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The Mathematical Association of America Recognizes 2025 Edyth May Sliffe Award Winners!

WASHINGTON, DC - The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Edyth May Sliffe Awards for Distinguished Mathematics Teaching in Middle and High School. These awards recognize exceptional middle and high school mathematics teachers who inspire and motivate their students in mathematics through participation in the MAA American...

Robert L. “Bob” Devaney (1948 – 2025): Remembering a Life of Dedicated Service to the MAA

The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) mourns the passing of Dr. Robert L. “Bob” Devaney, a lifelong member who served as MAA President from 2013–2015. He devoted himself to sharing the beauty of mathematics, fostering outreach for students and educators, and strengthening the MAA community through decades of service. Dr. Devaney was a professor of...

MAA Introduces Official Competition Sites for the 2026 USAMO and USAJMO

The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is pleased to announce the selection of 29 institutions across the United States and Canada to host the 2026 USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) and USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO). This marks the first time students will gather at official regional sites to participate in this national competition. The MAA...

2025-26 AIME Thresholds Are Now Available

Congratulations to all AMC 10 / AMC 12 participants this year! Thank you for joining us this cycle. Scores have been finalized, and the qualifying thresholds for the American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME) and other distinctions have been determined: This year the AIME I will take place on February 5, 2026, while the alternate AIME...

A Journey in Mathematics Education and Community Impact: Emily Ann Cimillo Member Spotlight

Emily Ann Cimillo explains how her passion for mathematics guided her from teaching to leading outreach at Florida Atlantic University, where she expanded Math Days and the MAA American Mathematics Competition (AMC) program. She highlights how the MAA AMC strengthens students' problem-solving skills and fosters a lasting interest in mathematics. MAA: Can you share your...

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Notes Volume 29 – Applications of Calculus

Philip Straffin, Editor Description: Students see how calculus can explain the structure of a rainbow, guide a robot arm, or analyze the spread of AIDS. Each module starts with a concrete problem and moves on to provide a solution. The discussions are detailed, realistic, and pay careful attention to the process of mathematical modeling. Exercises,...
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CUPM Compendium Volumes I and II

Edited by Susan Ganter and William Barker, these two volumes collect decades of work by the MAA Committee on the Undergraduate Program in Mathematics (CUPM) and related MAA committees. Volume 1 focuses on curriculum and program structures, while Volume 2 explores pedagogy, assessment, and strategies for supporting diverse student pathways. Together, they provide comprehensive guidance...

Progress through Calculus

From 2015 through 2019, the MAA conducted a study of the Precalculus through Calculus II sequence in U.S. colleges and universities, sponsored by NSF (DUE I-USE #1430540). The goals of this study are: The PI and co-PIs are David Bressoud (Macalester College), Rachel Levy (MAA), Jessica Ellis (Colorado State University), Sean Larsen (Portland State University),...

Notes Volume 99 – Using Data-Centric Methods to Teach Introductory Statistics

Donna LaLonde and Deirdre Longacher Smeltzer Description: Discover a new way to teach statistics with Using Data-Centric Methods to Teach Introductory Statistics. This MAA Notes volume tells the story of StatPREP— an initiative designed to empower statistics instructors to create data-driven learning opportunities. Traditionally, teaching introductory statistics has emphasized procedural methods, formula-driven instruction, and small datasets....
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Notes Volume 71 – War Stories from Applied Math: Undergraduate Consultancy Projects

Robert Fraga, Editor.12. Description: This book deals with issues involved in setting up and running a program which allows undergraduate students to work on problems from real world sources. A number of practitioners share their experiences with the reader.