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From 2015 through 2019, the MAA conducted a study of the Precalculus through Calculus II sequence in U.S. colleges and universities, sponsored by NSF (DUE I-USE #1430540). The goals of this study are: The PI and co-PIs are David Bressoud (Macalester College), Rachel Levy (MAA), Jessica Ellis (Colorado State University), Sean Larsen (Portland State University),...
What is OPEN Math? The OPEN Math or Online Professional Enhancement and Capacity Building for Instructional Practices in Undergraduate Mathematics project is improving math instruction throughout the country by providing high-quality online professional development workshops around themes of active learning tailored to higher education math faculty through a five-year, $1.6 million grant from the U.S....
About the Workshops The PIC Math Workshops on Data Science were aimed at mathematics and statistics faculty members with little or no experience in data science. The workshops were held on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, from May 29-June 2, 2017, and from June 18-22, 2019. The workshops were supported by PIC Math which is...
Preparation for Industrial Careers in Mathematical Sciences (PIC Math) PIC Math, a program of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), prepares mathematical sciences students for industrial careers by engaging them in research problems that come directly from industry. The PIC Math program aims to: A strong component of...
“Best Practices” statements written by the MAA’s Committee on Faculty and Departments (CFD) are the successor to the Guidelines for Programs and Departments in Undergraduate Mathematical Sciences report which was last published by the MAA in 2003. Along with updating the content based on new developments in the profession, technological change in the past decade provides us an opportunity to reimagine the format and distribution of the information in the Guidelines.
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The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is proud to offer the MAA MathFest Student travel grants, supporting students from historically underrepresented groups in mathematics as they attend and present research at MAA MathFest. Made possible through the generosity of the D.E. Shaw Group, these grants provide funding to help cover travel expenses for eligible students....
We are excited to announce a new grant opportunity funded by The John and Mary Neff Foundation focused on the professional development of middle school math teachers. The MAA-Neff Middle School Partnerships Program aims to improve student outcomes in mathematics by supporting initiatives to help middle school math educators improve their instructional practices and overcome...
Funded by the Mary P. Dolciani Halloran Foundation, these grants support projects that promote math enrichment for promising or interested middle and high school students. The initiative aims to deepen students' mathematical engagement and encourage continued study. Each year, we invite proposals from college/university mathematical sciences faculty, often in partnership with middle/high school math teachers,...
The John and Mary Neff Foundation has provided funding to support projects designed to encourage middle school students to study and persist in their interest in mathematics. The Foundation is particularly interested in projects that directly support students from underserved communities, rural communities, and/or indigenous communities. Each year, we invite proposals from higher education institutions,...
Funded by the Tensor Foundation, the Tensor Strengthening Underrepresented Minority Mathematics Achievement (SUMMA) Grants support initiatives aimed at fostering a love for mathematics among students from historically underrepresented groups. These groups include Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander students. The grants support...
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The MAA, in partnership with other mathematical sciences organizations, supports data-collection efforts to provide faculty and departments with the information necessary to inform productive decision-making. Task Force Reports Annual Survey of the Mathematical Sciences The Annual Survey of the Mathematical Sciences collects information each year from departments in the mathematical sciences at four-year colleges and universities in...
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Edited by Susan Ganter and William Barker, these two volumes collect decades of work by the MAA Committee on the Undergraduate Program in Mathematics (CUPM) and related MAA committees. Volume 1 focuses on curriculum and program structures, while Volume 2 explores pedagogy, assessment, and strategies for supporting diverse student pathways. Together, they provide comprehensive guidance...
The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is proud to offer the MAA MathFest Student travel grants, supporting students from historically underrepresented groups in mathematics as they attend and present research at MAA MathFest. Made possible through the generosity of the D.E. Shaw Group, these grants provide funding to help cover travel expenses for eligible students....
From 2015 through 2019, the MAA conducted a study of the Precalculus through Calculus II sequence in U.S. colleges and universities, sponsored by NSF (DUE I-USE #1430540). The goals of this study are: The PI and co-PIs are David Bressoud (Macalester College), Rachel Levy (MAA), Jessica Ellis (Colorado State University), Sean Larsen (Portland State University),...
Join MAA Virtual Programming for Timely and Relevant Content Inspired by our community, MAA Virtual Programming offers online workshops and training. Join us to connect, share ideas, and explore trending topics in mathematics. Upcoming Programs Have an Idea for a Virtual Program? MAA Virtual Programming offers a great platform to share your expertise with the...
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The MAA, in partnership with other mathematical sciences organizations, supports data-collection efforts to provide faculty and departments with the information necessary to inform productive decision-making. Task Force Reports Annual Survey of the Mathematical Sciences The Annual Survey of the Mathematical Sciences collects information each year from departments in the mathematical sciences at four-year colleges and universities in...
The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is proud to offer the MAA MathFest Student travel grants, supporting students from historically underrepresented groups in mathematics as they attend and present research at MAA MathFest. Made possible through the generosity of the D.E. Shaw Group, these grants provide funding to help cover travel expenses for eligible students....
From 2015 through 2019, the MAA conducted a study of the Precalculus through Calculus II sequence in U.S. colleges and universities, sponsored by NSF (DUE I-USE #1430540). The goals of this study are: The PI and co-PIs are David Bressoud (Macalester College), Rachel Levy (MAA), Jessica Ellis (Colorado State University), Sean Larsen (Portland State University),...
We are excited to announce a new grant opportunity funded by The John and Mary Neff Foundation focused on the professional development of middle school math teachers. The MAA-Neff Middle School Partnerships Program aims to improve student outcomes in mathematics by supporting initiatives to help middle school math educators improve their instructional practices and overcome...
Funded by the Mary P. Dolciani Halloran Foundation, these grants support projects that promote math enrichment for promising or interested middle and high school students. The initiative aims to deepen students' mathematical engagement and encourage continued study. Each year, we invite proposals from college/university mathematical sciences faculty, often in partnership with middle/high school math teachers,...
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Take a pile of nine pebbles, nine coins, or nine cucumbers (but you can't use zucchini!) and split it into two piles. Then, split each of those piles into two piles. Keep doing this until you have nine piles, each with one object. What could be mathematically astounding about such a process? There is a...
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Curriculum Guide to Majors in the Mathematical Sciences (CUPM) Developed in 2015 by the MAA Committee on the Undergraduate Program in Mathematics, the CUPM Curriculum Guide provides up-to-date guidance to assist departments in their efforts to modernize and improve their programs. View the CRAFTY: Curriculum Renewal Across the First Two Years Corerequisites here. View the...
What is OPEN Math? The OPEN Math or Online Professional Enhancement and Capacity Building for Instructional Practices in Undergraduate Mathematics project is improving math instruction throughout the country by providing high-quality online professional development workshops around themes of active learning tailored to higher education math faculty through a five-year, $1.6 million grant from the U.S....