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An MAA poster session allows for many people with interest in a specific topic to share their work.

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

Join us for an engaging poster session showcasing innovative programs and research aimed at increasing retention and graduation rates for underrepresented minorities in STEM fields. Explore impactful solutions, including mentorship initiatives, curriculum innovations, and community-driven interventions. This session provides a unique opportunity to connect with educators, researchers, and advocates working to build a more inclusive STEM pipeline. Discover new ideas, share your insights, and spark collaborations to advance diversity and equity in STEM education.

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

Session Presentations

Rethinking Grading in STEM: A Comparative Study of Motivation, Engagement, and Equity
Melanie Butler, Mount St. Mary’s University

Mastery-Based Blended Learning in the Calculus Sequence
Frederick Butler, York College of Pennsylvania

Bridging Gaps: A Corequisite Calculus Supplement Course that Promotes Student Success
Amy Goodman, Baylor University

Integral Voices: Examining Math Experiences of Underrepresented Students
Shakiyya Bland, Just Equations
Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Just Equations
Katrina Goto, Just Equations
Marcelo Almora Rios, Just Equations

Supporting Student Success in Math J010: Fostering Growth Mindset and Incorporating Scaffolded Course Materials
Annie Edwards, Indiana University – Bloomington

Investigating the Sense of Belonging in Mathematics of LSAMP Program Participants and LSAMP as a Mechanism for Enhancing STEM Retention
Skylyn Irby, The University of Alabama

Driving Change: Redesigning Calculus at Rice University
Richard Wong, Rice University
Ethan Gwaltney, Rice University
Isabel Harris, Rice University
José Pastrana, Rice University
Anthony Várilly-Alvarado, Rice University

STEM Club for Students of Color
Karen Pesce, Monmouth University
Sandra Zak, Monmouth University
Dianelys Garcia, Monmouth University

Factors Contributing to the “Freshman 15” Weight Gain
Ummugul Bulut, University of the Incarnate Word
Hani Aldrawi, California State University, San Bernardino
Zeinab Mohamed, Oberlin College

Playbooks and Problem Sets: Football as a Gateway to Math Mastery
Lien Amin, University of Colorado Boulder

UAA FUSE: Activities to Enhance Belonging and Retention
Debbie Narang, University of Alaska Anchorage
Sam Cook, University of Alaska Anchorage

Improving Mathematics Instruction for STEM Students
Bhupendra Paudyal, Central State University
Arunasalam Rahunanthan, Central State University

Small Cards, Big Impact: Using Entrance and Exit Notecards to Foster Belonging in First-Year Math Classroom
Grace Cook, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University

Examining the Impacts of the MAA’s National Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program (NREUP)
Gulden Karakok, University of Northern Colorado
Christopher Jett, Georgia State University

Promoting Inclusive Math Education: A Grassroots Approach to Supporting Neurodiverse Students
Kevin Hu, Clements High School

How to Enhance Self-efficacy and Identity through Community-building: Exploring STEM First-year Undergraduate Students’ Experiences
Jinsook Park, University of Hartford
Anastasiia Minenkova, University of Hartford

Calc 1 Reform at Lewis & Clark College Phase 1: Modeling, Standards Grading, TA Team
Liz Stanhope, Lewis & Clark College
Paul T. Allen, Lewis & Clark College
Sweta Suryanarayan, Lewis & Clark College


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

NSF’s Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) grant projects are designed to improve curricula, instruction, laboratories, infrastructure, assessment, diversity, and collaborations at two- and four-year colleges and universities. 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

Session Presentations

Supporting Financially Disadvantaged Students in STEM: Insights from the C3STEM Program
Melanie Butler, Mount St. Mary’s University
Christine McCauslin, Mount St. Mary’s University
Sandy McCombe-Waller, Frederick Community College
Isaac Mills, Mount St. Mary’s University
Jeffrey Simmons, Mount St. Mary’s University
Aubrey Smith, Montgomery College

J(ste)MU: Supporting Science, Mathematics, and Statistics Majors for University Success and Beyond
Mindy Capaldi, James Madison University

Finding Evidence-Based Targets for Your Graduate Student Instructors
Shandy Hauk, San Francisco State University
Sean Yee, University of South Carolina
Jordan Guillory, San Francisco State University
Rebeca Hernandez, San Francisco State University

Learning Community High Impact Practice – Investigation of the PAL Program & Lower Division Math
Veny Liu, University of Hawaii at West Oahu
Dylan Blue, University of Hawaii West Oahu
Sarah Arios, University of Hawaii at West Oahu
Eric Kobayashi, University of Hawaii at West Oahu

Integrating Justice-Centered STEM Making into Classrooms
Diana Cheng, Towson University
Kimberly Corum, Towson University
Sandy Spitzer, Towson University
Lynn Nichols, Towson University

Teaching for Prowess: Increasing Student Success in Community College Mathematics through Facilitating Systemic Instructional Change
April Strom, Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Making Upper Division Mathematics Courses More Relevant for Future High School Teachers: The Case of Inquiry-Oriented Dynamical Systems and Modeling
Debra Carney, Colorado School of Mines
Chris Rasmussen, San Diego State University
Nicholas Fortune, Western Kentucky University
Ruo Ning (Nancy) Qiu, San Diego State University
Nicholas Jacome, San Diego State University
Melanie Stewart, Western Kentucky University

QuantNet: Developing Statewide Networks to Support Effective Teaching of Quantitative Reasoning
Gregory Foley, Ohio University
Lee Wayand, Columbus State Community College

HSI Implementation and Evaluation Project: Enhancing Student Success in Calculus to Strengthen STEM Pathways at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Kaitlyn Serbin, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Baofeng Feng, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

MY Math Apps Calculus – Visualization and Interactivity
Philip Yasskin, Texas A&M University

MAA OPEN Math: Online Professional Enhancement for Instructional Practices in Mathematics
Doug Ensley, Mathematical Association of America
Stan Yoshinobu, University of Toronto
Audrey Malagon, Mathematical Association of America
Tim Archie, University of Colorado

Mathposium: A Student-led Conference and Mentoring Initiative
Darsh Gandhi, University of Texas at Arlington
Talon Johnson, University of Texas at Arlington
Theresa Jorgensen, University of Texas at Arlington

Institutional Mentored Partnerships Advancing Multivariable and Vector Calculus Teaching with CalcPlot3D – IMPACT CalcPlot3D
Shelby Stanhope, U.S. Air Force Academy
Paul Seeburger, Monroe Community College
Deborah Moore-Russo, University of Oklahoma
Stepan Paul, North Carolina State University

Developing STEM Identity in Undergraduate Students through Interdisciplinary Programming
Kayla Heffernan, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Olivia Long, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Barbara Barnhart, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Jordan Boothe, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Erin Divito, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Jennifer Ingram, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg

Design and Implementation of a Needs Assessment for the Artemis Program for Women in STEM
Molly Lynch, Hollins University
Mary Jane Carmichael, Hollins University Dan Derringer, Hollins University
Kaila Thorn, Hollins University
Michael Gettings, Hollins University
Darla Schumm, Hollins University

More Than the Sum: A Four Frames Analysis of Mathematics Departmental Teaching Culture
Cassandra Mohr, Middle Tennessee State University
Cory Wang, Middle Tennessee State University
Alyssa Freeman, Middle Tennessee State University
Sarah Bleiler-Baxter, Middle Tennessee State University
Lucas Davis, Middle Tennessee State University
Grant Gardner, Middle Tennessee State University
Aspen Malone, Middle Tennessee State University
Abigail Nkuah, Middle Tennessee State University
Andrew Puente, Middle Tennessee State University
Gregory Rushton, Middle Tennessee State University
Isabella Rushton, Middle Tennessee State University
Tomi Temilade Mafe, Middle Tennessee State University

Authority in Data Science: Evaluating Disparities in Group Collaborations
Judith Canner, California State University, Monterey Bay
Allison Theobold, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Integrating Justice-Centered STEM Making into Classrooms
Shanice White, Towson University
Solomon Osofero, Towson University Jasmine Davis, Towson University
Kimberly Corum, Towson University
Lynn Nichols, Towson University

Building a Sustainable National Network for Developing and Disseminating Sports Content for Outreach, Research, and Education (SCORE) in Data Science and Statistics
Michael Schuckers, University of North Carolina
Charlotte Rebecca Nugent, Carnegie Mellon University
Nick Clark, University of St. Thomas
Rod Sturdivant, Baylor University
Ivan Ramler, St. Lawrence University
Andy Lee

Partner Relationships to Increase STEM Momentum through Transfer Transition [PRISM T2]
Matthew Haines, Augsburg University
Rebekah Dupont, Augsburg University
Jessica Bell, Century College
Renu Kumar, Minneapolis College
Karen Anderson, Normandale Community College
Alex Ajayi, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

PVAMU SUMS Scholars: Closing Report on an S-STEM Project (NSF #1930530)
James Valles, Jr., Prairie View A&M University
Orion Ciftja, Prairie View A&M University
Fred Bonner, Prairie View A&M University
Alphonso Keaton, Prairie View A&M University
E Gloria Regisford, Prairie View A&M University

Supporting the Faculty Who Provide Teaching-Focused Professional Development to the Next Generation of College Mathematics Instructors
Shandy Hauk, San Francisco State University
Natasha Speer, University of Maine
Cody Patterson, Texas State University
Sean Yee, University of South Carolina
Billy Jackson, University of Illinois Chicago
Emily Braley, Johns Hopkins University
Jack Bookman, Duke University
Teri Jo Murphy, University of Cincinnati
Jenq-Jong Tsay, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Learning Assistants and Co-requisite Models in First Year Math Courses
William Calhoun, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Jennifer Whisner, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
David DeVallance, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania


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.
(Undergraduate submissions will not be accepted.)

Organizers:
Lisa Driskell, Colorado Mesa University

Session Presentations

Quantification of Tracer Dilution Dynamics: An Exploration into the Mathematical Modeling of Medical Imaging
Ishmael Amartey, Northern Illinois University

The Chromatic Symmetric Function for Unicyclic Graphs
Lisa Johnston, University of California, Davis
Aram Bingham, Universidad de Chile
Colin Lawson, Stephen F. Austin State University
Rosa Orellan, Dartmouth College
Jianping Pan, Arizona State University
Chelsea Sato, Syracuse University

A Study of the Regularized Gardner Equation
Pamela Guerrero, University of Tennessee at Martin
Jerry Bona, University of Illinois at Chicago
Hongqiu Chen, University of Memphis
Cristina Haidau, Northeastern Illinois University
Sanja Pantic, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Student-Identified Benefits of Active Assessments in Undergraduate Mathematics Courses
Gia Quyen, Long California State University, East Bay
Sydney Belomy, California State University, East Bay
Simone Sisneros-Thiry, California State University, East Bay

Template Arrays and Two-Dimensional Recurrence Relations
Jordan Broussard, Abilene Christian University
Matthew Hudelson, Washington State University

Improving Newton’s Method near Singular Solutions with Anderson Acceleration
Matt Dallas, University of Dallas
Sara Pollock, University of Florida
Leo Rebholz, Clemson University

Collaborative Improvement of Early Mathematics Education in Undergraduate Students with ACT UP Math
Allie Hurley, California State University, East Bay
Gabriel Lee, California State University, East Bay
Sagar Shah, California State University, East Bay

Pelczynski’s Property (V) on Positive Tensor Products of Banach Lattices
Apoorva Mate, Pennsylvania State University – Brandywine
Qinying Bu, University of Mississippi
Yongjin Li, Sun Yat Sen University

What Students Say Builds Belonging in Introductory Mathematics Classrooms: Insights from a Minority-Serving Institution
Sarah Park Georgia, Gwinett College

The Geometry of Our Universe-Knots, Quandles and Invariants of Knots Using Quandles
Dipali Swain Florida, Polytechnic University

Volumes of Nullhomotopies in Nilpotent Spaces
Kyle Hansen, Westmont College

The Augmented External Activity Complex of a Matroid
Dania Morales, Colorado Mesa University
Andrew Berget, Western Washington University

Mosquitoes: Modeling Neural Activity in the World’s Most Deadly Animal
Brittany Ahn, Boston University

The Role of Follow-Up Programs in Managing Obesity: An Optimal Control Approach
Chathuri Edirisinghe, The University of New Mexico – Gallup

Counting Coprime Pairs
Anton Shakov, Queen’s University

Enhancing Students’ Sense of Belonging and Engagement: Mathematical Activities for Meaning-making in the Introductory Mathematics Course
Jinsook Park, University of Hartford

Data-Informed Revisions to a Guided Self-Placement Program for First-Year STEM Students
Sagar Shah, California State University, East Bay

Examining the Relationship Between Key Points in College Students’ Drawn Life Stories in Mathematics and their Relationship with Mathematics
Sam Vancini, Pennsylvania State University

Improving Prognostic Accuracy in Liver Cirrhosis Using Ensemble Algorithms and ADASYN
Md Nurul Raihen, University of Toledo

Various Extensions in the Theory of Wave Propagation through Dynamic Materials
William Sanguinet, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

On the 𝜏5 -divisor Graph
Byron Alexander Patino de la Cruz, Universidad de Puerto Rico


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

Session Presentations

DEEP-MATH (Discover, Enjoy, Explore, and Practice Mathematics): Gaining Momentum
Viktoria Savatorova, Central Connecticut State University
Leah Scharfenberger, Central Connecticut State University
Colm Duffin, New Britain High School, Central Connecticut State University

Providing Practice AP Exams For Area Schools
Kevin LoPresto, Francis Marion University

Bridging Math and Story: Developing a Puppet Show on the Königsberg Bridges
Jasmine Noory, University of Minnesota
S.B. Robertson, University of Minnesota

STEM Enrichment Activities at Towson University
Audrey Gianelle, Towson University
Brooke McConnell, Towson University
Yardley Dominguez Lopez, Towson University
Diana Cheng, Towson University

Promoting Inclusion and Engagement in Mathematics
Kayla Garibay, California State University, Sacramento
Sayonita Ghosh Hajra, California State University, Sacramento
Shivjyot Brar, California State University, Sacramento
Maxwell Abah, California State University, Sacramento
Sheng-Chen Chang, California State University, Sacramento
Zyla Castañon, California State University, Sacramento

Math Mania: Playful Math in Your School
Jane Butterfield, University of Victoria

Strengthening the K–16 Pipeline: Outreach Success at Utah Tech through MAA Support
Buna Sambandham, Utah Tech University
Vinodh Chellamuthu, Utah Tech University
Jie Liu, Utah Tech University

Bridging the Gap: Tarleton Math Scholar’s Impact on Math Confidence and Academic Preparedness
Claudia Rodriguez, Tarleton State University

Leading a Math Teacher Circle: Guide for Facilitators
Jennifer Austin, The University of Texas at Austin
Kelley Barnes, American Institute of Mathematics
Liza Bondurant, Mississippi State University
Maria Droujkova, Natural Math
Lauren Rose, Bard College

A Dynamical Systems Approach to The Riemann Hypothesis
Hanyelichukwu Paul Okolo

The JRMF Community Math Circle
Asmita Sodhi, University of Victoria
Skona Brittain, Santa Barbara Math Ellipse
Sayonita Ghosh Hajra, California State University, Sacramento
Fred Gluck
Steve Heller, Math Explorations
Daniel Hodgins, Auburn University
Marina Kopylova
Peter Petto, Lakewood High School (retired)
Gabriella Pinter, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Lauren Rose, Bard College
A. Gwinn Royal, Ivy Tech Community College

Facilitating Growth in a Summer Math Camp
Axel Brandt, The Math Movement


Contributed Poster Sessions

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

Session Presentations

On the Asymptotic Expansion of All
Joe Barrera, Converse University

Derivatives of a Solution of the Strongly Damped Wave Equation
Landon Jackman, Northern Michigan University
Josh Thompson, Northern Michigan University

Visualizing The Fourier Transformation
Common Riccati Stability and Time-delay Systems
Ali Algefary, Qassim University 

Numerical Solutions to an Interface Problem on Tori
Amanda Mangum, Converse University
Michael Barg, Niagara University

A Very Long Step Affine Scaling Algorithm for Linear Programming Problems
Saleh Aseeri, Washington State University Thomas Asaki, Washington State University

Image Denoising via the Split-Bregman Algorithm on Characteristic Graphs
Thomas Asaki, Washington State University
Yichao Li, Washington State University

On the New Sine-Gordon Solitons of the Generalized Korteweg-de Vries and Modified Korteweg-de Vries Models via Beta Operator
Nurul Raihen, University of Toledo

Advances in Computational Methods for Resonant Ultrasound Spectroscopy of Monoclinic Samples
Tristan Olsen, Washington State University
Thomas Asaki, Washington State University

Gradient Descent Based Testing and Verification for Tuning Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control
Somak Das, Florida Polytechnic University
Farahnaz Javidi-Niroumand, University of South Florida
Ala’ J. Alnaser, Florida Polytechnic University
Arman Sargolzaei, University of South Florida

Enumeration of Equivalence Classes for Root of Unity CAZAC Sequences
Christopher Swanson, Ashland University

Origin of Studies in Tessellation in Kepler’s Book II of Harmonices Mundi Libri V – On the Congruence of Regular Figures
Mundy Reimer, Emporia State University

Explicit Morphism in the Galois-Tukey Category
David Philips, University of Pittsburgh

Exploration of a Finite Hyperplane Traversal Algorithm for 1-Dimensional L1pTV Minimization, for 0<p<1
Alexander Santa Cruz Washington State University
Thomas Asaki, Washington State University

Automated Theorem Proving: Incorporating Advanced Mathematical Reasoning Capabilities into LLMs
Ryan Albright, The Nueva School

Pricing Variance Swaps Using Extended Heston Model
Semere Gebresilasie, Wentworth Institute of technology
Indranil SenGupta, Hunter College, City University of New York
Mulue Gebresilasie, North Dakota State University

Dynamics and Persistence of a Generalized Multi-strain SIS Model
Scott Greenhalgh, Siena College

Exploring the Use of the Distance Correlation as a Global Sensitivity Analysis Method in an Epidemic Model
Indunil Hewage, Washington State University
Sameera Hewage, University of Louisiana

The (a,b)-Fibonacci Multiplicative Function
Emil Daniel Schwab, The University of Texas at El Paso
Gabriela Schwab, El Paso Community College

A 3X3 Magic Square Consisting of Consecutive Primes
Jay Schiffman, Rowan University (Retired)

Oscillating Recursive Sequences and the Square Root of 2
Michael Brilleslyper, Florida Polytechnic University
Justin Hoffmeier, Florida Polytechnic University

On Modular Prime Bias in Exponential Prime-Generating Functions
Arnold Spantzel, Brigham Young University

Another Topological Proof of the Infinitude of Prime Numbers
Jhixon Macías, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

MHD Flow of Maxwell Nanofluid on a Stretched Cylinder with Entropy Generation and Activation Energy
Madiha Rashid, Skyline University College Sharjah

Explicit Formulas for Powers and the Exponential of Some Banded Matrices
Alan Krinik, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Hubertus von Bremen, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

A Quotient of Fomin-Kirillov Algebra and q-Lucas Polynomial
Sirous Homayouni, DePauw University

k-Geodetic Edge Traceable Graph
Ravi Srivastava, National Institute of Technology Sikkim
Satyam Guragain, National Institute of Technology Sikkim

On Generalizing the Induced Surface Charge Method to Heterogeneous Poisson-Boltzmann Models for Electrostatic Free Energy Calculation
Idowu Ijaodoro, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Shan Zhao, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

Abandoning Dot-age for D-ism in 1820’s Cambridge
Chuck Lindsey, Florida Gulf Coast University

MY Math Apps Calculus – Visualization and Interactivity
Philip Yasskin, Texas A&M University

Affective Shifts: Exploring Math Attitudes in a Course for Future Teachers
Christal Schoen, Stephen F. Austin State University

Career Readiness and Workplace Success of Former Peer Leaders
Christy Au, California State University, Sacramento
Destiney Housley, California State University, Sacramento
Matthew Krauel, California State University, Sacramento
Corey Shanbrom, California State University, Sacramento

True Mathematical Agency for Learners: Continuing the Legacy of the Kaplans’ Math Circle
Taylor Yeracaris, The Global Math Circle

Balancing Engagement and Depth: Evaluating the Impact of Exit Tickets on Student Learning in Discrete Mathematics
Fatemeh Asgarinejad, University of California, San Diego
Miles Jones, University of California, San Diego

Bridging Classrooms and Careers: Empowering Students Through Community Outreach
Shivjyot Brar, California State University, Sacramento
Sayonita Ghosh Hajra, California State University, Sacramento
Sheng-Chang Chen, California State University, Sacramento
Maxwell Abah, California State University, Sacramento
Kayla Garibay, California State University, Sacramento
Zyla Castañon, California State University, Sacramento
Marwah Khalid Majeed, California State University, Sacramento
Mashale Rukhsar Rahmani, California State University, Sacramento

Kolam Puzzle Tiles
Khushbu Kshirsagar, Northwestern University
Indira Vijaysimha, Northwestern University
Daniel Kline, Northwestern University
Sarah Cobb, Northwestern University
Aakriti Bisht, Northwestern University
Javier Haro, Northwestern University

Assessing Calculus Homework through Self-Reflection
Nicole Panza, Francis Marion University

Calculus and Political Representation
Frederic Latour, Central Connecticut State University

Redesigning Integral Calculus: Enhancing Depth and Global Awareness through Project-Based Learning
Jennifer Smucker, Virginia Tech
Kelli Karcher, Virginia Tech

Rethinking Remediation: A Developmental Math Redesign Project
Carrie Tirel, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Eric Kuennen, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Applied Algebra: A Different Approach to College Algebra
Britney Hopkins, University of Central Oklahoma
Alana McAnally, University of Central Oklahoma

Designing Digital Courseware for Improving Access, Engagement and Learning in Gateway Mathematics: Centering the Experiences and Perspectives of Students and Faculty
Ann Edwards, WestEd

Beyond the Classroom: Expanding Mathematics Learning Through Service
Brianna Davis, California State University, Sacramento
Jose Alanis, California State University, Sacramento
Sayonita Ghosh Hajra, California State University, Sacramento
James Tokunaga, California State University, Sacramento

Engaging Students in Voting Theory Projects about Faculty Voting Blocs
Karrolyne Fogel, California Lutheran University

Linearization as a New Paradigm for the Differential Calculus
Peter Smoczynski, Thompson Rivers University

A (Pre)Introduction to Symplectic and Complex Geometry
Matt F. Park, Virginia Tech

Novel Method Combines the Law of Sines, the Law of Cosines, and the Pythagorean Theorem
Fred Pierre-Louis, American Mathematical Society and Mathematical Association of America

Evolution of Teaching Applications in Calculus: The Case of Applications of Applications of Applications
Walter Meyer, Retired

Center for Undergraduate Research in Math
Kathryn Kozak, Coconino Community College

Obsidian for Educators
Pallavi Bhale, Montgomery College

Perspectives of Teaching the High School Mathematics Curriculum Online during Emergencies
Shallamar Goodwin-Richards, Florida State University

Engineering Faculty Expectations for College Calculus Learning Outcomes: A Preliminary Overview
Yixiong Chen, San Diego State University

Making Math Go Viral Through Short-Form Video Content
Ryan Liu, Del Norte High School

A College Algebra Proof of the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra (FTA)
L. Franklin Kemp, (Co)Sine Clock Company


Research in Motion (Undergraduate Student Poster Session)

Setup: Friday, August 8, 9:00 am - 9:30 am, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), Posters Area
Students & Judges Only: Friday, August 8, 9:30 am - 10:30 am, Exhibit Hall (Hall A - First Floor), Posters Area
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

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.