – 3:50 pm, Ballroom B6

This minicourse is for faculty interested in encouraging their students to consider issues of social justice in the context of the mathematics classroom. In Mathematics and Democracy, Lynn Steen and his collaborators set an inspiring goal, for curricula and instruction that: “empower people by giving them the tools to think for themselves, to ask intelligent questions of experts, and to confront authority confidently.’’ We will pursue Steen’s goal by featuring several examples of applications of mathematics and statistics to issues of social justice, such as racial profiling, environmental justice, and more. Some applications simply involve single class meetings while others build over the course of a term, but all invite students to raise questions of their own. We’ll share concrete examples and resources, including pointers to OER (open educational resources) materials.

Organizer:
Lily Khadjavi, Loyola Marymount University

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Exhibit Hall Social Event

Coffee Break!
Thursday, August 7, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), MAA Pavilion

MAA Pavilion Event

Play Backgammon
Thursday, August 7, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), MAA Pavilion

Join us for a strategic game where math minds shine! Learn to play backgammon from expert players. Easy to learn, fun to play, and a little bit of math goes a very long way!  Boards will be set up—just drop in and roll the dice!

Hosts:
Art Benjamin, Harvey Mudd College  
Michael Pearson, Executive Director, Mathematical Association of America

MAA Invited Paper Session

Advancing Justice through Research in Undergraduate Mathematics
Thursday, August 7, 2:30 pm - 5:50 pm, Meeting Room 11

This SIGMAA on RUME sponsored session seeks to engage participants in critical conversations about justice in undergraduate mathematics education. Invited speakers will share their research in this area of advancing justice in undergraduate mathematics education, explore mechanisms to overcome systemic barriers faced by underrepresented groups in undergraduate mathematics, and highlight innovative practices that promote inclusivity and equitable outcomes for students.

Organizers: 
Kaitlyn Serbin, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brian Katz, California State University Long Beach
Deborah Moore-Russo, The University of Oklahoma
Shandy Hauk, San Francisco State University

Sponsor: SIGMAA on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education (SIGMAA RUME)

Contributed Paper Session

Cryptology in Undergraduate Education
Thursday, August 7, 2:30 pm - 5:05 pm, Ballroom A7-8

Cryptology, the study of making and breaking codes and ciphers, has a wide range of connections to core topics found throughout undergraduate mathematics, statistics, and computer science. This session invites presentations that share engaging activities for cryptology-related topics in such courses, class projects with a cryptology focus, cryptology specific course design, and undergraduate research projects in cryptology.

Organizers:
Christian Millichap, Furman University
Catie Adamo, University of Notre Dame
Stuart Boersma, Central Washington University
Jennifer Bready, Mount Saint Mary College
Claire Frechette, Boston College

Sponsor: The Crypto Educators

Workshop

Geometry for the 21st Century
Thursday, August 7, 2:30 pm - 3:50 pm, Meeting Room 4

Today the prevalence of data and machine-learning has led to dissolving of walls between theoretical and applied and computational ideas. It is precisely these discrete and computational geometric crosswords that serve as the course foci. We will explore modern topics of polygons, polyhedra, and point clouds seen through scissors congruence, rigidity and flexibility, and the shape of data.

Organizers:
Satyan Devadoss, University of San Diego
Joseph O'Rourke, Smith College

MAA Pavilion Event

Committee on SIGMAAs Reception
Thursday, August 7, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), MAA Pavilion

Join the Committee on SIGMAA members in the MAA Pavilion for a special reception celebrating the vibrant SIGMAA community. This gathering offers members and friends of all 17 SIGMAAs a chance to connect, engage, and enjoy light refreshments in the heart of the Exhibit Hall. 

Host: Committee on SIGMAAs

Expanding Mathematical Futures Through Multimedia Storytelling

Thursday, August 7, 3:00 pm - 4:50 pm, Ballroom B1

Storytelling is a form of teaching and learning that crosses many different cultures. We collected digital stories shared by Black mathematicians about their formative, educational, and professional experiences. This event will consist of screenings of the videos from our digital database, a panel of mathematicians involved with the project, and opportunities to exchange ideas about using the videos.

Organizers:
Robin Wilson, Loyola Marymount University
Erica Walker, OISE, University of Toronto
Nasriah Morrison, Teachers College, Columbia University

MAA Pavilion Event

MAA Cornhole Competition
Thursday, August 7, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), MAA Pavilion

Team up and test your aim! You and a teammate compete in MAA’s second annual cornhole competition.  Whether you're a cornhole champ or brand new to the boards, everyone’s invited to play. The willing team receives a small prize. Sign up your team at the MAA Pavilion and let the tossing begin!

Host: Justin Cortez, Mathematical Association of America

Panel

Uniting the Mathematical World through Fulbright Experiences
Thursday, August 7, 3:30 pm - 4:50 pm, Meeting Room 3

The session's primary goal is to offer practical guidance for leveraging Fulbright as a bridge to global collaboration and career growth. It is expected that the participants of this session will gain insights from panelists on teaching and research abroad, the Fulbright application process, and the opportunities this program provides.

Panelists:
Nancy Ann Neudauer, Pacific University
Ioana Mihaila, Cal Poly Pomona
Noureen Khan, University of North Texas at Dallas
Jacob Shapiro, University of Dayton
Sarah Wolff, Denison University

Moderator: Mahir Can, Tulane University

Organizers:
Ioana Mihaila, Cal Poly Pomona
Sarah Wolff, Denison University
Mahir Can, Tulane University
Nancy Ann Neudauer, Pacific University

Section Officers Meeting

Thursday, August 7, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Meeting Room 2

This session is moderated by Judith Covington, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Chair of the MAA Council on Sections. It is open to all section officers and their guests.

Student Lounge Activity

Bingo…with a Mathematical Twist
Thursday, August 7, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Student Lounge (Meeting Room 9-10)

Get ready to “B-1” of the lucky ones at our bingo event! Join Devon for some fun, laughter, and fabulous swag—because in our game, everyone leaves with a prize that's more than just a "B-9" improvement to your MAA MathFest!!

Host: Devon Sykes, Mathematical Association of America

Workshop

Shifting Precalculus and Calculus Instruction to Focus on the Development of Students’ Mathematical Thinking: Research Informs Practice
Thursday, August 7, 4:00 pm - 5:20 pm, Meeting Room 4

This workshop will engage participants in cognitively scaffolded activities demonstrating the value of a research-informed learning process focusing on quantitative and covariational reasoning. Workshops leaders will also share research-based assessment items testing these ideas. Participants will leave with new tools and approaches for supporting students’ mathematical reasoning and adjusting learning goals for undergraduate mathematics courses aligned with mathematics education research.

Organizers:
Marilyn Carlson, Arizona State University
Alan O'Bryan, Rational Reasoning LLC

Minicourse*

Introduction to Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) for Math and Stats Courses, Part A
Thursday, August 7, 4:00 pm – 5:50 pm, Ballroom B8

This mini-course introduces participants to the fundamentals of Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL), guided-inquiry learning that deliberately develops process skills such as communication, information processing, and metacognition. Participants will learn about team dynamics and the question learning cycle while completing POGIL activities. Participants will also investigate connections between POGIL and other interactive mathematics and statistics teaching methods.

Organizers:
Chris Oehrlein, Oklahoma City Community College
Kayla Heffernan, University of Pittsburgh at Greenburg
Jessie Oehrlein, Fitchburg State University

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse*

Implementing Alternative Grading, Part A
Thursday, August 7, 4:00 pm – 5:50 pm, Ballroom B4

Grading practices have an all-encompassing effect on student learning and classroom environment. In this minicourse, participants will explore the destructive impact of “traditional” grading practices on student learning, equity, and student/instructor relationships. Participants will have hands-on time working through a scaffolded implementation plan with the facilitators to outline a plan for redesigning a course to use alternative grading.

Organizers:
Drew Lewis, Center for Grading Reform
Sharona Krinsky, California State University, Los Angeles / Center for Grading Reform
Robert Bosley, California State University, Los Angeles / Center for Grading Reform

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse*

Jumpstarting Your Scholarship, Part A
Thursday, August 7, 4:00 pm – 5:50 pm, Ballroom B6

This two-day workshop focuses on developing strategies to establish your research agenda and to pursue funding and support for this agenda. During one session, we will discuss numerous aspects of a scholarship program, including how to find possible problems and collaborators, presenting your research, writing up your results, and getting your work published. We will also spend time setting goals and priorities for the upcoming year or two and make a plan for how to achieve those goals. The other session will feature an overview of the NSF, consisting of an introduction to programs that support both research in the mathematical sciences and innovations in learning and teaching together with tips for writing strong proposals. Both days will provide plenty of time for questions and discussion.

Organizers:
Nancy Ann Neudauer, Pacific University
Adriana Salerno, National Science Foundation

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

MAA Pavilion Event

Lifetime Member Mixer
Thursday, August 7, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), MAA Pavilion

We welcome and celebrate our Lifetime Members for their commitment to the MAA. Your commitment has been instrumental in shaping our community, and it's time for us to celebrate with a happy hour mixer and networking event.

Hosts:
Liane Piñero, Mathematical Association of America
Kristin Morris, Mathematical Association of America
Jackie Horn, Mathematical Association of America

Panel

Exploring the MMA Initiative: A Holistic Approach to Assessing College Readiness
Thursday, August 7, 5:00 pm - 6:20 pm, Ballroom B1

Explore how the Multiple Measure Assessment (MMA) Initiative enhances college readiness by using diverse metrics beyond standardized tests. This session will showcase innovative, data-driven approaches to student placement and success, with insights from educational leaders across varied institutions. Learn practical strategies for implementing MMA, reducing remediation, and fostering equity in readiness assessments.

Panelists:
Heather Ortiz, Oklahoma State University
Lindsey Lopez, Texas A&M International University
Noureen Khan, University of North Texas at Dallas
Byungik Kahng, University of North Texas at Dallas
Amy Lawrence-Wallquist, Texas State University

Organizers:
Noureen Khan, University of North Texas at Dallas
Ramanjit Sahi, Austin Peay State University
Byungik Kahng, University of North Texas at Dallas

Town Hall

Future Directions for Mathematics Education Research, Policy, and Practice
Thursday, August 7, 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm, Meeting Room 3

This town hall session will share high-level findings from the Future Directions for Mathematics Education Research, Policy, and Practice (Future Directions) convening, including recommendations in three key areas: K-12 mathematics teacher preparation, undergraduate mathematics teaching and learning, and K-12 career pathways. The Future Directions convening brought together leaders from all levels of mathematics education with partners in industry, policy, curriculum, and education technology to identify a vision for progress in each of these areas and provide recommendations for realizing this vision. The resulting recommendations for programs, structures, policies, and investments address the most pressing barriers to and strategies for accelerating advancements in mathematical learning for all students. Town hall participants will have an opportunity to learn more about the report and engage in a discussion about the recommendations. Interested in continuing the discussion and building new collaborations and initiatives aligned with the Future Directions recommendations? Read more about the Future Directions Working Session to be held right after the town hall and pre-register here

Organizers: 
Catherine Paolucci, Mathematical Association of America
Ann Edwards, WestEd

MAA Prizes and Awards Session

Thursday, August 7, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm, Ballroom A1-6

Please come see the full recognition of this year's Prize Recipients! This year’s Prizes and Awards Session will include recognition of MAA journal editors. The session is organized by MAA Secretary Cynthia Wyels, California State University Chanel Islands, and is moderated by MAA President Jenna Carpenter, Campbell University.

This session will be followed by a reception celebrating the new Mohammad K. Azarian Scholar Award and honoring all prize recipients and MAA journal editors.

Estimathon! - Sponsored by Jane Street

Thursday, August 7, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Student Lounge (Meeting Room 9-10)

The Estimathon is a mind-bending mixture of math and trivia. Attendees will work in teams to come up with confidence intervals for 13 Fermi (estimation) problems, ranging from totally trivial to positively Putnamesque. The team with the best set of intervals will be crowned the champs!

Organizer:
Andy Niedermaier, Jane Street

Sponsor: Committee on Undergraduate Student Programming (CUSP)

SIGMAA Activity

SIGMAA on Quantitative Learning (SIGMAA QL) Business Meeting
Thursday, August 7, 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm, Meeting Room 4

This is a business meeting for the SIGMAA on Quantitative Literacy. This meeting will include reports from the QL leadership.

Organizers:
Rachael Lund, Michigan State University
Chloe Lewis, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Luke Tunstall, Trinity University
Catherine Crockett, Point Loma Nazarene University
Kathyrn Appenzeller, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Future Directions for Mathematics Education Research, Policy, and Practice - Working Session

Thursday, August 7, 6:00 pm - 7:50 pm, Meeting Room 3

This working session will create opportunities for participants to collaboratively develop strategies and initiatives for tackling pressing issues in mathematics education. Recent advancements in industry and technology combined with access to data and information offer powerful new tools and opportunities to address issues in mathematics education in ways that have not previously been feasible. Such advancements require new partnerships and collaborative approaches to both imagining and realizing the possibilities.

Participants in this working session will focus on recommendations from the Future Directions for Mathematics Education Research, Policy, and Practice (Future Directions) convening, which brought together leaders from all levels of mathematics education and a range of related areas. The resulting Future Directions report presents a set of recommendations for programs, strategies, structures, policies, and investments in multiple areas, including K-12 teacher preparation and undergraduate mathematics teaching and learning. Working session participants will have opportunities to build new collaborations and create initiatives that can transform Future Directions recommendations into actions. We encourage those with an interest in mathematics teacher education and improving mathematics teaching and learning in the first two years of undergraduate education to attend. Registration is required.

Organizers:
Catherine Paolucci, Mathematical Association of America
Ann Edwards, WestEd

SIGMAA Activity

SIGMAA on Math Circles for Students and Teachers (SIGMAA MCST) Business Meeting
Thursday, August 7, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Meeting Room 8

Business meeting for the MAA Special Interest Group on Math Circles for Students and Teachers

Organizers:
Sayonita Ghosh Hajra, California State University, Sacramento
Tom Stojsavljevic, Beloit College

SIGMAA Activity

SIGMAA on the Mathematical Knowledge of Teaching (SIGMAA MKT) Business Meeting and Panel
Thursday, August 7, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Meeting Room 11

SIGMAA MKT is a community for all who work on the preparation or development for teaching K-12 mathematics. Come meet and socialize with your fellow colleagues interested in mathematics teacher preparation. This is an opportunity to hear from SIGMAA MKT leadership, contribute ideas related to teacher preparation, and hear from a panel of scholars about mathematical knowledge for teaching.

Organizers:
Elizabeth Arnold, Montana State University
Laurie Cavey, Boise State University
Eileen Faulkenberry, Tarleton State University
Younhee Lee, Southern Connecticut State University
Cody Patterson, Texas State University

SIGMAA Activity

SIGMAA on the Philosophy of Mathematics (SIGMAA POM) Guest Lecture, Reception and Business Meeting
Thursday, August 7, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Ballroom A7-8

After a reception and brief business meeting, Jared Warren, Philosophy Department, Stanford University, will discuss "Conventionalism and Mathematical Truth".

Organizers:
Bonnie Gold, Monmouth University
Thomas Drucker, University of Wisconsin Whitewater

Reception Celebrating the Mohammad K. Azarian Scholar Award

Thursday, August 7, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Ballroom A1-6

This reception marks the official launch of the Azarian Scholar Award, which recognizes individuals who have contributed innovative mathematical problems and solutions featured in MAA Publications and competitions. All are welcome!

SIGMAA Activity

SIGMAA on Mathematics and Sports (SIGMAA SPORTS) Business Meeting and Guest Speaker
Thursday, August 7, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Ballroom B3

The Mathematics and Sports SIGMAA hosts its annual business meeting followed by an invited talk given by Arielle Dror from Bay FC.

SIGMAA Activity

SIGMAA on Mathematical and Computational Biology (SIGMAA BIO): Business Meeting and Guest Lecture
Thursday, August 7, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Ballroom A9-10

This event will be the annual reception and business meeting, followed by our Guest Lecture. This year’s Guest Lecturer will be Professor Suzanne Sindi, of the University of California, Merced.

Organizers:
Meredith Greer, Bates College
Tim Comar, Self-employed

A Celebration of Effective College Math Teaching

Thursday, August 7, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Capitol View Room (Hyatt Regency Sacramento Hotel - 15th Floor)

Join us and fellow faculty in recognizing successes in mathematics education.

Organizers:
Dave Kung, Transforming Post-Secondary Education in Mathematics (TPSE-Math)
Scott Wolpert, Transforming Post-Secondary Education in Mathematics (TPSE-Math)

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Friday, August 8, 2025

Registration & Information

Friday, August 8, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, West Lobby (First Floor)

AWM-MAA Invited Paper Session aligned with the Falconer Lecture

Mathematical Insights at Different Biological Scales
Friday, August 8, 8:00 am - 9:50 am, Meeting Room 11

Mathematical models of biological processes have traditionally focused on individual scales, from intracellular dynamics to population-level interactions across landscapes. In recent years, understanding how these scales interact has become essential for gaining deeper insights into complex biological systems. Bridging these scales presents significant mathematical challenges and remains a growing area of research within the mathematical biology community. This session will feature speakers addressing a range of biologically motivated problems that require diverse mathematical approaches to capture the connections and feedback mechanisms across scales. Through their work, they will highlight the biological insights gained from these methods.

Organizers:
Olivia (Prosper) Feldman, University of Tennessee
Lauren Childs, Virginia Tech
Jordan Pellett, University of Tennessee

Sponsor: The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM)

MAA Invited Paper Session

Philosophy of Mathematics: The View from Paradox
Friday, August 8, 8:00 am - 10:55 am, Ballroom B2

Proposals are invited especially on the theme of paradox in mathematics, and how paradox has influenced the philosophy of mathematics, mathematics itself, and logic over the millennia. However, all talks on the Philosophy of Mathematics will be considered.

Organizers:
Steven Deckelman, University of Wisconsin-Stout
Bonnie Gold, Monmouth University Retired
Thomas Drucker, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Retired

Sponsor: SIGMAA on the Philosophy of Mathematics (SIGMAA POM)

Contributed Paper Session

Building Community in Mathematics Departments
Friday, August 8, 8:00 am - 10:15 am, Meeting Room 8

Has your university, college, or department implemented anything which has improved your life inside or outside the classroom? Has it taken any steps to build or foster community among your faculty? Have you had any successes and ideas for building community among undergraduates within your mathematics department? Let us come together and share these ideas, because the more fulfilled we can be in our jobs the better educators we can be for our students.

Organizers:
Molly Lynch, Hollins University
Michael Weselcouch, Roanoke College
Maggie Rahmoeller, Roanoke College
Abby Bishop, University of Cincinnati
Alex Dempsey, University of Cincinnati
Erin Williams, University of Central Oklahoma
Scott Williams, University of Central Oklahoma
Dale Pearson, Dallas College

Contributed Paper Session

Inquiry-Based Learning
Friday, August 8, 8:00 am - 12:15 pm, Ballroom A7-8

The goal of Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) is to help students develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and the processes of doing mathematics by engaging students directly with mathematical phenomena, questions, and communities. This session invites scholarly presentations on the use of inquiry-based and Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning methods for teaching and learning.

Organizers:
Lee Roberson, University of Colorado-Boulder
Joe Barrera, Converse College
Mel Henriksen, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Mami Wentworth, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Rebekah Jones, University of Colorado-Boulder
Jessie Oehrlein, Fitchburg State University
Chris Oehrlein, Oklahoma City Community College
Katie Johnson, Florida Gulf Coast University
Kayla Heffernan, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg

Sponsor: SIGMAA on Inquiry-Based Learning (SIGMAA IBL)

Contributed Paper Session

Integrating Current Events into Quantitative Literacy: Adapting Curriculum to Reflect Today’s World
Friday, August 8, 8:00 am - 9:55 am, Ballroom A9-10

This session invites educators to share lessons or projects that incorporate current events into quantitative literacy courses. By integrating real-world data and timely news, instructors can engage students and enhance their critical thinking. Participants will explore strategies for updating curricula with relevant topics, fostering media literacy, and navigating the challenges of keeping coursework aligned with evolving societal issues.

Organizers:
Rachael Lund, Michigan State University
Luke Tunstall, Trinity University
Catherine Crockett, Point Loma Nazarene University
Katherine Appenzeller, The University of Texas at Austin

Sponsor: SIGMAA on Quantitative Literacy (SIGMAA QL)

Contributed Paper Session

MAA Session on Applied Mathematical Solutions and Innovations in Business, Industry, and Government (BIG)
Friday, August 8, 8:00 am - 9:15 am, Meeting Room 2

The growing complexity of open-ended problems in business, industry, and government can be daunting, but applied mathematicians, operations researchers, and engineers tackle these challenges daily. This session invites presenters to share real-world problem-solving examples, showcasing both successful applications and unresolved issues. Presentations will foster collaboration and inspire future solutions. BIG SIGMAA membership is not required to participate.

Organizers:
Mihhail Berezovski, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Vinodh Kumar Chellamuthu, Utah Tech University
Namyong Lee, Minnesota State University Mankato

Sponsor: SIGMAA on Business, Industry, and Government (SIGMAA BIG)

Panel

Where to Begin? Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Calculus Success
Friday, August 8, 8:00 am - 9:20 am, Ballroom B1

All routes to STEM go through Calculus. Typically, many entering college students are placed into calculus prerequisite courses. But some education leaders are challenging this trend, experimenting with alternatives, and even promoting legislation to curtail access to prerequisite courses. This session will examine current research on the pros and cons of college-level calculus prerequisites such as college algebra and precalculus.

Panelists:
Pamela Burdman, Just Equations
David  Bressoud, Macalester College (Emeritus)
Tammi Marshall, Cuyamaca College
Eric Hsu, San Francisco State University
Mallory Newell, RP Group/DeAnza College

Moderator: Pamela Burdman, Just Equations

Organizers:
Pamela Burdman, Just Equations
David Bressoud, Macalester College (retired)
Tammi Marshall, Cuyamaca College

Panel

Leveraging Assessment and Placement Practices to Promote Equity
Friday, August 8, 8:00 am – 9:20 am, Meeting Room 3

This session highlights strategies and techniques for placement and evaluating student understanding that support equity and inclusion. Panelists will discuss assessment and placement practices which support student learning, especially for students from historically underrepresented and disadvantaged populations. Topics will include multiple measures placement, competency-based assessment, and other alternatives to traditional assessment and placement practices.

Panelists:
Brian Katz, California State University Long Beach
Sharona Krinsky, California State University Los Angeles
Sarah Klanderman, Marian University
Allan Donsig, University of Lincoln Nebraska
Kristen Amman, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Moderator: Joan Zoellner, University of Texas at Austin

Organizers:
Joan Zoellner, Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin
Amanda Harsy, Lewis University
Douglas Meade, University of South Carolina

Sponsor: This session is sponsored by the Assessment of Student Learning subcommittee of Committee on the Teaching of Undergraduate Mathematics (CTUM) and the Articulation and Placement Subcommittee of the Committee on the Undergraduate Program in Mathematics (CUPM).

Workshop

Mathematical Games and Puzzles: Fun for All!
Friday, August 8, 8:00 am - 9:20 am, Meeting Room 4

Join us for some fun with mathematical games and puzzles! For many in the mathematics community, games or puzzles sparked our initial interest in mathematics. Such activities continue to serve as a source of enjoyment and entertainment. This highly-interactive workshop aims to bring faculty, students, and other members of the mathematics community together to experience new mathematical games and puzzles and to share their own favorites.

Sponsor: Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM)

Workshop

Utilizing and Creating SCORE Network Materials for Data Science and Statistics Instructors
Friday, August 8, 8:00 am - 9:20 am, Meeting Room 5

In this interactive and engaging workshop for instructors we introduce how to use materials from the SCORE Network (www.scorenetwork.org), an NSF funded project to develop open access, peer-vetted, case based educational materials using sports data for statistics and data science classes. The goal is to show faculty how to engage students in a new and dynamic format.

Organizers:
Michael Schuckers, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Rachel Gidaro, United States Military Academy at West Point

Sponsor: SIGMAA on Sports and Mathematics (SIGMAA SPORTS)

Special Session

Looking at Complex Analysis and Geometry through the Lenses of Research, History, and Pedagogy
Friday, August 8, 8:00 am - 11:35 am, Ballroom B3

Complex Analysis and Geometry offer many elegant results and beautiful visual images. In this session, speakers will discuss such results and images. Talks are open to theoretical and applied research results including those done by undergraduate students, historical research and episodes that can be woven into the curriculum, and pedagogical research and approaches to the teaching of Complex Analysis and Geometry.

Organizers: 
Russell Howell, Westmont College
Michael Dorff, Brigham Young University
Beth Schaubroeck, United States Air Force Academy
Mike Brilleslyper, Florida Polytechnic University

Minicourse *

Getting Started in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Part A
Friday, August 8, 8:00 am – 9:50 am, Ballroom B8

Participants are introduced to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in mathematics. They will learn about framing a researchable question, literature searches, collecting/analyzing evidence, human subjects requirements, and presenting/publishing their work. Participants will interactively transform a teaching problem of their own choice into a researchable question and identify several types of evidence to gather. Resources for continuing will be provided.

Organizer:
Jacqueline Dewar, Loyola Marymount University

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse *

Curiosity, Connections, and Creating Value: Leveraging the KEEN Framework in Undergraduate Mathematics Teaching, Part A
Friday, August 8, 8:00 am – 9:50 am, Ballroom B4

Several professional organizations in K-12 undergraduate STEM education have provided calls to action for changes in the ways in which we engage students in the teaching and learning of our field. In this minicourse, we will consider the KEEN Entrepreneurial Mindset, which comes from engineering education and asks us to accompany our students as they grow their curiosity, make connections between concepts, and seek to understand the value of learning (for us, mathematics). We will engage in discussion about the importance of changing our mindsets about teaching as we change our students’ mindsets about learning. We will dig into the KEEN website to look at the over 5000 classroom activity and pedagogy cards created by STEM colleagues committed to creating tasks that support the idea that learning mathematics (or engineering) is valuable both as an intellectual activity and as a tool for application, and we will invite participants to dive into task creation. The KEEN framework and calls to action are echoed in those from other recent publications, such as the GAIMME report, the MAA IP guide, and the ASEE Mindset Report, and as we make these connections explicit, our hope is that we can empower faculty to work with their colleagues in math-adjacent disciplines to better engage all students.

Organizers:
Stephanie Anne Salomone, University of Portland
Wojciech Kossek, University of Denver

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse *

Liberal Arts Math, Quantitative Literacy, College Algebra/Precalculus: A Novel Hybrid Curriculum, Part A
Friday, August 8, 8:00 am – 9:50 am, Ballroom B6

We consider a novel hybrid curriculum for non-calculus-bound students, incorporating desirable aspects of liberal arts, quantitative literacy, and college algebra/precalculus courses. Focusing on discrete models defined by difference equations, and the continuous models they reveal, exposes standard pre-calculus topics in a new light, while painting a realistic picture of how math actually gets applied. We also discuss pedagogy and technology.

Organizer:
Dan Kalman, American University (Emeritus)

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Student Lounge Open Hours

Friday, August 8, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Meeting Room 9-10

Poster Session

Research in Motion (Undergraduate Student Poster Session) - SETUP ONLY
Friday, August 8, 9:00 am - 9:30 am, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), Posters Area

This session features research done by undergraduate students. Appropriate content includes, but is not limited to, a new result, a new proof of a known result, a new mathematical model, an innovative solution to a Putnam problem, or a method of solution to an applied problem. Projects that are currently in progress, but leading towards one of these outcomes, are also welcome. Purely expository material is not appropriate for this session.

Organizers:
Amber Russell, Butler University
Thomas Langley, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Lauren Keough, Grand Valley State University

MathArt at MathFest!

Friday, August 8, 9:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), Art Installation Area

A juried exhibition of mathematical art, including a participatory installation from SIGMAA EM.

Organizers:
Frank Farris, Santa Clara University
Bronna Butler, B.A. Baroque Arts, LLC
Amanda Beecher, Ramapo College of New Jersey
Russ deForest, Everly College of Science
Chris Gott, University of the Pacific
Katy Franz, Unaffiliated Mathematical Artists
Jack Love, San Francisco State University
Jeff Venrtella, Unaffiliated Mathematical Artists

Exhibit Hall Open Hours

Friday, August 8, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor)

Exhibit Hall Social Event

Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt
Friday, August 8, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor)

Answers to the Scavenger Hunt questions will be due to the MAA Pavilion at 12:30 pm, with the winners announced at 12:50 pm.

Panel

Fields of Success: Math Alliance Scholars Tell their Stories from Undergraduate to Graduate and Beyond
Friday, August 8, 9:30 am - 10:50 am, Ballroom B1

In this panel Math Alliance Scholar doctorates discuss how the Math Alliance and focused mentoring has influenced their path to their PhD as well as their careers. The Math Alliance is a community of faculty and students striving to increase the number of quantitative science doctorates among traditionally underrepresented groups.

Panelists:
Rafael Ceja Ayala, Arizona State University
Adriana Ortiz Aquino, Whitman College
Skylyn Irby, University of Alabama

Organizers:
Theresa Martines, University of Texas at Austin
Roderick Holmes, Texas Southern University

Moderators:
Roderick Holmes, Texas Southern University
David Goldberg, Purdue University

Sponsors: Math Alliance

Panel

Advanced Placement Calculus & Precalculus Exams: A Discussion About the Scoring Process and Student Knowledge
Friday, August 8, 9:30 am - 10:50 am, Meeting Room 3

Scoring hundreds of thousands of AP Exams is a challenge and raises questions such as those related to consistency. The panel will answer such questions, discuss the scoring process and what the scores tell us about what students know (and don’t know) and describe how to help students understand the scoring process and how this is reflected in the classroom.

Panelists:
Michael Boardman, Pacific University
Sharon Taylor, Georgia Southern University
Liliana Magana, Stockton School District

Moderator: Gail Burrill, Michigan State University

Organizers:
Gail Burrill, Michigan State University
Stephanie Ogdon, College Board

Sponsors: MAA/College Board Mutual Concerns Committee

Workshop

Rethinking Assessment: Exploring Alternative Grading Approaches
Friday, August 8, 9:30 am - 10:50 am, Meeting Room 4

This workshop introduces alternative grading approaches—Standards-Based Grading, Specifications Grading, and Ungrading. Participants will explore their principles, benefits, and challenges, while gaining practical tools for implementation. Through discussions and activities, educators will develop actionable plans to align grading practices with learning objectives and equity goals, fostering deeper learning and reducing bias. Ideal for educators seeking innovative assessment strategies.

Organizers:
Melanie Butler, Mount St. Mary's University
Fred Butler, York College of Pennsylvania

Workshop

Teaching Compartmental Models for Mathematical Epidemiology and More
Friday, August 8, 9:30 am - 10:50 am, Meeting Room 2

Have you heard of the SIR model and wanted to do more? This workshop explores SIR and related compartmental models; applications include epidemics and beyond. Participants engage in active learning, using open-access materials. The content requires just Calculus I, yet spurs interest in more math while integrating theory with written and oral communication, data analysis, computation, and real-world issues.

Organizers:
Meredith Greer, Bates College

Poster Session

Research in Motion (Undergraduate Student Poster Session) - Students & Judges Only
Friday, August 8, 9:30 am - 10:30 am, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), Posters Area

This session features research done by undergraduate students. Appropriate content includes, but is not limited to, a new result, a new proof of a known result, a new mathematical model, an innovative solution to a Putnam problem, or a method of solution to an applied problem. Projects that are currently in progress, but leading towards one of these outcomes, are also welcome. Purely expository material is not appropriate for this session.

Organizers:
Amber Russell, Butler University
Thomas Langley, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Lauren Keough, Grand Valley State University

Student Lounge Activity

A Girl’s Unique Perspective and Experience of Learning Math
Friday, August 8, 9:30 am - 10:00 am, Student Lounge (Meeting Room 9-10)

Honwell Xing is a passionate math enthusiast who loves to explore math problems, engage in discussions, and teach math both at school and in her community, especially to girls. Using illustrative examples, she will share her experience teaching math to other girls and her work analyzing the thinking process involved in learning math from a girl’s perspective.

Organizers:
Honwell Xing, McCanny Secondary School
Hong Zhao, McCanny Secondary School

MAA Earle Raymond Hedrick Lecture Series

Terence Tao, University of California, Los Angeles

Lecture II: Translational Tilings of Euclidean Space
Friday, August 8, 10:00 am - 10:50 am, Ballroom A1-6

Translational tilings of Euclidean space are a partition of Euclidean space (up to null sets) by translates of one or more tiles.  For instance, the famous Penrose tilings are a translational tiling by a finite number of triangles which can only tile the plane non-periodically.  One of the outstanding problems in this field is the "periodic tiling conjecture" - if a tile can tile space by translations, must there exist a way to tile space periodically with this tile?  Recently, Rachel Greenfeld and I were able to disprove this conjecture in high dimensions, by encoding a certain "Sudoku puzzle" as a tiling problem.  We survey this result and other recent progress in this talk.

MAA Invited Paper Session

Combinatorics and Computers, Part A
Friday, August 8, 10:00 am - 11:55 am, Meeting Room 11

The research presented in this session focuses on new combinatorial results that were obtained with computer help or have a deep computational content. Methods include, but are not limited to, the use of artificial intelligence, SAT solvers, automatic theorem provers, complexity theory, mathematical optimization, etc.

Organizers:
Jesus A. De Loera, University of California Davis
William J. Wesley, University of California San Diego

Minicourse*

Integrating Cryptography into Undergraduate Math Courses, Part B
Friday, August 8, 10:00 am – 11:50 am, Ballroom B8

This is a practical introduction to incorporating cryptography into undergraduate mathematics courses. We will explore well-known cryptosystems and discuss how cryptography can serve as motivating context for topics like linear algebra and number theory. Attendees will gain strategies for curriculum integration, enhancing student engagement and understanding of concepts through applications. It is designed for instructors seeking innovative ways to enrich their courses with cutting-edge content.

Organizers:
Catie Adamo, University of Notre Dame
Claire Frechette, Boston College

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse*

Evidence-based Practices for Effective Mentoring Relationships, Part B
Friday, August 8, 10:00 am – 11:50 am, Ballroom B4

This interactive and evidence-based mini-course will lead participants to deepen their skills as culturally-responsive mentors based on the notion of mentorship as a network of sustained, intentional interpersonal relationships. Participants will co-construct an intellectual framework, experiment with various methods, and a develop a toolbox of strategies for building effective mentoring relationships.

Organizers:
Abbe Herzig, Sarah Lawrence College
Aris Winger, Georgia Gwinnett College
Emily Moore, University of Oregon
Pamela Harris, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse*

Teaching Future Teachers, Part B
Friday, August 8, 10:00 – 11:50 am, , Ballroom B6

Students who are preparing to be teachers need to develop flexible understanding of advanced concepts that connects to their future teaching, to reflect on math-specific teaching challenges, and to begin critiquing our role in the education system. In this workshop, we will experience and discuss strategies that I use across math courses to to work toward these goals with future teachers [but that benefit all students]. Participants will leave with a large collection of classroom tasks and readings that they can use in their courses.

Organizer:
Brian P Katz (BK), California State University Long Beach

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

MAA Pavilion Event

MAA Cornhole Competition
Friday, August 8, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), MAA Pavilion

Team up and test your aim! You and a teammate compete in MAA’s second annual cornhole competition.  Whether you're a cornhole champ or brand new to the boards, everyone’s invited to play. The willing team receives a small prize. Sign up your team at the MAA Pavilion and let the tossing begin!

Host: Justin Cortez, Mathematical Association of America

MAA Pavilion Event

Career Checkpoint: CV, Resume & Cover Letter Review for VITAL Faculty
Friday, August 8, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), MAA Pavilion

Designed specifically for VITAL faculty (Visiting, Instructor, TA, Adjunct, Lecturer), this drop-in session offers individualized feedback on your academic job materials. Experienced reviewers will provide guidance on how to strengthen your CV, resume, and cover letter to support your next career move.

Hosts: Grace Cook, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University

Student Lounge Activity

MAA INTEGRATE - Math Club Problem Set and Activity Feedback
Friday, August 8, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Student Lounge (Meeting Room 9-10)

The MAA INTEGRATE program is launching a new Math Club Handbook to support teachers, students, and other volunteers who are looking to start a new math club or enhance their existing club. The team invites teachers and students to come try out some of the problems and activities in the new handbook and offer feedback and ideas for continued development.

Organizers:
Liz Arnold, Montana State University
Bill Hawkins, Lower Merion School District
Shelby Aaberg, Scottsbluff High School

Workshop

Flexagons – from the Basics to the Cutting Edge
Friday, August 8, 10:30 am - 11:50 am, Ballroom A9-10

This hands-on workshop introduces recent advances in flexagons - folded paper contraptions popularized by Martin Gardner. Participants will construct their own flexagons, explore their structure and behavior, practice new flexes, and learn about recent advances in flexagon theory and the math behind them. The workshop offers a unique experience to deepen novices' and experts' understanding of these fascinating objects.

Organizers:
Yossi Elran, Weizmann Institute of Science
Ann Schwartz, co-author The Secret World of Flexagons
Scott Sherman, co-author The Secret World of Flexagons

Poster Session

Research in Motion (Undergraduate Student Poster Session) - Public Viewing
Friday, August 8, 10:30 am - 11:30 am, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), Posters Area

This session features research done by undergraduate students. Appropriate content includes, but is not limited to, a new result, a new proof of a known result, a new mathematical model, an innovative solution to a Putnam problem, or a method of solution to an applied problem. Projects that are currently in progress, but leading towards one of these outcomes, are also welcome. Purely expository material is not appropriate for this session.

Organizers:
Amber Russell, Butler University
Thomas Langley, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Lauren Keough, Grand Valley State University

MAA James R.C. Leitzel Lecture

Tara Holm, Cornell University

Pay It Forward: Practice and Progress in Post-Secondary Mathematics Education
Friday, August 8, 11:00 am – 11:50 am, Ballroom A1-6

I will share vignettes from my time as a student, a nascent instructor, a practiced professor, and a community leader. A key theme running through these is providing all students with mathematical experiences that help them achieve their aspirations. To accomplish this, we must make a coordinated effort across the broad mathematics community. This process begins by assessing our current curriculum and pedagogy. We identify innovative practices and pathways for students. These must then be adapted and scaled to suit local needs. I hope this will be the beginning of a conversation about how we can advance our community of practice, for the sake of our students’ futures.

Panel

Initiating Your Undergraduate Research and Mentoring: Strategies and Insights Across SIGMAAs
Friday, August 8, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Meeting Room 3

This session features a panel and interactive follow-up workshop with representatives from various SIGMAAs to share insights and best practices for involving undergraduates in research. The program will address challenges faced by faculty when jump-starting or enhancing their undergraduate research program: creating accessible research problems, addressing practical mentoring strategies, and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in research settings.

Panelists:
Amanda Harsy, Lewis University
Vinodh Chellamuthu, Utah Tech University
Shandy Hauk, San Francisco State University
Meredith Greer, Bates College

Moderator: Adam Schultze, Lewis University

Organizers:
Adam Schultze, Lewis University
Lauren Rose, Bard College
Brandy Wiegers, The College of Idaho
Violeta Vasilevska, Utah Valley University
Vinodh Chellamuthu, Utah Tech University
Cara Sulyok, Lewis University

Sponsors: SIGMAA on Undergraduate Research (SIGMAA UR)

Curious Cube Live Recording

Friday, August 8, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm, Ballroom B2

Join us for a live recording of the MAA AMC’s student podcast, “The Curious Cube.” Meet hosts Isaac, Laura, Srinivas, and Emily, and come with your questions about math competitions, developing your math skills, embracing your math community, and more! 

Organizers: American Mathematics Competitions (AMC)

Exhibit Hall Social Event

Expo Block Party and Puppy Break!
Friday, August 8, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor)

Join your MAA community for the MathFest 2025 Expo Block Party!
Snacks! Games! Music! and…. Puppies!
Take a break, grab a colleague or two, and head over to the Exhibit Hall for a tasty treat at one of our sponsoring booths, then play a game of cornhole, and cuddle with adorable adoptable puppies at the Puppy Break.

Answers to the Scavenger Hunt questions will be due to the MAA Pavilion at 12:30 pm, with the winners announced at 12:50 pm

Expo Block Party sponsored by Mathematical Association of America, American Mathematical Society, and XYZ Homework

Puppy Break sponsored by Hudson River Trading, with support from Fosters & Paws

Workshop

Initiating Your Undergraduate Research and Mentoring: Strategies and Insights Across SIGMAAs
Friday, August 8, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm, Meeting Room 3

This session features a panel and interactive follow-up workshop with representatives from various SIGMAAs to share insights and best practices for involving undergraduates in research. The program will address challenges faced by faculty when jump-starting or enhancing their undergraduate research program: creating accessible research problems, addressing practical mentoring strategies, and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in research settings.

Organizers:
Adam Schultze, Lewis University
Lauren Rose, Bard College
Brandy Wiegers, The College of Idaho
Violeta Vasilevska, Utah Valley University
Vinodh Chellamuthu, Utah Tech University
Cara Sulyok, Lewis University

Sponsors: SIGMAA on Undergraduate Research (SIGMAA UR)

MAA Invited Address

Tadashi Tokieda, Stanford University

Calculating with No Numbers, No Formulas
Friday, August 8, 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm, Ballroom A1-6

People tend to assume, because of the schooling they received as children or of the practical life they lead as adults, that ‘calculation’ means manipulating numbers or formulas — and often that this is what mathematicians do day in, day out. With a magic routine that you can share later with friends and family, I shall show that there is a world beyond this.

Contributed Paper Session

Innovative Pathways: A Showcase of Early Career Research in Applied Mathematics
Friday, August 8, 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm, Meeting Room 2

This session highlights the research of early career applied mathematicians, covering topics such as mathematical modeling, computational methods, interdisciplinary applications, and more. Presenters will share both their research and experiences navigating early career challenges, such as forming new collaborations and involving undergraduates in research. Presentations are expected to be scholarly in nature and provide insights into establishing a research trajectory.

Organizers:
Cara Sulyok, Lewis University
Kelly Buch, Austin Peay State University

Contributed Paper Session

Redesigning Mathematics and Statistics Curricula in the Age of AI-Driven Computing
Friday, August 8, 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm, Ballroom B3

This session explores how individual instructors, departments and institutions are incorporating computational tools, particularly those facilitated by artificial intelligence or natural language models, in classroom practices and in programmatic curricular design. Speakers might present strategies and examples for integrating AI-driven computation in ways that serve as instructional and pedagogical tools to enhance student learning, or they might present how they are incorporating the use of AI-driven computation as integrated learning outcomes at the course or program level.

Organizers:
Yesim Demiroglu, California State University, Sacramento
Sayonita Ghosh Hajra, California State University, Sacramento
Santosh Kandel, California State University, Sacramento
Matthew Krauel, California State University, Sacramento
Jasdeep Pannu, California State University, Sacramento
Lauren Perry, California State University, Sacramento
Vardayani Ratti, California State University, Sacramento
D Brian Walton, James Madison University
Shanda Hood, University of Arkansas
Bernd Sing, University of the West Indies (Cave Hill campus, Barbados)
Joe Fields, Southern Connecticut State University

Sponsor: SIGMAA on Mathematics Instruction Using the Web (SIGMAA WEB)

Contributed Paper Session

Research on Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Part A
Friday, August 8, 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm, Ballroom A9-10

The goals of this session are to promote quality research in undergraduate mathematics education, to disseminate educational studies to the greater mathematics community, and to facilitate the impact of research findings on mathematics pedagogy. Presentations may be based on research in any undergraduate mathematical area. Examples include studies about students' reasoning or mathematical practices, teaching practices, curriculum design, and professional development.

Organizers:
Kaitlyn Serbin, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Deborah Moore-Russo, The University of Oklahoma
Shandy Hauk, San Francisco State University
Brian Katz, California State University Long Beach

Sponsor: SIGMAA on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education (SIGMAA RUME)

Workshop

Design Tool for College Mathematics Instructor/TA Preparation Programs - Beta-Test
Friday, August 8, 1:00 pm – 2:20 pm, Ballroom A7-8

The workshop is for those involved in preparing graduate students for instructional roles. Attendees will explore a web-based TA program Design Tool. Users provide information about a current program (point A) and future target (point B). Resulting recommendations for program formats, activities, topics, and staffing to get from A to B are based on data from over 100 sites nationwide.

Organizers:
Shandy Hauk, San Francisco State University
Sean Yee, University of South Carolina

Poster Session

Contributed Poster Session, Part II
Friday, August 8, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), Posters Area

Given previous years' success with the MAA Contributed Poster Session (CPS), the MAA is pleased to continue with this session at MAA MathFest 2025 in Sacramento. The MAA will provide corkboards for the posters – you just need to bring your poster.

Please consult this year's Call for Posters for more information, and what to expect for submitting and preparing presentations.

Organizers:
Britney Hopkins, University of Central Oklahoma
Steve Butler, Iowa State University
Haseeb Kazi, Trine University

Student Activity Speaker

Tim Chartier, Davidson College

Exponential Party Fun
Friday, August 8, 2:00 pm – 2:50 pm, Ballroom A1-6

Turn your gatherings into unforgettable experiences with mathematically entertaining tricks! Join Tim Chartier for an interactive and engaging session filled with math-based antics and puzzles. Perfect for any occasion, you’ll learn clever tricks and crowd-pleasing skills that bring the magic of mathematics to life. Whether you’re mingling at a school or networking at a conference, these entertaining ideas will make you the life of the party. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to add a dash of math to your social repertoire!

MAA Invited Paper Session

Combinatorics and Computers, Part B
Friday, August 8, 2:00 pm - 3:55 pm, Meeting Room 11

The research presented in this session focuses on new combinatorial results that were obtained with computer help or have a deep computational content. Methods include, but are not limited to, the use of artificial intelligence, SAT solvers, automatic theorem provers, complexity theory, mathematical optimization, etc.

Organizers:
Jesus A. De Loera, University of California Davis
William J. Wesley, University of California San Diego

Panel

Math Meets Policy: Advocating for Change
Friday, August, 8, 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm, Ballroom B1

Interested in engaging with lawmakers? We will share our views from Washington about how the current administration and Congress are affecting mathematicians and the mathematical sciences. Areas of impact range from funding for and policies that affect mathematics research and education, to immigration and visas for students and other scholars, and to open access in publishing.

Panelists:
Michael Pearson, Mathematical Association of America
Tara Holm, Cornell University
AJ Stewart, AAAS Executive Fellow
Ann Edwards, WestEd

Moderator: Karen Saxe, American Mathematical Society

Organizers:
Karen Saxe, American Mathematical Society
Tyler Kloefkorn, American Mathematical Society
Catherine Paolucci, Mathematical Association of America

Panel

Sonia Kovalevsky Days
Friday, August 8, 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm, Meeting Room 3

This panel introduces faculty, students and members of the mathematics community to "Sonia Kovalevsky Days" which have been organized for more than twenty years by members of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and held at colleges and universities throughout the country. SK Days consist of a program of workshops, talks, and problem-solving competitions for elementary, middle, and high school students and their teachers. We hope to encourage more SK Days worldwide.

Panelists:
Jennifer Austin, University of Texas at Austin
Jessie Hamm, Winthrop University
Elizabeth Hale, Florida Polytechnic University
Adriana M. Ortiz Aquino, Whitman College
Andrea Arnold, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Janet Page, North Dakota State University

Moderator: Shanise Walker Clark, Atlanta University

Organizers:
Jeanette Shakalli, Panamanian Foundation for the Promotion of Mathematics (FUNDAPROMAT)
Mariana Vega, Western Washington University
Julia Plavnik, Indiana University Bloomington
Sarah Kerrigan, George Fox University
Jessie Loucks-Tavitas, California State University, Sacramento

Sponsor: Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM)

Workshop

Get Started in Ximera: LaTeX to Online Interactive Content
Friday, August 8, 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm, Meeting Room 4

Learn to create and deploy interactive content using Ximera, an open-source LaTeX-based platform for educators. This hands-on workshop will cover everything from setup to deployment, giving you practical experience and best practices to create high-quality materials for online and classroom use.

Organizers:
Bart Snapp, The Ohio State University
Jim Fowler, The Ohio State University
Jason Nowell, University of Florida
Wim Obbels, KU Leuven

Minicourse*

Introduction to Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) for Math and Stats Courses, Part B
Friday, August 8, 2:00 pm – 3:50 pm, Ballroom B8

This mini-course introduces participants to the fundamentals of Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL), guided-inquiry learning that deliberately develops process skills such as communication, information processing, and metacognition. Participants will learn about team dynamics and the question learning cycle while completing POGIL activities. Participants will also investigate connections between POGIL and other interactive mathematics and statistics teaching methods.

Organizers:
Chris Oehrlein, Oklahoma City Community College
Kayla Heffernan, University of Pittsburgh at Greenburg
Jessie Oehrlein, Fitchburg State University

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse*

Implementing Alternative Grading, Part B
Friday, August 8, 2:00 pm – 3:50 pm, Ballroom B4

Grading practices have an all-encompassing effect on student learning and classroom environment. In this minicourse, participants will explore the destructive impact of “traditional” grading practices on student learning, equity, and student/instructor relationships. Participants will have hands-on time working through a scaffolded implementation plan with the facilitators to outline a plan for redesigning a course to use alternative grading.

Organizers:
Drew Lewis, Center for Grading Reform
Sharona Krinsky, California State University, Los Angeles / Center for Grading Reform
Robert Bosley, California State University, Los Angeles / Center for Grading Reform

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse*

Jumpstarting Your Scholarship, Part B
Friday, August 8, 2:00 pm – 3:50 pm, Ballroom B6

This two-day workshop focuses on developing strategies to establish your research agenda and to pursue funding and support for this agenda. During one session, we will discuss numerous aspects of a scholarship program, including how to find possible problems and collaborators, presenting your research, writing up your results, and getting your work published. We will also spend time setting goals and priorities for the upcoming year or two and make a plan for how to achieve those goals. The other session will feature an overview of the NSF, consisting of an introduction to programs that support both research in the mathematical sciences and innovations in learning and teaching together with tips for writing strong proposals. Both days will provide plenty of time for questions and discussion.

Organizers:
Nancy Ann Neudauer, Pacific University
Adriana Salerno, National Science Foundation

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Special Session

Breaking Barriers: Honoring the Legacy of Elbert Frank Cox, the First African American PhD in Mathematics
Friday, August 8, 2:00 pm - 6:25 pm, Ballroom B2

Short Description: Join the National Association of Mathematicians in celebrating the centennial anniversary of Dr. Elbert Frank Cox (1895–1969), the first African American to earn a PhD in Mathematics. This session will explore his legacy, the impact on African American representation in mathematics. It concludes with a panel on “100 Years of Blacks in Mathematics.”

Organizers:
Torina Lewis, National Association of Mathematicians
Asamoah Nkwanta, Morgan State University
Edray Goins, Pomona College
Ami Radunskaya, Pomona College

Sponsor: National Association of Mathematicians (NAM)

MAA Pavilion Event

MAA Cornhole Competition
Friday, August 8, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), MAA Pavilion

Team up and test your aim! You and a teammate compete in MAA’s second annual cornhole competition.  Whether you're a cornhole champ or brand new to the boards, everyone’s invited to play. The willing team receives a small prize. Sign up your team at the MAA Pavilion and let the tossing begin!

Host: Justin Cortez, Mathematical Association of America

Contributed Paper Session

MAA Section Activities – Innovative Programs and Initiatives
Friday, August 8, 3:00 pm - 5:55 pm, Ballroom A7-8

What is an example of a fantastic activity at your local MAA Section meeting? The session consists of presentations from representatives of different MAA Sections that describe programs or initiatives that have been transformative for their Section. The goal of this session is to disseminate examples of successful programs that can be adapted for your MAA Section or Mathematics Department.

Organizers:
Karen Clark, The College of New Jersey
Julie Barnes, Western Carolina University
Sean Droms, Lebanon Valley College
Kuei-Nuan Lin, Penn State Greater Allegheny
James Kimball, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Sponsor: MAA Committee on Section Meetings

Contributed Paper Session

SoTL: Focus on Game-based Learning
Friday, August 8, 3:00 pm - 6:15 pm, Meeting Room 8

This SoTL (scholarship of teaching and learning) session explores the use of game-based pedagogy, an increasingly popular strategy for promoting classroom engagement at the college-level. It focuses on instructional tools such as board games and puzzles used in mathematics classrooms. This is a scholarly venue for instructors to share their experience, exchange ideas, and communicate outcomes resulting from innovative instructional strategies.

Organizers:
Sungju Moon, Nevada State University
Kelly Pohland, Cornell University
Ben McLaughlin, Asbury University
Jackie Dewar, Loyola Marymount University
Celil Ekici, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
Ellen Goldstein, Boston College
Jordan Kostiuk, Brown University
Karen Stanish, Keene State College

History of Mathematics Trivia Contest

Friday, August 8, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Meeting Room 9-10

Come join fellow math enthusiasts for a fun time of team trivia. Questions will focus on the history of mathematics, and mathematical connections to the Golden State. Undergraduates are especially encouraged to attend, but the contest is open to everyone!

Organizers:
Ximena Catepillán, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Abe Edwards, Michigan State University
Greg Coxson, United States Naval Academy

Sponsor: Committee on Undergraduate Student Programming (CUSP)

MAA Pavilion Event

Committee for Minority Participation in Mathematics
Friday, August 8, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), MAA Pavilion

Please come by and join the discussion about initiatives to increase minority   participation in Mathematics. The new chair of the committee, Aris Winger, will run the session and get feedback from the community about the next year's goals and initiatives.

Host: 
Committee on Minority Participation in Mathematics
Carrie Diaz Eaton, INQUIRE Lab
Aris Winger,  Georgia Gwinnett College

Contributed Paper Session

Mathematics and Sports
Friday, August 8, 3:30 pm - 6:05 pm, Ballroom A9-10

Availability of play-by-play statistics, video-based spatial data, and wearable technology data have led to innovative sports analytics studies. This research is impacting all aspects of sports: strategy, player evaluation, ranking methods, marketing, etc. Research presentations, expository talks, preliminary reports, and pedagogical contributions are all welcome in this session. Projects accessible to or involving undergraduate students are particularly encouraged for submission.

Organizers:
Filippo Posta, Phoenix College
Amanda Harsy, Lewis University

Sponsor: SIGMAA on Mathematics and Sports (SIGMAA Sports)

Panel

The Art of Publishing in MAA Journals
Friday, August 8, 3:30 pm - 4:50 pm, Ballroom B1

The panelists will introduce the MAA publications (The American Mathematical Monthly, Convergence, The College Mathematics Journal, MAA FOCUS, Math Horizons, Math Values, Mathematics Magazine, and Scatterplot), discuss how to write for these periodicals, and answer questions about writing for the publications. There will be time allotted to meet with the individual editors to ask questions about specific journals and blogs.

Panelists:
Stuart  Boersma, Central Washington University, Math Horizons
Richard Cleary, Babson College, Scatterplot
Allison Henrich, Seattle University, MAA FOCUS
Tamara Lakins, Allegheny College, College Mathematics Journal
Danny Otero, Xavier University, MAA Convergence
Vadim Ponomarenko, San Diego State University, American Mathematical Monthly
Gordon Williams, University of Alaska, Mathematics Magazine

Moderator: Allison Henrich, Seattle University

Organizers:
Allison Henrich, Seattle University, MAA FOCUS
Gordon Williams, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Sponsors: MAA Council on Publications

TPSE Panel

The Right Math for the Right Students at the Right Time: Evolving Policies to Support the Transition from High School to Higher Education
Friday, August 8, 3:30 pm - 4:50 pm, Meeting Room 3

This session will explore the different ways groups are rethinking how to make sure all students succeed in math aligned with their goals and aspirations as they transition from high school to higher education.

Panelists:
Ted Coe, Coequal Math
Pam Burdman, Just Equations
Joleigh Honey, Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics (ASSM)
Victor Piercey, Ferris State University

Organizers:
Dave Kung, Transforming Post-Secondary Education in Math (TPSE-Math)
Scott Wolpert, Transforming Post-Secondary Education in Math (TPSE-Math)

Poster Session

PosterFest 2025: Scholarship by Early Career Mathematicians
Friday, August 8, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), Posters Area

This poster session and networking event allows early career mathematicians to present and discuss their scholarly activities with senior mathematicians in an informal atmosphere. Nontenured faculty and graduate students are especially encouraged to apply. Examples of scholarly activities suitable for this poster session include expository work, preliminary reports, scholarship of teaching and learning, and research reports.

Organizers:
Lisa Driskell, Colorado Mesa University

MathArt at MathFest Awards Ceremony and Reception

Friday, August 8, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), Art Installation Area

During a closing reception for the art exhibition, prizes will be awarded for exceptional art works in the exhibit.

Organizers:
Frank Farris, Golden Section
Doug Dunham, SIGMAA ARTS 

Sponsors: Prizes courtesy of the Golden Section and reception sponsored by SIGMAA-ARTS

Special Session

AMC/AIME/USAMO Editors’ Favorite Problems
Friday, August 8, 4:00 pm - 5:55 pm, Ballroom B3

With the participation of over 300,000 students each year, the AMC is the largest program of the MAA. The competitions start with the AMC 8, the AMC 10, and the AMC 12 exams, open to students in grade 8 or below, grade 10 or below, and grade 12 or below, respectively. Based on their performance on these multiple-choice competitions, approximately 9,000 students are invited to take the American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME). The competition series culminates with the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) and the USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO), offered to approximately 500 students.  In this special session AMC Editors will showcase some of their favorite problems from recent competitions.

This session will be immediately be followed by a Meet & Greet. Please join us!

Organizers: 
Béla Bajnok, Gettysburg College
Ioana Mihaila, Cal Poly Pomona

Special Session

Notable Events in the Histories of the 29 Sections of the MAA
Friday, August 8, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Meeting Room 11

Based on the success of Indiana’s special session at Mathfest 2024, this session is an opportunity for individuals from other sections to share historical events, significant individuals, and key programming that contributed to their section’s development.  Talks are expected to be grounded in the historical documentation while telling compelling stories for a broad audience.

Organizers:
Grace Cook, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Rick Gillman, Valparaiso University

Sponsors:
SIGMAA on the History of Mathematics (SIGMAA HOM)
The Briscoe Center for American History

Contributed Paper Session

Collaborative Partnerships for Equitable Mathematics Learning: Research and Practice
Friday, August 8, 4:00 pm - 5:55 pm, Meeting Room 2

This session examines how collaborations involving researchers, practitioners, professional learning providers, and ed-tech developers contribute to the design and development of equitable mathematics instructional materials for underserved K-12 students. Presentations will showcase research findings, evidence-based practices, and how to foster effective collaboration in the creation of innovative and equitable mathematics materials.

Organizers:
Ann Edwards, WestEd
Phil Vahey, Menlo Education Research

Minicourse*

Teaching Mathematics Through Games, Part B
Friday, August 8, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm, Ballroom B8

This minicourse will present a variety of methods for engaging college mathematics and statistics students by playing or investigating games. These games run the gamut, from well-known favorites like blackjack to original games like playing Battleship with functions, and apply to all levels of college mathematics. Use the workshop as inspiration for your own way to teach mathematics through games!

Organizers:
Mindy Capaldi, James Madison University
Marie Meyer, Lewis University
Jacob Heidenreich, Loras College

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse*

Empowering Mathematics Mentorship: Personalized Undergraduate Research Experiences and Community Building, Part B
Friday, August 8, 4:00 pm – 5:50 pm, Ballroom B4

This Mini-Course is tailored for mathematicians seeking to mentor undergraduate researchers and cultivate vibrant communities. In this hands-on session, we will explore strategies for launching and sustaining successful research projects focusing on guiding individual journeys and one-on-one mentoring dynamics, complemented by the integration of personalized “Willingness Agreements.” Together, we will engage in interactive community-building exercises for research teams that encourage building trust, rapport, and confidence. We will also discuss the important role of external experiences and advising for community impact, even within the context of a single researcher. You will walk away feeling connected with other participants and with a Willingness Agreement template, empowering you to mentor an academic research experience no matter the size of your research group.

Organizer:
Cynthia Flores, California State University Channel Islands

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Workshop

Addressing Mental Health in Academia: Academia, Imposter Syndrome, and Self Worth
Friday, August 8, 5:00 pm - 6:20 pm, Meeting Room 3

This session will address mental health in academia, specifically focusing on imposter syndrome and low self-worth. In this workshop participants will work in small groups and use reflective activities to address challenges in academia.

Organizers:
Geillan Aly, Compassionate Math
F. Taína Amaro, Cadence Consulting and Training

Workshop

Leveraging APIs: Improving the Data We Bring to Students
Friday, August 8, 5:00 pm - 6:20 pm, Meeting Room 4

This interactive, hands-on workshop teaches how to access dynamic, real-time data using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Unlike static data from URLs, APIs allow for flexible, structured data extraction, offering tailored and up-to-date data. No experience with HTML or R is required—this workshop is for beginners and those with experience, providing practical skills to bring better data to your students.

Organizers:
Immanuel Williams, GATO365 Learning Center, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

Sponsor: SIGMAA on Statistics and Data Science Education (SIGMAA SDS-ED)

Alder Award Session

Friday, August 8, 5:00 pm - 6:20 pm, Ballroom A1-6

The MAA established the Henry L. Alder Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Beginning College or University Mathematics Faculty Member to honor beginning college or university faculty members whose teaching has been extraordinarily successful and whose effectiveness in teaching undergraduate mathematics is shown to have influence beyond their own classrooms. Each year, at most three college or university teachers are honored with this national award.  The awardees are invited to make a presentation in this session.  The session is moderated by MAA President Jenna Carpenter, Campbell University.

Social Event

AMC Director and Editors Meet & Greet
Friday, August 8, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm, Ballroom B3

Meet the AMC Director, members of the Council on Competitions, and Editors for AMC, AIME, USAMO problems.  Informal discussions about the AMC program.

Organizers: 
Béla Bajnok, Gettysburg College
Ioana Mihaila, Cal Poly Pomona

SIGMAA Activity

SIGMAA on the History of Mathematics (SIGMAA HOM) Business Meeting and Guest Lecture
Friday, August 8, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Meeting Room 11

Annual business meeting and guest lecture for the History of Mathematics Special Interest Group of the MAA.

Organizers:
Abe Edwards, Michigan State University
Ximena Catepillan, Millersville University

SIGMAA Activity

SIGMAA on Environmental Mathematics (SIGMAA EM) Business Meeting and Guest Lecture
Friday, August 8, 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm, Ballroom A7-8

Join us for the SIGMAA on Environmental Mathematics business meeting and Guest Lecture by Alan Hastings, Distinguished Professor of Environmental Science and Policy at UC Davis.

Organizers:
Russ deForest, Pennsylvania State University
Eric Marland, Appalachian State University
Amanda Beecher, Ramapo College of New Jersey
Kevin Murphy, Dominican University

SIGMAA Activity

SIGMAA on Statistics and Data Science Education (SIGMAA SDS-ED) Business Meeting
Friday, August 8, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Meeting Room 4

The annual business meeting for the MAA Special Interest Group on Statistics and Data Science Education. This session provides an opportunity to discuss ongoing initiatives, future plans, and ways to enhance statistics and data science education within the MAA community.

Organizers:
Immanuel Williams, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Troy Riggs, Union University

SIGMAA Activity

SIGMAA on Mathematics Instruction Using the Web (SIGMAA WEB) Business Meeting and Interactive Showcase of Open Resources
Friday August 8, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Ballroom B1

This is the annual business meeting and reception of WEBSIGMAA followed by several short presentations centered on engaging with open tools and resources related to mathematics and mathematics education with time for discussion. Come meet with us and learn about about tools like Ximera, PreFigure, and WeBWork.

Organizers:
Shanda Hood, University of Arkansas
Brian Walton, James Madison University
Bernd Sing, University of the West Indes (Cave Hill campus, Barbados)
Joe Fields, Southern Connecticut State University
Josh Girshner, University of Arkansas

SIGMAA Activity

SIGMAA on Teaching Advanced High School Mathematics (SIGMAA TAHSM) Business Meeting
Friday, August 8, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Ballroom B3

Business meeting for the MAA Special Interest Group on Teaching Advanced High School Mathematics. We will be discussing suggestions to re-invigorate the SIGMAA's activities going forward.

Organizer:
Bill Shillito, Oglethorpe University

SIGMAA Activity

SIGMAA on Undergraduate Research (SIGMAA UR)
Friday, August 8, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Meeting Room 8

The Undergraduate Research (UR) SIGMAA welcomes anyone interested in undergraduate research to join for discussion and community building. We will conclude with a business meeting for current members and potential members to discuss plans for the upcoming year.

Organizers:
Adam Schultze, Lewis University
Vinodh Chellamuthu, Utah Tech University
Brandy Wiegers, The College of Idaho

Undergraduate Student Dessert Reception

Friday, August 8, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Regency Ballroom AB (Hyatt Regency Sacramento Hotel - First Floor)

Besides serving various desserts, we shall recognize all students who gave talks in the MAA Student Poster Session.

Organizer:
Thomas Langley, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Sponsor: Committee on Undergraduate Student Programming (CUSP)

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Saturday, August 9, 2025

Registration & Information

Saturday, August 9, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm, West Lobby (First Floor)

MAA Invited Paper Session

Early Career Research Initiatives from Project NExTBlue’24
Saturday, August 9, 8:00 am - 11:50 am, Meeting Room 11

As one of the newer Project NExT cohorts, this session highlights the research and academic initiatives of early career faculty. The diversity of mathematical interests and backgrounds leads to a unique slate of presentations ranging from applied mathematics and mathematical education.

Organizer:
Alexander Joyce, Florida Polytechnic University

Sponsor: MAA Project NExT

Contributed Paper Session

Incorporating Alternate Forms of Assessment and Alternative Grading Systems in Undergraduate Mathematics Classes
Saturday, August 9, 8:00 am - 11:55 am, Ballroom A9-10

We seek presentations on alternate forms of assessment and alternative grading systems to traditional grading that have been incorporated into an undergraduate mathematics course where all students are required to participate and that were successfully and unsuccessfully implemented. Topics for alternate forms of assessment could include projects, portfolios, or presentations. A variety of alternative grading systems could be featured, with presentations providing details on their motivations as well as the setup of their grading system, their syllabi, and how it was implemented, and a discussion of issues with the implementation, including troubleshooting.  We are particularly looking for presenters who are willing to share resources that demonstrate practical ways of adding these products to a course.

Organizers:
Victoria Chebotaeva, University of Southern California
Britney Hopkins, University of Central Oklahoma
Leslie Jones, University of Tampa
Kayla Reardon, University of Southern California
Calum Rickard, University of Southern California
Felicia Tabing, University of Southern California
Paul Tokorcheck, University of Southern California

Contributed Paper Session

I​​n the Real with Applications of Differential Equations for Learning, Part B
Saturday, August 9, 8:00 am - 10:55 am, Meeting Room 8

A joint CODEE-SIMIODE session invites evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning of Differential Equations, and the applications that engage students and instructors alike.  Presenters can engage in meaningful conversations, spur new ideas, and freshen our teaching and learning experiences. Presenters are encouraged to submit their work to the CODEE Journal and/or SIMIODE Qubes Hub, our open-access, peer-reviewed venues.

Organizers:
Therese Shelton, Southwestern University
Viktoria Savatorova, Central Connecticut State University
Maila Hallare, US Air Force Academy
Brian Winkel, Systemic Initiative for Modeling Investigations & Opportunities with Differential Equations (SIMIODE)
Beverly Henderson West, Cornell University

Sponsors:
Community of Ordinary Differential Equations Educators (CODEE)
Systemic Initiative for Modeling Investigations & Opportunities with Differential Equations (SIMIODE)

Contributed Paper Session

Teaching Flops: Learning and Adapting when Teaching Goes Astray
Saturday, August 9, 8:00 am - 10:35 am, Ballroom A7-8

This session will help us learn from our teaching missteps, and from what doesn’t work, to help us become better teachers. Each presentation in this session will describe a time that a pedagogical strategy was employed but did not have the expected results, with a reflection on possible causes for this dissonance. As a community, we will explore the limitations of teaching strategies and factors influencing their success.

Organizers:
Russ Goodman, Central College
Erin Griesenauer, Eckerd College

Town Hall

100 Things You Can Do Next Week to Incorporate Grace, Compassion, and Inclusion in Your Mathematics Class
Saturday, August 9, 8:00 am - 9:20 am, Meeting Room 3

As the semester dawns, faculty look for inspiration and novel ways to make our classes more engaging, compassionate, and welcoming. This town hall will crowdsource lists of tangible strategies and practices for their classrooms to foster belonging and support an environment where all learners engage joyfully in rigorous mathematics. Following MathFest, these lists will be made available publicly.

Organizers:
Abbe Herzig, Bard Prison Initiative
Geillan Aly, Compassionate Math
Aris Winger, National Association of Mathematicians

Workshop

Exploring the Use of AI to Translate Early Modern Mathematics from Latin to English
Saturday, August 9, 8:00 am - 9:20 am, Meeting Room 4

In this workshop, we will investigate how AI can help you read original works of Newton, Euler, Lagrange, etc.  Our team of math historians and classicists will support you as you translate a mathematical work in small groups using AI.  We will also provide review materials, free online resources, and potential avenues for publication of your work.

Organizers:
Christopher Goff, University of the Pacific
Erik Tou, University of Washington-Tacoma

Special Session

Recreational Mathematics: Puzzles, Card Tricks, Games, and Gambling
Saturday, August 9, 8:00 am - 9:55 am, Ballroom B3

Puzzles, card tricks, board games, game shows, and gambling provide an excellent laboratory for testing mathematical strategy, probability, and enumeration. The analysis of such diversions is fertile ground for the application of mathematical and statistical theory. Solutions to new problems as well as novel solutions to old problems are welcome.

Organizers:
Paul Coe, Dominican University
Sara Quinn, Dominican University
Kristen Schemmerhorn, Concordia University Chicago

Sponsor: SIGMAA on Recreational Mathematics (SIGMAA REC)

Minicourse*

Getting Started in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Part B
Saturday, August 9, 8:00 am – 10:00 am, Ballroom B8

Participants are introduced to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in mathematics. They will learn about framing a researchable question, literature searches, collecting/analyzing evidence, human subjects requirements, and presenting/publishing their work. Participants will interactively transform a teaching problem of their own choice into a researchable question and identify several types of evidence to gather. Resources for continuing will be provided.

Organizer:
Jacqueline Dewar, Loyola Marymount University

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse*

Curiosity, Connections, and Creating Value: Leveraging the KEEN Framework in Undergraduate Mathematics Teaching, Part B
Saturday, August 9, 8:00 am – 9:50 am, Ballroom B4

Several professional organizations in K-12 undergraduate STEM education have provided calls to action for changes in the ways in which we engage students in the teaching and learning of our field. In this minicourse, we will consider the KEEN Entrepreneurial Mindset, which comes from engineering education and asks us to accompany our students as they grow their curiosity, make connections between concepts, and seek to understand the value of learning (for us, mathematics). We will engage in discussion about the importance of changing our mindsets about teaching as we change our students’ mindsets about learning. We will dig into the KEEN website to look at the over 5000 classroom activity and pedagogy cards created by STEM colleagues committed to creating tasks that support the idea that learning mathematics (or engineering) is valuable both as an intellectual activity and as a tool for application, and we will invite participants to dive into task creation. The KEEN framework and calls to action are echoed in those from other recent publications, such as the GAIMME report, the MAA IP guide, and the ASEE Mindset Report, and as we make these connections explicit, our hope is that we can empower faculty to work with their colleagues in math-adjacent disciplines to better engage all students.

Organizers:
Stephanie Anne Salomone, University of Portland
Wojciech Kossek, University of Denver

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse*

Liberal Arts Math, Quantitative Literacy, College Algebra/Precalculus: A Novel Hybrid Curriculum, Part B
Friday, August 8, 8:00 am – 9:50 am, Ballroom B6

We consider a novel hybrid curriculum for non-calculus-bound students, incorporating desirable aspects of liberal arts, quantitative literacy, and college algebra/precalculus courses. Focusing on discrete models defined by difference equations, and the continuous models they reveal, exposes standard pre-calculus topics in a new light, while painting a realistic picture of how math actually gets applied. We also discuss pedagogy and technology.

Organizer:
Dan Kalman, American University (Emeritus)

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Committee Meeting

MAA Business Meeting
Saturday, August 9, 9:00 am - 10:00 am, Ballroom B1

Join your fellow MAA members at the annual business meeting to hear about MAA's exciting activities and impact over the past 12 months. During the meeting, you'll also hear about MAA's financial position and programmatic priorities to support our community in this current challenging environment. The business meeting includes a Q&A session for members with MAA leaders.

Panel

Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences in College Mathematics Classrooms: Diverse Perspectives and Practical Approaches
Saturday, August 9, 9:30 am - 10:50 am, Meeting Room 3

This panel showcases diverse approaches to course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) in mathematics, featuring insights from four diverse institutions. Panelists will share strategies, successes, and challenges in implementing CUREs across various courses and contexts, followed by audience Q&A to inspire and support educators interested in integrating undergraduate research into mathematics courses.

Panelists:
Guillermo Alvarez Pardo, Cuesta College
Lipika Deka, California State Monterey Bay
Maria Mercedes Franco, Queensborough Community College
Jonathan Weisbrod, Rowan College
Matthew Wright, St. Olaf College

Moderator: Feryal Alayont, Grand Valley State University

Organizers:
Feryal Alayont, Grand Valley State University
Bret Benesh, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University

Workshop

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: A Historical Approach to Fostering Mathematical Breakthroughs
Saturday, August 9, 9:30 am - 10:50 am, Meeting Room 4

Experience an innovative instructional approach that fosters mathematical creativity through historical breakthroughs from Algebra to Calculus classes. This workshop will use Torricelli’s Trumpet as a case study, placing participants in the role of students. Participants will engage in problem definition, scaffolded discovery, and a deep understanding and appreciation of the origins of modern mathematics.

Organizers:
Cem Inaltong, Aeon Learning Sciences
Austin Volz, Aeon Learning Sciences

AMS-MAA Joint Invited Address

Naiomi Cameron, Spelman College

Combinatorial Approaches to Matrix Functions
Saturday, August 9, 10:00 am – 10:50 am, Ballroom A1-6

For a wide variety of problems in both pure and applied mathematics, the interplay between linear algebra and combinatorics can be key to finding solutions to interesting problems, and moreover, may present opportunities for unexpected discovery and insight. This talk will explore some of my favorite examples of this interplay, where combinatorial approaches to matrix functions, identities, and/or groups are invoked to help illuminate problems varying from lattice path enumeration to finding optimal strategies for integer choice games.

MAA Invited Paper Session

Recent Developments in Math and the Arts, Part A
Saturday, August 9, 10:00 am - 11:50 am, Ballroom B2

This invited paper session will feature leading researchers in the overlap of the fields of mathematics and the arts.  Some of the participants will describe new artworks they have created with mathematical content. Other participants will present current investigations into the mathematical content in existing artworks. Some may describe their artworks on display at the MathFest art exhibition.

Organizers: 
Douglas Dunham, University of Minnesota-Duluth
Douglas Norton, Villanova University

Sponsor: SIGMAA on Mathematics and the Arts (SIGMAA ARTS)

Minicourse*

Navigating the AI Landscape: Practical and Ethical Integration in Mathematics Education, Part B
Saturday, August 9, 10:00 am – 11:50 pm, Ballroom B8

This two-day minicourse explores integrating AI into mathematics education. Participants will engage with AI applications, ethical considerations, and develop meaningful assessments. Day one focuses on practical AI use, while day two emphasizes assessment design in an AI-driven environment. Activities include discussions, hands-on exercises, and group work to enhance teaching practices and foster deeper student engagement.

Organizers:
Lew Ludwig, Denison University
Gizem Karaali, Pomona College

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse*

Teaching Probability and Statistics: Technology and Active Learning Approaches, Part B
Saturday, August 9, 10:00 am – 11:50 am, Ballroom B4

Hands-on, visualization activities in computational math courses inspire student learning of probability and statistics. Today’s world is full of readily available data and students are typically interested in how they can use course topics in future coursework, jobs, and/or in the real world. Outside of teaching proofs and written computations, students need to grasp the whole story of probability and statistics by understanding how useful it is. Without compromising the theoretical understanding of the subjects, instructors can implement coding activities in their course lectures that go hand in hand with the written lectures. Students can engage with the lectures while learning incredibly versatile skills, which promotes forward-thinking and innovation.

Organizer: Keisha Cook, Clemson University

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Minicourse*

Math for Social Justice: Concrete Examples for the Classroom, Part B
Saturday, August 9, 10:00 am – 11:50 pm, Ballroom B6

This minicourse is for faculty interested in encouraging their students to consider issues of social justice in the context of the mathematics classroom. In Mathematics and Democracy, Lynn Steen and his collaborators set an inspiring goal, for curricula and instruction that: “empower people by giving them the tools to think for themselves, to ask intelligent questions of experts, and to confront authority confidently.’’ We will pursue Steen’s goal by featuring several examples of applications of mathematics and statistics to issues of social justice, such as racial profiling, environmental justice, and more. Some applications simply involve single class meetings while others build over the course of a term, but all invite students to raise questions of their own. We’ll share concrete examples and resources, including pointers to OER (open educational resources) materials.

Organizer:
Lily Khadjavi, Loyola Marymount University

*Note: Separate registration and fee are required.

Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival

Saturday, August 9, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Meeting Room 9-10

Contributed Paper Session

Environmental and Biological Research in Mathematics, in and out of the Classroom
Saturday, August 9, 10:30 am - 12:05 pm, Ballroom B3

Two SIGMAAs join to host an important shared session.  Environmental and biological challenges continue to play major roles in our society and students are increasingly concerned.

Organizers:
Timothy Comar, Self-Employed
Rania Robeva, Randolph-Macon College
Anne Yust, University of Pittsburgh
Eric Marland Marland, Appalachian State University

Sponsors:
SIGMAA on Environmental Mathematics (SIGMAA EM)
SIGMAA on Mathematical and Computational Biology (SIGMAA BIO)

NAM David Harold Blackwell Lecture

Talitha Washington, Howard University

100 Years of Inspiration: Elbert Frank Cox and the Future of Mathematics
Saturday, August 9, 11:00 am – 11:50 am, Ballroom A1-6

In 1925, Elbert Frank Cox became the first Black person in the world to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics, paving the way for future generations. His journey was defined by resilience and an unwavering commitment to knowledge despite the barriers of segregation. This talk honors his legacy and explores how his impact continues to inspire the mathematical community a century later.

AMC Awards Ceremony: MOAC and Sliffe

Saturday, August 9, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Meeting Rooms 1-2

Chan Stanek Ross Lecture for Students

Skip Garibaldi, IDA Center for Communications Research, La Jolla

A Better Way to Buy Lottery Scratch-off Tickets
Saturday, August 9, 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm, Ballroom A1-6

You may have seen news stories about people who seem to be strategically and systematically buying up lottery scratch-off tickets. What might they have been up to? This talk is about the answer proposed by a reporter, which defies the intuition we learn in school. With a little calculus, we can analyze the idea and see how it might play out in reality.

Contributed Paper Session

Research on Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Part B
Saturday, August 9, 1:00 pm - 5:55 pm, Ballroom A9-10

The goals of this session are to promote quality research in undergraduate mathematics education, to disseminate educational studies to the greater mathematics community, and to facilitate the impact of research findings on mathematics pedagogy. Presentations may be based on research in any undergraduate mathematical area. Examples include studies about students' reasoning or mathematical practices, teaching practices, curriculum design, and professional development.

Organizers:
Kaitlyn Serbin, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Deborah Moore-Russo, The University of Oklahoma
Shandy Hauk, San Francisco State University
Brian Katz, California State University Long Beach

Sponsor: SIGMAA on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education (SIGMAA RUME)

Workshop

AP Statistics: Expanding Existing FRQs to Strengthen Skills and Content Understanding
Saturday, August 9, 1:00 pm - 2:20 pm, Ballroom B4

Use What You Have: Expand Existing FRQs to Strengthen Skills and Content Understanding in Statistics. This session will help you better prepare your students by writing more topic inclusive questions. These questions will spiral material so that students will continue to practice the skills needed to be successful and master the concepts in your Statistics course. For AP teachers, this will help better prepare your students for questions on the current AP exam like the multi-focus and Investigative Task questions and give you a head start on building a bank of questions to use with your students after the course redesign.

Organizers:
Carol Chamberlain Hebert, AP Statistics Development Committee Co-Chair

Sponsor: College Board

Workshop

Revolutionizing Math Education: Unlocking the Power of AI Tools in the Classroom
Saturday, August 9, 1:00 pm - 2:20 pm, Ballroom B1

Learn how to integrate AI tools like MagicSchool.ai and EduAide.ai into your math classroom to enhance lesson planning, activities, and PBL. This hands-on workshop will also address teaching students ethical AI use to deepen their learning.

Organizers:
Tre'Nee Uzoka, Math Educators Social Network
Dr. Ifeoma Uzoka, Math Educators Social Network

Workshop

Communicating the Complex and the Conflicted
Saturday, August 9, 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm, Meeting Room 4

It is increasingly important to communicate what we do as mathematicians to non-mathematician audiences.  In addition, many of us teach mathematics applied to fields that have become conflicted for some audiences.  In this workshop, we will take the participants on a journey through a series of exercises and discussions that can enhance skills in communicating challenging topics and that will share and generate ideas for avoiding or dealing with classroom controversies.

Organizers:
Eric Marland, Appalachian State University
Russ deForest, Pennsylvania State University

Sponsor: SIGMAA on Environmental Mathematics (SIGMAA EM)

Martin Gardner Lecture

Persi Diaconis, Stanford University

The Magic of Charles Sanders Peirce
Saturday, August  9, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm, Ballroom A1-6

Charles Peirce was probably Martin Gardner's favorite philosopher. The father of Pragmatism and co-inventor of symbolic logic, he worked as a mathematician, statistician, geologist, and guru, making substantial contributions. He also invented startlingly original (pretty bad) card tricks. BUT, hidden in his inventions were completely new principles which can be made into terrific tricks. I will explain (and illustrate) the best of these, including some hidden mathematics 'in English'. I'll also tell you how you can find out more, by reading Martin Gardner.

MAA Invited Paper Session

Trends in Mathematical and Computational Biology
Saturday, August 9, 2:00 pm - 5:50 pm, Ballroom A7-8

Mathematical and computational biology encompasses a diverse range of biological phenomena and quantitative methods for exploring those phenomena. The pace of research at this junction continues to accelerate and substantial advancements in problems from gene regulation, genomics, phylogenetics, RNA folding, evolution, infectious disease dynamics, neuroscience, growth and control of populations, ecological networks, drug resistance modeling, and medical breakthroughs related to cancer therapies have increasingly ensued from utilizing mathematical and computational approaches. Our session on current trends will sample from this diversity of important questions from biology and medicine and their mathematical treatments, with a goal of maximizing the range of topics and research methods presented at the session. Mathematical approaches will include deterministic and stochastic continuous dynamical models, as well as finite dynamical systems and combinatorial and algebraic methods.

Organizers: 
Timothy Comar, Self-Employed
Anne Yust, University of Pittsburgh
Erin Bodine, Rhodes College

Sponsor:  SIGMAA on Mathematical and Computational Biology (SIGMAA BIO)

Contributed Paper Session

From Theory to Practice – Applying Literature-Based Teaching Practices in the Real Classroom
Saturday, August 9, 2:00 pm - 5:15 pm, Meeting Room 8

This session celebrates new faculty who have applied evidence-based teaching practices in their classrooms. Presenters will share how research from resources such as PRIMUS, JRUME, the MAA’s Instructional Practices Guide, and others have shaped their teaching. They’ll discuss what worked, what needed adjustment, and future plans, offering real-world insights on translating theory into practice.

Organizers:
Emma Kathryn Groves, United States Military Academy
Jessica Libertini, United States Military Academy
Joseph Dorta, United States Military Academy
Russell Nelson, United States Military Academy
Akshat Das, United States Military Academy

MAA Invited Paper Session

The Next Frontier: AI Innovations in Mathematics Research
Saturday, August 9, 3:00 pm - 5:20 pm, Meeting Room 11

Explore the transformative impact of generative AI in mathematics research. Faculty will present cutting-edge applications, including data-driven modeling, automated theorem proving, and algorithm development. Discover how AI is reshaping mathematical inquiry, enhancing problem-solving capabilities, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Join us to uncover the future of mathematics through innovative AI methodologies.

Organizers:
Noureen A. Khan, University of North Texas at Dallas

MAA Invited Paper Session

Recent Developments in Math and the Arts, Part B
Saturday, August 9, 3:00 am - 5:20 am, Ballroom B2

This invited paper session will feature leading researchers in the overlap of the fields of mathematics and the arts.  Some of the participants will describe new artworks they have created with mathematical content. Other participants will present current investigations into the mathematical content in existing artworks. Some may describe their artworks on display at the MathFest art exhibition.

Organizers: 
Douglas Dunham, University of Minnesota-Duluth
Douglas Norton, Villanova University

Sponsor: SIGMAA on Mathematics and the Arts (SIGMAA ARTS)

Panel

Career Paths in Business, Industry, and Governments - Sponsored by Citadel | Citadel Securities
Saturday, August 9, 3:00 pm – 4:20 pm, Ballroom B1

You’re about to earn a degree in mathematics. Now what? You may be surprised to know that teaching isn’t your only option. Mathematical knowledge is a valued commodity, and there are many interesting job opportunities for mathematicians that don’t necessarily involve teaching. Whether you are a mathematics student looking for a job once you graduate or an advisor looking for advice to give to future job-seeking students, this session will help you gain new perspectives on career experiences in business, industry, and government and what employers value in their employees. Panelists will share their paths to their current positions and offer advice to others looking for employment in similar fields.

Panelists:
Nasko Antasov, Citadel | Citadel Securities
Richard Carini, Waymo
Karen Saxe, American Mathematical Society

Organizers:
Thomas Langley, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Jason Hardin, Worcester State University

Panel

Students as Partners in Equity-Oriented Undergraduate Mathematics Department Change
Saturday, August 9, 3:00 pm - 4:20 pm, Meeting Room 3

This panel will share findings from the NSF-funded ACT UP Math project and engage the audience about the importance of involving students in equity-oriented change efforts in mathematics departments. The panel will highlight experiences of student networked improvement community members who have led efforts to improve introductory mathematics courses and provide advice on authentically engaging students in departmental change efforts.

Workshop

Data-Driven Calculus: Enhancing Engagement via Real-World Applications
Saturday, August 9, 3:00 pm - 4:20 pm, Meeting Room 4

This workshop introduces a data-driven approach to calculus with three hands-on activities using R: COVID data modeling, income inequality analysis via the Gini Index, and portfolio optimization. Participants will gain practical teaching resources and classroom-tested materials, explore strategies for balancing rigor with technology, and address concerns about omitting traditional topics in modern calculus instruction. Participants should bring laptop and download R.

Organizers:
Maila Hallare, US Air Force Academy
Joe Eichholz, US Air Force Academy
Beth Schaubroeck, US Air Force Academy
Brian Boardman, US Air Force Academy

Workshop

Engaging Classroom Activities for Teaching Trigonometry: Moving Beyond the Unit Circle
Saturday, August 9, 3:00 pm - 4:20 pm, Ballroom B4

Explore classroom activities for teaching trigonometry that focus on the graphs of basic trigonometric functions rather than the unit circle. Learn how to help students find exact values and solve trigonometric equations without relying on the unit circle. Leave with a concrete action plan for incorporating these strategies into your classroom.

Organizers:
Sandra Fital-Akelbek, Weber State University
Mahmud Akelbek, Weber State University

Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo Awards

Saturday, August 9, 3:00-4:20 p.m., Ballroom A1-6

In 1991 the Mathematical Association of America instituted Awards for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics to honor college or university teachers who have been widely recognized as extraordinarily successful and whose teaching effectiveness has been shown to have had influence beyond their own institutions. In 1993 the MAA Board of Governors renamed the award to honor Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo. Each year at most three college or university teachers are honored with this award. Recipients of the Haimo Award receive $1,000 and a certificate of recognition; recipients must be members of the Association (teaching in the U.S. or Canada). At least one of the Award recipients must be a current Section nominee. The Section nominee may be the current recipient of the Section Award for Distinguished Teaching or a previous recipient of a Section Award for Distinguished Teaching from any Section. At most one of the Award recipients may be other than a current or past recipient of a Section Award for Distinguished Teaching.

Winners of the Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo Awards for Distinguished College or University Teaching will give presentations on the secrets of their success. This is moderated by MAA President Hortensia Soto, Colorado State University.

Read the Masters!: Weierstrass Formalizes the Limit Concept

Saturday, August 9, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Meeting Room 9-10

Participants will engage in a common reading and discussion of selections (in English translation) from the 1861 lecture notes of Karl Weierstrass (1815--1897), who formalized the concept of limit with his representation in terms of “ϵ-δ” inequalities.

Organizer:
Daniel Otero, Xavier University

Sponsors:
SIGMAA on the History of Mathematics (SIGMAA HOM)
MAA Convergence
The TRIUMPHS Society
ORESME Reading Group

Celebrating Black Excellence in Mathematics: Screening of ”Journeys of Black Mathematician: Creating Pathways” by George Csicsery and Panel Discussion - Sponsored by Two Sigma

Saturday, August 9, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm, Ballroom B3

Join the National Association of Mathematicians for a screening of Journeys of Black Mathematicians: Creating Pathways , which highlights the stories of Black American researchers and educators in mathematics. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion on the importance of equity, inclusion, and the future of Black American mathematicians. For more details, visit jbmfilm.com.

Organizers:
Torina Lewis, National Association of Mathematicians
Asamoah Nkwanta, Morgan State University
Edray Goins, Pomona College
Ami Radunskaya, Pomona College

Sponsor: National Association of Mathematicians (NAM)

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