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MAA American Mathematics Competitions Recognizes Top High School Math Teachers

WASHINGTON, DC - The MAA American Mathematics Competitions (MAA AMC) is pleased to announce the 2021 winners of the Edyth May Sliffe Awards for Distinguished Mathematics Teaching in Middle School and High School. This national education prize is awarded annually to middl...

10 September 2021

Using Math to Uncover Deeper Insights of the World: A Review of Jordan Ellenberg’s How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking

10 September 2021

REU Spotlight on Georgia Tech by Emily Zhang

10 September 2021

When Mathematics Chooses You: Greg Coxson’s MAA Story

Mathematical concepts are fascinating in their own right, but to Greg Coxson, the most interesting part of mathematics comes in its applications. Throughout his education, Coxson found himself constantly asking: where does mathematics show up in the world, and how can it...

30 August 2021

Team USA Earns Fourth Place at 62nd International Mathematical Olympiad

Washington, D.C. (August 3, 2021)-- Team USA, sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), earned fourth place in the virtual 62nd International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) held on July 14-24, 2021. The six high school U.S...

3 August 2021

2021 Awards Announced for Top Expository Mathematical Writing in MAA Publications

WASHINGTON, DC (July 28, 2021) We are pleased to announce the 2021 award recipients for the Carl B. Allendoerfer Award, Trevor Evans Awards, Paul R. Halmos-Lester R. Ford Award, Merten M. Hasse Award, and George Pólya Award.

28 July 2021

Mathematical Association of America Honors Members with Service Awards

WASHINGTON, DC (July 28, 2021) Mathematical Association of America (MAA) members receive service awards for their contribution to the field of mathematics and to the Association. We are pleased to announce the 2021 award recipients for the Meritorious Service Award and C...

28 July 2021

Four Outstanding Teachers Honored with MAA’s 2021 Teaching Awards

WASHINGTON, DC (July 28, 2021) Annually, the Mathematical Association of America honors teachers who are making an impact on STEM education with the Alder Awards and Dolciani Award. We are pleased to announce the 2021 Alder Award winners Andrew Penland, Alexander Diaz, K...

28 July 2021

2021 Award Winner Announced for MAA’s Inclusivity Award

Inspired by one professor’s devotion and the impact they have made in the field of mathematics.

28 July 2021

MAA & CU Boulder Receive $2.75 Million to Improve Online Training for Math Instructors

(July 20,2021) Washington, D.C. - The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), in collaboration with the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder), a $2.75 million grant. This grant will improve online, teaching-focused p...

20 July 2021