MAA Pavilion Events

Events will be held in the MAA MathFest Exhibit Hall specifically in the MAA Pavilion, booths: 413 - 417 and 514 - 518

World Premiere of the 2022 MAA Award Winner Video and Champagne Toast

Wednesday, August 3, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Kick-off MAA MathFest and celebrate the 2022 MAA Award winners in writing, research, teaching, and service. The video premiere will highlight the mathematicians leading the way in communication, community, inclusion, and teaching & learning. Join your MAA community in celebration, complete with a red carpet and champagne toast!

Host:
Jenny Quinn, MAA President, University of Washington, Tacoma MAA
 

Writing Award Winners Prize Session

Thursday, August 4, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The MAA Prize Winners will be celebrated throughout MAA MathFest. We invite everyone to join us and congratulate the winners of the Allendoerfer, Evans, Halmos-Ford, Polya, Solow, Beckenbach, Chauvenet, and Euler Awards.
Light Refreshments served.

Host:
Jenny Quinn, MAA President, University of Washington, Tacoma
 

MAA Backgammon Game Hour

Thursday, August 4, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a round of backgammon at the MAA Pavillion! It’s a fun and exciting game where players with a good mathematics background have a decisive advantage. Boards will be set up and ready for action! We’ll have folks on hand to get newcomers to backgammon started. Stop by to join the fun!

Host:
Michael Pearson, Executive Director, Mathematical Association of America
 

Mathematicians and Data Science

Thursday, August 4, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The MAA is working on several fronts to help mathematicians shape their curriculum to encourage students in data science. One exciting initiative is a planned MAA journal devoted to this emerging field. Rick Cleary (Babson College), Carol Baxter (MAA Senior Director of Publications), and other members of the community will be on hand to meet with those who would like to learn more, become involved in the project, and discuss the math/data interface with colleagues.
Light Refreshments served.

Hosts:
Rick Cleary, Babson College
Carol Baxter, Mathematical Association of America
 

What’s New in WeBWorK 2.17?

Thursday, August 4, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Attend this session to get your questions answered and learn more about the new features in WeBWorK version 2.7.

Host:
Monica VanDieren, Robert Morris University, and The WeBWorK Project
 

MAA Service, Teaching, and Research Award Winners Prize Session

Friday, August 5, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The MAA Prize Winners will be celebrated throughout MAA MathFest. We invite you to join us and congratulate the winners of the MAA Award for Inclusivity, Meritorious Service, Gung and Hu, Alder, Dolciani, Haimo, and Selden Awards. The second in a series of activities to celebrate and recognize the people that bring their wits, strength, and love to help the MAA community flourish.
Light Refreshments served.

Host:
Jenny Quinn, MAA President, University of Washington, Tacoma
 

MAA Backgammon Game Hour

Friday, August 5, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a round of backgammon at the MAA Pavillion!. It’s a fun and exciting game where players with a good mathematics background have a decisive advantage. Boards will be set up and ready for action! We’ll have folks on hand to get newcomers to Backgammon started. Stop by to join the fun!

Host:
Michael Pearson, Executive Director, Mathematical Association of America
 

BIG Career Interview Card Game

Friday, August 5, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Come check out MAA’s new card game that makes interviewing for a new career fun and informative! This card game was created specifically for students who are studying mathematics and ready to enter the career field. Playing the card game will prepare you for answering those tough interview questions, share various job opportunities for those who study mathematics, and offer insight on guidelines set by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Light refreshments served.

Hosts:
Grace Murrin, Mathematical Association of America
Martina Freed, Mathematical Association of America
 

Mathematics Magazine Info Drop-in

Friday, August 5, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Interested in applying to be the next Editor of Mathematics Magazine? Know someone who would be a good candidate? Members of the search committee will be available to answer questions about this position.

Hosts:
Frank Farris, Santa Clara University
Annalisa Crannell, Franklin & Marshall College
Rebecca Garcia, Sam Houston State University
Bonnie Ponce, Mathematical Association of America
 

Additional MAA Pavilion events include:
 

MAA MathFest crossword puzzle

Complete the puzzle for a chance to win an Amazon Gift Card.

MAA Grant Opportunities

Every fall, MAA Programs releases its Call For Proposals for math outreach programs. Check out our Tensor and Dolciani Mathematics Enrichment Grants programs for opportunities to submit a proposal.

New OPEN Math Program!

This joint project with CU-Boulder has $2.75M in funding from NSF. It will support ≥ more than 40 online professional development workshops throughout the next 4 years. Be on the lookout for future opportunities to participate!

Distinguished Lecture Series

MAA has relaunched its Distinguished Lecture Series, now in a virtual format! Sign up for event email reminders!

Member Recognition

Come celebrate your 25 or 50-year milestone with a special member lapel pin. Not a long-term member? We still want to celebrate you with a ribbon for your MAA Section and/or SIGMAA.

MAA American Mathematics Competitions Daily Challenge

The MAA AMC team is back to challenge you with sample competition problems. There will be a new problem each day. Join the challenge for a chance to win one of our daily prizes.

Popcorn and a Movie

Join us in the MAA Pavilion Friday afternoon for some popcorn and catch the short virtual tour we made about our historic headquarters in Washington, D.C. What else can you look forward to?

• MAA MathFest Crossword Puzzle
• Lots of Prizes and Candy
• Membership Renewals
• Not a Member? Try our raffle for a chance to win a complimentary MAA membership!
• … And much more!
 

Don’t forget to tag us with your fun photos @maanow #MAAthFest