SIGMAA Events

Please note: All sessions are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT = UTC-4:00)
 

SIGMAA on Mathematics and Arts (SIGMAA ARTS)
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

Math and Art

Friday, August 5, 8:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m., Salon F

This session is an exploration of the interplay between mathematics and the arts. We invite presentations from across this spectrum, including artists who use math in their practice, mathematicians who study art, and educators who blend math and the arts in their classroom. We particularly encourage contributions on topics historically less represented in this session, such as dance, literature, film, and architecture.

Organizers:
Anil Venkatesh, Adelphi University
Douglas Norton, Villanova University
Karl Kattchee, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Automaticity: Performative Image
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Jesús Jiménez, Universidad Politectnica de Valencia

Mathematics in The Simpsons and Futurama
8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
Michael Yatauro, Penn State University - Brandywine

Exploratory Computer Vision Application for Film Scene Composition Analysis
8:40 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Sally Zhao, University of Maryland, College Park
Philip Zhao, DePaul University
Cindy Pham, DePaul University

An Architectural Geometry Book Rediscovered
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Maureen T. Carroll, University of Scranton
Elyn Rykken, Muhlenberg College

A Virtual Tour of Mathemalchemy
9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Samantha Pezzimenti, Penn State Brandywine
Kimberly Roth, Juniata College

A Fish Pattern on a Regular Triply Periodic Polyhedron
9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Douglas Dunham, University of Minnesota

Duluth Superpermutations in Change Ringing
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Kurt Ludwick, Salisbury University

The Mathematics of the Harp: A Look at Modeling the Classical Instrument and New Designs
10:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Bogdan Nita, Montclair State University
Cristina Carr, Montclair State University
Vlad Nita, Montclair State University

Lessons Learned in an Art + Math Studio Art Course
10:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
M. Leigh Lunsford, Longwood University
Kerri Cushman, Longwood University

Recreating Mt. Rushmore
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Heidi Hulsizer, Benedictine College

Transformations and Symmetry of Still and Moving Figures in a Liberal Arts Mathematics Course
11:20 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
Erin Moss, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
 

SIGMAA on Business, Industry, and Government (BIG SIGMAA)
 

Business Meeting and Guest Lecture

Thursday, August 4, 5:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m., Salon E

Bats, Random Time Series, Nonlinear Transforms, and Moving Autonomy into the Great Outdoors

Autonomous systems have made remarkable progress, but continue to struggle in uncontrollable environments. Bats can serve as models for solving this problem, because these animals have achieved dexterous mobility in structure-rich natural environments based on short ultrasonic echoes that are superpositions of contributions from many scatterers and have to be considered random time series due to lack of knowledge. Soft-robotic reproduction integrated with deep learning can shed light on sensory information encoding and extraction from such "clutter" signals.

Speaker:
Rolf Muelle, Virginia Tech

Organizers:
Vinodh Chellamuthu, Utah Tech University
Caroline Maher-Boulis, Lee University
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

MAA Session on Mathematical Experiences and Projects in Business, Industry, and Government (BIG)

Thursday, August 4, 1:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m., Salon E

The extraordinary growth of complex open-ended problems facing business, industry, and government, along with the flood of available information and data to address these challenges, may seem overwhelming. It should not! As mathematicians, operations research analysts, and engineers, including those within academia who have addressed these issues, we experience and tackle these problems with experience, knowledge, and technological tools. We solve applied mathematics problems in business, industry, and government, including military applications, almost daily. We seek presenters to share their real world applied examples of this type of problem-solving. These talks may include successful mathematical applications or problems where you have no clue how to proceed and are seeking ideas from our audience. Your talks will serve as inspiration to solve and tackle the real challenges that we may face in the future. You do not have to be a BIG SIGMAA member to attend or present.

Organizers:
Vinodh Chellamuthu, Utah Tech University
Caroline Maher-Boulis, Lee University

Providing Data-Driven Solutions in a Local Nonprofit Context with PIC Math
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Amanda Mangum, Converse University

Procuring Aid for a Local Nonprofit through Data-Driven Analyses
1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
Angela Brobson, Converse University
Sierra Godfrey, Converse University
Neely Vander Ploeg, Converse University

Surprising Challenges from the Paper Industry
1:40 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Donato Fortin, John & Wales University - Charlotte

Statistical Methods for Predicting Future Patterns of Life Through Aerial Collection
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Jen McClary, United States Military Academy

Estimating Sustainable Yield for White-Tailed Deer Populations in New Jersey with Annual Harvest Data
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Baoling Ma, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Sarah Stinchcomb, Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Does ESG Investing Affect International Capital Flows? Some Evidence from Statistical and Machine Learning Methods
2:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Leon Luo, Wayzata High School

Twenty-four Years of Service-Learning
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Olivia Carducci, East Stroudsburg University

Experimental Learning through a Sustained Collaborative Project
3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Fei Xue, University of Hartford
Kenneth Goroshko, University of Hartford
Kenneth Goldstein, University of Hartford

Mathematics Applied to Modeling Team Formation at In-Person and Virtual Conferences: An Academic-Science Philanthropy Partnership
3:40 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Emma Zajdela, Northwestern University
Kimberly Huynh, Research Corporation for Science Advancement
Andy Wen, Northwestern University
Andrew Feig, Research Corporation for Science Advancement
Richard Wiener, Research Corporation for Science Advancement
Daniel Abrams, Northwestern University

Zillion Particles-in-a-box
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Genghmun Eng, Retired Scientist

(Canceled) Project-Based Teaching
4:20 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.
Haohao Wang, Southeast Missouri State University

Dual-Balanced Political Redistricting
4:40 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.
Ryan Zerr, University of North Dakota
Daryl Deford, Washington State University
 

SIGMAA on Mathematical and Computational Biology (BIO SIGMAA)
 

Business Meeting and Guest Lecture

Thursday, August 4, 5:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m., Salon J A

Tale of Many Hormones: Mathematical Modeling in Ovulation The human ovulatory cycle represents a system of tightly regulated feedback between brain and ovarian tissues. Dysregulation of reproductive hormones can lead to a number of defects in ovulation, including infertility. Multiscale approaches to studying the ovulatory system allow us to examine mechanisms of function and dysfunction and to address some open questions regarding clinical physiology and pathophysiology. In this talk, I will discuss some of the successes and challenges of mathematically modeling this complex, yet fascinating, system.

Speaker:
Erica Graham, Bryn Mawr College

Organizer:
Timothy Comar, Benedictine University
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

Mathematics and the Life Sciences: Initiatives, Programs, Curricula (BIO SIGMAA)

Thursday, August 4, 1:00 p.m. - 1:55 p.m., Salon J

The 2015 CUPM Curriculum Guide to Majors in the Mathematical Sciences identified the life sciences as a key path through the mathematics major to graduate programs and the workforce. Presentation topics include scholarly contributions addressing initiatives, programs, curricula, and course materials at the interface of mathematics and the life sciences that have been implemented and tested at institutions of higher education.

Organizers:
Timothy Comar, Benedictine University
Raina Robeva, Randolph-Macon College
Carrie Diaz Eaton, Bates College

But What If I Ever DO Need to Know This? Just-in-Time Math and Stats for Biomedical Researchers
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Elizabeth Drellich, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

(Canceled) Extension of Fundamental Transversals and Euler’s Polyhedron Theorem
1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
Joy D'Andrea, University of South Florida

Introductory Student Research Projects Involving Modeling with Agent-Based Models
1:40 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Timothy Comar, Benedictine University
 

SIGMAA on the History of Mathematics (HOM SIGMAA)
 

Business Meeting, Reception, and Guest Lecture

Thursday, August 4, 5:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m., Salon I

Singing Along with Math: The Mathematical Work of the Opera Singer Jerome Hines The opera singer Jerome Hines, who died in 2003, sang at the New York Metropolitan Opera for over forty years. He was also a math major who retained a lifelong interest in mathematics. In the 1950's he published five papers in Mathematics Magazine that were based on work that he had done as a student, and he later produced several lengthy mathematical manuscripts about cardinality and infinite sets. I will discuss some of Hines’ mathematical work, as well as his mathematical background, and I will explore the question of what mathematics meant to Hines and why he kept working on mathematics, even after he became a successful opera singer. His story offers insights into the cultural history of mathematics, as well as the history of mathematics pedagogy in the United States.

Speaker:
T. Christine Stevens, Saint Louis University

Organizer:
Jemma Lorenat, Pitzer College
 

Workshop
 

Learning from History: Teaching with Primary Source Projects in Your Mathematics Classroom (HOM SIGMAA)

Thursday, August 4, 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m., Salon C

This workshop gives participants hands-on experience teaching mathematics with primary historical sources. Participants will place themselves in the role of students as they work through guided readings and mathematical exercises based on historical sources. Participants will learn how to implement projects in their own classes and become acquainted with a collection of nearly 120 classroom-ready primary source projects.

Organizers:
Abe Edwards, Michigan State University
Dominic Klyve, Central Washington University
Danny Otero, Xavier University
Michael Saclolo, St. Edwards University
 

SIGMAA on Inquiry-Based Learning (SIGMAA IBL)
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

Inquiry-Based Learning

Thursday, August 4, 8:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m., Salon I

The goal of Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) is to transform students from consumers to producers of mathematics. Inquiry-based methods aim to help students develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and the processes of doing mathematics by putting those students in direct contact with mathematical phenomena, questions, and communities.

Organizers:
Lee Roberson, University of Colorado-Boulder
Mami Wentworth, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Mel Henriksen, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Nathaniel Miller, University of Northern Colorado
Parker Glynn-Adey, University of Toronto-Scarborough

20 + 20 + 20 = 70: An Inquiry-based Active Learning Structure for Calculus Developed in the SUMMIT-P Project
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Suzanne Dorée, Augsburg University
Jody Sorensen, Augsburg University

Exploration of Inquiry-Based Learning Versus Lecture-Based Instruction on Calculus I Students' Math Anxiety: A Mixed Methods Study
8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
Harman Aryal, Ohio University
Gregory Foley, Ohio University

Using the Feynman Technique to Make Learning Math Fun
8:40 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Davide Radaelli, Primer (primer.com)

Number Theory with Inquiry
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Melissa Dennison, Baldwin Wallace University

Flipping the Abstract Algebra Classroom: Notes from the Field!
9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Lauren Rose, Bard College

An Inquiry-Based Learning Approach to Object Oriented Programming
9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Cassidy Krause, Millikin University

Liberal Arts Mathematics for Human Flourishing
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Mike Janssen, Dordt University
 

SIGMAA on Math Circles for Students and Teachers (SIGMAA MCST)
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

Math Circles: Talks about Mathematical Joy, Inspirations, Data-Driven Lessons Learned

Part A: Friday, August 5, 1:00 p.m. - 2:55 p.m., Conference Room 410
Part B: Saturday, August 6, 8:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m., Conference Room 410

The Math Circle community has been working hard over the last several years to maintain enthusiasm for mathematics in a variety of mathematical outreach and enrichment settings – bringing joy and fun for a bit of time when many have felt disconnected. Presenters in this themed session will share the ideas that worked well, that connected, and that brought moments of joy. These ideas don’t need to be your own work, presenters can talk about who inspired their idea and discuss how they have adapted other Math Circles leaders’ ideas to inspire their own. Presenters are also encouraged to share strategies used to successfully engage with virtual audiences, support the needs of diverse learners, improve outreach, along with any other (qualitative or quantitative) data-driven ideas that improve engagement experiences.

Organizers:
John Peca-Medlin, University of Arizona
Brandy Wiegers, Central Washington University
Christina Durón, University of Arizona
Lauren Rose, Bard College
Alessandra Pantano, University of California Irvine

Part A: Friday, August 5, Conf. Room 410

Joyful Virtual Math Circles via Game Theory
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Rodi Steinig, Math Renaissance

A Beast-Academy Inspired Math Circle
1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
Peter Tingley, Loyola University Chicago

Math CEO’s Training Framework: The Best-Kept Secret behind the Success a Math Circle for Underserved Students
1:40 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Alessandra Pantano, University of California, Irvine
Andres Forero, University of California, Irvine

Math Circles through an Equity Lens
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Rebeca Lufi, Rowan University

The UCI Math Circle: Building an Online Community of Young Math Researchers
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
John Treuer, Texas A&M University
Alessandra Pantano, University of California, Irvine
Yasmeen Baki, University of California, Irvine

When to Hold 'Em
2:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Kaity Parsons, Loyola University Chicago
Peter Tingley, Loyola University Chicago
Emma Zajdela, Northwestern University

Part B: Saturday, August 6, Conf. Room 410

The Meaning of the Mean, the Standard of the Deviations
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Jeff Suzuki, Brooklyn College

The Unsuspecting Parent Math Circle
9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Chrissy Safranski, Franciscan University of Steubenville
Valerie Plaus, Franciscan University of Steubenville

The World of SONA
9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Edward Keppelmann, University of Nevada Reno

Joy through Justice: Inspiring Change through Meaningful Activities
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Kyle Evans, Trinity College
Megan Staples, University of Connecticut

Fun with Rubik’s Cubes
10:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
A. Gwinn Royal, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Lauen Rose, Bard College

MATCH: Virtual Classroom Visits by Mathematicians
10:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m
Spencer Bowen, American Institute of Mathematics
Javier Haro, American Institute of Mathematics
Brianna Donaldson, American Institute of Mathematics

Joyfully Reaching More Families with JRMF Actvities
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Skona Brittain, Santa Barbara Math Ellipse

Using Self-Assessments to Measure Program Success in Math Circles
11:20 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
John Peca-Medlin, University of Arizona
Alessandra Pantano, University of California, Irvine

Activities from MAGPIES, A virtual Math Circle for Girls
11:40 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Shea Roccaforte, University of New Mexico
Lauen Rose, Bard College
 

SIGMAA on Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (SIGMAA MKT)
 

SIGMAA-MKT Connector

Friday, August 5, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Salon J

Have you ever wanted to meet more mathematics faculty who do teacher education and development? SIGMAA-MKT is an organization for mathematics faculty invested in teacher education and development at all levels K-12. Come meet and socialize with your fellow mathematics teacher educators. This is an opportunity for SIGMAA MKT members attending MathFest to connect and contribute ideas related to programming and other issues. If you are not yet a SIGMAA-MKT member, please stop by and learn more!

Organizers:
Catherine Paolucci, University of Florida
James Alvarez, University of Texas at Arlington
Yvonne Lai, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Blain Patterson, Virginia Military Institute
 

SIGMAA on Philosophy of Mathematics (POM SIGMAA)
 

Reception and Guest Lecture

Friday, August 5, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Salon I

Logic in the Integers

Since at least 1679, logicians have been interested in arithmetical interpretations of formal systems of logic, that is, in ways of interpreting given logics in natural arithmetical structures (or, identifying logics over such given structures). Thus, for example, Leibniz developed interpretations of the syllogistic in the divisibility lattice (N,|) and, more recently, logicians have investigated the tense logic of (Z,<). In this talk, I will survey some of these results, both historical and contemporary, with a special focus on (N,|) and non-classical logics exactly characterizable therein. Emphasis will be given both to philosophically suggestive features of arithmetical structures and to how certain metalogical results logicians have been independently interested in can be given elegant new proofs by exploiting elementary properties of the numbers.

Speaker:
Yale Weiss, Co-Director of the Saul Kripke Center, City University of New York (CUNY), The Graduate Center

Organizers:
Tom Morley, Georgia Institute of Technology
Jeffrey Buechner, Rutgers
Sally Cockburn, Hamilton
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

Logic and Intuition in Everyday Mathematics (POM SIGMAA)

Friday, August 5, 1:00 p.m. - 2:55 p.m., Salon I

Many of us likely believe--and teach--that the role of proof is essential to the practice of pure mathematics. However, history is full of examples that suggest intuition may also play a meaningful role in the development of mathematical knowledge. Furthermore, computers can now supply (or at least verify) many of the logical steps in a mathematical proof, and even generate mathematical conjectures. This raises the question: what roles do logic and intuition play in mathematics? Is logic largely a scheme for demonstrating rigor and “correctness” after intuition has led us to a proposition that we believe to be correct? Or is logic more of an essential companion, informing our intuition and the very way think about our subject matter? This contributed paper session welcomes submissions reflecting on the relative roles of logic and intuition in mathematics, based on the contributor's historical/philosophical scholarship or liv experience as a working mathematician.

Organizers:
Jason Douma, University of Sioux Falls
Tom Morley, Georgia Institute of Technology

Re-Imagining Theorem-and-Proof in a Guided-Inquiry Geometry Course for Future K-8 Teachers
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Chris Oehrlein, Oklahoma City Community College

Related Rates and Right Triangles: Developing Intuition in a Calculus Course
1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
Benjamin Gaines, Iona College

(Canceled) Developing Mathematical Intuition with a History of Math Course
1:40 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Raul Rojas-Gonzalez, University of Nevada Reno

Some Ways of Reasoning Productive for the Logic of Mathematical Reasoning
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Paul Christian Dawkins, Texas State University
Kyeong Hah Roh, Arizona State University
Derek Eckman, Arizona State University
Steven Ruiz, Arizona State University
Anthony Tucci, Texas State University

Logic, Intuition, and Infinity
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Rick Sommer, Stanford University

Defining Abstraction
2:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Rahmat Rashid, Rollins College
Mark Anderson, Rollins College
 

SIGMAA on Quantitative Literacy (SIGMAA QL)
 

Business Meeting

Thursday, August 4, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Salon B

Organizers:
Samuel Tunstall, Trinity University
Kathryn Knowles Appenzeller, Texas A&M-San Antonio
Catherine Crockett, Point Loma Nazarene University
Gizem Karaali, Pomona College
Mark Branson, Stevenson University
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning as Tools for Learning Across the Disciplines (SIGMAA QL)

Thursday, August 4, 1:00 p.m. - 4:40 p.m., Salon F

A beautiful characteristic of quantitative literacy and reasoning (QL/QR) is that they allow one to generate insights in myriad contexts and disciplines. In this session, we invite educators to share how they promote QL/QR as tools for accessing insights in a context or discipline within or outside of mathematics. We welcome a diverse collection of scholarly presentations.

Organizers:
Kathryn Appenzeller, Texas A&M - San Antonio
Samuel Luke Tunstall, Trinity University
Gizem Karaali, Pomona College

Building Students' Quantitative Reasoning in Economics Courses: Lessons from the SUMMIT-P Project
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Stella Hofrenning, Augsburg University

Quantitative Reasoning - An Application of QR Principles to Talent Management
1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
Adrian Guardia, Texas A&M University, San Antonio
Kathryn Appenzeller Knowles, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Management Education in a Data-drivne World
1:40 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Kathryn Appenzeller Knowles, Texas A&M University, San Antonio
Kenneth M. Sweet, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Data Literacy and Visualization: A General Education Course with Service Learning
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Betty Love, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Becky Brusky, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Michelle Friend, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Mahbubul Majumder, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Andrew Swift, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Julie Dierberger, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Sara D'Souza, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Building a Habit of Mind: An Extra-Curricular Initiative to Develop QR Outside the Classroom
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Ruby Daniels, Texas A&M University, San Antonio
Kathryn Appenzeller Knowles, Texas A&M University, San Antonio
Amber Graham, Collin College

Connecting QR and Literacy Education in Teacher Preparation
2:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Amanda Lindner, Texas A&M University, San Antonio
Kathryn Appenzeller Knowles, Texas A&M University, San Antonio
Ramona Pittman, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Quantifying Democracy: Making Democratic Institutions Count
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Emily Naasz, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Mark Twain's Writing, The Face of God, German Tanks and V1 Bombs to London: What Is the Connection?
3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Reza Abbasian, Texas Lutheran University
John Sieben, Texas Lutheran University

Statistical Literacy: Tools for All Disciplines
3:40 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Milo Schield, Augsburg University

Instructor Autonomy As a Critical Variable in Quantitative Reasoning Assessments
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Deependra Budhathoki, Ohio University
Gregory D. Foley, Ohio University

Redesign of a Large Gateway QL Course to Promote a More Equitable Environment
4:20 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.
Chloe Lewis, Michigan State Univserity
Samara Chamoun, Michigan State Univserity
Rachael Lund, Michigan State Univserity
 

SIGMAA on Recreational Mathematics (SIGMAA REC)
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

Recreational Mathematics: Puzzles, Card Tricks, Games, and Gambling

Part A: Saturday, August 6, 9:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m., Salon I
Part B: Saturday, August 6, 1:00 p.m. - 1:40 p.m., Salon I

Puzzles, card tricks, board games, game shows, and gambling provide an excellent laboratory for testing mathematical strategy, probability, and enumeration. The analysis of such diversions is fertile ground for the application of mathematical and statistical theory. Solutions to new problems as well as novel solutions to old problems are welcome.

Organizers:
Paul Coe, Dominican University
Sara Quinn, Dominican University
Kristen Schemmerhorn, Concordia University Chicago

Part A: Saturday, August 6, Salon I

Playing Wordle with Entropy
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Jeffrey Clark, Elon University

Permutation Groups, the 15-Puzzle and Its Variations
9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Dibyajyoti Deb, Oregon Institute of Technology

A Mathematical Exploration of Enemy-Protector
9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Edward Fuselier, High Point University
Adam Graham-Squire, High Point University

Classroom Blackjack: A Tool for Introducing Optimal Gaming Strategy
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Daniel Martin, University of Hartford

Pascal’s Gambling Problems
10:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
David DeSario, Shawnee State University

Magic Squares "Trick" on National Television
10:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Lyn McQuaid, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Lindsey Moyer, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

An Impartial Combinatorial Game on a 3 x 3 Board with Magic Square Constraints
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Matthew Coppenbarger, Rochester Institute of Technology

Arrangements of Mutually Non-Attacking Chess Pieces of Mixed Type
11:20 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
Doug Chatham, Morehead State University

A Lucas Surprise
11:40 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Jay Schiffman, Rowan University (Retired)

Part B: Saturday, August 6, Salon I

Fitch Cheney's 5-Card Trick Reduced to 2 Cards
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Colm Mulcahy, Spelman College
Derek Smith, Lafayette College
 

SIGMAA on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education (SIGMAA RUME)
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education

Part A: Friday, August 5, 8:20 a.m. - 11:55 a.m., Salon J
Part B: Friday, August 5, 1:00 p.m. - 2:40 p.m., Salon J

The goals of this session are to promote quality research in undergraduate mathematics education, to disseminate educational studies to the greater mathematics community, and to facilitate the impact of research findings on mathematics pedagogy. Presentations may be based on research in any undergraduate mathematical area. Examples include studies about students' reasoning, teaching practices, curriculum design, and professional development.

Organizers:
Brian Katz, California State University Long Beach
Nicole Infante, University of Nebraska Omaha

Part A: Friday, August 5, Salon J

Coming to Discern the Appropriateness of Exponential Models in Contextual Situations
8:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
Elahe Allahyari, Western Michigan University

Learning and Developmental Experiences After College Enrollment and the Influence of Mathematics: Further Contextualizing Research Findings through the Lens of Pandemic Teaching
8:40 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Brian Darrow Jr., Southern Connecticut State University
Michael Ben-Avie, Quinnipiac University

Lectures and Answers and Barriers, Oh My!: Undergraduate Math Students' Strategic Use of Online Resources
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Ander Erickson, University of Washington Tacoma
Anthony Archie, University of Washington Tacoma

Attitudes Matter! A New Instrument in Motivational Attitudes Toward Statistics / Data Science
9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Michael Posner, Villanova University
April Kerby-Helm, Winona State University
Alana Unfried, CSU - Monterey Bay
Douglas Whitaker, Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada

Student Perceptions of a Changing Classroom Culture
9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Karina Uhing, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Nicole Infante, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Gregory P. Sand, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Larissa B. Schroeder, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Keith Gallagher, University of Nebraska at Omaha

(Canceled) What is Instruction Like in Geometry Courses for Prospective Secondary Teachers?
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Michael Ion, University of Michigan
Pat Herbst, University of Michigan
Inah Ko, University of Michigan

Developing a Structural Perspective: Prospective Teachers Connecting Group Axioms with Additive, Multiplicative, and Compositional Inverses and Identities
10:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Kaitlyn Serbin, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Planting Formal Seeds in the Embodied World
10:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Jessica Lajos, Colorado State University
Hortensia Soto, Colorado State University
Alissa Brown, Colorado State University

Rigor and Elegance in Proof Strategies (REPS): Perceptions among U.S. and African Graduate Students and Faculty
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
L. Jeneva Clark, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Brooke Denney, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Jonathan Clark, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Facilitating Logic Learning As a Joint Endeavor: The Case of Carl and Sarah
11:20 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
Kyeong Hah Roh, Arizona State University
Paul Dawkins, Texas State University
Derek Eckman, Arizona State University
Anthony Tucci, Texas State University
Steven Ruiz, Arizona State University

University Students’ Evaluations of Quantified Statements in Mathematics and Their Choices for Preferred Interpretations: A Survey Study
11:40 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Derek Eckman, Arizona State University
Kyeong Hah Roh, Arizona State University
Erika David Parr, Rhodes College
Morgan Early Sellers, Colorado Mesa University

Part B: Friday, August 5, Salon J

Utilization of Representations in Introducing Differentiation to Calculus I Students when Teaching with Inquiry
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Saba Gerami, University of Michigan

High School vs. College Teaching: Perspectives from Math Educators with Experience in Both
1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
Anne M. Ho, University of Tennessee
Charlotte Beckford, University of Tennessee
Nathan Burns, University of Tennessee
Emily K. Campbell, University of Tennessee
Jessica L. Kingsley, University of Tennessee

Using Bolman and Deal’s Four Frames as an Analytical Tool
1:40 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Amelia Stone-Johnstone, California State University, Fullerton
Mary Pilgrim, San Diego State University

The Space Grows if We Let People be Themselves”: Black Feminist Mathematics Pedagogies in Action
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Taylor McNeill, Vanderbilt University
Aneva Jefferson, Vanderbilt University

Meritocrats, Wallflowers, and More: Characterizing Obstacles to DEI Engagement
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Steven Ruiz, Arizona State University
Naneh Apkarian, Arizona State University
Estrella Johnson, Virginia Tech University
 

SIGMAA for Statistics and Data Science Education (SIGMAA SDS-ED)
 

Business Meeeting

Thursday, August 4, 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m., Salon F

Organizers:
Grant Innerst, Shippensburg University
Lisa Carnell, High Point University
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

Data for Good: Bringing Social and Professional Responsibility into the Statistics Classroom (SIGMAA SDS-ED)

Thursday, August 4, 9:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m., Salon F

The data deluge is impacting our everyday life - whether making decisions for us through targeted ads or through the lack of data privacy rights. This session seeks to address how to critically engage with issues related to social justice, equity, inclusion, ethics, and social/professional responsibility in the statistics and data science classroom through the use of data.

Organizer:
Grant Innerst, Shippensburg University

Teaching “Responsible Data Science”
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Debbie Yuster, Ramapo College of New Jersey

Data Science: A Tool to Infuse Social Justice in STEM Learning
9:20 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
RN Uma, NC Central University
Alade Tokuta, NC Central University
Rebecca Zulli Lowe, Cynosure Consulting
Adrienne Smith, Cynosure Consulting

Teaching the Census
9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Kim Roth, Juniata College

Anti-Racist Teaching in an Introductory Biostatistics Course
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Jennifer Czachura, Biostatistics Division, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
Marta Shore, Biostatistics Division, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

How Data Science Naturally Brings Social Awareness into the Classroom: Insights from a SUMMIT-P Collaboration
10:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Senjuti Dutta, University of Tennessee
Alex Bentley, University of Tennessee
Jeneva Lauren Clark, University of Tennessee
Nicholas Nagle, University of Tennessee

Exploring Themes of Social Inequalities in Three Different Types of Statistics Courses
10:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Kim Druschel, Saint Louis University
Mike May, Saint Louis University
 

SIGMAA on Mathematics and Sports (SIGMAA SPORTS)
 

Business Meeting and Guest Lecture

Friday, August 5, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Salon F

Quantifying Hitter Plate Discipline in Major League Baseball

Pitch selection is an important part of hitting performance, and it remains under-studied. Current attempts like walk-rate, K/BB ratio, and O% all fall short because they are season-level aggregates of outcomes rather than direct measurement of decision making. We use Statcast data from the 2016-2021 Major League Baseball seasons to quantify the ability of players to make correct decisions about whether or not to swing at each pitch. Speaker: Joshua Mould, Villanova University and Philadelphia Phillies

Organizers:
Russ Goodman, Central College (IA)
Rick Cleary, Babson College
Liz Bouzarth, Furman University
Hope McIlwain, Mercer University
Amanda Harsy, Lewis University
Megan Powell, University of North Carolina Asheville
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

Mathematics and Sports (SIGMAA SPORTS)

Friday, August 5, 1:00 p.m. - 3:40 p.m., Salon F

The expanding availability of play-by-play statistics, video-based spatial data, and other sports data have led to innovative sports analytics research with impacts on strategy and player evaluation. Other areas of research include ranking methods, predictive models, physics-based analysis, etc. Research presentations, expository talks, and pedagogical contributions are all welcome in this session. Projects accessible to or involving undergraduate students are particularly encouraged for submission.

Organizers:
Russ Goodman, Central College
Hope McIlwain, Mercer University

The Application and Implementation of Statistics in Shotokan Karate
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Oliver DiDonato, Neumann University
Ryan Savitz, Neumann University

A Model for a Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) in Sports Analytics Utilizing Cutting-Edge Technology
1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
Russ Goodman, Central College
Katelin Valster, Central College

Predictive Hockey Analytics
1:40 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Amanda Harsy, Lewis University
Miles Mena, Lewis University
Robbert Dudzinski, Benedictine University
Harvey Campos-Chavez, Lewis University
Jacob Prince, Lewis University

The Scoring Method of Olympic Sport Climbing As a Case Study in Social Choice Theory
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
David McCune, William Jewell College

Connecting Sports and Public Policy Through Ranking, Judging and Voting
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Rick Cleary, Babson College

On the Use of Pythagorean Expectation to Predict NBA Records and Ranking NBA Teams
2:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Brizia Chavez-Rubio, Estrella Mountain Community College
Alan Valladares, Estrella Mountain Community College
Filippo Posta, Estrella Mountain Community College

The Analysis of Different Cyclists in Individual and Team Time Trials: Based on the Power Profile
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Zhendong Li, Shanghai University
Linna Hu, Shanghai University
Wenhao Ma, Shanghai University

Impact and Trends of Statistical Programming and Mathematics in Sports
3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Joan E. DeBello, St. John's University
 

SIGMAA on Teaching Advanced High School Mathematics (SIGMAA TAHSM)
 

Business Meeting and Reception

Friday, August 5, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Salon E

Organizers:
Chuck Garner, Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology
Bill Shillto, Oglethorpe University
 

Contributed Paper Session
 

Inviting High School Students to Explore Advanced Mathematics (SIGMAA TAHSM)

Friday, August 5, 1:00 p.m. - 3:55 p.m., Salon E

This session is for participants to share innovative ways to invite all high school students to further explore these advanced mathematical topics, such as discrete mathematics, number theory, linear algebra, and topology. This exploration can include, but is not limited to, specialized high school courses, dual enrollment courses, extracurricular programs, online courses, or including lessons within existing high school courses.

Organizers:
Chuck Garner, Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology
Bill Shillito, Oglethorpe University

Girls Talk Math – Making Advanced Mathematics Accessible to High School Students through Inquiry-Based Learning
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Francesca Bernardi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Katrina Morgan, Northwestern University

MaPP Challenge: Integrating Research Mathematics into a Puzzle-hunt Format
1:20 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
Younhee Lee, Southern Connecticut State University
Andrew Owens, Widener University
Braxton Carrigan, Southern Connecticut State University
Steven Clontz, University of South Alabama
PJ Couch, Lamar University

High School Summer Program in Mathematical Epidemiology
1:40 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Anil Venkatesh, Adelphi University
Joshua Hiller, Adelphi University

Exploring Mathematics for Computer Science via A-level Module on Decision Mathematics
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Zoey Guo, Guangdong Country Garden School

Math Explorations, Group Theory, and CrowdMath: Some Projects to Expose Pre-College Students to Advanced Mathematics
2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.
David Patrick, Art of Problem Solving

Research Experiences with Advanced High School Students
2:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Aihua Li, Montclair State University

Journeys in Symmetry at Stanford Math Camp (SUMaC)
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Rick Sommer, Stanford University

Spherical Easel: An Invitation to Advanced Geometry
3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
William Dickinson, Grand Valley State University

Nomograms -- Visualizing Roots
3:40 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Dustin Hedmark, Montgomery Bell Academy
 

SIGMAA on Undergraduate Research (SIGMAA UR)
 

Business Meeting and Guest Lecture

Friday, August 5, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Salon D

Undergraduate Research in Data-Enabled Industrial Mathematics: Successful Collaborations with Business, Industry and Government

Mihhail Berezovski will give the SIGMAA on UR's guest lecture on "Undergraduate Research in Data-Enabled Industrial Mathematics: Successful Collaborations with Business, Industry and Government." The talk will be followed by a business meeting.

Speaker:
Mihhail Berezovski, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Organizers:
Allison Henrich, Seattle University
Vinodh Chellamuthu, Utah Tech University