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2025 MAA Annual Report

Explore our latest achievements in the 2025 MAA Impact Report, highlighting a year of innovation, community, and progress in mathematics. From launching new programs to supporting emerging scholars and amplifying voices shaping the future of math, this report celebrates the collective impact of our members, partners, and supporters.

2026 USAMO and USAJMO Invitations Determined

Congratulations to all American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME) I and AIME II participants! This year, students representing approximately the top 11% of all participants have been selected to compete in the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) or the USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO), and we are excited to invite participants to designated competition sites. In their...

Dr. Camille McKayle Named Next Executive Director of the Mathematical Association of America

WASHINGTON, DC - The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) announces that Dr. Camille McKayle will become Executive Director of the Association, effective September 1, 2026. The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the MAA, leading day-to-day operations and implementing the strategic direction established through consultation with the Board of Directors to support...

Advancing Early-Career Teaching Through MAA Project NExT: Peri Shereen Member Spotlight

Peri Shereen describes how her experience in the MAA Project NExT (New Experiences in Teaching) cohort guided her early teaching career, introducing her to evidence-based practices and a supportive community that shaped her pedagogy. She emphasizes how the program inspired her commitment to making mathematics accessible to all students while balancing professional growth with work-life priorities. MAA:...

Dr. Jer-Chin Chuang Appointed Editor of MAA Reviews

The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jer-Chin (Luke) Chuang as the new Editor of MAA Reviews, the Association’s online publication featuring reviews of books, digital resources, and other materials of interest to the mathematics community. Dr. Chuang is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at...

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. Join us in New Orleans, August 4-7, 2027

 

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Statement on AI in Higher Education

Generative AI is already reshaping how students learn and how instructors teach college mathematics. This statement, developed by a working group of mathematicians convened at MAA headquarters in June 2026, offers preliminary guidance for instructors navigating GenAI's impact on teaching, learning, assessment, and curriculum. It was reviewed and approved by the MAA Board of Directors,...
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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....