This poster session will allow early career mathematicians, including untenured faculty and graduate students, to present and discuss their scholarly activities with other attendees in an informal atmosphere. Examples of scholarly activities suitable for this poster session include expository work, preliminary reports, scholarship of teaching and learning, and research reports.
The MAA is pleased to announce the inaugural General Contributed Poster Session (GCPS) at MathFest 2018 in Denver. We will rotate the poster categories throughout the meeting and the number of rotations will depend on the number of accepted posters. The MAA will provide corkboards or trifolds for the posters – you just need to bring your poster.
Part 1
Thursday, August 2, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Plaza Exhibit Hall, Plaza Building
1. A Tale of Links between Arithmetic and Poset’s Möbius Functions
Emil D. Schwab, The University of Texas at El Paso
Gabriela Schwab, El Paso Community College
2. Annihilator Ideal Based Zero Divisor Graph of Z Modulo N over Z, Complemented Condition and Girth
Irawati Irawati, Bandung Institute of Technology
Farhani Farhani, Bandung Institute of Technology
3. Computer-Assisted Calculation in Hopf Algebra Representations
John E. Foster, Walla Walla University
4. Some Relations on Prefix Reversal Generators of the Symmetric and Hyperoctahedral Group (CANCELED)
Charles Buehrle, Notre Dame of Maryland University
Saul Blanco, Indiana University
5. A Practical Parallelizable Fourth-Order Modification of Laguerre's Method
Thomas Cameron, Davidson College
6. Comparisons of Locally Determined Nonlinear Maps and Generalized Orthomorphisms
William Feldman, University of Arkansas
7. Convergence Speed of Some Random Implicit-Kirk-Type Iterations for Contractive-type Random Operators
Hudson Akewe, University of Lagos
8. Do Annular Functions Abound?
Russell W. Howell, Westmont College
9. From Simplicity of Monotonicity to Generality by Inequality (CANCELED)
Anae Myers, Florida Atlantic University
10. Generalizations of the Enestrom-Kakeya Theorem
Aaron Melman, Santa Clara University
11. Vector Reconstruction: A Generalized Kaczmarz Algorithm
Anna Seitz, Iowa State University
Mary Vaughan, Iowa State University
Nate Harding, Iowa State University
Emelie Curl, Iowa State University
12. An AMG Approach in Solving Graph Laplacians of Protein Networks Based on Diffusion State Distance Metrics
Junyuan Lin, Tufts University
13. A Cost Benefit Analysis of Cyber Defense Improvements
Tung Thai, Wentworth Institute of Technology
14. Reduced Fertility and Asymptotics of the Logistic Model
Laurentiu Sega, Augusta University
15. Clique Immersion in Graph Products
Megan E. Heenehan, Eastern Connecticut State University
Karen L. Collins, Wesleyan University
Jessica McDonald, Auburn University
16. Iterated Line Graphs of Trees and Bi-Regular Graphs
Liz Lane-Harvard, University of Central Oklahoma
17. Limit Characterizations through Spanning Trees in Multigraphs: An Exploration
Joshua Steier, Seton Hall University
Kristi Luttrell, Seton Hall University
John T. Saccoman, Seton Hall University
18. Minimal Embedding Dimensions of Rectangle k-Visibility Graphs
Espen Slettnes, University of California, Berkeley
19. Radio Number for Ninth Power Paths
Joel Salazar, California State University, San Bernardino
20. The Saturation Number of Single-Defect Carbon Nanocones
Taylor Short, Grand Valley State University
21. Using Graph Theory to Design Optimal Strategies for DNA Self-Assembly
Hector Dondiego, Lewis University
Chandler Stimpert, Lewis University
22. Enumerating Multiple Frog Paths
Matthew Hudelson, Washington State University
23. A Brief on Direct Product Models and Languages
Cyrus F. Nourani, Acdmkrd AI Berlin
24. Matrix Powers and Symmetric Polynomials
Joshua Boone, Lincoln Memorial University
25. Upper Bounds for the Bond Percolation Thresholds of the Cubic, Body-Centered Cubic, and Face-Centered Cubic Lattices by a Growth Process Approach
John C. Wierman, Johns Hopkins University
26. Effect of Solar Variability on North Atlantic Climate
Jessica Oehrlein, Columbia University
Gabriel Chiodo, Columbia University
Lorenzo M. Polvani, Columbia University
John Fyfe, Environment Canada
Anne K. Smith, National Center for Atmospheric Research
27. Fibonacci Identities: No Induction Required
Ethan Berkove, Lafayette College
Michael Brilleslyper, U. S. Air Force Academy
28. Generalized Zeckendorf Expansions (CANCELED)
David Terr, UC Berkeley
29. Primes and Divisibility Patterns in the Repdigit Sequence 3, 31, 311, 3111, 31111,...
Kryssa C. Goodhart, Rowan University
Jay L. Schiffman, Rowan University
30. Recent Developments on Stern's Diatomic Sequence and a Sister Function
Aubrey R. Laskowski, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Michael J. Schirle, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
31. Solutions to the Diophantine Equation \(X + Y = c^z\) when \(XY\) Is Divisible by a Fixed Set of Two Primes
Robert Styer, Villanova University
Reese Scott, Somerville, MA
32. The Modeling and Calculation of Rise and Fall of the Liquid in Capillary Action by Poisson
Shigeru Masuda, RIMS, Kyoto University
Part 2
Thursday, August 2, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Plaza Exhibit Hall, Plaza Building
1. Alternative Grading Schemes in Linear Algebra (CANCELED)
Timothy Goldberg, Lenoir-Rhyne University
2. Standards Based Assessment: An Easy-to-Use SBA Quiz System
James Olsen, Western Illinois University
3. Mathematics Learning Support at US Colleges & Universities
David Thomas, University of Providence
Ciaran Mac an Bhaird, Maynooth University, Ireland
4. A Comparison of Two Approaches to Teaching Calculus I
Jonathan Hulgan, Oxford College of Emory University
5. The “Lost” Books of Euclid’s Elements
Chuck Lindsey, Florida Gulf Coast University
6. A College Geometry Course Involving Civilization, Logic and Beauty (CANCELED)
Wen-Haw Chen, Tunghai University
7. Opening Up the Transitions Course: New Proof Tasks for the Creative Math Major
Jamie Sutherland, University of Delaware
8. Calculus in Virtual Reality
Nicholas Long, Stephen F. Austin State University
Jeremy Becnel, Stephen F. Austin State University
9. Application Projects to Students in Calculus for Life Science
Yanping Ma, Loyola Marymount University
10. Blending Team-based Learning with Standards-Based Grading in a Calculus I classroom
Jeffrey M. Ford, Gustavus Adolphus College
11. Developing Tightly Coordinated Calculus Courses for STEM Majors> (CANCELED)
James M. Talamo, The Ohio State University
12. Student Perceptions of Engagement in Calculus 1
Kristen Mazur, Elon University
Laura Taylor, Elon University
13. Using History to Motivate Calculus
Dan Kemp, South Dakota State University
14. Whose Math and For What Purpose? A Community Seminar on Identity, Culture, and Mathematics (CANCELED)
Gizem Karaali, Pomona College
15. Case Study of Student Success
Kyle Riley, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
16. Beyond the Textbook - Stories, Cartoons, and More
Janet St.Clair, Alabama State University
17. Choreographing in Problem Solving: Mathematical Interpretations of Figure Skat ers' Blade Tracings
Rachael Talbert, Towson University
Diana Cheng, Towson University
18. Math Races and Jeopardy Games
David DiMarco, Neumann University
Ryan Savitz, Neumann University
19. Transforming Instruction in Undergraduate Mathematics via Primary Historical Sources
Nicholas Scoville, Ursinus College
Dominic Klyve, Central Washington University
Jerry Lodder, New Mexico State University
Janet Barnett, Colorado State University–Pueblo
Danny Otero, Xavier University
Kathy Clark, Florida State University
Diana White, University of Colorado Denver
20. Using Investigation Activities to Incorporate Inquiry Based Learning Principles in the Classroom
Gabriella Harris, Towson University
Kimberly Corum, Towson University
21. Classroom Stats: Spice Up Your Classroom with Fun, Live, Data Collection and Analysis
David G. Taylor, Roanoke College
Adam F. Childers, Roanoke College
22. Creating a Learning Map for Introductory Statistics
Heidi Hulsizer, Benedictine College
Megan Lutz, University of Georgia
Dione Maxwell, Loganville High School, Loganville GA
Jonathan Templin, University of Kansas
Laura Zielger, Iowa State
23. Culling Engaging Statistical Activities From the Wild: R as an Aid to Reading the News
Meredith Anderson, Adams State University
24. Data Science for Math Majors
William C. Calhoun, Bloomsburg University
25. Teaching Data-Centric Statistics: StatPREP at the end of Year 1
Jenna Carpenter, Campbell University
Michael Brilleslyper, U. S. Air Force Academy
Kathryn Kozak, Coconino Community College
26. Outcomes and Issues from an NSF SSTEM Grant: Recruiting, Research, and Curriculum Evolution
James Quinlan, University of New England
Amy Deveau, University of New England
28. Flipping Finite
Emma Wright, Plymouth State University
29. Polishing a Flip
Mel Henriksen, Wentworth Institute of Technology
30. Implementing Inquiry Using POGIL
Jill Shahverdian, Quinnipiac University
31.Teaching Mathematics to Future Teachers: A New Layer to the Content
Nermin Bayazit, Fitchburg State University
32. Use of a Popular Logo, the Five-Cornered Star (aka Regular Pentagram) in Teaching Different Levels of Mathematics
Danny T. Lau, University of North Georgia
33. Students' Mathematical Modeling of One-Point Perspective Paintings
Rachel Schmitz, Towson University
Kristin Frank, Towson University
34. How (NOT) to Make Discovery-Learning Assessments
Kayla Blyman, United States Military Academy - West Point
Lisa Bromberg, United States Military Academy - West Point,
Kristin Arney, United States Military Academy - West Point
35. Investigating Properties of Magic Matrices
Alexis Wilding, Weber State University
Part 3
Friday, August 3, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Plaza Exhibit Hall, Plaza Building
1. A Better Path to Math Careers
Tim McEldowney, University of California, Riverside
2. Girls <3 "Hands On Mathematics"
Victoria Kofman, Stella Academy
3. Partnerships Within and Without: Expanding the Reach of the Mathematical Sciences at the University of the Virgin Islands (CANCELED)
Camille McKayle, University of the Virgin Islands
Robert Stolz, University of the Virgin Islands
Nadia Monrose, University of the Virgin Islands
4. Use Interinstitutional Collaboration and Cyberlearning to Offer Computational Science Courses for a Computational Math Degree Program in a Small University
Hong P. Liu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
5. Beautiful Integer Patterns, Version 4.0: Variations on a Binomial Theme
Charlie Smith, Park University
6. A Machine Learning Approach to Designing Guidelines for Acute AquaticToxicity
Barry C. Husowitz, Wentworth Institute of Technology
7. Discussing Mathematical Microaggressions with Pre-Service K-8 Teachers
Zachary Beamer, University of Virginia
8. Letting Teachers Notice and Wonder
Derek J. Sturgill, University of Wisconsin: Stout
9. Relationship between Students Van Hiele Levels and the Geometric Content
John F. Ekpe, Accra Technical University
10. Thinking Outside the Plane: Teaching Not-Euclidean Geometries at Pre-College Levels
J. Mealy, Austin College
Tyler Shaw, Austin College
11. Reducing Student Testing Anxiety by Implementing a Three-Stage Group Testing Method
Suzanne Caulfield, Cardinal Stritch University
12. The Initial Development of ICAP4Calc: An Inventory of Algebra Concepts
Bradley J. Paynter, University of Central Oklahoma
Elizabeth Lane-Harvard, University of Central Oklahoma
13. Using History to Integrate a Faith-Based Mission into the Mathematics Classroom
Caira B. Bongers, Bryn Athyn College
14. What Should We Teach in Mathematics as Artificial Intelligence Becomes Increasingly Powerful?
Alexander G. Atwood, Suffolk County Community College
15. Views on an Open Technology Policy in Mathematics Classrooms
James R. Valles, Jr., Prairie View A&M University
16. Providing Mathematics Students a Transformative Learning Experience Beyond the Classroom
Kristi Karber, University of Central Oklahoma
17. Establishing Practices Integrating Commuter Students - Year 1
Mindy B. Capaldi, Valparaiso University
18. Establishing a Connection Between Julia Sets and Julia Quadratics
Sukanya Basu, Independent
19. Logarithmic Patterns in Classical Music
Azar Khosravani, Columbia College Chicago
20. Number Talks: A Vehicle for Understanding
Jennifer Bergner, Salisbury University
21. Sequences with the Zeckendorf Property
Curtis Herink, Mercer Universiy
22. Surviving the Apocalypse with a Compass and a Straightedge
Grace E. Cook, Bloomfield College
23. Colorado State University - Pueblo - 40 years and Counting
Janet Nichols, Colorado State University - Pueblo
24. Summer Illinois Math Camp
Claire Merriman, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Emily Heath, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Simone Sisneros-Thiry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Jenna Zomback, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
25. Taking Math to the Streets
Axel Brandt, Northern Kentucky University
Tanya Chartier, The Davidson Center
Tim Chartier, Davidson College
26. The 2018 SUMMA Math Teachers' Circle Workshop
David R. Scott, Univ. of Puget Sound
27. A Student's Declassified Grad School Survival Guide
Lisa J. Mueller, University of Kentucky
28. L(2,1)-Labeling OF Circulant Graphs
Soumya Bhoumik, Fort Hays State University
Sarbari Mitra, Fort Hays State University
29. A Missing Entry in Sullivan's Dictionary?
Colby Kelln, University of Michigan
Sean Kelly, University of Michigan
Justin Lee, University of Michigan
30. Teach-Touch (Economics)
Galit Eizman, Harvard University
31. Student Assumptions about An Introductory Course in Business Statistics and Their Impact on Learning Outcomes
Deborah J. Gougeon, University of Scranton
32. Motiving Students through Extra-Curricular Activities
Ge Mu, Penn State New Kensington
33. An Invitation to Study Mathematics: The First-year Seminar Course at Colorado Mesa University (CANCELED)
Tracii Friedman, Colorado Mesa University
34. Measuring Income Inequality in a General Education or Calculus Mathematics Classroom
Barbara O'Donovan, Saint Michael's College
35. Use of Multimedia Technology for Effective Teaching and Learning of Plane Geometry at the Middle Basic School Level in Nigeria
Solomon A. Iyekekpolor, Taraba State University
Oyeniyi Solomon Olayinka, Taraba State University