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...| Resources – Mathematical Association of America
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 to life. Whether you’re mingling at a school or networking at a conference, these entertaining ideas will make you the life of the party. Don’t miss out on this opportunity...| Mathematical Association of America
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...| Resources – Mathematical Association of America
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...| Resources – Mathematical Association of America
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...| Resources – Mathematical Association of America
PEIRE – A Model for the Transfer of Information and Decision MakingDawn Lott, Delaware State UniversityChristine Darden Lecture Thursday, August 7MAA MathFest 2025 Abstract: Investigating transfer of information between entities can play an instrumental role in understanding the decision-making process. The decision-making process can be assisted greatly when humans employ computational models that can leverage new...| Resources – Mathematical Association of America
The Magic of Charles Sanders PeircePersi Diaconis, Stanford UniversityMartin Gardner Lecture Saturday, August 9MAA MathFest 2025 Abstract: Charles Peirce was probably Martin Gardner's favorite philosopher. The father of Pragmatism and co-inventor of symbolic logic, he worked as a mathematician, statistician, geologist, and guru, making substantial contributions. He also invented startlingly original (pretty bad) card tricks. BUT,...| Resources – Mathematical Association of America
Machine Assisted ProofsTerence Tao, University of California, Los AngelesMAA Earle Raymond Hedrick Lecture Series Thursday, August 7MAA MathFest 2025 Abstract: For centuries, mathematicians have relied on computers to perform calculations, to suggest conjectures, and as components of mathematical proofs. In the light of more modern tools such as interactive theorem provers, machine learning algorithms, and generative...| Resources – Mathematical Association of America
Combinatorial Approaches to Matrix FunctionsNaiomi Cameron, Spelman CollegeAMS-MAA Joint Invited Address Saturday, August 9MAA MathFest 2025 Abstract: For a wide variety of problems in both pure and applied mathematics, the interplay between linear algebra and combinatorics can be key to finding solutions to interesting problems, and moreover, may present opportunities for unexpected discovery and insight. This...| Resources – Mathematical Association of America
Biography: Tara Holm earned her undergraduate degree in mathematics at Dartmouth College and her PhD at MIT. She has been an NSF postdoctoral fellow at UC Berkeley, an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut, and is currently Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics at Cornell University. Holm’s research focuses on symplectic geometry and its connections to algebraic geometry, topology, and combinatorics. She has been a Simons Fellow and Smithies Lecturer at Balliol...| Mathematical Association of America
The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is proud to offer the MAA MathFest Student travel grants, supporting students from historically underrepresented groups in mathematics as they attend and present research at MAA MathFest. Made possible through the generosity of the D.E. Shaw Group, these grants provide funding to help cover travel expenses for eligible students. MAA MathFest Student Scholars will be supported by faculty mentors as they prepare for and attend Mathfest with their co...| Mathematical Association of America
We are excited to announce a new grant opportunity funded by The John and Mary Neff Foundation focused on the professional development of middle school math teachers. The MAA-Neff Middle School Partnerships Program aims to improve student outcomes in mathematics by supporting initiatives to help middle school math educators improve their instructional practices and overcome instructional challenges.| Mathematical Association of America
