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The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) offers a wealth of educational resources for students from K-12 to graduate levels.
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Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo AwardsModerated by: MAA President Hortensia Soto, Colorado State University. Saturday, August 9MAA MathFest 2025 Abstract: In 1991 the Mathematical Association of America instituted Awards for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics to honor college or university teachers who have been widely recognized as extraordinarily successful and whose teaching effectiveness...
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Exponential Party FunTim Chartier, Davidson CollegeStudent Activity Speaker Friday, August 8MAA MathFest 2025 Abstract: Turn your gatherings into unforgettable experiences with mathematically entertaining tricks! Join Tim Chartier for an interactive and engaging session filled with math-based antics and puzzles. Perfect for any occasion, you’ll learn clever tricks and crowd-pleasing skills that bring the magic of mathematics...
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Squaring the Quilting CircleBeth Malmskog, Colorado CollegeMAA Invited Address Thursday, August 7MAA MathFest 2025 Abstract: A few years ago, I received an email from a friend’s mom with a question about a problem she was having with her quilting circle: is it possible to find a way to pass quilts among five people so that each...
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Intersection Theory and Combinatorics: Variations on a ThemeFederico Ardila-Mantilla, San Francisco State UniversityMAA Invited Address Thursday, August 7MAA MathFest 2025 Abstract: My talk will discuss some beautiful objects at the intersection of combinatorics, geometry, and algebra called "Chow rings of toric varieties”. I will discuss three ways of thinking about them: they can be approached using...
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100 Years of Inspiration: Elbert Frank Cox and the Future of MathematicsTalitha Washington, Howard UniversityNAM David Harold Blackwell Lecture Saturday, August 9MAA MathFest 2025 Abstract: In 1925, Elbert Frank Cox became the first Black person in the world to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics, paving the way for future generations. His journey was defined by resilience...
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Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo AwardsModerated by: MAA President Hortensia Soto, Colorado State University. Saturday, August 9MAA MathFest 2025 Abstract: In 1991 the Mathematical Association of America instituted Awards for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics to honor college or university teachers who have been widely recognized as extraordinarily successful and whose teaching effectiveness...
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Exponential Party FunTim Chartier, Davidson CollegeStudent Activity Speaker Friday, August 8MAA MathFest 2025 Abstract: Turn your gatherings into unforgettable experiences with mathematically entertaining tricks! Join Tim Chartier for an interactive and engaging session filled with math-based antics and puzzles. Perfect for any occasion, you’ll learn clever tricks and crowd-pleasing skills that bring the magic of mathematics...
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Squaring the Quilting CircleBeth Malmskog, Colorado CollegeMAA Invited Address Thursday, August 7MAA MathFest 2025 Abstract: A few years ago, I received an email from a friend’s mom with a question about a problem she was having with her quilting circle: is it possible to find a way to pass quilts among five people so that each...
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Intersection Theory and Combinatorics: Variations on a ThemeFederico Ardila-Mantilla, San Francisco State UniversityMAA Invited Address Thursday, August 7MAA MathFest 2025 Abstract: My talk will discuss some beautiful objects at the intersection of combinatorics, geometry, and algebra called "Chow rings of toric varieties”. I will discuss three ways of thinking about them: they can be approached using...
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100 Years of Inspiration: Elbert Frank Cox and the Future of MathematicsTalitha Washington, Howard UniversityNAM David Harold Blackwell Lecture Saturday, August 9MAA MathFest 2025 Abstract: In 1925, Elbert Frank Cox became the first Black person in the world to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics, paving the way for future generations. His journey was defined by resilience...