Social Events
Wednesday, August 1
- Opening Reception
Wednesday, August 1, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m, Exhibit Hall BThe Association is pleased to hold a reception with cash bar for all MathFest participants immediately preceding the Opening Banquet. This event will serve as a Grand Opening of the MathFest Exhibit Hall located on Level 1 of the Monona Terrace Convention Center.
- Opening Banquet
Wednesday, August 1, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m, Exhibit Hall A - MC: Paul Zorn, MAA President
- After dinner: MAA: The Musical2!
Bud Brown, Annalisa Crannell, Joyati Debnath, Matt DeLong, Bob Devaney, Frank Farris, Dan Kalman, David Kung, Jenny Quinn, Dave Richeson, Dave Smith, Katherine Socha, Francis Su, Talithia Williams, Paul Zorn, and other members of the MAA Players.
Written and directed by Annalisa Crannell, with lyrics by cast members and by Larry Lesser. - Graduate Student Reception
Thursday, August 2, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Organizers:- Estela A. Gavosto, University of Kansas
- James Freeman, Cornell College
Graduate students are invited for some refreshments and to meet several of the invited speakers.
- Exclusive Screening of the New Film: "Flatland2: Sphereland"
Thursday, August 2, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m., Ballroom A
Join writer/director Dano Johnson, producer Seth Caplan, and mathematical advisor Thomas Banchoff for this sneak peek into the mathematics of making the new animated film featuring the voices of Kristen Bell, Michael York and Danica McKellar. More information and trailer of the film can be found at http://www.spherelandthemovie.com
- AWM-MAA Morning Coffee
Friday, August 3, 8:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m, Ballroom ABThe Association for Women in Mathematics and the Mathematical Association of America invite you to enjoy coffee and light refreshments before the Eta Z. Falconer Lecture.
- Pi Mu Epsilon Student Banquet and Awards Ceremony
Friday, August 3, 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.All PME members and their supporters are welcome. See the registration form for more information on this ticketed event.
- MAA Ice Cream Social and Undergraduate Awards Ceremony
Friday, August 3, 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
We will recognize all students who gave talks in the MAA Student Paper Sessions, and award prizes for the best of them. All undergraduate students are invited to attend.
- 5K Fun Run & Walk
Saturday, August 4, 6:00 – 9:00 am
5K Fun Run & Walk Waiver - This form is mandatory for all 5K Fun Run & Walk Participants.
- Silver and Gold Reception and Banquet
Saturday, August 4, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Ballroom A&B
- MC: Eileen Poiani, St. Peter's College
- Speaker: Gail Burrill, Michigan State University
- Title: Multiple Perspectives on Knowing and Teaching Mathematics
- MAA-PME Student Reception
Wednesday, August 1, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Face Off!
Wednesday, August 1, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Ballroom A
Organizers:
Ken Price and Steve Szydlik, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Are you an undergraduate student looking for a fun and engaging activity at Mathfest? Look no further than the Wisconsin Section's own "Face Off!" the mathematics game show. Teams of 3 to 4 students compete to answer questions from the broad realm of mathematics. And we really mean broad! If it's mathematical, it's fair game for the game. There is space for up to 10 teams to compete for fame and fun, so form a team and contact the organizers. Schools and REU's are welcome, but even if your organization can't field a full team, let us know and we can form hybrid teams. For more information, visit the "Face Off!" website at http://www.uwosh.edu/faculty_staff/szydliks/faceoff.htm. "Face Off!" is also on Facebook at http://www.tinyurl.com/faceoffgame.
Thursday, August 2
Friday, August 3
Saturday, August 4
Knowing and teaching mathematics intersect in very important ways. Paying attention to these intersections can make a difference in what students learn and how they are able to use what they have learned. Some quotes from our colleagues will provide direction and shape the discussion.