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We envision a society that values the power and beauty of mathematics.
Get Started As Faculty The MAA provides faculty members with comprehensive resources that enhance teaching, research, and professional development. We support your professional growth while enabling you to contribute to the broader mathematical community. Learn More Get Started As A Student The MAA supports students from K-12 to higher education. K-12 students can enjoy fun math challenges, AMC competitions, and interactive materials to explore math and STEM careers. Higher education students have access to resources to enhance their skills, research, and job prospects. The MAA is here for every step of your mathematical journey. Learn More Get Started As An Industry Professional The MAA supports STEM and mathematical sciences professionals. Enhance your skills, stay updated with research, and advance your career. Access to the MAA Career Center, connect with our industry-specific special interest groups, and engage with cutting-edge research. The MAA is here for your growth and success. Learn More
A community bound by a shared passion for the world of mathematics.
MAA members in the United States and Canada are part of one of 29 regional sections. Each section holds annual meetings and various activities, including math contests, curriculum advice, and guest lectures.
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MAA MathFest
Every summer, MAA MathFest shares the latest in mathematical research and education with a diverse audience nationwide. As the largest community of mathematicians, students, and enthusiasts, MAA provides an engaging and informative experience.
Groundbreaking Pythagorean Research Featured in The American Mathematical Monthly
After 60 Minutes, Ne’Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson's Groundbreaking Pythagorean Research Featured in The American Mathematical Monthly Washington, DC – Ne'Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson, students from New Orleans, Louisiana, have authored the lead article for the November issue of The American Mathematical Monthly, titled “Five or Ten New Proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem.” In...
Three Exceptional Professors Honored with MAA’s 2024 Teaching Awards
The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) annually honors teachers who are making an impact on mathematics education with the Henry L. Alder Award. We’re elated to announce the 2024 Alder Award winners: Shelby Stanhope, Haydee Lindo, and Axel Brandt. Henry L. Alder Award The Henry L. Alder Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Beginning College...
MAA Honors the Three Recipients of the Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo Awards
The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is ecstatic to announce the 2024 Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo Awards to Candice Price, Jan Rychtář, and Malena Español. Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo Awards The Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo Awards honor college or university professors who have been widely recognized as extraordinarily successful and whose teaching...
Recipient of the 2024 Euler Book Prize Award Announced
The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is thrilled to announce that Sarah Hart has been awarded the 2024 Euler Book Prize. Euler Book Prize Award The Euler Book Prize is awarded annually to authors of exceptional mathematics books that significantly impact public perception and understanding of mathematics. The prize celebrates works across various genres, including...
Recipient of the 2024 Daniel Solow Author’s Award Announced
The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is thrilled to announce that Joel David Hamkins has been awarded the 2024 Daniel Solow Author’s Award. Daniel Solow Author’s Award This annual award honors the author(s) of outstanding undergraduate mathematics teaching materials, including textbooks, lecture notes, computer software, web-based resources, video lectures, and other materials approved by the...
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The MAA’s American Mathematics Competitions (MAA AMC) program strengthens the mathematical skills of the next generation of problem-solvers. By helping K-12 educators identify talent and foster a love of math through classroom resources and friendly competition, MAA AMC supports the development of analytical skills crucial for future careers in an innovative society.
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Discover the accomplishments and milestones of the Mathematical Association of America in our comprehensive 2023 annual report.
What is OPEN Math? The OPEN Math or Online Professional Enhancement and Capacity Building for Instructional Practices in Undergraduate Mathematics project is improving math instruction throughout the country by providing high-quality online professional development workshops around themes of active learning tailored to higher education math faculty through a five-year, $1.6 million grant from the U.S....
Previous PIC Math Workshops on Data Science
About the Workshops The PIC Math Workshops on Data Science were aimed at mathematics and statistics faculty members with little or no experience in data science. The workshops were held on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, from May 29-June 2, 2017, and from June 18-22, 2019. The workshops were supported by PIC Math which is...
Preparation for Industrial Careers in Mathematical Sciences (PIC Math) PIC Math, a program of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), prepares mathematical sciences students for industrial careers by engaging them in research problems that come directly from industry. The PIC Math program aims to: A strong component of...
“Best Practices” statements written by the MAA’s Committee on Faculty and Departments (CFD) are the successor to the Guidelines for Programs and Departments in Undergraduate Mathematical Sciences report which was last published by the MAA in 2003. Along with updating the content based on new developments in the profession, technological change in the past decade provides us an opportunity to reimagine the format and distribution of the information in the Guidelines.
Guide to Evidence-Based Instructional Practices in Undergraduate Mathematics Success in mathematics opens opportunities for students. A wealth of research literature exists on how mathematics instructors can facilitate rich, meaningful learning experiences and on what instructors can do to improve teaching and learning at the undergraduate level: Effective teaching and deep learning require student engagement with...