SIGMAA Events

SIGMAA on Mathematics and Arts (SIGMAA ARTS)
 

Minicourse
 

Visualizing Projective Geometry Through Photographs and Perspective Drawings

Part A: Thursday, August 3, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Room 117
Part B: Friday, August 4, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Room 107

Hands-on, practical art puzzles inspire the mathematics of projective geometry -- the study of properties invariant under projective transformations. We explore activities in perspective art or photography that motivate concepts in projective geometry, including Desargues' Theorem and numerical projective invariants. Activities in problem solving and proof are suitable for a sophomore-level proofs class. No artistic experience is required.

Organizers:
Annalisa Crannell, Franklin & Marshall College
Fumiko Futamura, Southwestern University

 

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

Contributed Paper Session
 

MAA Session on Mathematical Experiences and Projects in Business, Industry, and Government (BIG)

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
 

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

 

SIGMAA on Mathematical and Computational Biology (SIGMAA BIO)
 

Business Meeting and Guest Lecture

Thursday, August 3, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Room 117

This event will be the annual reception and business meeting followed by our Guest Lecture. This year's Guest Lecturer will be Maeve McCarthy of Murray State University.

A Mathematical Model of Phenotypic Plasticity for Arizona Tiger Salamanders

Phenotypic plasticity is the ability of an organism to change its phenotype in response to changes in the environment. General mathematical descriptions of the phenomenon rely on an abstract measure of “viability”. In the case of the Arizona Tiger Salamander, the organism has a point in its development when, upon maturing, it may take two very different forms. One is a terrestrial salamander (metamorph) that visits ponds to reproduce and eat, while the other is an aquatic form (paedomorph) that remains in the pond to breed and which consumes a variety of prey including its own offspring.

A seven dimensional nonlinear system of ordinary differential equations is developed, incorporating small (Z) and large (B) invertebrates, Ambystoma young of the year (Y), juveniles (J), terrestrial metamorphs (A) and aquatic paedomorphs (P). One parameter in the model controls the proportion of juveniles maturing into A versus P. Solutions are shown to remain non-negative. Every effort was made to justify parameters biologically through studies reported in the literature.

A sensitivity analysis and equilibrium analysis of model parameters demonstrate that morphological choice is critical to the overall composition of the Ambystoma population. Various population viability measures were used to select optimal percentages of juveniles maturing into metamorphs, with optimal choices differing considerably depending on the viability measure. The model suggests that the criteria for viability for this organism vary, both from location to location and also in time. Thus, optimal responses change with spatiotemporal variation, which is consistent with other phenotypically plastic systems.

Speaker:
Maeve McCarthy, Murray State University

Organizer:
Timothy Comar, Benedictine University
 

Invited Paper Session
 

Trends in Mathematical and Computational Biology

Thursday, August 3, 8:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m., Ballroom A

Click here to read the abstracts for the talks from this session

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

Organizers:
Timothy Comar, Benedictine University
Annie Yust, University of Pittsburgh

Schedule

Modeling Growth & Reproduction in Bromeliads: A Tour of Modeling Methods
8:00 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.
Erin Bodine, Rhodes College

Gut Instincts: A Data Driven Approach to Mouse Colon Modeling
8:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
Andrea Welsh, University of Pittsburgh

An Evolutionary Game Theory Model of Altruism via Arrhenotoky
9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.
Olivia J. Chu, Dartmouth College
Zachary Nathan, Dartmouth College

Algebraic Methods for Detecting Convex Combinatorial Neural Codes
9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Nora Youngs, Colby College

Exploring the Roles of Interneuron Subtypes in Network Dynamics
10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
Madeline M. Edwards, University of Pittsburgh
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

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

Schedule

Connecting Mathematics with Chemistry: An Interdisciplinary Curricular Initiative Involving Faculty and Students
5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
George Ashline, 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

 

SIGMAA on Environmental Mathematics (SIGMAA EM)
 

Business Meeting and Guest Lecture

Friday, August 4, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Room 118/119

Environmental Problem Solving – The Perfect Coalescence of My Personal and Professional Passions

Kayla Blyman, University of Delaware

An avid explorer, I love spending my free time in the great outdoors, traveling to new places, and trying new foods. In pursuing those passions, I inevitably became an amateur environmentalist. As a researcher, I focus on developing and implementing new and creative ways to teach and assess undergraduate mathematics, with a goal of better developing creative problem solvers for our future. Becoming involved with COMAP’s Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (ICM) has helped me to combine my personal and professional passions as part of a wonderful community of like-minded professionals. As the ICM Director, I now lead that community and work to grow it in number, in range of interests, and in diversity of professional and life experiences. In this talk, I will share my experiences working with students and colleagues in environmental problem solving both as a mathematics professor and as a leader in the ICM community. Through these experiences I have grown as an educator, leader, collaborator, mentor, consultant, problem author, and problem solver. Along the way, I will highlight some of my favorite resources and opportunities for others to become involved with the ICM.

Organizers:
Russ DeForest, Pennsylvania State University
Amanda Beecher, Ramapo College of New Jersey
Kevin Murphy, Saint Leo University
 

SIGMAA on the History of Mathematics (SIGMAA HOM)
 

HOM SIGMAA Business Meeting and Invited Lecture

Friday, August 4, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Ballroom A

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

Expect the Unexpected: Pioneers Who Promoted Women in Math and Science

How did a department store magnate and a playwright advance American mathematics and science---and women in these male dominated fields in particular? This talk will explore the lives of Caroline Bamberger Fuld and Clare Booth Luce as we examine the surprising range of personalities that influenced the development of mathematics and science in America in the twentieth century.

Speaker:
Della Dumbaugh, University of Richmond

Organizer:
Jemma Lorenat, Pitzer College
Ximena Catepillan, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

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

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
 

Workshop
 

Inspiring Great Classroom Discussions by Teaching with Primary Historical Sources

Thursday, August 3, 5:00 p.m. – 6:20 p.m., Room 103/104

This workshop gives participants hands-on experience teaching mathematics with classroom materials based on primary historical sources. Participants will place themselves in the role of students as they work through guided readings and mathematical exercises based on source texts. Implementing such materials can inspire rich mathematical discussions with students and potentially influence student identities related to mathematics.

Organizers:
Abe Edwards, Michigan State University
Danny Otero, Xavier University
Dominic Klyve, Central Washington University
Janet Heine Barnett, Colorado State University Pueblo
 

Panel
 

The Convergence of History and Pedagogy in Mathematics

Saturday, August 5, 9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m., Room 122/123

Researchers and educators have long proposed that history can be used to create learning opportunities that support student mathematical learning in various ways. This panel of experts in the art of wedding historical research with effective pedagogy will lead a discussion of recent developments in the use of history to teach mathematics and the field’s future prospects and needs.

Organizers:
Amy Ackerberg-Hastings, Convergence
Janet Heine Barnett, Convergence

Panelists:
Kathleen Michelle Clark, Florida State University
Abe Edwards, Michigan State University
Dominic Klyve, Central Washington University
Daniel E. Otero, Xavier University

Sponsor:
MAA Convergence (https://www.maa.org/press/periodicals/convergence)
 

Read the Masters!: Cauchy's Limits

Saturday, August 5, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Room 103/104

All participants at this session will join in reading together, in small groups, from Cauchy's 1823 lecture notes, wherein he first introduced the notion of a limit to provide definitions for continuity of a function and the derivative. A brief talk to place these readings in context will open the session, and a general open discussion will close it.

Organizers:
Daniel Otero, Xavier University
 

MAA Pavilion Event
 

Trivia Event

Thursday, August 3, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., MAA Pavilion (West Hall)

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

Organizers:
Ximena Catepillán, Millersville University
Abe Edwards, Michigan State University
Greg Coxson, US Naval Academy

Sponsors:
Committee on Undergraduate Student Programming (CUSP)
SIGMAA on the History of Mathematics (SIGMAA HOM)
 

SIGMAA on Inquiry-Based Learning (SIGMAA IBL)
 

SIGMAA IBL Reception

Thursday, August 3, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Room 115/116

Please join us for a friendly gathering as we relax and get to know each other immediately following Part A of the IBL contributed paper session.

Organizers:
Joe Barrera, Converse University
Lee Roberson, Colorado State University
Mel Henriksen, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Mami Wentworth, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Contributed Paper Session
 

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, University of Colorado-Boulder
Mel Henriksen, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Mami Wentworth, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Joe Barrera, Converse College
Parker Glynn-Adey, University of Toronto-Scarborough

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/em>
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

Instructor Autonomy As a Critical Variable in Quantitative Reasoning Assessments
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Deependra Budhathoki, Ohio University
Gregory D. Foley, Ohio 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
 

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

Contributed Paper Session
 

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

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
 

SIGMAA on Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (SIGMAA MKT)
 

Business Meeting and Connector

Thursday, August 3, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Room 120

This is the annual Business Meeting of SIGMAA MKT as well as an opportunity to strengthen connections in the MKT network. As such, this session includes reports from SIGMAA MKT leadership and activities to build community among all those who work on the preparation or development for teaching mathematics.

Organizers:
James Alvarez, University of Texas at Arlington
Yvonne Lai, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Catherine Paolucci, University of Florida
Carl Olimb, Augustana University
Blain Patterson, Virginia Military Institute
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

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
Brian Patterson, Virginia Military Institute
Catherine Paolucci, University of Florida

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
 

SIGMAA on Quantitative Literacy (SIGMAA QL)
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

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, Texas A&M - San Antonio
Luke Tunstall, Trinity University
Gizem Karaali, Pomona College
Catherine Crockett, Point Loma Nazarene University

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

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
 

Town Hall
 

Just Mathematics: Creating Connections between Mathematics Content Areas & Social Justice

Friday, August 4, 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m., Room 122/123

Do your calculus students look at related rates problems about the spread of industrial pollutants in water systems? Do your statistics students look at how race can play a confounding role in statistical designs? Come and share your ideas about how faculty can incorporate social justice conversations in the mathematics classroom.

Organizers:
Mark Branson, Stevenson University
Whitney George, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
Victor Piercey, Ferris State University
Gizem Karaali, Pomona University
Luke Tunstall, Trinity University
Debasmita Basu, The New School
 

SIGMAA on Recreational Mathematics (SIGMAA REC)
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

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

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
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
 

SIGMAA on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education (SIGMAA RUME)
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

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

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 Arbo
Vilma Mesa, University of Michigan, Ann Arbo
Saba Gerami, University of Michigan, Ann Arbo
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 Source
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
 

SIGMAA for Statistics and Data Science Education (SIGMAA SDS-ED)
 

Business Meeeting

Friday, August 4, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Room 117

This is a reception and business meeting for the SIGMAA on Statistics and Data Science Education.

Organizers:
Melissa Innerst, Juniata College
Jeremy Case, Taylor University
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

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

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
 

Poster Session
 

Moving Toward Data Science in Statistics and Sports

Thursday, August 3, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., West Hall (Exhibit Hall)

Jointly sponsored by the SIGMAA Statistics Education and SIGMAA Mathematics and Sports, we hope to attract contributions from faculty, students and industry professionals who have used ideas from data science to inform their teaching and research; or used their math background to make data science more accessible.

Organizers:
Rick Cleary, Babson College
Grant Innerst, Shippensburg University
 

SIGMAA on Mathematics and Sports (SIGMAA SPORTS)
 

Sports SIGMAA Business Meeting and Invited Talk

Thursday, August 3, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Room 118/119

After their annual business meeting, the MAA Sports SIGMAA will host Will Cousins, vice president of baseball development of the Tampa Bay Rays. Will will talk about his role in overseeing baseball research and development. Cousins joined the Rays in June 2015 as an analyst in research and development, was later promoted to senior data scientist, and promoted to director of baseball research and development in February 2019. Prior to joining the Rays, he spent three years researching ocean waves at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A native of Columbia, S.C., Cousins earned a degree in mathematics from Pepperdine University and a Ph.D. in applied math from North Carolina State University.

Leveraging Mathematics in Sports

In recent years, the landscape of sports has been revolutionized by the advent of sophisticated data capturing systems. This transformation has highlighted the vital role of mathematics and data science in understanding and optimizing team performance. This talk will discuss examples of how sports teams use information to guide decision making and help develop their players. Additionally, I'll touch on some things teams look for in hiring, as well as important factors that can help lead to a successful career in industry.

Will Cousins, Tampa Bay Rays

Organizer:
Amanda Harsy, Lewis University
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

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

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
 

Poster Session
 

Moving Toward Data Science in Statistics and Sports

Thursday, August 3, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., West Hall (Exhibit Hall)

Jointly sponsored by the SIGMAA Statistics Education and SIGMAA Mathematics and Sports, we hope to attract contributions from faculty, students and industry professionals who have used ideas from data science to inform their teaching and research; or used their math background to make data science more accessible.

Organizers:
Rick Cleary, Babson College
Grant Innerst, Shippensburg University
 

SIGMAA on Undergraduate Research (SIGMAA UR)
 

Business Meeting and Guest Lecture

Incorporating UR components into math programs to provide opportunities for more students. The guest speaker will share insights and strategies for incorporating UR into the classroom.

Maximizing Student Potential: Making UR More Inclusive Through Classroom Integration

Friday, August 4, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Room 122/123

Speaker
Victor Piercey, Ferris State University

While undergraduate research is an important and valuable high-impact practice, it is often limited to select students who work one-on-one with a faculty member. In mathematics (and other fields of study), this is frequently limited to students with advanced standing. One way to broaden participation in undergraduate research and make the process more inclusive is to integrate these practices into the classroom – especially in courses in the first two years. Doing so successfully also requires inclusive classroom practices. In this talk, we will look at examples of inclusive classroom integration, discuss insights, and share strategies for success.

Organizers:
Vinodh Chellamuthu, Utah Tech University
Violeta Vasilevska, Utah Valley University
 

Panel
 

Incorporating an Undergraduate Research Component into Various Classroom Environments

Friday, August 4, 3:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m., Room 122/123

Undergraduate Research (UR) has been mostly conducted outside the classroom by a selected group of students. This type of research opportunity gives excellent experience but only to a limited number of students. As a result, incorporating UR components into the classrooms of undergraduate math programs is important for being more inclusive and for providing opportunities for more undergraduate students. A panel of successful undergraduate research mentors will share their insights surrounding incorporating UR experiences/components in various classroom environments. They will also discuss tangible strategies that participants can implement in their own classrooms.

Organizers:
Vinodh Chellamuthu, Utah Tech University
Violeta Vasilevska, Utah Valley University

Panelists:
Semere Gebresilasie, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Michele Joyner, East Tennessee State University
Alicia Prieto Langarica, Youngstown State University
 

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