Contributed Paper Sessions

Themed Contributed Paper Sessions allow MAA MathFest attendees to hear diverse perspectives on a range of topics. Each theme is proposed and organized by one or more professionals in the mathematical sciences, and presenters submit abstracts for consideration, which are reviewed and selected by the organizers. Presenters will share their work for 15 minutes each on the session theme.

 

Inquiry-Based Learning

Part A: Thursday, August 3, 1:00 p.m. - 3:55 p.m., Room 115/116
Part B: Saturday, August 5, 2:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m., Room 115/116

The goal of Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) is to transform students from consumers to producers of mathematics. Inquiry-based methods aim to help students develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and the processes of doing mathematics by putting those students in direct contact with mathematical phenomena, questions, and communities. We invite you to share successfully classroom-tested IBL experiences.

Organizers:
Lee Roberson, Colorado State University
Mel Henriksen, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Mami Wentworth, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Joe Barrera, Converse College
Parker Glyn-Adey, University of Toronto

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

Schedule

Part A: Thursday, August 3, 1:00 p.m. - 3:55 p.m., Room 115/116

IBL Texts in Analysis and Geometry for Future Teachers
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
David Clark, SUNY New Paltz
Xiao Xiao, Utica College
Samrat Pathania, Wallkill High School, NY

Combinatorics Problem Task and Mathematical Cybersecurity Activity
1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
Rasha Abadir, Rutgers University
Suzanna Schmeelk, Saint John University

A Meta-Study of the Relationship between Inquiry-Based Learning Methods and Mathematics Students' Motivation
1:40 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Elizabeth Shire, Neumann University
Ryan Savitz, Neumann University

Equity in Inquiry: Power Dymanics in the IBL Math Classroom
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Geillan Aly, Compassionate Math

Open Inquiry-based Precalculus, Pre-pandemic and Now
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Rachel Epstein, Georgia College
Marcela Chiorescu, Georgia College

The Team-Based Inquiry Learning Resource Library
2:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Steven Clontz, University of South Alabama
Drew Lewis, University of South Alabama

Leveraging Reflective Readings to Support Coherence in an IBL Math for Liberal Arts Course
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Elizabeth Thoren, Pepperdine University

Project-based Programming in a Mathematics Course
3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Joe Barrera, Converse University

What do Calculus I Students’ Have to Say About the Effect of Inquiry-Based Learning on Their Mathematics Anxiety?
3:40 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Harman Aryal, Stockton University

Part B: Saturday, August 5, 2:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m., Room 115/116

The Active Learning Pedagogy Sequence (ALPS), a Framework for Developing Equity-based Active Learning Strategies to Engage Students in Mathematical Inquiry
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Suzanne Dorée, Augsburg University
Jennifer Quinn, University of Washington Tacoma

Creating Models and Problem Solving Strategies using Induction, Corner Cases and Asymptotic Behavior
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Alexander Atwood, Suffolk County Community College

A Scaffolding Spectrum in IBL
2:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Joseph Spivey, Wofford College

A Brief Introduction to the World of Inquiry-Based Learning
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Mel Henriksen, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Joe Barrera, Converse University
Lee Roberson, University of Colorado Boulder
Mami Wentworth, Wentworth Institute of Technology

An Active, Collaborative, and Comprehensive Approach to the Teaching and Learning of Proof Writing
3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Alessandra Pantano, University of California, Irvine
Christopher Davis, University of California, Irvine
Yasmeen Baki, University of California, Irvine
Jennifer Pi, University of California, Irvine

A Better Teaching Method for Taylor Series
3:40 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Katie Horacek, Frostburg State University

Inquiry-Based Actuarial Science
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Victor Piercey, Ferris State University

Incorporating Inquiry-Based Learning in Large Coordinated Courses: Challenges, Ideas, and Conversation
4:20 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.
Lee Roberson, Colorado State University

Do and Review: Facilitating Learning through Self-Assessed Homework Assignments
4:40 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.
Kristen Mazur, Elon University
Carolyn Yarnall, California State University Dominguez Hills

Would You Like a Cold Beverage with Your Inquiry?
5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Brian (BK) Katz, California State University - Long Beach

 

Internships for Math Majors

Saturday, August 5, 10:40 a.m. -11:15 a.m., Room 117

Mathematics has a marketing problem. One way to entice students into mathematics is to provide and advertise career exploration opportunities such as internships. This session is for sharing scholarly work on types of internships, strategies on finding internship opportunities, curriculum design, internship documentation/assessment tools, research on the impact of internships for mathematics majors, or other internship experiences.

Organizers:
Jacci White, Saint Leo University
Monika Kiss, Saint Leo University

Schedule

Documentation for Mathematics Internships
10:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Jacci White, Saint Leo University
Monika Kiss, Saint Leo University

Internship Opportunities through a Sustained Collaborative Project
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Fei Xue, University of Hartford

 

Analysis and Algebra: Convincing Students They Can Do It

Friday, August 4, 8:00 a.m. - 11:35 a.m., Room 117

Real Analysis and Abstract Algebra are often core required courses for mathematics majors. But added rigor, increasing abstraction, and a higher expected standard for mathematical communication can make these classes intimidating for students—even well-prepared students. Talks in this session will share innovative approaches for helping students deal with the perceived (and real!) difficulty level of these core courses, activities, projects, and alternative methods of assessment. Reports on student outcomes and effectiveness of the approaches are encouraged.

Organizers:
Tova Brown, Wisconsin Lutheran College
Kristi Meyer, Wisconsin Lutheran College

Schedule

Community and the Right Amount of Help: Fostering Success in a Graduate Abstract Algebra Course for Teachers
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Angie Hodge-Zickerman, Northern Arizona University
Cindy York, Northern Illinois University

Seeing What's Going On in Abstract Algebra
8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
Jeffrey Clark, Elon University

A Friendly Introduction to Abstract Algebra
8:40 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Ryota Matsuura, St. Olaf College

Play in the Abstract Algebra Classroom
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Kristi Meyer, Wisconsin Lutheran College

Activities and Alternative Assessment in Abstract Algebra
9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Marie Meyer, Lewis University

Abstract Algebra Becomes Pointless
9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Stuart Boersma, Central Washington University

Analysis v. Algebra: What Is Abstract?
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Jeff Johannes, SUNY Geneseo

Reading the Masters: A Primary Source Project Approach to Learning Analysis and Abstract Algebra
10:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Janet Heine Barnett, Colorado State University Pueblo

Encouraging Productive Failure in Analysis
10:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Anne Duffee, Sewanee: the University of the South

Explicit Encouragement of Productive Failure and Fruitful Struggle
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Tova Brown, Wisconsin Lutheran College

Teaching Analysis with Functions First
11:20 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
Marshall Whittlesey, California State University San Marcos

 

Research on Undergraduate Mathematics Education

Part A: Thursday, August 3, 8:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m., Room 121
Part B: Friday, August 4, 1:00 p.m. - 5:35 p.m., Room 121

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, teaching practices, curriculum design, and professional development.

Organizers:
Brian Katz, California State University - Long Beach
Nicole Infante, University of Nebraska Omaha

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

Schedule

PART A: Thursday, August 3, 8:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m., Room 121

Logical Inconsistency (LinC) in Mathematical Thinking and Its Implication for Teaching Proof-oriented Courses
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Kyeong Hah Roh, Arizona State University
Yong Hah Lee, Ewha Womans University

Students’ Perspectives about the Use of Technology in Calculus Courses
8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
Alcibiades Bustillo, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
Kevin Palencia, Northern Illinois University
Ricelia Feliciano, Northern Illinois University

You Take the High Road and I’ll Take the Low Road: Student Perspectives on the Effective and Ethical Use of Online Resources to Study Mathematics
8:40 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Ander Erickson, University of Washington Tacoma
Yoshihiro Yagi, University of Washington Tacoma

Technology Use in Undergraduate Mathematics Classrooms
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Darryl Chamberlain, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University -- Worldwide
James Quinlan, University of Southern Maine

Investigating the Affordances of Online Homework on Undergraduates’ Problem Solving of Related Rates of Change Problems
9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
James Alvarez, The University of Texas at Arlington
Tyson Bailey, The University of Texas at Arlington

From Examples to Student Responses in an Interactive Linear Algebra Textbook: Conceptions of Spanning Sets
9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Eric Khiu, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Vilma Mesa, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Saba Gerami, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Thomas Judson, Stephen F. Austin State University

How Do Postsecondary Linear Algebra Instructors Implementing Inquiry-Oriented Approaches Address Goals of Instruction in an Online Work Group?
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Minah Kim, Florida State University
Shelby McCrackin, Florida State University

Native vs. Non-Native English Speakers in Learning Proof-Writing
10:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Caelan Wang, University of Manitoba

Examining Student Positioning During Groupwork in Linguistically Diverse Undergraduate Mathematics Classrooms
10:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Jocelyn Rios, Colorado State University

Part B: Friday, August 4, 1:00 p.m. - 5:35 p.m., Room 121

Researching Mathematics TACTivities
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Cindy York, Northern Illinois University
Angie Hodge-Zickerman, Northern Arizona University

Framing of and Use of Representations in Instructional Tasks for Introducing Derivatives Symbolically with Inquiry
1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
Saba Gerami, University of Michigan

Debating Infinitesimals: Transgressing Mathematical Boundaries Through a Classroom Activity Utilizing Primary Historical Sources
1:40 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Kathleen Clark, Florida State University
Mark Watford, Florida State University

A Theoretical Framework for Contextualizing the Relationship between Students’ Meanings for Mathematical Topics and Their Symbolization
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Derek Eckman, Arizona State University

Investigating Students' Worldviews of Complex Multiplication and Derivatives
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Mehmet Celik, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Rebecca Dibbs, Texas A&M University-Commerce

STEM vs. Non-STEM: the Emergence of Instructors Dichotomously Classifying Their Students
2:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Charlotte Beckford, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Anne Ho, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

What Makes “College-Level” Math? Dual Enrollment Instructors’ Perspectives on “College Level” Math Courses
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Jessica Kingsley, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Anne Ho, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Identifying and Developing Pre-Service Teacher Noticing in the Mathematics Education Classroom
3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Carla Gerberry, Xavier University

The Use of Students’ Gestures in Navigating the Cognitive Load of Mathematical Proofs
3:40 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Vladislav Kokushkin, Virginia Tech

A Hypothetical Learning Trajectory to Reinvent Unique Factorization Domains with Connections to Teaching
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Younggon Bae, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Kaitlyn Serbin, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Sthefania Espinosa, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Rehumanizing Mathematics through Embodied-Focused Noticing
4:20 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.
Liza Bondurant, Mississippi State University
Jonathan Troup, California State University, Bakersfield
Hortensia Soto, Colorado State University

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in College Algebra Classrooms: Community College Student’s Viewpoint
4:40 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.
Nur Wani Hazirah, University of Michigan
Vilma Mesa, University of Michigan
Claire Boeck, University of Michigan
Mary Beisiegel, Oregon State University
Bismark Akoto, University of Minnesota

Do Growth Mindsets Matter in Collegiate Mathematics? A Discussion of a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Literature.
5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Sean Murphy, Eckerd College

Development and Refinement of a Mathematics-Specific Psychoeducational Survey Instrument
5:20 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.
Brian Darrow, Jr., Southern Connecticut State University
Michael Ben-Avie, Quinnipiac University

 

Incorporating Alternative Forms of Assessment into Undergraduate Mathematics Classes

Part A: Thursday, August 3, 8:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m., Room 105
Part B: Saturday, August 5, 1:00 p.m. - 5:35 p.m., Room 121

We seek presentations on alternative forms of assessment that have been successfully incorporated into an undergraduate mathematics course where all students are required to participate. Topics could include effective projects, portfolios, or presentations. We are particularly looking for presenters who are willing to share tested resources that demonstrate practical ways of adding these products to a course.

Organizers:
Leslie Jones, University of Tampa
Britney Hopkins, University of Central Oklahoma

Schedule

Part A: Thursday, August 3, 8:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m., Room 105

Teaching Beyond the Learning Objectives: Ideas to Add Enrichment to Your Course
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Rachel Frankel, University of Cincinnati

Mini Projects for Quantitative Reasoning
8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
Karen Smith, University of Cincinnati

Team Writing Projects in a Modeling Class
8:40 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Sheldon Lee, Viterbo University

A Geometric Project for a Linear Algebra course
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Bernadette Boyle, Sacred Heart University

Convince Me: A Writing Assignment Linking Academic Journal Articles and Abstract Algebra Course Objectives
9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Vicky Klima, Appalachian State University

Student Video Presentations: College Geometry
9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Erin Williams, University of Central Oklahoma

Assessment through Solutions
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Scott Williams, University of Central Oklahoma

Moving Away from Points and In-Class Assessment
10:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Matt Boelkins, Grand Valley State University

Interviewing Students: An Alternative Form of Assessment
10:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Amy Hillen, Kennesaw State University

Implementing Specifications Grading into College Mathematics Courses using a Points-Based System
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Jason Elsinger, Florida Southern College

Part B: Saturday, August 5, 1:00 p.m. - 5:35 p.m., Room 121

Stretching Aptitude Through Immediate Feedback
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Mai Tran, United States Military Academy at West Point
Shane Smith, United States Military Academy at West Point

Beyond Traditional Assessments: Incorporating Diverse Methods in Undergraduate Mathematical Modeling Courses for Holistic Learning and Skill Development
1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
Suleyman Tek, University of the Incarnate Word

A Partial Mastery Grading Approach for Calculus
1:40 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Benjamin Wilson, Stevenson University

The Reverse Flip Method for teaching Calculus. A combination of POGIL, the Flipped Classroom, and Mastery Grading
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Sybil Prince Nelson, Washington and Lee University

Making Room for Creativity in Calculus Assessment
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Erin Griesenauer, Eckerd College

Utilizing AI chatbots in the Calculus Sequence
2:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Grant Kopitzke, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Calculus 1 Assessments – A Project-Based Approach
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Liz Lane-Harvard, University of Central Oklahoma

Simple applied projects for Business Calculus
3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Bradley Paynter, University of Central Oklahoma

Inspiring the Uninspired: How alternative assessments can be used to teach mathematics to the Business Student
3:40 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Whitney George, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

An Unlikely Duo: Injecting Art Projects in the Mathematics Classroom
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Douglas Pfeffer, University of Tampa
Christina Durón, Pepperdine University

Using Assessments to Promote Growth Mindset in College Algebra
4:20 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.
Hannah Lewis, Utah State University
Katy Schneiter, Utah State Universityy
D. Lane Tait, Carbon High School/ Utah State University

Feedback Forms: Helping Students Engage with Homework
4:40 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.
Jennifer Gorman, Lake Superior State University
Joni Lindsey, Lake Superior State University

Math homework videos on Flip
5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Cathy Liebars, The College of New Jersey

 

Ethnomathematics: Culture Meets Mathematics in the Classroom

Friday, August 4, 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m., Room 121

This session features talks that present research in Ethnomathematics with a focus on incorporating Ethnomathematics in teaching. Ethnomathematics presents opportunities for increased emphasis on inclusion and diversity at colleges and universities. Ideas and innovations in Ethnomathematics for its use in teaching are welcome.

Organizers:
Ximena Catepillan, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Cynthia Huffman, Pittsburg State University
Amy Shell-Gellasch, Eastern Michigan University

Sponsor: SIGMAA on the History of Mathematics (SIGMAA HOM)

Schedule

Ancient Greek Recognition of Universal Levels of Assessment such as Mastery of Division
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Ann von Mehren, Shelby County Schools, Memphis, TN (M-SCS)

Merging Cultural Components in My Math Teaching by Project-Based Learning Method
8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
Lina Wu, Borough of Manhattan Community College-The City University of New York

Kolams in Graph Theory: A Student Research Project in Southern Indian Ritual Art
8:40 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Elizabeth Donovan, Murray State University
Nathan Hartmann, Murray State University

Symmetry in the Artwork of Early Indigenous North American Cultures
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Cynthia Huffman, Pittsburg State University

 

Mathematics and Sports

Saturday, August 5, 8:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m., Room 118/119

The expanding availability of play-by-play statistics, video-based spatial data, and other sports data have led to innovative sports analytics research with impacts on strategy and player evaluation. Other areas of research include ranking methods, predictive models, physics-based analysis, etc. Research presentations, expository talks, and pedagogical contributions are all welcome in this session. Projects accessible to or involving undergraduate students are particularly encouraged for submission.

Organizers:
Rick Cleary, Babson College
Hope McIlwain, Mercer University

Sponsor: SIGMAA on Mathematics and Sports (SIGMAA SPORTS)

Schedule

Statistical Modeling of Length of Seven- Game Series
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Reza Abbasian, Texas Lutheran University
John Sieben, Texas Lutheran University

A Linear Regression Model for Predicting Whiff Percentage in Major League Baseball
8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
Ryan Savitz, Neumann University
Christopher Greve, Neumann University/Philadelphia Phillies

The Implementation and Application of Statistics in Shotokan Karate
8:40 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Oliver DiDonato, Neumann University
Ryan Savitz, Neumann University
Cindy Casey, Gwynedd Mercy University

Tip-off in Basketball: Does It Matter Which Team Gets to Start the Game?
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Eren Bilen, Dickinson College
Andrew Scheiner, Dickinson College
Barry Tesman, Dickinson College

Analysis of a Serve Reception Metric in Women's NCAA D-1 Volleyball
9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Caleb Adams, Radford University

Determining the Winning Formula for an NFL Football Team
9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Barry Husowitz, Wentworth Institute of Technology

How Steep Is Your League? David's Score and Dominance Hierarchies
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Thomas Polaski, Winthrop University

 

My Favorite Statistics / Data Science Activity

Friday, August 4, 2:00 p.m. - 5:55 p.m., Room 117

We all have that one statistics or data science activity that students respond positively to and we really enjoy teaching. We would like you to share that activity with us! This session invites papers from across the curriculum that critically engage students in statistics and data science material.

Organizer:
Grant Innerst, Shippensburg University

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

Schedule

Flipping a Penny
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
David Housman, Goshen College

Transformations of Random Variables
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Lindsey Fox, Eckerd College

Reading & Critiquing Applications of Statistics in an Introductory Course
2:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Jessie Oehrlein, Fitchburg State University

An Analysis of the Use of Paraview in the Classroom
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Devender Rapolu, Southern University and A&M College
Mohammad Salam, Southern University and A&M College
Shizhong Yang, Southern University and A&M College
Albertha Lawson, Southern University and A&M College
Luria Yong, Southern University and A&M College

Data Visualization Activities to Illuminate Cognitive Pitfalls and Help Students Become Better Communicators of Data
3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Kaitlyn Fitzgerald, Azusa Pacific University

Introducing the Law of Large Numbers to Statistics Courses Through an Interactive Programming Activity
3:40 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Patrick Stewart, Millersville University

Using R Projects to Explore Regression
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
John Ross, Southwestern University

Statistics and Data Activities with R
4:20 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.
Leon Kaganovskiy, Touro College

Optimization and Regression Models
4:40 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.
Jacob Koehler, The New School

Ethics As Instruction
5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Jeremy Case, Taylor University

Student Driven Data to Illustrate Statistical Concepts across the Curriculum
5:20 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.
Ryad Ghanam, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar
Edward Boone, Virginia Commonwealth University

Political Campaigns as a Motivation for Data Science
5:40 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
David Gerberry, Xavier University

 

Implementing Corequisite Education

Part A: Thursday, August 3, 2:00 p.m. - 5:55 p.m., Room 121
Part B: Saturday, August 5, 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m., Room 107

Corequisite courses are growing in popularity throughout the mathematics community. A corequisite course is a prerequisite course that has been strategically redesigned to be taken concurrently with the primary course. There are a variety of implementations being tried, varying in structure and content. This session invites presenters to share their own institution’s implementation, including successes or cautionary tales, research, trends, or results that can increase our understanding of best practices for designing the courses, and supporting students who need to take them.

Organizer:
Erica J. Whitaker, University of Kentucky

Sponsor: MAA Subcommittee on Curriculum Renewal Across the First Two Years (CRAFTY)

Schedule

PART A:Thursday, August 3, 2:00 p.m. - 5:55 p.m., Room 121

Corequisite Implementation at Missouri Western State University
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Lori McCune, Missouri Western State University

Embedded Corequisite Instruction for All: An Experiment in Calculus I
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Jill Faudree, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Julie McIntyre, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Ryan Bridges, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Analyzing the Effectiveness of a Homegrown Calculus Prerequisite Skills Lab
2:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Hannah Robbins, Roanoke College
Quinn Kunath, Roanoke College

Skipping College Pre-calculus: A Corequisite Implementation Report
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Albert Schueller, Whitman College
Barry Balof, Whitman College
Doug Hundley, Whitman College

An Action Research Project Evaluating the Integration of Prerequisite Materials in a Calculus I Course
3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Sharmila Sivalingam, Maryville University of St. Louis
Jason Castles, Maryville University of St. Louis

Use Longitudinal Data and Moving Average to Illustrate Effectiveness of Supplemental Instruction
3:40 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Tingxiu Wang, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Mehmet Celik, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Pamela Webster, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Corequisite College Algebra at Nebraska
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Allan Donsig, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Josh Brummer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Two Decades of Corequisite Education
4:20 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.
James Kimball, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Supporting Student Success Through a College Algebra Corequisite Course
4:40 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.
Jessica Babcock, Temple University

A Nuanced Look at Math Pathways
5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Laura Schueller, Complete College America

Names Matter! Incorporating Precalculus into Calculus
5:20 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.
Paul Runnion, Missouri S&T

The Impact of a Holistic Math Student Support Program, Based on Compassionate and Loving Kindness Pedagogy and Practices, on Students’ Attitudes towards Mathematics, Their Self-concept and Their Self-efficacy
5:40 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
Samara Chamoun, Michigan State University

Part B: Saturday, August 5, 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m., Room 107

Teaching Within a Corequisite Setting - If Corequisite Students are Already Taking THE Course, What Should the Corequisite Do Differently?
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Katherine Mawhinney, Appalachian State University
Tracie Howell, Appalachian State University
Eric Marland, Appalachian State University
Katrina Palmer, Appalachian State University
Gregory Rhoads, Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University's Support Course System for STEM Students
8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
Eric Marland, Appalachian State University
Tracie Howell, Appalachian State University
Katherine Mawhinney, Appalachian State University
Katrina Palmer, Appalachian State University
Gregory Rhoads, Whitman College

Corequisite Support to Improve Student Success in Mathematics and Statistics
8:40 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Qingqin Qu, Idaho State University

(Canceled) Research on Direct Enrollment in the VCCS: An NSF-Funded Study
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Zachary Beamer, Piedmont Virginia Community College

 

Teaching and Learning of Differential Equations

Part A: Thursday, August 3, 8:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m., Room 117
Part B: Friday, August 4, 1:00 p.m. - 4:35 p.m., Room 106

This session features talks by ordinary differential equations (ODEs) educators. We invite presentations of successful undergraduate projects using ODEs, demonstrating effective pedagogies and use of technology, and introducing successful, classroom-tested unconventional ways of teaching traditional concepts in ODE classes. Presenters are encouraged to submit articles to CODEE (www.codee.org), an open access journal devoted to the teaching and learning of ODEs.

Organizers:
Maila Hallare, United State Air Force Academy
Johannah Crandall, Spokane Falls Community College
Viktoria Savatorova, Central Connecticut State University

Schedule

PART A:Thursday, August 3, 8:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m., Room 117

Mathematical Insights on the Spread of Pollutants
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Maila Hallare, United State Air Force Academy
Mike Knauf, United States Air Force Academy
Matt Seiders, United States Air Force Academy

An ODE classroom Project to Model Carbon Dioxide Concentration
8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
Brian Hollenbeck, Emporia State University

Sustainable Fishing and Maximizing Profit: Are They Compatible?
8:40 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
James Sandefur, Georgetown University

Differential Equations Modeling of the Historic Global Human Population
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Jean Marie Linhart, Central Washington University

Using ODEs and Epidemiology to Promote STEM Motivation among First-Generation Students
9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Cynthia Sanchez Tapia, California State University, Dominguez Hills

From Calculus to Advanced Mathematics: A Study of COVID-19 Cases on a College Campus
9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Cara Brooks, Florida Gulf Coast University

Models Described Using Differential Equations: First Steps in the Study of Parameter Sensitivity Analysis=
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Viktoria Savatorova, Central Connecticut State University
Aleksei Talonov, University of Nevada Las Vegas

Resources for Faculty and Students in Differential Equations
10:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Therese Shelton, Southwestern University
Patrice Tiffany, Manhattan College
Rosemary Farley, Manhattan College

Modeling Labs for a Course on Differential Equations
10:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Ala' Alnaser, Florida Polytechnic University
Justin Hoffmeier, Florida Polytechnic University

Part B: Friday, August 4, 1:00 p.m. - 4:35 p.m., Room 106

Mathematical Derivation and Analysis on Enzyme Kinetics Reaction Using Ordinary Differential Equations
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Jeong-Mi Yoon, University of Houston-Downtown

A study of DE Knowledge Transfer to Engineering Courses: A SUMMIT-P Initiative
1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
Rebecca Segal, Virginia Commonwealth University
Laura Ellwein-Fix, Virginia Commonwealth University
Afroditi Filippas, Virginia Commonwealth University

Exploring ODE phase portraits in Minetest, an open-source voxel game
1:40 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Kyle Claassen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Exploring Differential Equations with Interactive Jupyter Notebooks
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Adam Spiegler, University of Colorado Denver

(Canceled) Using Interactive Figures to Teach Differential Equations
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Douglas Meade, University of South Carolina - Columbia

Physical Models and Guided Inquiry for Learning Linear Systems of ODE
2:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Chris Oehrlein, Oklahoma City Community College

Historical Developments of the Laplace Transform
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Adam Parker, Wittenberg University

A Deeper Dive into Specs Grading in an Ordinary Differential Equations Course
3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Mami Wentworth, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Mel Henriksen, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Adding Gamification Elements to a Mathematics Course
3:40 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Nora Strasser, Friends University

Modern Pen Pals in ODEs
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Nicole Panza, Francis Marion University
Amanda Mangum, Converse University

 

Leveraging Outside Partnerships and Authentic Tasks to Develop Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning

Friday, August 4, 8:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., Room 120

The beauty of quantitative literacy and reasoning is that it equips students to tackle meaningful challenges in their personal, work, and civic lives. In this session, we invite educators to share how they intentionally consider students’ present and future lives in course design. In particular, presenters should share ways they successfully engage with outside partners or incorporate real-world problems.

Organizers:
Kathryn Appenzeller, The University of Texas at Austin
Samuel Luke Tunstall, Trinity University
Gizem Karaali, Pomona College
Catherine Crockett, Point Loma Nazarene University

Sponsor:
SIGMAA on Quantitative Literacy (SIGMAA QL)

Schedule

QR in the Business School: Boosting Student Return on Investment
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Kenneth M. Sweet, St. Edward's University
Kathryn Appenzeller Knowles, The University of Texas at Austin

Dear Accountant: Can you tell a story? Improving Quantitative Fluency of Accounting Students through STAR Method
8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
Beu (Eve) Lee, Texas A&M University - San Antonio
Ruby Daniels, Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Supply Chain Decisions: Do QR Teaching Interventions Improve Student Performance in an Online Simulation?
8:40 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Chin-Yen (Alice) Liu, Texas A&M University - San Antonio
Ruby Daniels, Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Identifying the Essential Quantitative Skills and Competencies for Safe Nursing Practice
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Daniel Ozimek, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Victor Piercey, Ferris State University
Joan Zoellner, Charles A. Dana Center

(Canceled) Across Discipline Partnerships to address Health Inequities in Quantitative Literacy
9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Rachael Lund, Michigan State University

Data Analysis for Social Justice among Underrepresented Groups
9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Esther Wilder, Lehman College, The City University of New York
Eduardo Vianna, LaGuardia Community College
Caterina Shost, The Research Foundation of the City University of New York (CUNY)

Solving Society’s Problems By Solving Science & Math Problems
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Mary K. Stapleton, Towson University Center for STEM Excellence
Diana Cheng, Towson University, Department of Mathematics
Rachael Miles, Towson University (graduate student in mathematics education)

Service Learning in a Data Literacy and Visualization Course
10:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Becky Brusky, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Betty Love, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Michelle Friend, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Julie Dierberger, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Mahbubul Majumder, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Integrating Financial Numeracy in College-level Mathematics: Evidence from Ontario, Canada
10:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Alexandre Cavalcante, University of Toronto
Asia Majeed, University of Toronto

Teaching Statistical Literacy Using Authentic Tasks
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Milo Schield, University of New Mexico

 

Mathematical Experiences and Projects in Business, Industry, and Government

Saturday, August 5, 8:00 a.m. - 10:35 a.m., Room 117

The extraordinary growth of complex open-ended problems facing business, industry, and government, along with the flood of available information and data to address these challenges, may seem overwhelming. It should not! As mathematicians, operations research analysts, and engineers, including those within academia who have addressed these issues, we experience and tackle these problems with experience, knowledge, and technological tools. We solve applied mathematics problems in business, industry, and government, including military applications, almost daily. We seek presenters to share their real world applied examples of this type of problem-solving. These talks may include successful mathematical applications or problems where you have no clue how to proceed and are seeking ideas from our audience. Your talks will serve as inspiration to solve and tackle the real challenges that we may face in the future. You do not have to be a BIG SIGMAA member to attend or present.

Organizers:
Vinodh Chellamuthu, Utah Tech University
Caroline Maher-Boulis, Lee University
Namyong Lee, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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

Schedule

Optimal Meal Selection Strategies to Fight Local Food Insecurity
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Christina Weaver, Franklin & Marshall College
Yiqi Ye, Franklin & Marshall College
Zehua Liu, Franklin & Marshall College

Long-Term Employee Retention from Short-Term Data
8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
Semere Gebresilasie, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Building A Community-Engaged Mathematics Learning Experience
8:40 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Jessica Kelly, Christopher Newport University

Interdisciplinary Projects: Bridging the Gap between Classroom Learning and Industry Needs
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Vinodh Chellamuthu, Utah Tech University

Math in the Workplace: It's Like Sneaking Pulverized Broccoli Into Your Kid's Pizza Sauce
9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Kate Ertmann, Kate Loves Math* - katelovesmath.com

Case Study on Industrial Math Projects Arise from Health Science and Energy Industry
9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Namyong Lee, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Expanding Undergraduate Research in Business, Industry, and Government: Evidence-Based Strategies to Make It More Inclusive
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Mihhail Berezovski, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Applying the Explicit Formula for the Mean Square of Dirichlet L-Functions to Prime Power Moduli to Cryptography
10:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Frank Romascavage III, Montgomery County Community College

 

Mathematical Modeling with Preservice (and In-Service) Teachers

Thursday, August 3, 4:00 p.m. - 5:55 p.m., Room 120

How and when are preservice teachers learning mathematical modeling and then learning how to teach mathematical modeling? This session invites speakers to share examples of modeling experiences and guidance in teaching modeling to future and current teachers. This modeling instruction may be found in teacher preparation courses, mathematics major courses, extracurricular activities, or teacher in-service workshops.

Organizers:
Amanda Beecher, Ramapo College
Kayla Blyman, St. Martin’s University
Blain Patterson, Virginia Military Institute
Catherine Paolucci, University of Florida

Sponsors:
Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications (COMAP)
SIGMAA on Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (SIGMAA MKT) (CUPM)

Schedule

You CAN build a Simulation!
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
William Farmer, Culver Academies

Pre-Service Math Teachers Are Math Majors: Mathematical Modeling Education For Everyone
4:20 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.
Mariah Birgen, Wartburg College

Using Four Big Ideas to Develop Secondary Preservice Teachers’ Knowledge about Mathematical Modeling
4:40 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.
Elizabeth Arnold, Colorado State University

Mathematical Modeling Teacher Preparation Based on Multiple Experiences
5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Cynthia Anhalt, University of Arizona
Ricardo Cortez, Tulane University
Brynja Kohler, Utah State University

Coupling Mathematical Modeling Professional Development with Community Connection Events
5:20 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.
Carrie Bala, Utah State University
Cynthia Anhalt, University of Arizona
Brynja Kohler, Utah State University

Bringing Math To Life With Social Justice: Mathematical Modeling with Teachers
5:40 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
Diana Cheng, Towson University
John Gonzalez, US Department of Defense

 

Problem Creation and Problem Solving

Saturday, August 5, 8:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m., Room 120

Problem creation and problem solving are fundamental not only in mathematics research, but also in mathematics education and outreach. This area ranges from journals with problem solving sections to competitions (institutional, regional, national, and international). We invite submissions on creating problems and teaching problem solving in co-curricular and classroom settings, such as leading problem-solving clubs and teaching problem-solving classes. We encourage speakers to discuss successful strategies in creating/solving problems and effective ways to address the challenges.

Organizers:
Mohammad K. Azarian, University of Evansville
Jeremiah Bartz, University of North Dakota
Steven J. Miller, Williams College
Chenyang Sun, Williams College

Schedule

Problem Child: Using Problems as a Springboard to Research
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Steven Miller, Williams College

Strategies and Challenges in Creating Original, Interesting, and Publishable Mathematical Problems
8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
Mohammad K. Azarian, University of Evansville

Collaborative Efforts in Mathematical Problem Creation
8:40 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
C.J. Lungstrum, Virginia Tech

What’s Your Problem? Here Are Some of My Favorites
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Edward Early, St. Edward's University

From Problem-Solving to Publication
9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Hongwei Chen, Christopher Newport University

Problems Are Somewhere
9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Hong Biao Zeng, Fort Hays State University

A Student-Faculty Problem Solving Group at a Multi-Campus Institution
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
James Brawner, Georgia Southern Univeristy
Samuel Aguilar, Georgia Southern Univeristy

Strategies for Problem Posing
10:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Jeremiah Bartz, University of North Dakota

Calculus Betting Games: Higher Order Thinking Projects
10:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Katiuscia Teixeira, University of Central Florida
Eduardo Teixeira, University of Central Florida

Mathematical Modeling Contests and Club for College Students
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Leonida Ljumanovic, University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Fostering Inner Creativity: The Benefits and Challenges of Encouraging Student-led Projects Based on Class Curriculum
11:20 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
Md Sazib Hasan, Utah Tech University

Writing Effective International Modeling Contest Problems for MCM/ICM
11:40 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Amanda Beecher, Ramapo College of New Jersey
Kayla Blyman, Saint Martin's University

 

Mathematics and the Life Sciences: Initiatives, Programs, Curricula

Thursday, August 3, 5:00 p.m. - 5:55 p.m., Room 117

The 2015 CUPM Curriculum Guide to Majors in the Mathematical Sciences identified the life sciences as a key path through the mathematics major to graduate programs and the workforce. Presentation topics include scholarly contributions addressing initiatives, programs, curricula, and course materials at the interface of mathematics and the life sciences that have been implemented and tested at institutions of higher education.

Organizers:
Timothy Comar, Benedictine University
Raina Robeva, Randolph-Macon College
Carrie Diaz Eaton, Bates College

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

Schedule

Connecting Mathematics with Chemistry: An Interdisciplinary Curricular Initiative Involving Faculty and Students
5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
George Ashine, Saint Michael's College
Bret Findley, Saint Michael's College
Mitchell Andrea, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
Dylan Wawruck, New Chapter Inc.

Introductory Student Research Projects In Mathematical Biology
5:20 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.
Timothy Comar, Benedictine University

Fascination with Fluctuation: Luria and Delbrück's Legacy in Mathematics
5:40 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
Raina Robeva, Randolph-Macon College
John Jungck, University of Delaware

 

My Biggest Teaching Flop

Friday, August 4, 9:35 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Room 121

Teaching math is hard. In this session, we will learn from our mistakes and become better teachers by investigating what hasn’t worked. Each presentation 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. We’ll explore the limitations of teaching strategies and which factors influence their success.

Organizers:
Erin Griesenaur, Eckerd College
Russ Goodman, Central College
Allen Harbaugh-Schattenkirk, Longwood University

Schedule

Inquiry Learning and Change of Variables
9:35 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Tien Chih, Oxford College of Emory University

A Spectacular Teaching Fail ure in an Upper-Level Probability Course
9:55 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
David McCune, William Jewell College

Too Many Great Ideas at Once
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Julie Barnes, Western Carolina University

 

Improving DEI in Departments and Programs: Examples and Case Studies

Thursday, August 3, 8:00 a.m. - 10:35 a.m., Room 120

Given the role of mathematical sciences in educating essentially all students who enter higher education and its status as a significant impediment to retention and college completion, colleges and universities will never fully improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) unless they are addressed in mathematics and statistics. In this session, presenters will discuss policies and practices that have been successful at building diverse and inclusive environments.

Organizers:
Michael Dorff, Transforming Post-Secondary Education in Mathematics (TPSE Math) and Brigham Young University
Abbe Herzig, Transforming Post-Secondary Education in Mathematics (TPSE Math)

Sponsor:Transforming Post-Secondary Education in Mathematics (TPSE Math)

Schedule

Metamorphosis of Education: How Cross-Cultural Communication and Inter-Humanism Close the Achievement Gap
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
India White, Coauthor- Big Ideas Learning/National Geographic Learning

What I Learned about Teaching Math from Completing a [not-math] Graduate Degree
8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
Jonathan Weisbrod, Rowan College at Burlington County

Modifying Placement Practices and Programming to Promote Access to STEM Coursework
8:40 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Luke Tunstall, Trinity University

Applying Calculus with Culturally Relevant Pedagogies
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Aaron Trocki, Elon University
Brittany Riggs, Elon University
Larry Cantwell, Elon University
Emily Elrod, Elon University
Dan Flores, Elon University

Students' Perspectives about Learning and Relevance of Calculus
9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Kevin Palencia Infante, Northern Illinois University
Ricela Feliciano-Semidei, Northern Illinois University
Alcibiades Bustillo Zarate, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez Campus

DEI Initiatives in the Calculus Sequence and School of Science at Monmouth University
9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Torrey Gallagher, Monmouth University

Improving the Mathematics Major by Developing a Community at Critical Transition Points
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Mike O'Leary, Towson University
Alexei Kolesnikov, Towson University
Vince Guingona, Towson University
Christopher Cornwell, Towson University

Common Threads: Cultivating Community through DEIB Work
10:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Linda McGuire, Muhlenberg College

 

MathArt: Classic and Novel Intersections of Mathematics and the Arts

Friday, August 4, 2:00 p.m. - 5:55 p.m., Room 120

MathArt is a dynamic and emerging interdisciplinary field whose aim is to amplify the variations in mathematical thinking. This amplification occurs by opening a dual conversation about what makes a mathematical result 'beautiful' and/or what mathematics and creativity have in common.

We welcome presentations investigating the intersections of mathematics and the arts and their engagements in any pedagogical setting. Some speakers may share their mathematical research or classroom experiences in more traditional pairings, such as with studio art or the performing arts. Others may present particularly 'beautiful' mathematics, perhaps taking the form of elegant proofs, visualizations created through programming, or new perspectives on existing results.

All interpretations of mathematics and the arts, including the physical and the conceptual, are welcome. We especially encourage undergraduate and graduate students to participate.

This session is sponsored by the Association for Women in Mathematics.

Organizers:
Janet Fierson, La Salle University
Shanna Dobson, California State University, Los Angeles
Emelie Kenney, Siena College
Buna Sambandham, Utah Tech University
Jeanette Shakalli, Panamanian Foundation for the Promotion of Mathematics (FUNDAPROMAT)

Sponsor:Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM)

Schedule

The Mathematics of Dance Notation
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Jessie Hamm, Winthrop University

Combining Math, Origami, and Technology to Construct Art Designs
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Violeta Vasilevska, Utah Valley University

Homotopy in Battle Royale Video Games
2:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Jared Bunn, Florida Polytechnic University

Sequentially Congruent Partitions
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Robert Schneider, Michigan Technological University
Maxwell Schneider, University of Georgia
James Sellers, University of Minnesota Duluth
Ian Wagner, Boston Consulting Group

Extension of Fundamental Transversals and Euler’s Polyhedron Theorem
3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Joy D'Andrea, University of South Florida Sarasota – Manatee

The Art-Math of Cubic Polynomials and Polynomiography
3:40 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Bahman Kalantari, Rutgers University

The Algebra of Tuning Theory
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Shaun Ault, Valdosta State University

Geometry for the Artist: A General Education Course
4:20 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.
Catherine Gorini, Maharishi International University

A Recycling Educational Class Project, Flavored with Arts and Mathematics
4:40 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.
M. Reza Emamy-K., University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras

Straightening the Ability to Visualize in Undergraduate Matheratics Courses using Drawing-to-Learn Framework
5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Mile Krajcevski, University of South Florida

The Intersection of Arts and Mathematics Cognition
5:20 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.
Tuto LopezGonzalez, San Francisco State University

Creativity in Writing Calculus Exams
5:40 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
Felicia Tabing, University of Southern California

 

My Favorite Adapted Math Circle Topic

Saturday, August 5, 8:00 a.m. - 10:55 p.m., Room 121

Math circle leaders are always on the hunt for new session topics. In this session, presenters will share math circle topics that they have adapted from other contexts. Examples may include adapting a journal article into a session, or running a session based on contest problems. Presenters will share the key details of their session topics as well as their process for adapting the materials to be appropriate for a math circle.

Organizers:
Tom Clark, Dordt University
Gabriella Pinter, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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

Schedule

Math Photo Album: Math Experiments and Math Posters
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Havva Malone, Rolla High School

A Fox and a Sock Introduce Group Theory
8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
Jeffrey Musyt, Slippery Rock University

Lights Out! - Dimensions
8:40 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
John Weeks, Texas A&M University
Philip Yasskin, Texas A&M University
Kyle Murphy, Texas A&M University

Exploring Continued Fractions
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Edward C Keppelmann, University of Nevada - Reno

The Stick Figures Mystery
9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Manmohan Kaur, Benedictine University

Functions Come to Life
9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Sasha Fradkin, Main Line Classical Academy
Tatiana Ter-Saakov, Main Line Classical Academy

Hyperbolic Soccerballs
10:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Frank Sottile, Texas A&M University

Crossing the Desert with Mathematics
10:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Thomas Clark, Dordt University

 

Recreational Mathematics: Puzzles, Card Tricks, Games, and Gambling

Saturday, August 5, 3:00 p.m. - 5:55 p.m., Room 120

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)

Schedule

The Art of Asking Questions
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Jason Rosenhouse, James Madison University

Squarely: A New Puzzle of Arithmetic, Sets, and Logic
3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
John Wilson, Centre College

Surprising Sudoku Connections
3:40 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Shelly Smith, Grand Valley State University

Using Graph Theory to Solve Puzzles and Brain Teasers
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Robert Molina, Alma College

A Van der Waerden Game on the Naturals
4:20 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.
Gabriel Weiner, Auburn University
Yee Ern Tan, Auburn University
Liam Barham, Auburn University

(Canceled) PG(2,7) Now Available at a Game Store Near You: Spot It! in the Classroom
4:40 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.
Mark Miller, Marietta College

Gerrymandering is Not A Game--Except When It is
5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Ventsi Gotov, University of Rhode Island
Madhukara Kekulandara, University of Rhode Island
Edmund Lamagna, University of Rhode Island

A Mathematician Wanders Into A Sportsbook
5:20 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.
Edward Aboufadel, Grand Valley State University

A Precise Probability Related to Simpson's Paradox
5:40 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
Alex Rice, Millsaps College

 

Linear Algebra: Modern Applications and Computation

Friday, August 4, 1:00 p.m. - 3:55 p.m., Ballroom A

This session invites examples of modern applications of linear algebra and computation successfully incorporated in undergraduate linear algebra courses with evidence of that success in terms of student learning, student engagement, student persistence in STEM, etc. and/or recent research in linear algebra accessible to undergraduates, for example topics for undergraduate research projects, course projects, or illustrative examples for a course.

Organizers:
Suzanne Dorée, Augsburg University
Christine Andrews-Larson, Florida State University
David Austin, Grand Valley State University
Monika Kiss, St. Leo's University

Schedule

Linear Algebra Activities to Develop Conceptual Understanding and Computational Proficiency
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
David Austin, Grand Valley State University

Digital Image Processing in a College Linear Algebra Course
1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
Yevgeniy Galperin, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

A Linear Algebra Story: How We Reconstructed a Matrix from its Eigenvalues
1:40 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Anastasiia Minenkova, University of Hartford
Alex Holley, University of Connecticut

If Eigendoit, then So Can You!
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Peyam Tabrizian, Brown University

What Do Probability, Calculus, and Differential Equations Have in Common? Linear Algebra!
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Jason Molitierno, Sacred Heart University

Flag Mean Lab for Intermediate Linear Algebra
2:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Justin Marks, Biola University

Linear Algebra over Bicomplex Scalars
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
William Johnston, Butler University
Rebecca Wahl, Butler University

Application of Matrix Diagonalization in Number Theory
3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Byungchul Cha, Muhlenberg College

Encoding Data in Vectors and Linear Combinations
3:40 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Christine Andrews-Larson, Florida State University
Minah Kim, Florida State University

 

Please note: All sessions are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT = UTC-4:00)