MAA
@joinmaa.bsky.social
The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is the world's largest community of mathematicians, students, and enthusiasts. Learn more at maa.org
Discover how mathematics comes alive through history and insight in A Little on the Heaviside by Michael Waters. Explore this piece now on MAA Convergence and deepen your perspective on math’s enduring ideas. Read here: https://maa.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/29984793.2025.2571805?src=
A Little on the Heaviside
The memory of a clever mathematics trick leads to the discovery of a complicated—and possibly misattributed—history. The author shares his attempt to reconstruct the emergence of Heaviside’s Cover-...
maa.tandfonline.com
December 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Discover how mathematics comes alive through history and insight in A Little on the Heaviside by Michael Waters. Explore this piece now on MAA Convergence and deepen your perspective on math’s enduring ideas. Read here: https://maa.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/29984793.2025.2571805?src=
Why are some problems so hard? Reverse mathematics reveals surprising links between theorems, showing seemingly different problems are deeply connected. Read here: https://www.quantamagazine.org/reverse-mathematics-illuminates-why-hard-problems-are-hard-20251201/
‘Reverse Mathematics’ Illuminates Why Hard Problems Are Hard | Quanta Magazine
Researchers have used metamathematical techniques to show that certain theorems that look superficially distinct are in fact logically equivalent.
www.quantamagazine.org
December 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Why are some problems so hard? Reverse mathematics reveals surprising links between theorems, showing seemingly different problems are deeply connected. Read here: https://www.quantamagazine.org/reverse-mathematics-illuminates-why-hard-problems-are-hard-20251201/
Happy Holidays from the MAA! ✨ Wishing you a season full of curiosity, joy, and the wonder of discovery in math and in life.
December 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Happy Holidays from the MAA! ✨ Wishing you a season full of curiosity, joy, and the wonder of discovery in math and in life.
Shape the future of math! Your tax-deductible year-end gift to MAA supports math education, research, and inspires the next generation of mathematicians. 🔗Give today: https://maa.org/support-maa/donate/
Donate – Mathematical Association of America
maa.org
December 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Shape the future of math! Your tax-deductible year-end gift to MAA supports math education, research, and inspires the next generation of mathematicians. 🔗Give today: https://maa.org/support-maa/donate/
MAA has a full slate of programming at JMM 2026. Members are leading sessions, sharing research, and inspiring the community. Check out the full schedule of MAA events at this year’s meeting here: https://maa.org/joint-mathematics-meetings/
MAA at JMM 2026 – Mathematical Association of America
maa.org
December 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
MAA has a full slate of programming at JMM 2026. Members are leading sessions, sharing research, and inspiring the community. Check out the full schedule of MAA events at this year’s meeting here: https://maa.org/joint-mathematics-meetings/
Students are struggling in math - why? UCSD’s report highlights gaps in college readiness, the impact of smartphones, and systemic issues. Explore the insights in our latest Math Values here: maa.org/math-values/...
Students are struggling. Why? – Mathematical Association of America
maa.org
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Students are struggling in math - why? UCSD’s report highlights gaps in college readiness, the impact of smartphones, and systemic issues. Explore the insights in our latest Math Values here: maa.org/math-values/...
Discover elliptic and modular functions with David Bressoud! From Weierstrass to Fermat’s Last Theorem, explore how these ideas shape modern math in our latest Math Values. Read more: https://maa.org/math-values/calculus-for-teachers-elliptic-curves-and-modular-functions/
Calculus for Teachers: Elliptic Curves and Modular Functions – Mathematical Association of America
maa.org
December 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Discover elliptic and modular functions with David Bressoud! From Weierstrass to Fermat’s Last Theorem, explore how these ideas shape modern math in our latest Math Values. Read more: https://maa.org/math-values/calculus-for-teachers-elliptic-curves-and-modular-functions/
Member Spotlight: Emily Ann Cimillo, who empowers young problem-solvers through the MAA AMC, helping students stretch their thinking, build confidence, and find joy in math challenges. Read here: https://bit.ly/44pT9qL
December 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Member Spotlight: Emily Ann Cimillo, who empowers young problem-solvers through the MAA AMC, helping students stretch their thinking, build confidence, and find joy in math challenges. Read here: https://bit.ly/44pT9qL
Last call! Submit your MAA MathFest 2026 proposal by TOMORROW, Dec 15. Share your ideas and help make MAA MathFest unforgettable! 🔗Submit today: https://forms.gle/SG1rEsSdo75BMfoFA
December 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Last call! Submit your MAA MathFest 2026 proposal by TOMORROW, Dec 15. Share your ideas and help make MAA MathFest unforgettable! 🔗Submit today: https://forms.gle/SG1rEsSdo75BMfoFA
Need funding for undergrad research?
Join our MAA National Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program (NREUP) info webinar on Dec 17 at 1 pm EST to learn about goals, eligibility, and tips for a strong proposal.
Register today: https://bit.ly/4pyMP90
Join our MAA National Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program (NREUP) info webinar on Dec 17 at 1 pm EST to learn about goals, eligibility, and tips for a strong proposal.
Register today: https://bit.ly/4pyMP90
December 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Need funding for undergrad research?
Join our MAA National Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program (NREUP) info webinar on Dec 17 at 1 pm EST to learn about goals, eligibility, and tips for a strong proposal.
Register today: https://bit.ly/4pyMP90
Join our MAA National Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program (NREUP) info webinar on Dec 17 at 1 pm EST to learn about goals, eligibility, and tips for a strong proposal.
Register today: https://bit.ly/4pyMP90
AI is changing how we think about teaching math. Lew Ludwig explores why this moment matters and how we can build math experiences that match what students truly need in our latest Math Values post: https://maa.org/math-values/there-and-back-again-when-knowing-gets-in-the-way-of-learning/
There and Back Again: When Knowing Gets in the Way of Learning – Mathematical Association of America
maa.org
December 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
AI is changing how we think about teaching math. Lew Ludwig explores why this moment matters and how we can build math experiences that match what students truly need in our latest Math Values post: https://maa.org/math-values/there-and-back-again-when-knowing-gets-in-the-way-of-learning/
Last day to register! Join us for Mathematical Sciences on the Hill on Jan 8 at JMM 2026. Make your voice heard! Sign up today to be part of the impact: https://bit.ly/43TOPQm
2026 JMM Hill Visits
bit.ly
December 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Last day to register! Join us for Mathematical Sciences on the Hill on Jan 8 at JMM 2026. Make your voice heard! Sign up today to be part of the impact: https://bit.ly/43TOPQm
Learn how to make digital math materials accessible! Join Dr. Mitch Keller & Dr. Oscar Levin online to connect with colleagues and explore best practices: https://bit.ly/44VULbP
December 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Learn how to make digital math materials accessible! Join Dr. Mitch Keller & Dr. Oscar Levin online to connect with colleagues and explore best practices: https://bit.ly/44VULbP
Why do we become mathematicians? 🧮 From the thrill of solving problems to the beauty of ideas, Keith Devlin explores what draws people to math. Read more: https://maa.org/math-values/why-do-we-become-mathematicians/
Why do we become mathematicians? – Mathematical Association of America
maa.org
December 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Why do we become mathematicians? 🧮 From the thrill of solving problems to the beauty of ideas, Keith Devlin explores what draws people to math. Read more: https://maa.org/math-values/why-do-we-become-mathematicians/
Interested in the MAA-Neff Middle School PD Initiative? Join our online session to learn about goals, eligibility, and how to submit a strong application.
Register now: https://bit.ly/48vwUCl
Register now: https://bit.ly/48vwUCl
December 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Interested in the MAA-Neff Middle School PD Initiative? Join our online session to learn about goals, eligibility, and how to submit a strong application.
Register now: https://bit.ly/48vwUCl
Register now: https://bit.ly/48vwUCl
Interested in getting funded through the MAA-Neff Middle School Professional Development Initiative?
Join us on December 9 at 3:30 pm EST for our online session to learn about setting goals, eligibility requirements, and how to submit a strong application. Register now: maa.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us on December 9 at 3:30 pm EST for our online session to learn about setting goals, eligibility requirements, and how to submit a strong application. Register now: maa.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: MAA-Neff Middle School Professional Development Initiative Informational Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the...
Join us for an overview of the new MAA Neff Middle School Mathematics Professional Development Initiative, a funding opportunity supported by the John and Mary Neff Foundation. This session will guide...
maa.zoom.us
December 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Interested in getting funded through the MAA-Neff Middle School Professional Development Initiative?
Join us on December 9 at 3:30 pm EST for our online session to learn about setting goals, eligibility requirements, and how to submit a strong application. Register now: maa.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us on December 9 at 3:30 pm EST for our online session to learn about setting goals, eligibility requirements, and how to submit a strong application. Register now: maa.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
5 days left to register for Capitol Hill Day at JMM 2026! Make your voice heard for the mathematical sciences. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/43TOPQm
2026 JMM Hill Visits
bit.ly
December 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
5 days left to register for Capitol Hill Day at JMM 2026! Make your voice heard for the mathematical sciences. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/43TOPQm
Mathematicians have shown that in dimensions 9–11, smooth minimizing surfaces are the norm, and singularities can be “wiggled away,” advancing the fields of geometry, topology, and physics. Read here: https://www.quantamagazine.org/new-proofs-probe-soap-film-singularities-20251112/
New Proofs Probe Soap-Film Singularities | Quanta Magazine
Mathematicians have broken through a long-standing barrier in the study of “minimizing surfaces,” which play an important role in both math and physics.
www.quantamagazine.org
December 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Mathematicians have shown that in dimensions 9–11, smooth minimizing surfaces are the norm, and singularities can be “wiggled away,” advancing the fields of geometry, topology, and physics. Read here: https://www.quantamagazine.org/new-proofs-probe-soap-film-singularities-20251112/
🎁 Double your impact this #GivingTuesday! Donate to MAA today, and your gift will be matched dollar for dollar. Support the math community today! 🔗Donate Now: portal.maa.org/OrderApi__ca...
December 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🎁 Double your impact this #GivingTuesday! Donate to MAA today, and your gift will be matched dollar for dollar. Support the math community today! 🔗Donate Now: portal.maa.org/OrderApi__ca...
#HappyThanksgiving from the MAA! 🦃 Grateful for our math community, students, educators, enthusiasts, and even our beloved memes!
November 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
#HappyThanksgiving from the MAA! 🦃 Grateful for our math community, students, educators, enthusiasts, and even our beloved memes!
Calling all math enthusiasts! 📢 Join Capitol Hill Day on Jan 8 during JMM 2026.
No experience needed; training provided. Sign up by December 9 and help support the mathematical sciences: https://jointmathematicsmeetings.org/meetings/national/jmm2026/hill-visits
No experience needed; training provided. Sign up by December 9 and help support the mathematical sciences: https://jointmathematicsmeetings.org/meetings/national/jmm2026/hill-visits
2026 JMM Hill Visits
jointmathematicsmeetings.org
November 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Calling all math enthusiasts! 📢 Join Capitol Hill Day on Jan 8 during JMM 2026.
No experience needed; training provided. Sign up by December 9 and help support the mathematical sciences: https://jointmathematicsmeetings.org/meetings/national/jmm2026/hill-visits
No experience needed; training provided. Sign up by December 9 and help support the mathematical sciences: https://jointmathematicsmeetings.org/meetings/national/jmm2026/hill-visits
Don’t forget! MAA AMC 8 registration is open.
Get ahead of the rush and make sure everything’s ready for Competition Week (Jan 22–28, 2026). Fees go up after Jan 5, secure your spot today: https://maa.org/amcreg/
Get ahead of the rush and make sure everything’s ready for Competition Week (Jan 22–28, 2026). Fees go up after Jan 5, secure your spot today: https://maa.org/amcreg/
November 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Don’t forget! MAA AMC 8 registration is open.
Get ahead of the rush and make sure everything’s ready for Competition Week (Jan 22–28, 2026). Fees go up after Jan 5, secure your spot today: https://maa.org/amcreg/
Get ahead of the rush and make sure everything’s ready for Competition Week (Jan 22–28, 2026). Fees go up after Jan 5, secure your spot today: https://maa.org/amcreg/
Happy Fibonacci Day!
Celebrate the beauty of the Fibonacci sequence, where each number is the sum of the two before it. From pinecones to seashells, these spirals appear everywhere in nature. #FibonacciDay
Celebrate the beauty of the Fibonacci sequence, where each number is the sum of the two before it. From pinecones to seashells, these spirals appear everywhere in nature. #FibonacciDay
November 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Happy Fibonacci Day!
Celebrate the beauty of the Fibonacci sequence, where each number is the sum of the two before it. From pinecones to seashells, these spirals appear everywhere in nature. #FibonacciDay
Celebrate the beauty of the Fibonacci sequence, where each number is the sum of the two before it. From pinecones to seashells, these spirals appear everywhere in nature. #FibonacciDay
Join the MAA Outreach Grants Leadership Team and advance math outreach across the country. Members receive astipend and covered travel to MAA MathFest.
Apply now: https://maa.org/resource/outreach-grant-leadership/
Apply now: https://maa.org/resource/outreach-grant-leadership/
Outreach Grant Leadership – Mathematical Association of America
maa.org
November 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Join the MAA Outreach Grants Leadership Team and advance math outreach across the country. Members receive astipend and covered travel to MAA MathFest.
Apply now: https://maa.org/resource/outreach-grant-leadership/
Apply now: https://maa.org/resource/outreach-grant-leadership/
Stronger communities and better resources for data literacy. See how ESTEEM II is empowering statistics & data science educators in the latest Math Values post by Jana Talley: https://maa.org/math-values/full-esteem-ahead-forging-a-path-toward-statistics-and-data-science-literacy/
Full ESTEEM Ahead: Forging a Path Toward Statistics and Data Science Literacy – Mathematical Association of America
maa.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Stronger communities and better resources for data literacy. See how ESTEEM II is empowering statistics & data science educators in the latest Math Values post by Jana Talley: https://maa.org/math-values/full-esteem-ahead-forging-a-path-toward-statistics-and-data-science-literacy/