MAA is proud to present a robust lineup of poster sessions for MAA MathFest 2026. Poster sessions provide an excellent opportunity to share participants’ work, to network with attendees who share interests with the presenters, and to learn from the attendees.

The portal to submit a poster presentation abstract in one of these sessions is open! Please check here to confirm the deadlines for each session, as well as additional guidelines, calls for submissions, and the links to submit your work.

Contributed Poster Session

Given previous years' success with the MAA Contributed Poster Session (CPS), the MAA is pleased to continue with this session at MAA MathFest 2026 in Boston. 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:
Steve Butler, Iowa State University
Eric Ruggieri, College of the Holy Cross
Amy Wehe, Fitchburg State University
Britney Hopkins, University of Central Oklahoma

SIGMAA Programming, Networking, and Community Building Activities

MAA Special Interest Groups (SIGMAA’s) are creative communities that support the growth of MAA membership while also creating programming and mathematical exploration. This session will highlight the great work the SIGMAA leadership is doing to create mathematical programming, providing poster space for SIGMAAs to share their work. Posters could highlight work the SIGMAA has done to build membership, examples from engaging past MathFest sessions, cool projects the SIGMAA undertakes throughout the year to support its members, or ideas for sessions held during the regional meetings.

Organizers:
Brandy Wiegers, College of Idaho
Luke Runstall, Trinity University

Sponsor:
MAA Committee on SIGMAAs

Poster Session for Projects Supported by the NSF Division of Undergraduate Education

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

Sponsor:
MAA Online Professional Enhancement and Capacity Building for Instructional Practices in Undergraduate Mathematics (OPEN Math)

My Favorite Math Circle Problem

This interactive poster session highlights engaging Math Circle activities that have been successfully implemented in programs across the country. Each presenter will showcase a favorite activity designed to spark mathematical curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving. Attendees will have the opportunity to examine activity materials, try out selected tasks, and discuss implementation strategies with Math Circle leaders.

Posters will feature a brief overview of each activity’s mathematical focus and learning goals, along with demonstrations, variations, and reflections on what made the activity effective. Presenters will also share insights into adapting activities for different audiences, navigating challenges, and fostering a collaborative, inquiry-based environment.

Whether you are a current Math Circle organizer, an educator interested in enrichment programming, or simply looking for fresh ideas to engage learners in creative mathematics, this session offers a rich collection of ready-to-use activities and perspectives from across the Math Circle community. Join us to explore new approaches, exchange ideas, and expand your toolkit for cultivating joyful mathematical inquiry.

Organizers:
Sayonita Ghosh Hajra, California State University, Sacramento
Lauren Rose, Bard College
Peter Petto
Nick Rauh

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

Successful Programs in Action - Effective Activities and Initiatives Developed by MAA Sections

In this poster session representatives from MAA Sections will present programs and initiatives that have been successful within their Section community. The primary goal of this session is the dissemination of successful, adaptable models that can be readily adopted by other MAA Sections or incorporated into programming within Mathematics Departments. This session is sponsored by the MAA Committee on Section Meetings.

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

Sponsor:
MAA Committee on Section Meetings

PosterFest 2026: Scholarship by Early Career Mathematicians

This poster session and networking event allows early career mathematicians to present and discuss their scholarly activities with other 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

Sponsor:
MAA Committee on Early Career Mathematicians

Supporting, Sustaining, and Showcasing VITAL Faculty in the Mathematical Sciences

VITAL (Visiting, Instructor, Teaching, Adjunct, and Lecturer) faculty represent the majority of the mathematics teaching workforce at colleges and universities, yet their roles, contributions, and professional pathways remain underexamined in both research and practice. These faculty are central to student success, departmental stability, and curricular innovation, but often face inequities in recognition, compensation, and access to professional development.

This session invites poster presentations that investigate, document, or illuminate the professional realities of VITAL faculty: both as individuals and as integral members of institutional ecosystems. Presenters may share original research, case studies, program evaluations, or reflective analyses addressing topics such as professional development, mentoring structures, faculty evaluation, workload distribution, and long-term career sustainability. Posters may also highlight successful models for advocacy, leadership, policy reform, and collaborative scholarship that elevate the visibility and support of VITAL faculty in mathematics.

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

Sponsor:
MAA Committee on VITAL Concerns

Stories from Our Section Histories

Posters in this session will display stories from the history of their section. These stories, based on original sources, may be about significant individuals, key events, or notable programs in the history of the presenter’s section. While accessible to all MathFest attendees, it offers younger members of our community a unique opportunity to glimpse into the history of the MAA in a way that provides them insight into its current state.

Organizers:
Rick Gillman, Valparaiso University
Grace Cook, Montclair State University

Sponsors:
SIGMAA on the History of Mathematics (SIGMAA HOM)
American Archives of Mathematics

Outreach Poster Session

Join us for an engaging and interactive Outreach Poster Session at the MAA MathFest 2026, 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:
Ben Lotto, Vassar College
Mindy Capaldi, James Madison University
Shannon Solis, Prairie View A&M University
Sayonita Ghosh Hajra, California State University, Sacramento

Research in Motion (Undergraduate Student Poster Session)

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:
Thomas Langley, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Bernadette Boyle, Sacred Heart University

Sponsor:
MAA Committee on Undergraduate Student Programming (CUSP)