Events will be held in the MAA MathFest Exhibit Hall (Hall A on the First Floor of the SAFE Credit Union Sacramento Convention Center), specifically in the MAA Pavilion.

Exhibit Hall Open Hours

Wednesday, August 6, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday, August 7, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, August 8, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

MAA Cornhole Competition

Thursday, August 7, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Thursday, August 7, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Friday, August 8, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Friday, August 8, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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

SPECTRA and MAA PRIDE Social

Thursday, August 7, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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

Coffee Break!

Thursday, August 7, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Play Backgammon with Art Benjamin

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

SIGMAA Mixer

Thursday, August 7, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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. 

Hosts:
Committee on SIGMAAs
Nicole Infant University of Nebraska - Omaha
S. Luke Tunstall, Trinity University

Lifetime Member Mixer (by invitation)

Thursday, August 7, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

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

Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt

Friday, August 8, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor)
(Winner announced at 12:50 pm - must be present!)

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.

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

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

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

Please note: All sessions are held at Pacific Daylight Time (PDT = UTC-7:00)