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MAA MathFest will officially open with the Grand Opening Reception 3 INVITED ADDRESSES on Wednesday, August 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., the evening before the scientific program commences on Thursday morning. The reception will 9 INVITED PAPER SESSIONS take place in the exhibit hall and all registered participants and guests are welcome to attend and enjoy complimentary light hors d’oeuvres and a 12 THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSIONS cash bar while you mingle with other attendees. 17 GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSIONS

The program for this year’s MAA MathFest promises to be stimulating 18 SIGMAA ACTIVITIES and informative. The Hedrick Lectures will be given by Bjorn Poonen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His lectures will touch on 19 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITIES undecidability in number theory, analysis, and topology. In addition there are numerous other invited lectures covering a wide range of topics in 23 GRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITIES contemporary mathematics. A special feature this year is the Martin Gardner Centennial Lecture by Persi Diaconis. There will also be a number 26 WORKSHOPS of invited paper sessions involving topics from mathematical epidemiology, connections between logic and arithmetic geometry, computational aspects 27 POSTER SESSIONS of algebra, geometry and combinatorics, mathematics of biological fluid dynamics, mathematical modeling of the retina and fast algorithms and 28 PANEL SESSIONS matroids. In addition there are eleven different contributed paper sessions, six minicourses, twelve panels, and three workshops. There is also the 32 MINICOURSES MAA Prize Session on Thursday. MAA MathFest will conclude on Saturday evening with a Closing Banquet, to which all attendees are invited. It will 35 ALDER AWARD SESSION feature Michael Starbird as the after-dinner speaker and will honor long- time MAA Silver and Gold members. 36 SILVER AND GOLD MEMBERS

For students, there are plenty of fun and interesting activities as well. Pi Mu 39 COMMITTEE MEETINGS Epsilon is celebrating its centennial and will help kick off MAA MathFest activities by hosting the MAA-PME student reception on Wednesday 40 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE afternoon at 4:30 p.m. followed immediately by the ever-popular Math Jeopardy. There is also the graduate student reception on Thursday. Jack 46 SOCIAL EVENTS Graver will give the Jean Bee Chan and Peter Stanek Lecture for Students on 49 CHRONOLOGICAL SCHEDULE Thursday and Keith Devlin will present the Pi Mu Epsilon J. Sutherland Frame Lecture on Friday. In addition there are several panel presentations aimed 78 COMMERCIAL PRESENTATIONS at students, and numerous student paper sessions on Thursday and Friday, followed by the MAA Ice Cream Social and Award Ceremony on Friday 79 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS evening and the Student Problem Solving Competition on Saturday. 82 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 2013 While Pi Mu Epsilon is a lot “older” than the MAA (well, one year older…), I hope that you will all help celebrate their centennial at the Pi Mu Epsilon AND 2014 TO DATE Centennial Celebration Banquet on Friday evening before the Frame Lecture. Pi Mu Epsilon was certainly the visionary society that launched undergrad 84 HILTON FLOOR PLAN research in mathematics way back when. Indeed, my own very first research paper appeared in the Pi Mu Epsilon Journal (around 1720 or so, if my memory is still working…). The mathematics community owes a lot to the PME folks, so let’s celebrate with them in Portland!

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EARLE RAYMOND HEDRICK LECTURE SERIES AMS-MAA JOINT INVITED ADDRESS Lecture 1: What is the Value of a Computer Proof Undecidability in Number Theory in Research and Teaching? Thursday, August 7, 10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Friday, August 8, 10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom Sara Billey, University of Washington Lecture 2: In this talk, we will introduce some Undecidability in Analysis and Topology of the history of computer assisted Friday, August 8, 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. proofs, modern applications, and Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom how you can incorporate this technique into your every day life. Lecture 3: Beyond the famous 4-Color Theorem, Undecidability Everywhere computer assisted proofs are found in hypergeometric series, geometry Saturday, August 9, 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. of Kepler’s conjecture, and algebraic geometry related to Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom Schubert varieties. Each new computer assisted proof adds to our collective repertoire with this relatively new technique. Bjorn Poonen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology We will talk about some specific easy problems that can be verified by computer and some results in the literature for Hilbert’s Tenth Problem asked for an which no human only proof is known. We will address the algorithm that, given a multivariable important question “What does a computer proof add to our polynomial equation with integer mathematical intuition?” We also will give several suggestions coefficients, would decide whether for where computer assisted proofs can be added in the there exists a solution in integers. Around undergraduate curriculum. In the long run, we speculate that 1970, Matiyasevich, building on earlier computer assisted proofs will be taught right alongside the work of Davis, Putnam, and Robinson, techniques of induction and proof by contradiction. showed that no such algorithm exists. But the answer to the analogous question with integers replaced by rational numbers is Biography: Sara C. Billey is Professor of Mathematics at still unknown, and there is not even agreement among experts as the University of Washington. She earned her undergraduate to what the answer should be. Meanwhile, over the past decades, degree at MIT and went on to study mathematics at the many problems in areas of mathematics other than number theory University of California in San Diego, where she earned MA have also been found to be undecidable. I will present a sampling and Ph.D. degrees in mathematics. Profesor Billey’s research of these, and discuss a few problems whose undecidability status is specialty is combinatorics. She is known for her contributions not yet known. on Schubert polynomials, singular loci of Schubert varieties, Kostant polynomials, Kazhdan–Lusztig polynomials often Biography: Bjorn Poonen is the Claude Shannon Professor of using computer verified proofs. She is a strong advocate of Mathematics at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). using computers to do research in mathematics, in particular He received A.B. and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard and Berkeley, for obtaining data for conjectures and computer verified proofs. respectively, and held positions at MSRI, Princeton, and Berkeley before moving to MIT in 2008. Poonen’s research focuses mainly In 2000 Professor Billey received the Presidential Early on number theory and algebraic geometry; in particular, he is Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). She has interested in the rational number solutions to equations. Poonen also been the recipient of an NSF Career award. In 2012 she is the founding managing editor of Algebra & Number Theory. became a fellow of the American Mathematical Society. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences For more information on Professor Billey, see the delightful and of the American Mathematical Society. He has received the prize-winning essay The Most Famous Sara in Mathematics Guggenheim, Packard, Rosenbaum, and Sloan fellowships, as well by Rebecca Myers. as a Miller Professorship and the 2011 Chauvenet Prize. Earlier, he was a four-time Putnam Competition winner, an International Mathematical Olympiad medalist, and the unique perfect scorer out of 385,000 participants in the 1985 American High School Mathematics Exam. Fifteen mathematicians have completed a Ph.D. thesis under his guidance. #MAAthFest Portland, Oregon | August 6–9, 2014 3 2014

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MAA INVITED ADDRESS MAA INVITED ADDRESS Understanding Microorganism Mathematical Models of the Retina and In Silico Swimming using Mathematics Experiments: Shedding Light on Vision Loss Thursday, August 7, 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom Ricardo Cortez, Tulane University Erika Camacho, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Biological fluid flows, like those Arizona State University surrounding moving bacteria and spermatozoa, are generated by Mathematical modeling has been viscous forces, which completely used to study diverse biological topics dominate inertial effects, so that ranging from protein folding to cell their dynamics may be modeled as a interactions to interacting populations sequence of steady-state snapshots. of humans but has only recently been Microorganism motility has been an used to study the physiology of the active area of research for the last 60 years motivated by eye. In recent years, computer (in silico) experiments have questions like: What are effective locomotion strategies of given researchers invaluable insights and in some cases have microorganisms? How do they interact with the surrounding re-directed experimental research and theory. In this talk I environment? How do microorganisms combine to create will give a brief overview of the relevant physiology of the patterns of collective motion? What force-generating eye as it pertains to Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), a group of mechanisms do the organisms use to propel themselves? The inherited degenerative eye diseases that is characterized by only way to answer these questions is through a combination the premature death of both rod and cone photoreceptors of theory, experiments, mathematical modeling and simulation. often resulting in total blindness. With mathematics and in We will present recent collaborative mathematical work, some silico experiments, we explore the experimentally observed of it done with undergraduate students, that sheds light on results highlighting the delicate balance between the these biological systems and challenges ahead. availability of nutrients and the rates of shedding and renewal of photoreceptors needed for a normal functioning retina. Biography: Ricardo Cortez received a B.A. in mathematics This work provides a framework for future physiological and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Arizona State investigations potentially leading to long-term targeted University. He earned a Ph.D. in applied mathematics from the multi-faceted interventions and therapies dependent on the University of California at Berkeley in 1995 and became an particular stage and subtype of RP under consideration. The NSF postdoctoral fellow and Courant Instructor at New York mathematics presented will be accessible to an undergraduate University. He joined the faculty at Tulane University in 1998, math audience and the biology will be at the level of a novice where he is the Pendergraft William Larkin Duren Professor of (and with a little help from Dr. Seuss). Mathematics and Director of the Center for Computational Science. Prof. Cortez was the 2012 recipient of the Blackwell- Biography: Erika Tatiana Camacho grew up in East Los Tapia prize for significant contributions to research and Angeles and was taught by Jaime Escalante at Garfield High for serving as a role model for mathematical scientists and School. She received her Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from students from underrepresented minority groups. His research Cornell University. She has held positions at Los Alamos interests include computational mathematics, mathematical National Laboratory, Loyola Marymount University, and biology, modeling, and secondary mathematics education. ASU. She is currently an MLK Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She co-founded and co-directed the Applied Mathematical Sciences Summer Institute (AMSSI), dedicated to the recruitment of undergraduate women, underrepresented minorities, and those that might not otherwise have the opportunity. Her current research is at the interface of mathematics, biology, physiology, and sociology and involves mathematically modeling degenerative eye diseases, gene networks within yeast, social networks, alcohol effects on a neuron firing, and fungal resistance under selective pressure. Her leadership, scholarship, and mentoring has won her

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Invited Addresses (continued) national recognition including the SACNAS Distinguished mathematical techniques in the study of communication, and Undergraduate Mentoring Award in 2012 and the National mathematical cognition. He has written 32 books and over Hispanic Women Corporation Latina Leadership Award in 80 published research articles. Devlin is the Recipient of the 2011, recognition as one of 12 Emerging Scholars of 2010 Pythagoras Prize, the Peano Prize, the Carl Sagan Award, by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, and a citation for and the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics Communications mentoring and guiding undergraduates in research by the Award. In 2003, he was recognized by the California State U.S. National Security Agency. Some of her local recognitions Assembly for his “innovative work and longtime service in the include the Dr. Manuel Servin Faculty Award for excellence in field of mathematics and its relation to logic and linguistics.” exemplifying achievement in research, mentorship of Hispanic He is “the Math Guy” on National Public Radio. students, leadership at ASU and in the community in 2013, the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Faculty Service Award in 2013, the 40 Hispanic Leaders Under 40 JAMES R. C. LEITZEL LECTURE Award in 2012 and the ASU Faculty Women’s Association Research in Mathematics by Undergraduates: Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award in 2011. Past, Present, and Future Saturday, August 9, 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. MAA INVITED ADDRESS Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom First Person Solvers – Using Video Games to Learn Joseph Gallian, University Mathematics and Solve Real Math Problems of Minnesota Duluth Although involving undergraduates Thursday, August 7, 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. in research has been a long standing Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom practice in the experimental sciences, Keith Devlin, Stanford University it has only been recently that The design of a good interface to undergraduates have been involved in an activity can have a significant research in mathematics in significant impact on learning and use. The piano numbers. In this talk Gallian traces provides a more intuitive and direct the evolution of research by undergraduates over the past 25 interface to music than symbolic years and the reasons for it. He gives his opinion on what lies musical notation, the Hindu-Arabic ahead over the next ten years. numerals revolutionized arithmetic Biography: Joe Gallian received a Ph.D. from Notre Dame in (and with it, trade and commerce), 1971. He has been at the University of Minnesota Duluth since and symbolic algebraic notation was so successful that most 1972. He is the author of the book “Contemporary Abstract people today think the interface is algebra, rather than the Algebra” (8th edition) and coauthor of the book “For All mathematical processes the notation represents. Devlin has Practical Purposes” (9th edition). His research interests include spent the past several years developing casual games that groups, graphs and combinatorics. He has published more than provide representations of mathematics that enable children 100 articles and given over 250 invited lectures at colleges, (and adults) to learn basic mathematics by “playing”, the same universities and conferences. He has directed summer research way we can learn music by learning to play the piano. programs for undergraduate students since 1977. Over Biography: Keith Devlin is a co-founder and Executive 200 papers written in the program have been published in Director of Stanford University’s H-STAR institute, a co-founder professional-level research journals. Ten program alumni have of the Stanford Media X research network, and a Senior received the AMS-MAA-SIAM Morgan Prize for research, 14 Researcher at CSLI. He is a World Economic Forum Fellow, a have won the Association for Women Alice Schafer Prize, and Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of one hundred and fifteen have received a Ph.D. degree. He has Science, and a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society. received teaching awards from the Mathematical Association His current research is focused on the use of different media of America, the Carnegie Foundation, and the University to teach and communicate mathematics to diverse audiences. of Minnesota. He is past President of the Mathematical In this connection, he is a co-founder and President of an Association of America and a Fellow of the American educational video games company, InnerTube Games. He Mathematical Society. also works on the design of information/reasoning systems for intelligence analysis. Other research interests include: theory of information, models of reasoning, applications of

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AWM-MAA ETTA Z. FALCONER LECTURE made connections to the theory of weakly normal complex analytic spaces. More recently Vitulli discovered an elegant From Algebraic to Weak Subintegral Extensions new element-wise criterion for weak subintegrality. Along with in Algebra and Geometry her colleague D.K. Harrison, she developed a unified valuation Friday, August 8, 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. theory for rings with zero divisors that generalized both Krull Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom and Archimedean valuations. Marie A. Vitulli, While at Oregon, Dr. Vitulli worked in many ways to improve University of Oregon opportunities for women in mathematics. She was involved in the creation and administration of a scholarship program As students of algebra we quickly for undergraduate women in mathematics and the physical learn that for the purpose of solving sciences. Professor Vitulli created and maintains the award- polynomial equations the field of winning website Women in Math Web Project. rational numbers is inadequate. We soon become acquainted with algebraic extensions of the rationals PI MU EPSILON J. SUTHERLAND FRAME LECTURE and later in our studies meet the fields of algebraic numbers, real numbers, and complex numbers, the Fibonacci and the First Personal latter as the algebraic closure of the real field. Computing Revolution As students of commutative algebra we learn about integral Friday, August 8, 8:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. extensions of rings and their properties and consequences Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom in the study of algebraic varieties and schemes. Again, for Keith Devlin, Stanford University some purposes, integral extensions do not accomplish all The first personal computing revolution that we had hoped for. Much more recently geometers and took place not in Silicon Valley in algebraists introduced the twin theories of weak normality the 1980s but in Pisa in the 13th and seminormality for commutative rings and algebraic Century. The medieval counterpart to varieties to address some of these deficiencies. Steve Jobs was a young Italian called In this talk we outline the history of the twin theories with Leonardo, better known today by an emphasis on the recent developments in the area over the the nickname Fibonacci. Thanks to a past fifteen years. For clarity of exposition we will focus our recently discovered manuscript in a attention on the characteristic 0 case where the theories library in Florence, the story of how this genius, about whom merge into one. we know so little, came to launch the modern commercial Biography: Marie A. Vitulli is Professor Emerita of world can now be told. Mathematics at the University of Oregon. She received her Based on Devlin’s book The Man of Numbers: Fibonacci’s B.A. degree with highest distinction from the University of Arithmetical Revolution (Walker & Co, July 2011) and his co- Rochester and her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University published companion e-book Leonardo and Steve: The Young of Pennsylvania. Upon completing the Ph.D. degree Dr. Vitulli Genius Who Beat Apple to Market by 800 Years. joined the faculty at the University of Oregon and remained Biography: Keith Devlin is a co-founder and Executive there for her entire academic career. Dr. Vitulli has made Director of Stanford University’s H-STAR institute, a co-founder original and important contributions to commutative algebra of the Stanford Media X research network, and a Senior and its interactions with algebraic geometry. Over her long Researcher at CSLI. He is a World Economic Forum Fellow, a career she has worked tirelessly for the advancement of Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of women in mathematics. Prof. Vitulli has published numerous Science, and a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society. research articles and book chapters and has lectured on her His current research is focused on the use of different media work throughout the United States, Europe, and South Africa. to teach and communicate mathematics to diverse audiences. After her early work in deformation theory Vitulli turned In this connection, he is a co-founder and President of an her attention to the study of seminormality and weak educational video games company, InnerTube Games. He normality for commutative rings and algebraic varieties. also works on the design of information/reasoning systems In a series of papers with her colleague John V. Leahy, she for intelligence analysis. Other research interests include: developed fundamental properties of seminormality and

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Invited Addresses (continued) theory of information, models of reasoning, applications of NAM DAVID HAROLD BLACKWELL LECTURE mathematical techniques in the study of communication, and mathematical cognition. He has written 32 books and over Markov Decision Processes, Turnpike Horizons 80 published research articles. Recipient of the Pythagoras and Blackwell Optimality Prize, the Peano Prize, the Carl Sagan Award, and the Joint Friday, August 8, 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Policy Board for Mathematics Communications Award. In Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom I 2003, he was recognized by the California State Assembly Mark Lewis, Cornell University for his “innovative work and longtime service in the field of mathematics and its relation to logic and linguistics.” He is “the A Markov decision process (MDP) Math Guy” on National Public Radio. is defined by the 5-tuple: the time horizon, a state space, a transition matrix (of a Markov chain), a control THE JEAN BEE CHAN AND PETER STANEK or action space, and a cost or reward LECTURE FOR STUDENTS function. Together, this constitutes a mathematical construct for optimizing The Founding of Pi Mu Epsilon 100 Years Ago dynamic decision-making under uncertainty. In this talk, we Thursday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. outline the components of an MDP, discuss classic results of Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom I Blackwell, then show how Blackwell’s optimality criterion Jack Graver, Syracuse University can be used in controlled queueing systems and for the development of turnpike horizons. On December 8, 1913, the Mathematical Club of Syracuse University met on the 10th anniversary MARTIN GARDNER CENTENNIAL LECTURE of it’s founding. Miss Florence Richert The Magic of Martin Gardner presented the paper ‘The Evaluation and Transcendence of Pi.’ Discussion Saturday, August 9, 2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. followed the reading of the paper. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom There was a short business meeting Persi Diaconis, Stanford University before refreshments at which “Dr. Roe gave the report of committee appointed to consider changing the Club into a Martin Gardner somehow managed Mathematical Fraternity.” The decision was made to proceed to make mathematical ideas come with this project and during the Spring semester of 1914 the alive to the broadest spectrum, from details were worked out and PME was incorporated in runaway teenagers to homemakers New York State. to professional mathematicians. The question is “How did he do it?” Along What did they want to accomplish by taking this action? the way he exposed fake mediums, What was the background against which the decision to found elucidated Alice in Wonderland, wrote awful poetry, and PME was made? Using the Archives of Syracuse University and explained magic tricks. One recurrent theme in his writing:He the detailed notes left by the founders, I hope to answer these thought that tricks, riddles, and jokes should be woven into our questions and to develop an understanding of the historical teaching. Neither the education establishment nor the upper context in which PME was born. crust of mathematicians seems to agree. I’ll try to bring all of this to life. But, beware, as someone once wrote: “Warning: Martin Gardner has caused dozens of innocent youngsters to become professional mathematicians and thousands of professional mathematicians to become innocent youngsters.”

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Invited Paper Sessions

Mathematical Epidemiology Connections between Logic and Arithmetic Geometry Thursday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 1:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom II Mathematical Epidemiology has grown at an accelerated In the past few years, ideas from model theory and pace over the last two decades through the integration computability theory, branches of logic, have led to proofs of of mathematical models, available data, computational new results in arithmetic geometry. Sometimes these ideas from methods and fieldwork. Successful epidemiological models logic serve as inspiration by analogy; other times they are are validated using parameters from particular epidemics, directly used in the proofs. The proposed session will consist can predict likely outcomes of an epidemic, and can be of survey talks by experts, suitable for a broad audience. used to propose specific interventions strategies. Modern Bjorn Poonen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology epidemiological models involve temporal and spatial features, age structure, transmission across networks or patches, Computability Theory at Work: Factoring deterministic and stochastic elements, seasonality, ecological Polynomials and Finding Roots factors, and more. The inclusion of these features also calls for 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. new mathematical analysis of the models. This session features Russell Miller, Queens College, City University of expository presentations covering a variety of aspects of New York modern Mathematical Epidemiology. The Zilber Trichotomy Principle for Algebraic Dynamics: Hands-On Examples of Deept Notions Ricardo Cortez, Tulane University from Model Theory Comparing Risk for Chikungunya and Dengue 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Emergence Using Mathematical Models Alice Medvedev, University of California at Berkeley 1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. On the Elementary Theory of Finitely Carrie Manore, Tulane University Generated Fields How are Fish Population Dynamics Shared 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. by a Changing Environment? Insights from a Florian Pop, The Pennsylvania State University Mathematical Model Driven by Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen Data from Lake Erie Computational Aspects of Algebra, 1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Geometry and Combinatorics Paul Hurtado, Mathematical Biosciences Institute Friday, August 8, 1:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Determining Causal Networks in Nonlinear Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion West Dynamical Systems: Ecosystem Applications 2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. This session will highlight recent advances in mathematics Bree Cummins, Montana State University inspired by experimental and computational aspects of research. The talks will be in areas of combinatorics and Epidemic Forecasting and Monitoring using Modern Data Assimilation Methods probability related to algebra and geometry. This is a highly 2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. active area of research, which often lends itself to interesting Kyle Hickmann, Los Alamos and Tulane University talks accessible to a wide audience. Sara Billey, University of Washington Qualitative Inverse Problems using Bifurcation Analysis in the Recurrent Neutral Network Model Benjamin Young, University of Oregon 3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. The Combinatorics of CAT(o) Cubical Complexes Stephen Wirkus, Arizona State University and Robotic Motion Planning 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Mathematics of Planet Earth 2013+: Management of Natural Resources Federico Ardila, San Francisco State University 3:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. A Borsuk-Ulam Equivalent that Directly Implies Abdul-Aziz Yakubu, Howard University Sperner’s Lemma 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Kathryn Nyman, Willamette University

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The Combinatorics of Fully Packed Loops and Modeling E. Coli Aspartate Chemotaxis Razumov-Stroganov Conjectures in a Stokes Flow 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Dan Romik, University of California, Davis Hoa Nguyen, Trinity University Parking Functions and Tree Inversions Modeling Interactions between Tumor Cells, 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Interstitial Fluid and Drug Particles David Perkinson, Reed College 3:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Katarzyna A. Rejniak, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Expanding Hall-Littlewood Polynomials into & Research Institute and University of South Florida Schur Functions 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sperm Motility and Cooperativity Austin Roberts, University of Washington in Epithelial Detachment 4:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. Self-Organizing Cellular Automata Julie Simons, Tulane University 4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Alexander E. Holroyd, Microsoft Research Swimming through Heterogeneous Viscoelastic Media

4:30 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. The Mathematics of Biological Fluid Dynamics Jacek Wrobel, Tulane University Friday, August 8, 2:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East The Eyes Have It: Mathematical Modeling One exciting area of mathematical research within of the Retina Mathematical Biology is “biological fluid dynamics,” which Saturday, August 9, 1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. consists of explaining and understanding the interaction of fluids Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion West and living organisms. This includes the motion of microorganisms Models of the retina are crucial in understanding various retinal such as bacteria and algae, cell motion, the fluid flow in the diseases and abnormalities that contribute to blindness such respiratory and cardiovascular systems, flying and as myopia, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, and others. In this swimming, and much more. The research problems are session speakers will present mathematical models of retinal inspired by the need to understand basic functions of life, detachment, retinal blood flow, and melanopsin activation such as reproduction, growth, feeding, and locomotion. The and inactivation. Utilizing a diverse set of mathematical mathematics of biological fluid dynamics involves developing techniques, analysis, and computer simulations from dynamical theory, creating models, and designing computational methods systems, numerical analysis, and stochastic processes these for numerical simulations of the systems being investigated. models investigate complex retinal process including elevated This is typically done in collaboration with experimentalists ocular pressure and forces from retinal adhesion, retinal and other scientists. This expository session highlights a variety pigment epithelium pumps, and retinal elasticity leading to of applications of the mathematics behind biological fluid retinal detachment, alterations in ocular curvature caused dynamics and identifies current research questions in this area. by a reduction retinal blood flow, and the chemical reaction Ricardo Cortez, Tulane University associated with non-image forming process in the retina. Neuromechanics and Fluid Dynamics Erika Camacho, Massachusetts Institute of Technology of an Undulatory Swimmer and Arizona State University 2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Mechanical Models for Exudative Retinal Lisa Fauci, Tulane University Detachments Mathematical Modeling of Sperm Motility 1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. and Mucociliary Transport Thomas Chou, Department of Biomathematics, UCLA 2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. New Paradigms in Retinal Blood Flow Simulation Robert Dillon, Washington State University 1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Andrea Dziubek, Mathematics Department, SUNY Institute of Technology

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Analytical Mechanics and Evolution example, connectivity augmentation can be solved efficiently of a Detaching Retina on matroids, but becomes NP-hard for geometric planar 2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. graphs, even on trees. The purpose of this session is to identify William J. Bottega, Department of Mechanical and graph properties relevant to current applications and their Aerospace Engineering, Rutgers University complexity behaviour as the setting is changed from matroid Stochastic Modeling of Melanopsin Activation and to graphs and geometric graphs. Speakers will direct their Deactivation talks on this rapidly developing topic to a general audience. 2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Brigitte Servatius, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Christina Hamlet, Center for Computational Science, Martin Milanič, University of Primorska Tulane University Pick a Tree, Any Tree Fast Algorithms on Large Graphs (and Matroids) 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Gary Gordon, Lafayette College Saturday, August 9, 1:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Multi-Source Spanning Trees of Graphs Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Very large graphs, such as the internet, have become part of Andrzej Proskurowski, University of Oregon our daily routine. Quite naturally they pose new challenges for the mathematician. What are the methods and tools Large Graphs in Internet Tomography and Cyber Defense to find out something about a structure so large that we 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. cannot know all of it? Being greedy seems a successful real Randy Paffenroth, Numerica Corporation life strategy familiar to most of us. Matroids are the most general structures on which the greedy algorithm finds a Large and Sparse Graphs basis. Communications networks, such as the internet, organic 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. molecules, quasicrystals, etc. are modeled by large graphs. The Brigitte Servatius, Worcester Polytechnic Institute coarsest analysis uses the matroid structure only. However, in a general geometric setting many problems become hard. For

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Themed Contributed Paper Sessions

Undergraduate Research Activities in Undergraduate Research in Mathematics: Mathematical and Computational Biology, Part I & II How, When, Why, Part I, II, & III Part I: Thursday, August 7, 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Part I: Thursday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway I & II Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria II Part II: Friday, August 8, 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Part II: Saturday, August 8, 8:30 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway I & II Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria II This session is dedicated to aspects of undergraduate Part III: Saturday, August 9, 1:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. research in mathematical and computational biology. First and Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria II foremost, this session would like to highlight research results Opportunities for undergraduate research have increased of projects that either were conducted by undergraduates or dramatically in recent years. There are many benefits were collaborations between undergraduates and their faculty of doing and guiding undergraduate research. We invite talks mentors. Of particular interest are those collaborations on a range of topics including, but not limited to: involving that involve students and faculty from both mathematics students in mathematics research, reports on successful and biology. Secondly, as many institutions have started programs, how to set up programs, and research results. We undergraduate research programs in this area, frequently with are especially interested in presentations from mentors and the help of initial external funding, the session is interested in program directors about how programs are run and evidence the process and logistics of starting a program and maintaining of their effectiveness. We also welcome presentations from a program even after the initial funding expires. Important students focused on their experience and learning outcomes issues include faculty development and interdisciplinary (talks about their research results should be submitted to collaboration, student preparation and selection, the structure other sessions). This session seeks to expand the network of of research programs, the acquisition of resources to support undergraduate researchers and facilitators, exchange new the program, and the subsequent achievements of students who ideas, and help make undergraduate research more accessible. participate in undergraduate research in mathematical and Emek Kose, St. Mary’s College of Maryland computational biology. Casey Douglas, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Timothy Comar, Benedictine University Angela Gallegos, Loyola Marymount University Sponsored by SIGMAA on Mathematical and Computational Biology (BIO SIGMAA) Embodied Activities in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics Mathematics in Honors Programs Thursday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor AB Thursday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway I & II In layman’s terms we might describe embodied activities as events that connect cognition with action. In other Honors Colleges and Programs look for unique opportunities words, these are tasks, where a student is physically and to reach out to bright and capable students who may not mentally engaged in a cognitive task designed to result in be mathematics majors. This session will focus on courses, learning. These tasks are created so that students are the strategies, or activities, that have been used for non major mathematics. Many hypothesize that manipulatives “work” mathematics classes designed for honors students. Speakers because they provide an atmosphere where students are should provide evidence of the success of and/or challenges engaged in actions that assist in constructing mathematical involved with the courses they have taught. concepts. Similarly, incorporating embodied activities into Jacci White, Saint Leo University the classroom has proved fruitful not only with prospective teachers but with undergraduate mathematics majors who are learning related rates, geometric concepts, and proof constructions. Furthermore, they can serve as an entry point to inquiry-based learning because embodied activities go beyond communicating, writing, reading, and reflecting. The purpose of this session is to share activities that require students to be physically engaged in learning all levels of mathematics, particularly undergraduate mathematics.

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Submitted abstracts should include the goals of the activity, discussions rather than listening and taking notes; and, (4) description of the activity with details connecting the students benefit from more frequent structured practice and mathematics with the actions, and strengths and weaknesses feedback in the classroom from a knowledgeable teacher. In of the activity. We encourage presentations that are audience- this session participants will present and discuss examples interactive, so that they may experience the activity in action. of flipped mathematics courses and share the benefits and Talks that focus on general active learning strategies with challenges of this type of pedagogy. Descriptions of unique little or no connections between cognition and physical models of flipped classes are welcome as are results of action should submit talk proposals to the Active Learning in research on flipping pedagogy. Mathematics contributed session. Jean McGivney-Burelle, University of Hartford Hortensia Soto-Johnson, University of Northern Colorado Larissa Schroeder, University of Hartford John Williams, University of Hartford Sponsored by MAA Committee on Professional Fei Xue, University of Hartford Development Mako Haruta, University of Hartford Ben Pollina, University of Hartford Recreational Mathematics: New Problems and New Solutions, Part I & II Active Learning in Mathematics, Part I & II Part I: Thursday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Part I: Friday, August 8, 8:30 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion West Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria II Part II: Friday, August 8, 1:00 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Part II: Friday, August 8, 1:00 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria I Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria II As with all mathematics, recreational mathematics continues Active learning is the process where students engage in to expand through the solution of new problems and the activities such as reading, writing, or problem solving that development of novel solutions to old problems. For the encourage analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of class content. purposes of this session, the definition of recreational It has been well-known that active learning strategies increase mathematics will be a broad one. The primary guideline student learning and have long- lasting effects on student used to determine the suitability of a paper will be the success (Braxton, et al, 2008). For this session, we invite understandability of the mathematics. Papers submitted to this instructors of mathematics to discuss ways to promote this session should be accessible to undergraduate students. Novel hands-on learning in the classroom. In particular, techniques applications as well as new approaches to old problems are that involve short reading, writing, or problem-solving prompts welcome. Examples of use of the material in the undergraduate and exercises that are designed to reinforce classroom classroom are encouraged. material are encouraged. Both examples of individual student Paul Coe, Dominican University active learning strategies and successful uses of group- related Sara Quinn, Dominican University strategies (such as “think, pair, share” ideas) are welcome. The Kristen Schemmerhorn, Dominican University session is designed for instructors to share their experiences and provide useful tips and tricks on implementing these strategies and overcoming obstacles to active learning in Flipping Pedagogy in College Mathematics general. Examples and ideas can come from any type of Courses, Part I & II course, from undergraduate non-major service courses and Part I: Thursday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. – 5:35 p.m. early- major mathematics courses to late-major and even Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway III & IV graduate-level classes. Speakers are encouraged to include Part II: Friday, August 8, 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. assessment data on the effectiveness of their active learning Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor AB strategies or empirical feedback from students and/or faculty While the expression “flipping a course” is relatively new, about their strategies. Talks that focus on embodied activities this pedagogical strategy has been around for a number that connect cognition with physical action in the classroom of years. Some tenets that underlie this type of pedagogy should submit talk proposals to the Embodied Activities in the are that: (1) out-of-class time should be highly structured to Teaching and Learning of Mathematics session. best prepare students for in-class activities; (2) it is useful to David Taylor, Roanoke College evaluate students’ pre-class preparation and for instructors to Robert Allen, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse have access to this information; (3) class time is better spent Lorena Bociu, North Carolina State University having students engage in cooperative problem solving and

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Project-Based Curriculum, Part I & II Part III: Saturday, August 9, 1:00 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor AB Part I: Friday, August 8, 8:50 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway III & IV A common focus of university administration is student Part II: Friday, August 8, 1:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. retention and graduation. First year mathematics courses, both Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway III & IV general education and major specific, have comparatively high drop/fail/withdraw rates. This means that they are One of the goals of mathematics teaching is enabling the often scrutinized in regard to their effect on retention and learner to apply their mathematical knowledge to other graduation rates. In this session, we would like to hear what disciplines and to real-world problems. One method to achieve you have been doing to respond to this scrutiny. We hope this goal is project-based learning, which involves students to focus on departmental-wide efforts, rather than specific attempting to solve interdisciplinary problems arising outside classroom approaches. Presentations could include complete of the traditional classroom. The problems may arise from course redesign, co-requisite support courses, restructure of general social concerns or from within business, non-profit, curriculum, departmental efforts to standardize, etc. Note or government organizations. Project-based learning can that we would like to hear about successful, in process, and encourage inquiry, problem solving, collaboration, reasoning, unsuccessful initiatives. Presentations that include a description and communication skills. We invite papers that address of the initiative along with data supporting the success or how project-based learning is facilitated at any level and the failure of these initiatives are especially encouraged. content of such projects. Evidence should be included as to the effectiveness of such projects and/or the system by which Donna Flint, South Dakota State University students engage in such projects. Rebecca Diischer, South Dakota State University Charles Bingen, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire Emek Kose, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Casey Douglas, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Angela Gallegos, Loyola Marymount University More Favorite Geometry Proofs Saturday, August 9, 1:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Open and Accessible Problems in Real Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria I or Complex and Analysis This session invites presenters to share their favorite Friday, August 8, 1:00 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. undergraduate geometry proofs. These proofs should be Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway I & II suitable for Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry courses as well as for courses frequently referred to as “modern” Undergraduate research is more popular than ever, and or “higher” geometry but not those related to differential there is a high demand for open and accessible problems for geometry or (low-level) graduate courses. Proofs must be students to tackle. Analysis is an area particularly suited for for theorems other than the Pythagorean Theorem and this research because it builds off of the foundational material should be different from those presented during the MAA that students learn in calculus. In addition, analysis is rich with MathFest 2013 paper session (see http://www.framingham. problems that are easily stated, but more difficult to solve, edu/~smabrouk/Maa/mathfest2013/ for more information). and often lead to further questions for investigation. We Presenters must do the full proof, discuss how the proof fits invite presentations about open problems in real or complex into the course, provide information regarding prerequisite analysis suitable for undergraduate research or joint faculty topics for the proof, and discuss associated areas with and undergraduate research. Presentations concerning results which students have difficulty and how such concerns are about these types of problems, preferably with open questions addressed so that students understand the proof. Presenters remaining, are also welcome. are invited to discuss how they have modified the proof over Lynette Boos, Providence College time as well as to share historical information for “classic” Su-Jeong Kang, Providence College proofs and explorations/demonstrations that they use to help students understand the associated theorem. Abstracts should Curriculum Development to Support include the theorem to be proved/discussed as well as brief First Year Mathematics Students, Part I, II & III background information. Part I: Friday, August 8, 1:00 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Sarah Mabrouk, Framingham State University Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor AB Part II: Saturday, August 9, 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor AB

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General Contributed Paper Sessions Organized by Lynette Boos, Providence College and Susan Callahan, Cottey College

Probability or Statistics Research in Applied Mathematics Thursday, August 7, 8:30 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. Friday, August 8, 3:00 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria III Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor C

Assorted Teaching Topics Research in Graph Theory or Combinatorics Thursday, August 7, 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Friday, August 8, 3:00 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor AB Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria III

Interdisciplinary Topics in Mathematics Research in Analysis Thursday, August 7, 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 8:30 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor C Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor C

Modeling or Applications Teaching or Learning Developmental Mathematics Thursday, August 7, 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 8:30 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway III & IV Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria III

Assorted Mathematics Research Topics Research in Algebra Thursday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 8:30 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor C Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway I & II

Teaching or Learning Introductory Mathematics Research in Number Theory Thursday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 8:30 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria III Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria I

Mathematics and Technology Research in Geometry Friday, August 8, 8:30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 10:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria III Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor C

Teaching or Learning Calculus Assessment Friday, August 8, 8:30 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 10:30 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor C Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria III

Mentoring History or Philosophy of Mathematics Friday, August 8, 1:00 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 1:00 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria III Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria III

Outreach Teaching or Learning Advanced Mathemathics Friday, August 8, 1:00 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 1:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor C Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor C

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SIGMAA Activities

The following is a list of activities at MathFest 2014 that are sponsored by SIGMAAs. Full descriptions of the sessions may be found elsewhere in the program or online at http://maa.org/meetings/mathfest/program-details/2014/sigmaa-activities

SIGMAA QL: SIGMAA on Quantitative Literacy BIO SIGMAA: SIGMAA on Mathematical Reception and Computational Biology

Thursday, August 7, 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway I & II Undergraduate Research Activities in Mathematical and Computational Biology, Part I and Part II SIGMAA QL Turns 10: A Discussion of the Past and Future of Quantitative Literacy Thursday, August 7, 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Thursday, August 7, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway 1 & II Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway I & II Friday, August 8, 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway 1 & II POM SIGMAA: SIGMAA on the Philosophy of Mathematics WEB SIGMAA: SIGMAA on Mathematics Reception Instruction using the Web

Thursday, August 7, 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. PANEL DISCUSSION Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria I​ Open Source Resources for Mathematics: Guest Lecture: Math-Speak: Syntax, Semantics, Benefits and Costs and Pragmatics Friday August 8, 1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria I​ Business Meeting Friday, August 8, 5:30 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. SIGMAA MCST: SIGMAA on Math Circles Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor AB for Students and Teachers Discussion Math Circle Demonstration What Are Effective Online Homework Problems in Mathematics? Saturday, August 9, 9:00 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. Friday, August 8, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor AB Math Wrangle Saturday, August 9, 10:30 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East

PANEL SESSION Problems Well-Suited for Math Circles Friday, August 8, 2:35 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom II

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Undergraduate Student Activities

MAA-PME Student Reception MAA Student Paper Session #6 Organizers: Wednesday, August 6, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Theron J. Hitchman, University Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Senate Suite of Northern Iowa Jennifer Bergner, Salisbury MAA Student Paper Session #7 Math Jeopardy University Thursday, August 7, 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Forum Suite Pi Mu Epsilon Student Paper Sessions Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East MAA Student Paper Session #8 PME Student Paper Session #1 Answer: A fun undergraduate mathematics contest to lead off MathFest. Thursday, August 7, 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Council Suite Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Executive Suite Question: What is Mathematics Jeopardy? MAA Student Paper Session #9 PME Student Paper Session #2 Four teams of students will provide the Thursday, August 7, 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. questions to go with the mathematical Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Directors Suite Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Senate Suite answers in many categories. MAA Student Paper Session #10 PME Student Paper Session #3 New Format This Year: All Thursday, August 7, 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 4:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. interested students in the audience Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Studio Suite Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Executive Suite can enter their names to be chosen to play on one of the four teams of four MAA Student Paper Session #11 PME Student Paper Session #4 players. There will be prizes for all Thursday, August 7, 4:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 4:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. the participants. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Forum Suite Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Senate Suite Come cheer for your favorite team. PME Student Paper Session #5 The session will be emceed by MAA Student Paper Session #12 Michael Berry. Thursday, August 7, 4:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Friday, August 8, 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Executive Suite Organizers: Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Council Suite Robert Vallin, Lamar University MAA Student Paper Session #13 PME Student Paper Session #6 Michael Berry, University Thursday, August 7, 4:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Friday, August 8, 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. of Tennessee Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Directors Suite Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Senate Suite

MAA Student Paper Sessions MAA Student Paper Session #14 PME Student Paper Session #7 MAA Student Paper Session #1 Thursday, August 7, 4:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Friday, August 8, 8:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Studio Suite Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 Thursday, August 7, 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Forum Suite MAA Student Paper Session #15 PME Student Paper Session #8 MAA Student Paper Session #2 Friday, August 8, 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Forum Suite Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Executive Suite Thursday, August 7, 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Council Suite MAA Student Paper Session #16 PME Student Paper Session #9 MAA Student Paper Session #3 Friday, August 8, 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Council Suite Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Senate Suite Thursday, August 7, 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Directors Suite MAA Student Paper Session #17 PME Student Paper Session #10 MAA Student Paper Session #4 Friday, August 8, 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Directors Suite Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Forum Suite Thursday, August 7, 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Studio Suite MAA Student Paper Session #18 PME Student Paper Session #11 MAA Student Paper Session #5 Friday, August 8, 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Studio Suite Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Council Suite Thursday, August 7, 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Executive Suite

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PME Student Paper Session #12 semester of 1914 the details were MAA UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITY Friday, August 8, 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. worked out and PME was incorporated Mathematical Research, Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Directors Suite in New York State. It’s Knot What You Think! Organizer: What did they want to accomplish Friday, August 8, 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Angela Spalsbury, Youngstown by taking this action? What was the Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East State University background against which the decision Take a piece of string, tie a knot into to found PME was made? Using the it and glue the ends of the string Student Hospitality Center Archives of Syracuse University and together into a closed loop, and you the detailed notes left by the founders, Thursday, August 7, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. have a mathematical knot. This simple I hope to answer these questions and Hilton Portland, Exhibit Hall process demonstrates the appeal of to develop an understanding of the knot theory – it is very hands-on and Friday, August 8, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. historical context in which PME was born. accessible to undergraduate research. Hilton Portland, Exhibit Hall In this student activity, we will work Estimathon! Saturday, August 9, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with two representations of knots: knot Hilton Portland, Exhibit Hall Thursday, August 7, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. mosaics and cubic lattice knots. Using The Student Hospitality Center Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion West knot kits that participants can keep, provides a place for students and other They’re called Fermi problems... we will explore the very new area of MAA MathFest attendees to meet for knot mosaics (2008, Lomonaco and • How many stop signs are in informal conversation, refreshments, Kauffman) and look at open problems New York City? and mathematical diversions. that you can try to solve. We will also • How many babies were born try to construct cubic lattice knots. Organizers: in 1900? Very little is known about these three- Richard Neal, American Society dimensional knots, so participants for the Communication of Mathematics • How many Social Security will be conducting on-the-spot Araceli Neal, American Society Numbers are prime? mathematical research. This activity is for the Communication of Mathematics If you’re looking for a mindbending open to everyone; no prior knowledge mixture of math and trivia, look no of knots is required. THE JEAN BEE CHAN AND further! Jane Street Capital presents PETER STANEK LECTURE FOR STUDENTS Activity Leader: The Estimathon contest: attempt 13 Lew Ludwig, The Founding of Pi Mu Epsilon Fermi problems in 30 minutes, ranging Denison University 100 Years Ago from totally trivial to positively MAA UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITY Thursday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Putnamesque. Work in teams (of up to Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom I 5 people per team) to come up with Using Puzzles to Illuminate the best set of confidence intervals. Mathematics Jack Graver, Syracuse University The top teams will receive prizes! Friday, August 8, 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. On December 8, 1913, the Contest rules can be found here. If you Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom II Mathematical Club of Syracuse are interested in participating, sign up University met on the 10th anniversary Solving a puzzle is a lot like solving here. If you have further questions, of it’s founding. Miss Florence Richert a challenging problem in a math feel free to contact the organizers presented the paper ‘The Evaluation class. The “aha!” moment that is at [email protected]. and Transcendence of Pi.’ Discussion experienced in both circumstances is followed the reading of the paper. Organizer: nearly identical, so it is natural that There was a short business meeting Andy Niedermaier, Jane Street mathematicians enjoy puzzles and find before refreshments at which “Dr. Capital engaging applications for them. Come Roe gave the report of committee explore a class of puzzles and their appointed to consider changing the applications in courses such as discrete Club into a Mathematical Fraternity.” math. Participants will build their own The decision was made to proceed version of an ancient Chinese linking with this project and during the Spring puzzle to take with them.

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Activity Leader: Pi Mu Epsilon Student Centennial Games. He also works on the design Jonathan D. Stadler, Capital Celebration Banquet of information/reasoning systems for University Friday, August 8, 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. intelligence analysis. Other research Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway I, II, III, & IV interests include: theory of information, PANEL SESSION models of reasoning, applications of All PME members and their supporters mathematical techniques in the study Non-Academic Career Paths for are welcome. See the registration form Students Who Like Mathematics of communication, and mathematical for more information on this ticketed event. cognition. He has written 32 books and Friday, August 8, 2:35 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. over 80 published research articles. Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 PI MU EPSILON J. SUTHERLAND FRAME LECTURE Recipient of the Pythagoras Prize, the Fibonacci and the First Personal With events like recent super typhoon Peano Prize, the Carl Sagan Award, and Computing Revolution Haiyan and super storm Sandy the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics occurring more frequently, many Friday, August 8, 8:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m., Hilton Communications Award. In 2003, companies have come to realize that Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom I & II he was recognized by the California there is a greater need to hire those Keith Devlin, Stanford University State Assembly for his “innovative who can measure risk. The need to work and longtime service in the field The first personal computing revolution employ those with quantitative skills of mathematics and its relation to logic took place not in Silicon Valley in the will continue to be in high demand. and linguistics.” He is “the Math Guy” 1980s but in Pisa in the 13th Century. What kinds of jobs are available on National Public Radio. to those with these analytic and The medieval counterpart to Steve Jobs quantitative skill sets? Come to this was a young Italian called Leonardo, MAA Ice Cream Social and panel to find out! You’ll see that there better known today by the nickname Undergraduates Awards are jobs in risk management, but also Fibonacci. Thanks to a recently discovered Ceremony manuscript in a library in Florence, the jobs in the tech field as well, Moreover, Friday, August 8, 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. story of how this genius, about whom there are places for mathematicians Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway in non-profits and the government we know so little, came to launch the sector too! During this panel we will modern commercial world can now be told. Besides cake and ice cream, we will recognize all students who gave talks hear from mathematicians from these Based on Devlin’s book The Man of in the MAA Student Paper Sessions, various fields. Each panelist will be Numbers: Fibonacci’s Arithmetical and award prizes for the best of them. given the opportunity to describe their Revolution (Walker & Co, July 2011) All are invited. non-academic career and how their and his co-published companion e-book mathematical coursework prepared Leonardo and Steve: The Young Genius them best. Then we will open the floor Who Beat Apple to Market by to questions. 800 Years. Organizers: Biography: Keith Devlin is a co- Lisa Marano, West Chester founder and Executive Director of University of Pennsylvania Stanford University’s H-STAR institute, Karen Marrongelle, the Oregon a co-founder of the Stanford Media University System X research network, and a Senior Ben Galluzzo, Shippensburg Researcher at CSLI. He is a World University Economic Forum Fellow, a Fellow of Panelists: the American Association for the Mike Schumacher, Portland Trail Advancement of Science, and a Fellow Blazers of the American Mathematical Society. Kenton White, Nike His current research is focused on the Matthew Sottile, Galois use of different media to teach and Stephen Grieco, Nike communicate mathematics to diverse Andy Niedermaier, Jane Street audiences. In this connection, he is a co- Capital founder and President of an educational video games company, InnerTube

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MAA Mathematical Competition Great Talks for a General In Modeling (MCM) Winners Audience: Coached Presentations by Graduate Students Saturday, August 9, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway III & IV Saturday, August 9, 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Portland Hilton, Plaza Level, Broadway I & II About 400 American teams, each consisting of three undergraduates, Presenters in this session must be entered the 2014 Mathematical graduate students. While many Contest in Modeling in February. Teams graduate students will be asked to choose one of two real(istic) problems. give a lecture to a general audience, The first problem requires a model which includes undergraduates and for analyzing the performance of the non-mathematicians as part of a Keep-Right-Except-To-Pass rule for job interview, most students do not drivers. The second requires a model have experience talking to a non- for choosing the best 20th century research audience. This session gives coach for a sport such as football, graduate students the opportunity basketball, etc. Teams have four days to give a 20-minute talk aimed at to deal with the MCM challenge and an undergraduate audience which may use or access any inanimate has been exposed to calculus and source – computers, libraries, the Web, some linear algebra. Both the talks etc. MAA judges choose a winner for and abstracts should be designed to each problem. The two MAA winning excite a wide range of undergraduates teams of students will present their about mathematics. All participants results of the MCM four-day challenge. in this session will receive private feedback on their presentations from Ben Fusaro, Florida State University an established faculty member and an undergraduate student. Time permitting, Student Problem Solving Competition a discussion of effective techniques for delivering great general-audience Saturday, August 9, 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. talks will occur at the end of the Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway III & IV session. Graduate student participants This event is the finals of the Problem in this session should also attend the Solving Competition. Universities graduate student workshop (What’s and colleges that participate monthly the Story?) on mathematical on their own campuses by holding presentations. problem solving contests are invited Organizers: to send a contestant. Each contestant Jim Freeman, Cornell College will be required to solve a series of Rachel Schwell, Central Connecticut mathematical problems. Based on State University the outcome, a champion along with Sponsor: 2nd through 6th place winners will Committee on Graduate Students be named. Richard Neal, American Society for the Communication of Mathematics

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Graduate Student Activities

WORKSHOP PANEL SESSION PANEL SESSION What’s the Story? A Graduate How to Apply for Non-Academic Career Paths for Student Workshop on Formulating Non-Academic Jobs Students who Like Mathematics a Research Presentation for a General Audience Thursday, August 7, 2:35 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2:35 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 Thursday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Many mathematics graduates With events like recent super typhoon Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria I seek academic jobs, but there are Haiyan and super storm Sandy Presenting our research to a vast number of opportunities for occurring more frequently, many undergraduate students can be both mathematicians outside of academia. companies have come to realize that fun and rewarding. It can also be Panelists in this session will discuss there is a greater need to hire those difficult, however, since the gory the non-academic job search process who can measure risk. The need to details of our results often require from where to find job postings to employ those with quantitative skills a great deal of specific jargon and interviewing. Panelists with experience will continue to be in high demand. background. Nonetheless, the big in a variety of non-academic positions What kinds of jobs are available ideas can almost always be presented in business, industry and government to those with these analytic and at a variety of levels, and this will speak about their own experiences quantitative skill sets? Come to this workshop is designed to interactively and what they look for in potential new panel to find out! You’ll see that there help participants develop the skills hires and future colleagues. are jobs in risk management, but also needed to formulate a presentation Organizer: jobs in the tech field as well, Moreover, on their research that is appropriate Jessica Deshler, West Virginia there are places for mathematicians for an audience of undergraduate University in non-profits and the government students. Since many colleges and sector too! During this panel we will universities require giving such a talk Panelists: hear from mathematicians from these as part of a job interview, almost Allen Butler, Daniel H. Wagner various fields. Each panelist will be any graduate student will have the Associates, Inc. given the opportunity to describe their opportunity to do so, and the ability to Thomas Grandine, The Boeing non-academic career and how their communicate complex mathematical Company mathematical coursework prepared ideas to students is a valued trait in a Kim Sacra, National Security them best. Then we will open the floor candidate. This workshop will consist Agency to questions. of hands-on activities and audience Sponsor: Organizers: interaction aimed toward developing Committee on Professional Lisa Marano, West Chester and improving the necessary skills for Development University of Pennsylvania creating an engaging and accessible Karen Marrongelle, Oregon presentation for undergraduates. University System Participants should be prepared Graduate Student Reception Ben Galluzzo, Shippensburg to discuss in groups a potential Thursday, August 7, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., University presentation on their research or other Hilton Portland, Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom II related topic. Panelists: Graduate students are invited for some Mike Schumacher, Portland Organizer: refreshments and to meet several of the Trail Blazers Rachel Schwell, Central Connecticut invited speakers. Kenton White, Nike State University Organizers: Matthew Sottile, Galois Sponsors: Estela A. Gavosto, University of Stephen Grieco, Nike MAA Committee on Graduate Kansas Andy Niedermaier, Jane Students James Freeman, Cornell College Street Capital Young Mathematicians Network

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POSTER SESSION Great Talks for a General PosterFest 2014: A Poster Audience: Coached Presentations Session of Scholarship by Early by Graduate Students Career Mathematicians and Saturday, August 9, 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Graduate Students Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway I & II Friday, August 8, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Presenters in this session must be Hilton Portland, Exhibit Hall graduate students. While many This poster session will allow early graduate students will be asked to career mathematicians, including give a lecture to a general audience, untenured faculty and graduate which includes undergraduates and students, to present and discuss non-mathematicians as part of a their scholarly activities with other job interview, most students do not attendees in an informal atmosphere. have experience talking to a non- Examples of scholarly activities research audience. This session gives suitable for this poster session include graduate students the opportunity expository work, preliminary reports, to give a 20-minute talk aimed at scholarship of teaching and learning, an undergraduate audience which and research reports. Presenters has been exposed to calculus and should have their materials prepared some linear algebra. Both the talks in advance and will be provided with and abstracts should be designed to a self-standing, trifold tabletop poster excite a wide range of undergraduates approximately 48 in wide by 36 in about mathematics. All participants high. in this session will receive private feedback on their presentations from Organizers: an established faculty member and an Doug Ensley, Shippensburg University undergraduate student. Time permitting, Audrey Malagon, Virginia a discussion of effective techniques Wesleyan College for delivering great general-audience Sponsors: talks will occur at the end of the MAA Committee on Early Career session. Graduate student participants Mathematicians in this session should also attend the Young Mathematician’s Network graduate student workshop (What’s the MAA Committee on Graduate Story?) on mathematical presentations. Students Organizers: Jim Freeman, Cornell College Rachel Schwell, Central Connecticut State University Sponsor: Committee on Graduate Students

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Workshops

What’s the Story? A Graduate Student Workshop Workshop on Revitalizing Algebra in Remedial on Formulating a Research Presentation for a Courses While Preparing Instructors General Audience Friday, August 8, 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Thursday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria I Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria I In a typical elementary algebra class at the college level, Presenting our research to undergraduate students can be students sit watching as the instructor presents a sequence both fun and rewarding. It can also be difficult, however, since of examples of the exercises and an occasional direct the gory details of our results often require a great deal of application. A few appear attentive, some are taking notes, specific jargon and background. Nonetheless, the big ideas some not. Some are covertly texting or listening to music, and can almost always be presented at a variety of levels, and others are doing work for other classes. Too many others did this workshop is designed to interactively help participants not come to class. The REvitalizing ALgebra Project (REAL) has develop the skills needed to formulate a presentation on their created a two-semester sequence that includes problems that research that is appropriate for an audience of undergraduate enable students to reveal and build on their prior knowledge students. Since many colleges and universities require giving and that engage small groups in the mathematical discourse such a talk as part of a job interview, almost any graduate necessary to understanding mathematical concepts. These student will have the opportunity to do so, and the ability materials are based on approaches to teaching and learning to communicate complex mathematical ideas to students is that have been affirmed by past research. The instructors for a valued trait in a candidate. This workshop will consist of the new courses are primarily mathematics graduate students. hands-on activities and audience interaction aimed toward The graduate students are required to take a course in developing and improving the necessary skills for creating an mathematics pedagogy in conjunction with the first time they engaging and accessible presentation for undergraduates. teach the course. During the workshop participants will learn Participants should be prepared to discuss in groups a about the key components in the remedial courses and in the potential presentation on their research or other related topic. mathematics pedagogy course. They will engage in activities Organizer: from the courses, and will look at the evaluation data about Rachel Schwell, Central Connecticut State University students who completed the remedial courses. Sponsors: Organizers: MAA Committee on Graduate Students Diane Resek, San Francisco State University Young Mathematicians Network Judy Kysh, San Francisco State University

Workshop on Gaming in Mathematics Thursday, August 7, 2:35 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria I New 3-D gaming technology allows for much more depth for playing, experimenting, and learning with mathematics. This workshop will investigate the different ways mathematics can be expressed and enjoyed through 3-D environments. Organizer: Charlie Van Norman, Imaginary Number Company

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Poster Sessions

Poster Session on IBL Best Practices PosterFest 2014: A Poster Session of Scholarship by Early Career Thursday, August 7, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mathematicians and Graduate Students Hilton Portland, Exhibit Hall Friday, August 8, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. New and experienced instructors implementing inquiry-based Hilton Portland, Exhibit Hall learning methods are invited to share their experiences, resources, and insights in this poster session. The posters in this This poster session will allow early career mathematicians, session will focus on IBL best practices. We seek both novel including untenured faculty and graduate students, to present ideas and effective approaches to IBL. Claims made should and discuss their scholarly activities with other attendees in be supported by data (student responses, sample work, test an informal atmosphere. Examples of scholarly activities scores, survey results, etc.). This session will be of interest to suitable for this poster session include expository work, instructors new to IBL, as well as experienced practitioners preliminary reports, scholarship of teaching and learning, looking for new ideas. Presenters should have their materials and research reports. prepared in advance and will be provided with a self-standing, Organizers: trifold tabletop poster approximately 48 in wide by Doug Ensley, Shippensburg University 36 in high. Audrey Malagon, Virginia Wesleyan College Organizers: Sponsors: Angie Hodge, University of Nebraska at Omaha MAA Committee on Early Career Mathematicians Dana Ernst, Northern Arizona University Young Mathematician’s Network Stan Yoshinobu, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo MAA Committee on Graduate Students

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Panel Sessions

Mentoring Matters Lessons from Successful Calculus Programs Thursday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 4:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 The initiation of mentoring programs for all faculty is In 2012, the MAA’s National Calculus Study, Characteristics supported not just anecdotally, but also by data-driven of Successful Programs in College Calculus, visited seventeen recommendations that appeared in publications such as colleges and universities that had been identified as exhibiting 2010’s “Gender Differences in Critical Transitions in the some measure of success in Calculus I. This panel will present Careers of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Faculty” some of the findings of what makes for a successful program, and 2006’s “Report of the Banff International Research reported by category of institution: research universities, regional Station’s Workshop on Women in Mathematics.” This panel universities, undergraduate colleges, and two-year colleges. offers several perspectives on mentoring, from individual Organizer: experiences to programs supported by organizations such as David Bressoud, Macalester College the Association for Women in Mathematics and the National Panelists: Science Foundation. Additionally, the panel addresses Eric Hsu, San Francisco State University the process of finding the right mentor and having multiple Nina White, University of Michigan mentors; and best practices for institutions interested in Jess Ellis, San Diego State University developing and training mentors. Kate Melhuish, Portland State University Organizers: Magnhild Lien, California State University Northridge Open Source Resources for Mathematics: Maura Mast, University of Massachusetts Boston Benefits and Costs Jacqueline Jensen, Slippery Rock University Panelists: Friday August 8, 1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Stan Yoshinobu, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 Carol Schumacher, Kenyon College This panel will include innovators in the development and use Helen Wong, Carleton College Courtney Gibbons, Hamilton College of open source resources for mathematics. A variety of options will be represented ranging from computer software to online Sponsor: homework and Open Textbooks. Significant time will be reserved Association for Women in Mathematics for questions from the audience and between the panelists. Each of the panelists will focus on the use of open source systems How to Apply for Non-Academic Jobs and how each can successfully enable end users to do and teach Thursday, August 7, 2:35 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. mathematics. Costs – both tangible and intangible – will be Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 considered and compared to those normally associated with commercial products. Each panelist will address the advantages Many mathematics graduates seek academic jobs, but and disadvantages of these systems when compared to commercial there are a vast number of opportunities for mathematicians products – and include any research on the efficacy of using outside of academia. Panelists in this session will discuss their system for teaching purposes. Philosophical reasons the non-academic job search process from where to find for supporting open source products will be addressed. job postings to interviewing. Panelists with experience in a Additionally, avenues regarding how the audience can get variety of non-academic positions in business, industry and involved in contributing to product development will be provided. government will speak about their own experiences and what they look for in potential new hires and future colleagues. Organizers: John Travis, Mississippi College Organizer: Karl-Dieter Crisman, Gordon College Jessica Deshler, West Virginia University Panelists: Panelists: Davide Cervone, Union University (MathJax) Allen Butler, Daniel H. Wagner Associates, Inc Jane Long, Stephen F. Austin State University (Sage) Thomas Grandine, The Boeing Company Albert Kim, Reed College (R) Kim Sacra, National Security Agency Rob Beezer, University of Puget Sound (Open Textbooks) Sponsor: Robin Cruz, College of Idaho (WeBWorK) Committee on Professional Development Sponsors: Committee on Technologies in Mathematics Education Professional Development Committee WEB SIGMAA

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Non-Academic Career Paths for Students The New Mathways STEM Prep Initiative: who Like Mathematics Results from the Design Team Friday, August 8, 2:35 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Friday, August 8, 3:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom I With events like recent super typhoon Haiyan and super storm The Charles A Dana Center’s New Mathways Project has Sandy occurring more frequently, many companies have come begun the work of designing a STEM Prep Pathway serving to realize that there is a greater need to hire those who can students from developmental math to calculus. For the past measure risk. The need to employ those with quantitative skills eight months two teams of leading researchers and educators will continue to be in high demand. What kinds of jobs are have been gleaning promising practices from the field and available to those with these analytic and quantitative skill synthesizing them in order to determine the Content and sets? Come to this panel to find out! You’ll see that there are Structure of this re-conceptualized pathway to calculus. jobs in risk management, but also jobs in the tech field as well, This panel of representatives from both teams will lead an Moreover, there are places for mathematicians in non-profits interactive discussion on challenges of preparing students and the government sector too! During this panel we will hear for calculus, a presentation of their findings, and an overview from mathematicians from these various fields. Each panelist of the course design. The panel is interested to respond to will be given the opportunity to describe their non-academic questions and receive feedback from the audience with career and how their mathematical coursework prepared them respect to their findings and the subsequent proposed design. best. Then we will open the floor to questions. Organizer: Organizers: Frank Savina, University of Texas at Austin Lisa Marano, West Chester University of Pennsylvania Panelists: Karen Marrongelle, Oregon University System David Bressoud, Macalester College Ben Galluzzo, Shippensburg University Susanne Doree, Augsburg College Panelists: Michael Oertman, University of Northern Colorado Representatives of NBA Portland Trailblazers, Nike, Jim Roznowski, Delta College Emeritus and Galois Chairing the Academic Department: Problems Well-Suited for Math Circles Advice and Perspectives from the Pros Friday, August 8, 2:35 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Friday, August 8, 4:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom II Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom II Choosing a problem which is suitable for a math circle session Department chairs are called upon to deal with courses, schedules, is arguably the most important task for a circle leader. Good curricula, research, grants, prospective and current students and problems are crucial not only for a single session – the success faculty, alumni and employers, to name a few. The specific duties or a failure of a math circle depends on problems presented and range of activities can vary between different types and sizes to participants. But what makes a problem good? Which of institutions, as well as departments with different organizational problems and topics are suitable and why? At the session, a structures and missions. Nevertheless, successfully chairing a sequence of experienced math circle leaders will present their mathematics department uniformly requires the cultivation of new ideas and share handouts that describe how to run a math skills, knowledge, and perspectives, along with the collaboration circle on a particular topic. A general discussion will follow of faculty, staff, students and the administration. For those who have these presentations. been a chair for a while, are about to embark on their first term Organizers: as chair, or are thinking about it for the future, this panel session Tatiana Shubin, San Jose State University will feature some great advice and reflections on chairing the Phil Yasskin, Texas A&M University mathematics department from faculty who have been there. Panelists: Organizer: Brian Conrey, American Institute of Mathematics Jenna Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University Elgin Johnston, Iowa State University Panelists: Amanda Serenevy, Riverbend Community Math Center Mark Gockenbach, James Tanton, Mathematical Association of America Michigan Technological University Charlotte Simmons, Paul Zeitz, University of San Francisco University of Central Oklahoma Linda McGuire, Muhlenberg College Sponsor: SIGMAA on Math Circles for Students and Teachers Sponsor: (SIGMAA MCST) Committee on Professional Development

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Integrating Mathematical Software into Panelists: Lower-Division Mathematics Courses Scott Chapman, Sam Houston State University (Editor, American Mathematical Monthly) Friday, August 8, 4:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Walter Stromquist, (Editor, Mathematics Magazine) Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 Michael Jones, Mathematical Reviews (Editor-Elect, Mathematics Magazine) This panel session will discuss the use of mathematical Brian Hopkins, St. Peter’s University (Editor, College software as a teaching tool in math courses and techniques Mathematics Journal) for successful adoption. In this panel, we will specifically David Richeson, Dickinson College (Editor, Math Horizons) focus on using mathematical software in calculus and calculus- Janet Beery, University of Redlands (Editor, MAA related lower-division courses. With the growing integration Convergence) of technology into peoples’ working lives, teaching students Sponsors: to use technology to do mathematics can be instrumental in Council on Publications allowing mathematics to become a tool students can apply Communications and the Committee on Journals throughout their lives. It also provides an additional avenue for students to enhance their understanding of the concepts Innovative Curricula for Developmental underlying the calculations, by providing visualizations, or by Mathematics allowing them to work with large, real-world data sets. The speakers will be content creators and teaching practitioners Saturday, August 9, 2:35 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. who will address not only the capabilities of the technology, Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway III & IV but also proven best practices for using this technology in Last November there was a National Math Summit, which post-secondary education. This panel has been organized by concentrated on new innovations in developmental math the MAA Committee on Technology in Mathematics Education. courses. These courses aim to help students understand Organizers: mathematics and progress to a credit level math course Natalie Linnell, Santa Clara University as fast as possible. Most of these courses are being piloted Wade Ellis, Texas Instruments in two-year colleges, and, with the increasing number of Panelists: students transferring from two-year to four-year colleges, Tom Dick, Oregon State University the goal of this panel is to acquaint the audience with some Bill Bauldry, Appalachian State University of the new initiatives. Doug Ensley, Shippensburg University Organizer: Sponsor: Joanne Peeples, El Paso Community College Committee on Technology in Mathematics Education Moderator: Wade Ellis, Texas Instruments Writing for MAA Journals and Magazines Panelists: Amy Getz, University of Texas at Austin Saturday, August 9, 1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Karon Klipple, Carnegie Foundation Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 Linda Zientek, Sam Houston State University Paul Nolting, State College of Florida Would you like to write an article for an MAA journal or magazine? In this informal presentation, mainly for prospective Sponsors: authors, the editors of MAA periodicals discuss the types Committee on Two Year Colleges (CUTM) Subcommittee on Calculus Reform and the First Two of articles wanted, the mechanics of preparation, and the Years (CRAFTY) qualities of writing that they wish to encourage. The editors of the online publication Loci will join the editors of Math Horizons, MAA Focus, College Mathematics Journal, Mathematics Magazine, and American Mathematical Monthly in this interactive conversation. Organizers: Ivars Peterson, Mathematical Association of America Scott Chapman, Sam Houston State University

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Open Access Publishing in Mathematics: Who?, What?, Where?, Why?, and How? Sprechen Sie Saturday, August 9, 2:35 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 This panel is intended to provide both current information MATLAB? and a forum for discussion about open access models of scholarly publishing in mathematics and mathematics Over one million people around the education. Panelists will address how such publishing venues world speak MATLAB. Engineers and can effectively serve authors and readers, then the session will scientists in every field from aerospace provide an opportunity for discussion between speakers and and semiconductors to biotech, session attendees. financial services, and earth and ocean Organizer: sciences use it to express their ideas. Linda McGuire, Muhlenberg College Do you speak MATLAB? Panelists:

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Cosmos Communications 1 Q1 Q2 C M Y K js 26721b2 12.23.13 133 9 2014 Maplesoft Solutions for Minicourses Mathematics Education! 1. A Beginner’s Guide to the Scholarship 3. Enhancing Conceptual Understanding of of Teaching and Learning in Mathematics Multivariable Calculus Using CalcPlot3D for Visualization and Exploration Part A: Friday, August 8, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Part A: • Bring your lessons to life through dynamic applications that Thursday, August 7, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom I incorporate amazing graphics, visualizations, and animations. Part B: Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom I Saturday, August 9, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Part B: • Save time and effort in placement testing, lesson Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom I Saturday, August 9, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom I preparation, grading, in-class demonstrations, technical This course will introduce participants to the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) in mathematics and help them It is difficult for students to develop an accurate and intuitive report writing, and project documentation. begin projects of their own. We describe a taxonomy of SoTL understanding of the geometric relationships of calculus with online learning initiatives, questions, provide examples of SoTL projects in mathematics, from static diagrams alone. This is especially true for the • Extend your reach and discuss methods for investigation. Participants will learn 3D concepts of multivariable calculus. In this course, we will innovative laboratory exercises that bring theory to life, about collecting and analyzing different types of evidence, explore ways to help students make these connections by or challenging research problems. conducting literature searches, dealing with human subjects’ visualizing multivariable calculus using CalcPlot3D, a versatile requirements, and selecting venues for presenting or publishing applet developed with NSF funding (NSF-DUE-0736968). their work. With the presenters’ guidance, participants Participants will learn how to customize this applet to interactively select and transform a teaching problem of their create demonstrations and guided exploration activities for own into a question for scholarly investigation and identify student use. Images created in this applet can be pasted into Maplesoft Stop by Maplesoft Booth #52 and get a demonstration several types of evidence to gather. participants’ documents. See http://web.monroecc.edu/ Booth of the newest version of the Maple T.A. MAA Placement Jacqueline M. Dewar, Loyola Marymount University calcNSF/. Basic HTML experience is helpful. Bring a Java- Curtis D. Bennett, Loyola Marymount University enabled laptop. #52 Test Suite and a sneak peak of Maple T.A. 10! Paul Seeburger, Monroe Community College

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Part A: Take Control of your Placement Testing with Leverage the Latest Advancements in Thursday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. the Maple T.A. MAA Placement Test Suite Online STEM Education Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom I Thursday August 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday August 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Part B: in the Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East in the Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion West Friday, August 8, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The newest version of the Maple T.A. MAA Placement Test How we present and flow course material to students Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom I Suite (PTS) combines tests based on current research is changing dramatically. As textbook prices continue Participants will be introduced to the importance of Boolean in education with a powerful, online testing platform to to rise and easy access to online materials become network models in modern biology. They will learn how to build provide the next generation of placement testing. PTS commonplace, more and more academic institutions are Boolean models and will work in small groups to experience provides a completely flexible platform giving you control moving course delivery online. Moving a STEM-based how to use such models to describe, simulate, and control over not only what tests you use, but how and when your course online, however, comes with many challenges. the dynamics of complex biological systems. Participants tests are run. Come to this session to see the difference Maplesoft is revolutionizing how STEM-based courses can will learn how to work with the web-based software systems PTS can make in your placement testing program. In be brought online using technology that improves student DVD and ADAM for visualization and analysis of Boolean addition we will be giving you a sneak peak of Maple comprehension, retention, and success. Attend this models and how to utilize the materials in courses that do T.A. 10! This soon-to-be released version includes a presentation to better understand the challenges that exist not require Calculus. We will conclude with a discussion completely redesigned interface for a more streamlined today when moving a STEM based course online and on the advantages of Boolean models as tools for an early workflow, support for graph sketching, free-body explore Maplesoft’s easy-to-use technology solutions. introduction to modeling. diagrams, scoring rubrics, and much more! Raina Robeva, Sweet Briar College Robin Davies, Sweet Briar College

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• Bring your lessons to life through dynamic applications that incorporate amazing graphics, visualizations, and animations. • Save time and effort in placement testing, lesson preparation, grading, in-class demonstrations, technical report writing, and project documentation. • Extend your reach with online learning initiatives, innovative laboratory exercises that bring theory to life, or challenging research problems.

Maplesoft Stop by Maplesoft Booth #52 and get a demonstration Booth of the newest version of the Maple T.A. MAA Placement #52 Test Suite and a sneak peak of Maple T.A. 10!

Maplesoft Presentations at MATHFEST 2014

Take Control of your Placement Testing with Leverage the Latest Advancements in the Maple T.A. MAA Placement Test Suite Online STEM Education Thursday August 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday August 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East in the Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion West The newest version of the Maple T.A. MAA Placement Test How we present and flow course material to students Suite (PTS) combines tests based on current research is changing dramatically. As textbook prices continue in education with a powerful, online testing platform to to rise and easy access to online materials become provide the next generation of placement testing. PTS commonplace, more and more academic institutions are provides a completely flexible platform giving you control moving course delivery online. Moving a STEM-based over not only what tests you use, but how and when your course online, however, comes with many challenges. tests are run. Come to this session to see the difference Maplesoft is revolutionizing how STEM-based courses can PTS can make in your placement testing program. In be brought online using technology that improves student addition we will be giving you a sneak peak of Maple comprehension, retention, and success. Attend this T.A. 10! This soon-to-be released version includes a presentation to better understand the challenges that exist completely redesigned interface for a more streamlined today when moving a STEM based course online and workflow, support for graph sketching, free-body explore Maplesoft’s easy-to-use technology solutions. diagrams, scoring rubrics, and much more!

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Minicourses (continued)

4. Instructional Supports for Implementing 5. Teaching Linear Algebra with GeoGebra: Inquiry-Oriented Curricula for Linear Algebra, Making Connections between Algebra and Differential Equations, and Abstract Algebra Geometry

Part A: Part A: Friday, August 8, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom III Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom III Part B: Part B: Saturday, August 9, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom III Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom III This session is designed to support mathematicians interested Participants will work with GeoGebra applets supporting in implementing an inquiry oriented curriculum. By inquiry- instruction in elementary Linear Algebra. The workshop oriented we mean that the students are engaging in authentic will consist of a) an overview of the topics and design, mathematical inquiry and the teachers are actively involved incorporating activities fostering connections between in inquiring into students’ mathematical thinking. This mini- algebra and geometry; b) participant work with selected course will have two components. In the first component applets, including a very short introduction to GeoGebra; participants will engage with mathematical tasks from three c) discussion of possible pedagogical approaches different research-based inquiry oriented curricula that have incorporating the applets; d) a look at some related been developed for Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, application problems; e) summary of preliminary evaluation and Abstract Algebra. The goals of this component are to results; f) wrap-up, including remarks and suggestions by familiarize participants with the curricular tasks, the nature participants. Links to further freely available resources will of the instruction, and common ways of student thinking. be provided. The second component will focus on high-leverage teaching James D. Factor, Alverno College practices that can be used in any inquiry-oriented setting. Susan F. Pustejovsky, Alverno College Examples of such practices include leading whole class discussions and launching instructional tasks. The goal of this component is to provide instructors with opportunities to 6. SIMIODE – Teaching Differential Equations develop some of the necessary teaching practices needed to through Modeling and Technology implement inquiry-oriented curricula. Part A: Estrella Johnson, Virginia Tech Karen Keene, North Carolina State University Thursday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Christine Andrews-Larson, Florida State University Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom III Part B: Friday, August 8, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom III This minicourse will permit participants to experience SIMIODE - Systemic Initiative for Modeling Investigations and Opportunities with Differential Equations, an online community of teachers and learners of differential equations who use modeling and technology throughout the learning process. Participants will share several learning opportunities using SIMIODE materials; develop models from the student perspective; engage in collegial activities about uses of SIMIODE modeling scenarios; and initiate the creation of their own teaching scenario contributions to SIMIODE through partnering with other participants in and after the minicourse. The web home for SIMIODE is at www.simiode.org. Brian Winkel, United States Military Academy

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Alder Award Session Friday, August 8, 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom I

In January 2003 the MAA established the Henry L. Alder There’s Treasure Everywhere: Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Beginning College or When Student Work Matters University Mathematics Faculty Member to honor beginning 2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. college or university faculty whose teaching has been extraordinarily successful and whose effectiveness in teaching No one wants to believe that the work they do is undergraduate mathematics is shown to have influence beyond unappreciated or unnoticed. All of us want our efforts to their own classrooms. Each year, at most matter -- and this includes our students. Traditional grading three college or university teachers are honored with of homework and tests helps their work matter (since it this national award. The awardees are invited to make determines their grade), but perhaps we can help students a presentation at MathFest on their work. Presentations become more invested in their coursework by making their by the Alder Award honorees. work important to other people as well. In this talk, we describe some efforts by the author and others to guide Moderator: Robert Devaney, Boston University, students to invest deeply in their work, by helping them build MAA President real connections between the classroom and the larger world. Dominic Klyve, Central Washington University The Joy of Discovery 2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Arguably, one of the highlights of mathematics research is the joy of finally completing the proof of a new result after a long period of work. On the other hand, this feeling of happiness in mathematics is foreign to many students who view mathematics as rigid computation or who give up on a problem if it cannot be solved within five minutes. In this talk, I will discuss my endeavors to share the joy of discovery with undergraduates at a variety of levels, including in calculus classes, an experimental mathematics course, and various undergraduate research programs. Lara Pudwell, Valparaiso University

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Congratulations

to our MAA members celebrating 25 or more years of membership. Please stop by the MAA Pavilion to pick up your recognition sticker.

25 Years Deanna Haunsperger 30 Years T Christine Stevens Paul Coe Cynthia Huffman Keith Devlin Jeffrey Stuart Annalisa Crannell Ivars Peterson Doug Ensley Afshin Ghoreishi Scott Peterson Edward Keppelmann 33 Years Geoffrey Hagopian Gary Raduns Jeff Knisley Robert Devaney Crystal Lorch John Thoo Judy Kysh Jim Freeman John Lorch Joe Yanik Michael O’Reilly John Frohliger David Manderscheid Lynn Reed Kenneth Gittelson Susan Pustejovsky 28 Years Therese Shelton Carol Schumacher Tommy Ratliff R. Michael Beals Timothy Tiffin Robert Sefton Smith Robert Roe Pam Crawford Kathryn Weld Dipa Sarkar-Dey Daniel Cunningham 31 Years Hortensia Soto-Johnson Barbara D’Ambrosia Mark Bowron 34 Years Barry Tesman Eileen Donoghue Rick Gillman Ann Brackebusch Linda Van Niewaal Paul Fishback Russ Gordon Caren Diefenderfer John Wierman Aparna Higgins David Gurney David Dorman Maria Zack Jeff Ibbotson Allen Hibbard John Fink Michael McDaniel Bill Higgins Paul Flasch 26 Years Colm Mulcahy Stephen Kennedy David Housman Edward Aboufadel Jeanette Palmiter Jay Schiffman Robert Megginson Jenna Carpenter Vicki Powers Cheri Shakiban David Sutherland Jim Grabenstetter Karen Saxe Nora Strasser Michael Jones Lee Seitelman V. Lee Turner 35 Years Ed Lamagna Daniel Teague Peter Vachuska Dan Callon Sarah Mabrouk Colleen Vachuska Jeffrey Clark Dale Oliver Ken Wiggins 32 Years Ruth Favro Steven Schlicker Betsy Yanik Diane Beres Bonnie Gold Mazen Shahin Doron Zeilberger Stephen Davis John Ingram Paul Sisson Suzanne Doree David Scott Uri Treisman 29 Years Solomon Garfunkel John Williams Yungchen Cheng Fernando Gouvêa 36 Years Benjamin Collins Dan Hrozencik Robert Beezer 27 Years Michael Pearson Emelie Kenney Ralph Carr William Abrams Theresa Rahikka Tom Linton Susan Jane Colley Frank Farris Mark Schwartz Thomas Drucker

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Bill Emerson 40 Years Michael Gage 50 Years Gary Gordon Donna Beers Samuel Graff Don Albers Shlomo Libeskind Tom Craven David Hayes Donald Cohn Russell Petricka Lloyd Douglas Lewis Lum Paul Cull Stephen Sedory Russell Howell Harriet Pollatsek Bernard Madison Michael Ward Jon Johnson Doris Schattschneider Donald Quiring Herb Kasube Philip Straffin 37 Years Kay Somers 51 Years David Bressoud Charles Toll 45 Years Joanne Peeples Carolyn Connell William Velez Joel Cohen Jim Daniel Joel Cunningham 52 Years Barbara Faires 41 Years Richard Guy Charlotte Chell Walter Meyer Jean Bee Chan Thomas Hern Virginia Knight Frank Morgan Sue Geller Elgin Johnston Stephen Meskin Stephen Scarborough Roger Nelsen Fred Rickey Nancy Rodgers Alan Schoenfeld Roger Simons Martha Siegel Subhash Saxena Edward Silver Peter Stanek Robert Stein John Selden J. Paul Vicknair David Stone Bruce Yoshiwara 42 Years Roger Waggoner 53 Years Steven Bellenot Lowell Beineke 38 Years Thomas Bengtson 46 Years Catherine Murphy Steven Blasberg Ken Berg Eric Nummela Carroll Webber Thomas Dick Patrick Gardner John Reiser John Holte Jonathan Kane 54 Years Michael Starbird David Knee 47 Years Alvin Swimmer Gerard Venema Robert Lover Francis Ford Joan Weiss Rochelle Meyer Jennifer Galovich 56 Years Christine Shannon Carl Leinbach Florence Fasanelli 39 Years Cal Van Niewaal Eileen Poiani Jack Graver John Brian Conrey Jan Verster Annie Selden Jacqueline Dewar 48 Years Steven Dunbar 43 Years Daniel Adams 57 Years Joseph Gallian Susanna Epp Jerrold Grossman Abdulalim Shabazz Doug Girvan Kumar Joag-dev Richard Poss Liz McMahon John T. Sieben 58 Years Diane Resek Philip Yasskin 49 Years Kenneth Ross Larry Riddle Monte Boisen Thomas Q Sibley 44 Years Jonathan Gerhard 59 Years Michael Thibodeaux Karl Beres Dan Kemp Ben Fusaro Paul Zorn Ben Cole Walter Stromquist Brian Winkel

Please join your colleagues at the Closing Banquet on Saturday, August 9 in the Pavil- ion, Plaza Level, of the Hilton Portland Hotel at 6pm. Those members celebrating 25 or 50 years will receive a special pin presented by Bob Devaney. Stop by the Registra- tion Desk for ticket information.

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Come by Thursday, August 7 at 2:30 p.m. and enjoy a sweet treat with us.

Visit the MAA Pavilion in the exhibit hall, your one-stop shop for...

Publications Membership American Mathematics Competitions WeBWorK 2014 Annual T-shirt Contest Winner 3 Books. 3 Days.

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Committee Meetings

Monday, August 4 Friday, August 8 Meetings Management Committee Meeting Pi Mu Epsilon Advisors Breakfast 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, 22nd Floor, MAA Suite I 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor A Executive Committee Meeting Committee on Technologies in Mathematics 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline III Education Meeting 8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m., Hilton Portland, Executive Tower, Boardroom Tuesday, August 5 Council on Outreach Programs Meeting Executive Committee Meeting 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Boardroom West 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline III MAA Convergence Editorial Board Meeting New Governors Orientation and Training Session 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline II 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Hilton Portland, 22nd Floor, MAA Suite II Committee on MAA/Department Liaisons Meeting Wednesday, August 6 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Cabinet Suite Board of Governors Meeting Council on Programs and Students in the 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion West Mathematical Science Meeting 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Boardroom West Committee on Undergraduate Student Activities and Chapters Minicourse Committee Meeting 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Executive Suite 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Plaza Suite CUPM Committee Meeting Thursday, August 7 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Plaza Suite Committee on Sections Meeting Committee on Early Career Mathematics Meeting 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Hilton Portland, Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom II 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Boardroom West Professional Development Committee Meeting Anneli Lax Board Meeting 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Cabinet Suite 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Cabinet Suite Pi Mu Epsilon Council Meeting Council on Meetings and Professional 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor A Development Meeting 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom II Committee on Journals Meeting 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Boardroom West Council on Prizes and Awards Meeting 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Boardroom East Committee on the Status of the Profession 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Hilton Portland, Executive Tower, Boardroom SIGMAA TAHSM 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Plaza Suite MAA Committee on Departmental Review Meeting 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Boardroom East Math Horizons Board Meeting 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Cabinet Suite Science Policy Committee Meeting 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Plaza Suite CRAFTY 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Boardroom West Committee on Early Career Mathematicians 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Cabinet Suite Saturday, August 9 Council on Members and Communities Meeting Committee on Committees and Councils Meeting 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom II 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, 22nd Floor, MAA Suite I Council on Publications and Communications CUPM Steering Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Boardroom East 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Plaza Suite MAA Centennial Planning Committee Meeting Project NExT Director Meeting 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Executive Tower, Boardroom 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Boardroom West MAA Council on the Profession Committee Meeting SIMIODE Board of Contributing Advisors Meeting 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Boardroom West 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Cabinet Suite Membership Committee Meeting 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Boardroom East Committee on the Teaching of Undergraduate Mathematics Meeting 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Plaza Suite #MAAthFest Portland, Oregon | August 6–9, 2014 39 Schedule At A Glance

Grand Ballroom I Ballroom Level

Grand Ballroom II Ballroom Level

Ballroom Foyer Ballroom Level

Exhibit Hall Below Ballroom Level

Pavillion East Plaza Level

Pavillion West Plaza Level

Broadway I & II Plaza Level

Broadway III & IV Plaza Level

Parlor AB Ballroom Level

Parlor C Ballroom Level

Galleria I Ballroom Level

Galleria II Ballroom Level

Galleria III Ballroom Level

Skyline 2 23rd Floor

Forum Suite, 3rd Floor Council Suite, 3rd Floor Directors Suite, 3rd Floor Studio Suite, 3rd Floor

Executive Suite, 3rd Floor

Senate Suite, 3rd Floor

Salon Ballroom I Executive Tower

Salon Ballroom III Executive Tower

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#MAAthFest Portland, Oregon | August 6–9, 2014 41 Schedule At A Glance

Grand Ballroom I Ballroom Level

Grand Ballroom II Ballroom Level

Ballroom Foyer Ballroom Level Exhibit Hall Below Ballroom Level

Pavillion East Plaza Level

Pavillion West Plaza Level

Broadway I & II Plaza Level

Broadway III & IV Plaza Level

Parlor AB Ballroom Level

Parlor C Ballroom Level

Galleria I Ballroom Level

Galleria II Ballroom Level

Galleria III Ballroom Level

Skyline 2 23rd Floor

Forum Suite, 3rd Floor Council Suite, 3rd Floor Directors Suite, 3rd Floor Studio Suite, 3rd Floor Executive Suite, 3rd Floor Senate Suite, 3rd Floor

Salon Ballroom I Executive Tower

Salon Ballroom III Executive Tower

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#MAAthFest Portland, Oregon | August 6–9, 2014 43 Schedule2014 At A Glance

Grand Ballroom I Ballroom Level

Grand Ballroom II Ballroom Level

Ballroom Foyer Ballroom Level

Exhibit Hall Below Ballroom Level

Pavillion East Plaza Level

Pavillion West Plaza Level

Broadway I & II Plaza Level

Broadway III & IV Plaza Level

Parlor AB Ballroom Level

Parlor C Ballroom Level

Galleria I Ballroom Level

Galleria II Ballroom Level

Galleria III Ballroom Level

Skyline 2 23rd Floor

Salon Ballroom I Executive Tower

Salon Ballroom III Executive Tower

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Social Events

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

Columbia Gorge National Wellness Strand - Thursday Wellness Strand - Friday Scenic Area Tour 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Departs from Hilton Portland Lobby Departs from Hilton Portland Lobby Departs from Hilton Portland Lobby (Broadway Street Entrance) (Broadway Street Entrance) (Broadway Street Entrance) Take care of the body as well as the mind Take care of the body as well as the mind Explore the Columbia River Gorge and by participating in guided walks and by participating in guided walks and stand in awe of the second highest year- group runs each day prior to scheduled group runs each day prior to scheduled round waterfall in the United States! You meetings at MAA MathFest. Registration meetings at MAA MathFest. Registration will enjoy spectacular views of many required; see form for details. Please required; see form for details. Please waterfalls along the Historic Columbia complete the Participation Waiver, and complete the Participation Waiver, and River Highway. We will also be touring email it to [email protected] or turn it email it to [email protected] or turn it many of the other wonderful sites along into the registration desk onsite. into the registration desk onsite. the Columbia Gorge including Crown Group 1: Guided 2.5 mile walk Group 1: Guided 2.5 mile walk Point Vista House, a unique visitor’s facility that was built in 1916. Group 2: Group runs - 3 miles (one Group 2: Group runs - 3 miles (one group approximately 9:30/mi pace; group approximately 9:30/mi pace; MAA-PME Student Reception another group 8:45/mi pace) another group 8:45/mi pace) 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sponsor: Sponsor: Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East Pearson Pearson Math Jeopardy Graduate Student Reception AWM-MAA Morning Coffee

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Ballroom Foyer Grand Opening Reception Graduate students are invited for some refreshments and to meet several of the The Association for Women in 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. invited speakers. Mathematics and the Mathematical Hilton Portland, Exhibit Hall Association of America invite you to enjoy coffee and light refreshments The MAA MathFest Grand Opening before the Etta Z. Falconer Lecture. Reception will launch this year’s MAA MathFest on a high note. This event, Pi Mu Epsilon Centennial intended to draw attendees together Celebration Banquet in a spirit of camaraderie, replaces the opening banquet. While scientific 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. sessions will still commence on Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway Thursday, we warmly invite you to All PME members and their supporters enjoy complimentary light hors are welcome. See the registration form d’oeuvres and a cash bar while you for more information on this ticketed event. mix and mingle in the Exhibit Hall with other registered participants MAA Ice Cream Social and and guests, sponsors, and exhibitors. Undergraduate Awards Ceremony

9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway We will recognize all of the students who gave talks in the MAA Student Paper Sessions and award prizes for the best of them. All undergraduate students are invited to attend.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Closing Banquet SUNDAY, AUGUST 10

Wellness Strand - Saturday 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Willamette Valley Wine Tour Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Emcee: 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Departs from Hilton Portland Lobby Annalisa Crannell, Franklin & Departs from Hilton Portland Lobby (Broadway Street Entrance) Marshall College (Broadway Street Entrance) Take care of the body as well as the mind Speaker: Visit the renowned Willamette Valley in by participating in guided walks and Michael Starbird, University Oregon’s premier wine country for an group runs each day prior to scheduled of Texas at Austin afternoon of wine tasting and education meetings at MAA MathFest. Registration known around the world for exquisite required; see form for details. Please sparkling and still wines. complete the Participation Waiver, and email it to [email protected] or turn it into the registration desk onsite. Group 1: Guided 2.5 mile walk Group 2: Group runs - 5 miles (one group approximately 9:30/mi pace; another group 8:45/mi pace) Sponsor: Pearson

Visit the MAA Pavilion in the exhibit hall and check out the new 2014 MAA Contest T-Shirt. 2010 2011

2012 2013 This is the perfect time to complete your MAA T-Shirt collection!

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August 7 @ 3:14 p.m.: Special Sale Title for $4! August 8 @ 2:30 p.m.: Special Sale Title for $5! August 9 @ 10:00 a.m.: Special Sale Title for $6! *Retail value ranges from $30-$60, so don't miss out! Limited copies available. Follow us on Facebook & Twitter (#MAAthFest) daily at the times above and be the first to find out our special sale titles! Chronological Schedule 2014

Wednesday, August 6

SOCIAL EVENT SOCIAL EVENT Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area Tour Math Jeopardy 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Departs from Hilton Portland Lobby 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East (Broadway Street Entrance) SOCIAL EVENT SOCIAL EVENT Grand Opening Reception MAA–PME Student Reception 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Exhibit Hall 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East

Thursday, August 7

SOCIAL EVENT Efficient Use of the Negative Hypergeometric Wellness Strand - Thursday Distribution in Randomized Response Sampling 9:30 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m., Departs from Hilton Portland Lobby Stephen A Sedory, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; (Broadway Street Entrance) Michael Lee Johnson, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Sarjinder Singh, Texas A&M University-Kingsville INVITED ADDRESS MAA Invited Address Project-Based Approach to Understanding Quantile Regression First Person Solvers - Using Video Games to Learn 9:45 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. Mathematics and Solve Real Math Problems James Helmreich, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY; 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, K. Peter Krog, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY Grand Ballroom Keith Devlin, Stanford University UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITY MAA Student Paper Sessions GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Probability or Statistics 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor 8:30 a.m. – 9:55 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria III MAA Student Paper Session #1 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Forum Suite A Disproof of Tsallis’ Conjecture for the Exact Percolation Threshold of the Kagome Lattice MAA Student Paper Session #2 8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Council Suite John Charles Wierman, Johns Hopkins University MAA Student Paper Session #3 Probabilistic Proofs of Some Binomial Coefficient 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Directors Suite Identities 8:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. MAA Student Paper Session #4 Michael Z. Spivey, University of Puget Sound 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Studio Suite The M-tile Deviation, A New Class of Measures of MAA Student Paper Session #5 Dispersion: Assessing Learner Achievement 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Executive Suite 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. MAA Student Paper Session #6 David DiMarco, Neumann University Ryan Savitz, 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Senate Suite Neumann University Fred Savitz, Neumann University An Investigation of Benford’s Law Characterizations 9:15 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Azar Khosravani, Columbia College Chiacago; Constantin Rasinariu, Columbia College Chicago

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GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Bones, Muscles and Math: Biology and Geometry Assorted Teaching Topics Working Together 9:15 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor AB Daniel R. Huber, University of Tampa; Mathematics Teaching Transformed - Lessons Leslie Braziel Jones, University of Tampa to be Learned Harold and the NMAH Object Groups: Young 8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. Jerry Dwyer, Texas Tech University Children’s Responses to Crockett Johnson’s Passive and Active Activities in the Flipped Mathematical Paintings Classroom 9:30 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. 8:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. Amy Ackerberg-Hastings, University of Maryland David Jay Graser, Yavapai College University College Flipping Precalculus-Incorporating Online Frieze Patterns of the Mamluks and In-Class Activities 9:45 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. B Lynn Bodner, Monmouth University Mahmud Akelbek, Weber State University Mini-Flipping Biostatistics Using Analogous Problems 10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. 9:15 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Victoria Kofman, Quality Engineering Education, Inc. Magdalena Luca, MCPHS University Zombie Models: A Sexy Approach to Improving Designing a Successful Capstone Course Mathematics One Brain at a Time 10:15 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. 9:30 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Matthew Lewis, Utah State University Julian Michael Buck, Francis Marion University

Making Problem GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION 9:45 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. Modeling or Applications Tanaka Noriko 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway III & IV Reconceptualizing Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Measuring Mountain Impressiveness with New Topographic Functionals 10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Melissa A Desjarlais, Valparaiso University 8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. David Metzler, Albuquerque Academy; How Admissions Cutoff Scores Favor Affluent Edward Earl, Independent Researcher Students and Act as a Barrier for Many Minority Students The Second-Order Lanczos Derivative and a Nonlocal Flux 10:15 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Bryan Nankervis, Texas State University 8:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. Nathanial Burch, Gonzaga University GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION SIMIODE - Systemic Initiative for Modeling Interdisciplinary Topics in Mathematics Investigations and Opportunities with Differential 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor C Equations 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Other Liberal Arts Disciplines Taught Together Brian Winkel, Emeritus US Military Academy with Mathematics 8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. The Collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge Paul R. McCreary, The Evergreen State College - Tacoma 9:15 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. George Moss, Union University Flipping Linear Algebra 8:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. How Popular Do You Want to Be? A Mathematical Michael Gagliardo, California Lutheran University Model of College Friendships 9:30 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. A Flipped Math for Nurses Yan Hao, Hobart and William Smith Colleges 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Peter Olszewski, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Jessica Resig, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

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Weddell Seal Morphometrics: An Example of UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITY Mathematical Modeling to Solve a Polar Science Student Hospitality Center Problem 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Exhibit Hall 9:45 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. Lynn Foshee Reed, Einstein Educator Fellowship INVITED ADDRESS Deducing the Age of an Ancient Natural Nuclear MAA Invited Address Reactor in a Pre-Calculus Class Understanding Microorganism Swimming using 10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Mathematics Alexander Atwood, SUNY Suffolk County Community College; 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom Andrea Blum, SUNY Suffolk County Community College Ricardo Cortez, Tulane University

The Mathematical Contest in Modeling INVITED ADDRESS 10:15 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Earle Raymond Hedrick Lecture Series Sol Garfunkel, COMAP Lecture 1: Undecidability in Number Theory THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION 10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom Undergraduate Research Activities in Bjorn Poonen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mathematical and Computational Biology, Part I OTHER MATHEMATICAL SESSION 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway I & II MAA Prize Session

Timothy Comar, Benedictine University 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Grand Ballroom

A New Technological Paradigm for an INVITED ADDRESS Undergraduate Research Experience in Agent The Jean Bee Chan and Peter Stanek Lecture Based Modeling for Students 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Anne Elizabeth Youst, Birmingham-Southern College The Founding of Pi Mu Epsilon 100 Years Ago 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom Impulsive Models with Stochastic Behavior in Jack Graver, Syracuse University Pest Management and Epidemiology 8:50 a.m. – 9:05 a.m. WORKSHOP Timothy D Comar, Benedictine University What’s the Story? A Graduate Student Workshop Getting into the Game: First Steps in Math-Bio on Formulating Research Presentation for a Research General Audience 9:10 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. 1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria I David R Dorman, Middlebury College PANEL SESSION A Course in Mathematical Biology Using Algebra Mentoring Matters and Discrete Mathematics 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m., Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 Dan Hrozencik, Chicago State University MINICOURSE Mentoring an Undergraduate Research Project: 2. Boolean Network Models: A Non-Calculus Simulating the Effects of Plaque Aggregation on the Introduction to Mathematical Modeling for Neuronal Network Biology (Part A) 9:50 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Irina Seceleanu, Bridgewater State University 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom I Sensitivity Analysis of Stochastic Models of Integrin Signaling in Cellular Motility MINICOURSE 10:10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. 6. SIMIODE - Teaching Differential Equations Hannah Biegel, University of Portland through Modeling and Technology (Part A) Alex Quackenbush, University of Portland Hannah Callender, University of Portland 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom III

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INVITED PAPER SESSION Honors Calculus at South Dakota State University Mathematical Epidemiology 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East Dan C Kemp, South Dakota State University Searching For Great Issues In Mathematics Ricardo Cortez, Tulane University 2:20 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Comparing Risk for Chikungunya and Dengue Mark Bollman, Albion College Emergence Using Mathematical Models Maple in Honors Calculus 1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. 2:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Carrie Manore, Tulane University Philip B. Yasskin, Texas A&M University; How are Fish Population Dynamics Shared Douglas B Meade, University of South Carolina by a Changing Environment? Insights from a Honors Elementary Statistics Mathematical Model Driven by Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen Data from Lake Erie 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Jacqueline Jensen-Vallin, Lamar University Paul Hurtado, Mathematical Biosciences Institute Why Statistics??? An Opportunity for Exploration and Reflection Determining Causal Networks in Nonlinear Dynamical Systems: Ecosystem Applications 3:20 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Sarah L Mabrouk, Framingham State University Bree Cummins, Montana State University “To Be Honorable is to Serve” How to Align with this Motto in a General Education Honors Epidemic Forecasting and Monitoring using Modern Mathematics Course Data Assimilation Methods 3:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. 2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Lisa Marano, West Chester University Kyle Hickmann, Los Alamos and Tulane University Qualitative Inverse Problems using Bifurcation GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Analysis in the Recurrent Neutral Network Model Assorted Mathematics Research Topics 3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:25 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor C Stephen Wirkus, Arizona State University Interesting Matrix Problems from Quantum Mathematics of Planet Earth 2013+: Management Information Theory: Locally Distinguishing Quantum of Natural Resources States 3:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. Abdul-Aziz Yakubu, Howard University Michael Nathanson, Saint Mary’s College of California

THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION The Rank of a Recurrence Matrix Mathematics in Honors Programs 1:15 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. Christopher R Lee, University of Portland; 1:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway I & II Valerie J. Peterson, University of Portland Jacci White, Saint Leo University A Busy Beaver Problem for Infinite-Time Turing Machines Applying Calculus Techniques to Analyze the 1:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Motion of Single and Double Ferris Wheels James Long, Lehigh University; 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lee Stanley, Lehigh University Paul E. Seeburger, Monroe Community College A Simplified Approach to the Cubic Formula Creating a Freshman Honors Mathematics Course 1:45 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. (for Non-Majors) Akhilan Boopathy, Lakeside School 1:20 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. Brian Camp, Saint Leo University On the Other Side of the World, or Right Next Door? 2:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Dimension and Direction: A Journey Through Mathematical Space Jeff Johannes, SUNY Geneseo 1:40 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Exact Values of Trigonmentric Functions David Clark, Randolph-Macon College 2:15 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. Jeremiah Bartz, Francis Marion University 52 Portland, Oregon | August 6–9, 2014 #MAAthFest Chronological Schedule 2014

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Perplexing Factorizations: An Undergraduate The Uniqueness of Rock-Paper-Scissors-Lizard- Research Project Spock 2:30 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. 1:40 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Adrian Gentle, University of Southern Indiana Brian J. Birgen, Wartburg College Beautiful Integer Patterns Candy Crush Combinatorics 2:45 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Charlie Smith, Park University Dana Rowland, Merrimack College Guarding a Koch Fractal Art Gallery Exploring Sliding Tile Puzzles on your Smartphone 3:00 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. 2:20 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Lauren Cassell, Ohio Northern University; Doug Ensley, Shippensburg University William Roger Fuller, Ohio Northern University Solitaire Mancala Games and the Chinese Active Context Free Games with Finite Target Remainder Theorem Language 2:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. 3:15 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. Brant Jones, James Madison University; Lori McCune, Missouri Western State University; Laura Taalman, James Madison University; David McCune, William Jewell College Anthony Tongen, James Madison University Expressing Recursively Defined Polynomial A New Twist on Wythoff’s Game Sequences in Terms of Extended Fibonacci 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Polynomials Alex Meadows, St. Mary’s College of Maryland; 3:30 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Bradley Putman, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Robert Russell Molina, Alma College Graphs and Puzzles Inverson Polynomials for Permutations Avoiding 3:20 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. Consecutive Patterns Paul Cull, Oregon State University 3:45 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Kendra Killpatrick, Pepperdine University; When You Cross Latin and Gilbreath Naiomi Cameron, Lewis and Clark College 3:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Robert W. Vallin, Lamar University Extending the Tables of Wallis: Conjectures on Catalan Numbers and the Gamma Function Mathematics, Magic Squares, and Mirth (Humor) 4:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Lee N. Collins, County College of Morris Doy Ott Hollman, Lipscomb University Repeating Fractions and Primes A Magic Square Equation 4:15 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. 4:20 p.m. – 4:35 p.m. Nick Huo Han Huang, Math Lover Donna Flint, South Dakota State University

THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION An Efficient Backtracking Method for Solving a Recreational Mathematics: New Problems and System of Linear Equations over a Finite Set with New Solutions, Part I Application for Construction of Magic Squares 4:40 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion West Max Alekseyev, George Washington University

Paul Coe, Dominican University; Sara Quinn, Dominican University; Kristen Schemmerhorn, Dominican University The Mathematics, Magic and Mystery of Martin Gardner 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Colm Mulcahy, Spelman College Generalization of the Nine Card Problem 1:20 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. Brian J. Birgen, Wartburg College

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GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Euclidean & Non-Euclidean Origametry Teaching or Learning Introductory Mathematics 3:45 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:25 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria III Daniel J. Heath, Pacific Lutheran University Evangelizing for Mathematics After the Test, What Now? 1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. Kayla Bradley Dwelle, Ouachita Baptist University Rachel Frankel, University of Cincinnati, Blue Ash College Rethinking Ball State University’s Liberal Arts Math Course Characteristic of Students During and After Introductory College Level Mathematics and 1:15 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. Statistics Training Crystal Lorch, Ball State University; 4:15 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. John Lorch, Ball State University Xuan Hien Nguyen, Iowa State University; Writing Projects in a First Year Seminar Class in Ian Mouzon, Iowa State University; Mathematics Alicia Carriquiry, Iowa State University; 1:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Ulrike Genschel, Iowa State University; Jason Molitierno, Sacred Heart University Elgin Johnston, Iowa State University; Andee Kaplan, Iowa State University; PreCalculus Flipped Classroom and Active Learning Wolfgang Kliemann, Iowa State University; 1:45 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Kenneth Koehler, Iowa State University Michael Weimerskirch, University of Minnesota Developing an Introductory Mathematics Course in College Algebra: Improving Student Success using a a South Asian Context Hybrid Approach 4:30 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Thomas Fryer, Asian University for Women Kay Geving, Belmont University Supplemental Instruction at the University of Active Learning Strategies to Improve Student North Alabama Attitudes and Outcomes: The Studio Statistics 4:45 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Model at CSM Ashley Johnson, University of North Alabama 2:15 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. Supplemental Instruction: Closing the Achievement Gus Greivel, Colorado School of Mines Gap for Underrepresented Minorities Project Based Activities in Online Statistics 5:00 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. 2:30 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. Todd Cadwallader Olsker, California State University, Amy Wheeler, Hondros College Fullerton; Martin Bonsangue, California State University, Fullerton; Bringing Variety to Elementary Statistics Problems Kathy Lewis, California State University, Fullerton; Based on Real Data Ashley Thune-Aguayo, California State University, 2:45 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Fullerton; David Robert Gurney, Southeastern Louisiana University Jolene Fleming, California State University, Fullerton Quantitative Reasoning for Business: An Inquiry- Using Reading Guides in Mathematics Courses Based Approach 5:15 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. Melanie Butler, Mount St. Mary’s University Victor Ian Piercey, Ferris State University Macroeconomics in Finite Math: Rediscovering and Recreating Leontief Analysis 3:15 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. Gregory V Bard, The University of Wisconsin, Stout Reaching More - A Hybrid Mathematics Course for Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education Majors 3:30 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Rebecca Metcalf, Bridgewater State University

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THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Flipping Freshman Mathematics Flipping Pedagogy in College Mathematics 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Courses, Part I Karen O’Hara, High Point University; Adam Graham-Squire, 1:00 p.m. – 5:35 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway III & IV High Point University; Laurie Zack, High Point University; Jenny Fuselier, High Point University; Jean McGivney-Burelle, University of Hartford; Ron Lamb, High Point University Larissa Schroeder, University of Hartford; John Williams, University of Hartford; How Does Flipping Affect Students’ Perceptions Fei Xue, University of Hartford; about Learning Calculus? Mako Haruta, University of Hartford; 3:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Ben Pollina, University of Hartford Larissa Bucchi Schroeder, University of Hartford; Jean Marie McGivney-Burelle, University of Hartford; Flipped/Inquiry-Based Learning Approach in a Fei Xue, University of Hartford ‘Large’ College Algebra Classroom: An Interim Report Flip the Calculus Classroom: What Works, For 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Whom and in What Context? Perry Y.C. Lee, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Padraig McLoughlin, Kutztown University of Veselin Jungic, Simon Fraser University; Pennsylvania Cindy Xin, Simon Fraser University; Jamie Mulholland, Simon Fraser University; Flipping College Algebra: A Blended Approach Harpreet Kaur, Simon Fraser University; 1:20 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. Sonja Surjanovic, Simon Fraser University Alison Reddy, University of Illinois A Study of Flipping vs Not Flipping in Applied Procedural and Conceptual Thinking in a Flipped Calculus College Algebra Classroom 4:20 p.m. – 4:35 p.m. 1:40 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Lori Beth Ziegelmeier, Macalester College; Emilie Naccarato, University of Northern Chad Topaz, Macalester College Colorado; Michael Spannuth, University of Northern Colorado; Bill Blubaugh, University of Northern Challenges and Pitfalls of Assessing the Colorado; Gulden Karakok, University of Northern Effectiveness of Flipped Mathematics Courses Colorado 4:40 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Jean Marie McGivney-Burelle, University of Hartford; Re “modeling” College Algebra: A Flipped, Larissa Bucchi Schroeder, University of Hartford Inquiry-Based Approach 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Meta-analysis of Flipped “Pedagogy” in Kathy Pinzon, Georgia Gwinnett College; Undergraduate Mathematics Courses Daniel Pinzon, Georgia Gwinnett College; 5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Matt Stackpole, Georgia Gwinnett College Gulden Karakok, University of Northern Colorado; Emilie Naccarato, University of Northern Colorado TEAL (Technology Enhanced Active Learning) College Algebra at Montana State University Flipping Calculus II: Did it Improve this Infamous 2:20 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Course? Heidi Staebler-Wiseman, Montana State University; 5:20 p.m. – 5:35 p.m. Jocelyn Short, Montana State University; Mindy Capaldi, Valparaiso University Kelsey Koch, Montana State University Flipping the Integral Calculus Classroom with Integrating Sustainability into Algebra Courses: Multiple Instructors A Flipped Classroom Model 5:40 p.m. – 5:55 p.m. 2:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Jim Rolf, Yale University; Rikki Wagstrom, Metropolitan State University Yu-Wen Hsu, Yale University; Susie Kimport, Yale University; Jennifer Frederick, Yale University

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THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Research Experiences for Undergraduate Faculty: Undergraduate Research in Mathematics: How, Supporting Undergraduate Faculty in Mentoring When, Why, Part I Undergraduate Research 3:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria II Brianna Donaldson, American Institute of Mathematics; Leslie Hogben, American Institute of Mathematics and Emek Kose, St. Mary’s College of Maryland; Iowa State University; Casey Douglas, St. Mary’s College of Maryland; Ulrica Wilson, Institute for Computational and Angela Gallegos, Loyola Marymount University Experimental Research in Mathematics and Morehouse College; Building Capacity for a Research Rich Curriculum in Roselyn Williams, Florida A&M University Mathematics at Georgia College 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Ryan Brown, Georgia College; Embodied Activities in the Teaching and Learning Marcela Chiorescu, Georgia College; of Mathematics Darin Mohr, Georgia College 1:00 p.m. – 4:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor AB Creative UG Research Collaborations: Clash of the Critters; Statistical Analysis of SIDS and More Hortensia Soto-Johnson, University of Northern Colorado 1:20 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. Jane Friedman, University of San Diego; Sponsored by MAA Committee on Professional Development Lynn Carole McGrath, University of San Diego; Perla Myers, University of San Diego Pre-service Elementary Teachers’ Perceptions of Geometric Translations in Embodied Activities CURM: What It Is and What Are Its Results 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. 1:40 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Brent Hancock, University of Northern Colorado; Michael Dorff, Brigham Young University Marki Dittman, University of Northern Colorado HRUMC: The First Twenty Years Pre-service Elementary Teachers’ Conception of 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Perpendicular Bisector in an Embodied Reflection Emelie Kenney, Siena College Task 1:20 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. Maple Scholars Program Marki Dittman, University of Northern Colorado; 2:20 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Brent Hancock, University of Northern Colorado David Housman, Goshen College Hands-on Activities to Enrich Basic Geometry The CSUMS/MCTP Program at Arizona State Proofs: Angles in a Triangle and Parallelogram University 1:40 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. 2:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Sandra Fital-Akelbek, Weber State University Eric Kostelich, Arizona State University Measuring Around The Unit Circle The Summer 2014 SURPASs Program and My Role 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. as Faculty Mentor Susan Jeannine Durst, University of Arizona 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Donna Beers, Simmons College The Use of 3D Multi-Sectional, Interlocking Geometric Models and Magnetic Nets as Teaching Talk Math 2 Me: A Seminar for Students by Students Aids for Spatial Ability Training and Middle School 3:20 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. Geometry Education Joni Jane Schneider, Texas State University 2:20 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Oai Ha, Utah State University What is the NORISHIRO? Plane Development of a Polyhedron with the Tabs 2:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Tanaka Noriko

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Visualizing Multivariate Functions in a Desktop- UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITIES Sized 3-D Coordinate System MAA Student Paper Sessions 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor Charlotte Ann Knotts-Zides, Wofford College MAA Student Paper Session #7 Hands-On Exploration of Topological Invariants 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Forum Suite 3:20 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. Nicole Fider, UCI; MAA Student Paper Session #8 Casey Kelleher, UCI; 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Council Suite Alessandra Pantano, University of California, Irvine; Ryan Sullivant, UCI MAA Student Paper Session #9 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Directors Suite Problem Solving through Computer Simulations 3:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. MAA Student Paper Session #10 David Ely, The Ohio State University; 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Studio Suite Jeanette Palmiter, Portland State University Pi Mu Epsilon Student Paper Sessions Modeling Biology in the Classroom: Birds, Bacteria, and Disease 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Joshua Lioi, University of Arizona PME Student Paper Session #1 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Executive Suite “Field” & Stream: Experiencing a Vector Field 4:20 p.m. – 4:35 p.m. PME Student Paper Session #2 Steve B Zides, Wofford College 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Senate Suite Report on the Bodies of Data Workshops WORKSHOP 4:40 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Workshop on Gaming in Mathematics Luke Wolcott, Lawrence University 2:35 p.m. – 3:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria I

INVITED PAPER SESSION PANEL SESSION Connections between Logic and Arithmetic How to Apply for Non-Academic Jobs Geometry 2:35 p.m. – 3:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 1:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom II OTHER MATHEMATICAL SESSION Bjorn Poonen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology MAA Section Officers Meeting Computability Theory at Work: Factoring 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Grand Ballroom Polynomials and Finding Roots 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. MINICOURSE Russell Miller, Queens College, City University of New York 3. Enhancing Conceptual Understanding of Multivariable Calculus Using CalcPlot3D for The Zilber Trichotomy Principle for Algebraic Visualization and Exploration (Part A) Dynamics: Hands-On Examples of Deept Notions from Model Theory 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Hilton Portland Executive Tower, 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Salon Ballroom I Alice Medvedev, University of California at Berkeley MINICOURSE On the Elementary Theory of Finitely Generated 5. Teaching Linear Algebra with GeoGebra: Fields Making Connections between Algebra and 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Geometry (Part A) Florian Pop, The Pennsylvania State University 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom III

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POSTER SESSION SIGMAA ACTIVITY Poster Session on IBL Best Practices POM SIGMAA: SIGMAA on the Philosophy of Mathematics Reception 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Exhibit Hall 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria I​ UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITIES POM SIGMAA: Guest Lecture: Math-Speak: MAA Student Paper Sessions Syntax, Semantics, and Pragmatics 4:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria I​

MAA Student Paper Session #11 SIGMAA ACTIVITY 4:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Forum SIGMAA QL: SIGMAA on Quantitative Literacy MAA Student Paper Session #12 RECEPTION 4:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Council 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway I & II MAA Student Paper Session #13 SIGMAA QL Turns 10: A Discussion of the Past and 4:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Directors Suite Future of Quantitative Literacy - MAA Student Paper Session #14 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway I & II 4:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Studio Suite

Pi Mu Epsilon Student Paper Sessions 4:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor PME Student Paper Session #3 4:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Executive Suite PME Student Paper Session #4 4:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Senate Suite

PANEL SESSION Lessons from Successful Calculus Programs 4:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITY Estimathon! 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion West

SOCIAL EVENT Graduate Student Reception 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East

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SOCIAL EVENT THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Wellness Strand - Friday Active Learning in Mathematics, Part I 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m., Departs from Hilton Portland Lobby 8:30 a.m. – 11:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria II (Broadway Street Entrance) David Taylor, Roanoke College; SOCIAL EVENT Robert Allen, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse; AWM-MAA Morning Coffee Lorena Bociu, North Carolina State University 8:00 a.m. – 8:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Active Learning in Redesigned College Algebra: Ballroom Foyer Lessons Learned from Implementation 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. INVITED ADDRESS Krista Foltz, Oregon State University; AWM-MAA Etta Z. Falconer Lecture Mary Beisiegel, Oregon State University; From Algebraic to Weak Subintegral Extensions in Scott L. Peterson, Oregon State University Algebra and Geometry Active Learning for Pre-service and In-service 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom Teachers Marie A. Vitulli, University of Oregon 8:50 a.m. – 9:05 a.m. Bernadette Mullins, Birmingham-Southern College THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Undergraduate Research Activities in Turning Homework Problems into Inquiry Based Mathematical and Computational Biology, Part II Classroom Activities 9:10 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway I & II Suzanne Ingrid Doree, Augsburg College

Timothy Comar, Benedictine University Active Algebra Sponsored by SIGMAA on Mathematical and Computational 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Biology (BIO SIGMAA) Mary D. Shepherd, Northwest Missouri State University Mathematical Biology as a Capstone Option for Making Abstract Algebra Less Abstract Science Majors 9:50 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Emma Norbrothen, Plymouth State University Sheldon Lee, Viterbo University Strategies to Progressively Increase Students’ An Optimization Method for the Spent Fuel Pool Intellectual Engagement in the Learning of Abstract Storage at Nuclear Power Plants Algebra 8:50 a.m. – 9:05 a.m. 10:10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Nathan Robert LaFerney, Texas A&M University Alessandra Pantano, University of California, Irvine Social Aggregation in Pea Aphids: Experimental Actively Learning Real Analysis Measurement and Stochastic Modeling 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 9:10 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Donna Flint, South Dakota State University Chad Topaz, Macalester College; Pull Out Your Phone: A Quick Search for Relevant Andrew Bernoff, Harvey Mudd College Statistics Spatial Simulations of Chaparral Vegetation 10:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Response to Frequent Wildfires Ben Galluzzo, Shippensburg University 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Exploring Velocity and Acceleration Vectors Timothy A. Lucas, Pepperdine University Visually Studying Imperfect Vaccine of Malaria Using 11:10 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Mathematical Models Paul E. Seeburger, Monroe Community College 9:50 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Ruijun Zhao, Minnesota State University, Mankato Understanding the Scales of Locomotion for Caenorhabditis Elegans in a Viscous Fluid 10:10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Katie Marie Sipes, James Madison University

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THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Selling the Concept - a Primer on Salesmanship of Flipping Pedagogy in College Mathematics the Flipped Classroom Model Courses, Part II 11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Alex Capaldi, Valparaiso University 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor AB GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSIONS Jean McGivney-Burelle, University of Hartford; Mathematics and Technology Larissa Schroeder, University of Hartford; John Williams, University of Hartford; 8:30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria III Fei Xue, University of Hartford; Mako Haruta, University of Hartford; Inspiring Critical Thinking Through Programming Projects in a Precalculus Class Ben Pollina, University of Hartford 8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. Reading Guides in a Flipped Classroom Andrea Blum, SUNY Suffolk County Community College; 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Alexander Atwood, SUNY Suffolk County Community Mary D. Shepherd, Northwest Missouri State University College A Measured Approach to Flipping the Analysis Using an Online Homework System for Written Classroom Homework 8:50 a.m. – 9:05 a.m. 8:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. Christine Ann Shannon, Centre College Matthew Leingang, New York University A Day in the Life of an Inverted Classroom Flipped Classrooms Require - and Should Inspire - 9:10 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Better Software Reza O. Abbasian, Texas Lutheran University; 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. John T Sieben, Texas Lutheran University John C. Miller, The City College of C.U.N.Y. (emeritus) Flipping the Classroom in Introductory Statistics Evolution of a Statistics Classroom 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. 9:15 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Emily Cilli-Turner, Salve Regina University Steven Klassen, Missouri Western State University Introductory Statistics in a Flipped Format for Using Online Technologies to Create Journal Community College Students Articles in Numerical Analysis 9:50 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. 9:30 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Jessica Knoch, Lane Community College Mili Shah, Loyola Math Bio or BioMath? Flipping a Mathematical Euclid 21: Euclid’s Elements for the 21st Century Biology Course 9:45 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. 10:10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Eugene Boman, Penn State, Harrisburg Campus Eric Eager, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse The Sophisticated Pencil: Computation as An Activity-Based Approach to Flipping Transformation of the Traditional Mathematics Quantitative Literacy Curriculum 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Rebecca Diischer, South Dakota State University Jeff Randell Knisley, East Tennessee State University Flipping the Discrete Math Classroom An Active Introduction to Sage 10:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. 10:15 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Benjamin V.C. Collins, University of Wisconsin- Brian Katz, Augustana College Platteville; James A. Swenson, University of Wisconsin-Platteville Advances in Lurch, A Word Processor that Can Check Students’ Proofs Technology Tips for Creating Videos in a Flipped 10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Mathematics Course Nathan C. Carter, Bentley University; 11:10 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Kenneth G. Monks, University of Scranton Fei Xue, University of Hartford; Larissa Bucchi Schroeder, University of Hartford

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Dynamic Visualization’s Effect on Mathematics GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Graduate Student and Inservice Teachers’ Views of Teaching or Learning Calculus Transformations of Functions 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor C 10:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. James Anthony Mendoza Epperson, The University of Making Waves in Vector Calculus Texas at Arlington; 8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. Andrew Paul Byrns, Dallas Independent School District John Thoo, Yuba College Experience-Driven Evolution of Technology-Based Impact of a Large Lecture Model in Multivariable Courses Calculus 11:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. 8:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. Rebekah Gilbert, University of Illinois at Urbana- Nathan P. Clements, University of Wyoming Champaign Resequencing Calculus: An Early Multivariable Staying In Touch with Students with Technology Approach 11:15 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Ginger Harper, Kaplan University Michael Axtell, University of St. Thomas; Exploring the Use of Mobile Devices as Student Dave Dwyer, University of Evansville; Response Systems in Undergraduate Mathematics Mark Gruenwald, University of Evansville; Courses Ken Luther, Valparaiso University 11:30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Flipping My Calculus Classes Jana Talley, Jackson State University; 9:15 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Lecretia Buckley, Jackson State University; John Frohliger, St. Norbert College Jessica Buck Murphy, Jackson State University; Shontrice Garrett, Jackson State University A Successful Week 1 in a Flipped Calculus 1 Course 9:30 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITIES Bob Sachs, George Mason University MAA Student Paper Sessions Writing About Continuity 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor 9:45 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. MAA Student Paper Session #15 Derek Thompson, Trine University 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Forum Suite Classroom Investigations to Prepare Students for MAA Student Paper Session #16 Calculus 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Council Suite 10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Ken Collins, Charlotte Latin School MAA Student Paper Session #17 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Directors Suite Math Circle Problems in the Calculus Classroom 10:15 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. MAA Student Paper Session #18 Cynthia Northrup, University of California, Ivine 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Studio Suite Introductory Calculus with Meaning and without Limits Pi Mu Epsilon Student Paper Sessions 10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor Stacy Marie Musgrave, Arizona State University PME Student Paper Session #5 Effectiveness of Teaching From a Bound Set of Lecture Notes in a Calculus Course 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Executive Suite 10:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. PME Student Paper Session #6 Brandy Benedict, Merrimack College 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Senate Suite Strategies to Promote Student Success in Calculus 11:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Corinne Casolara, Montana State University - Bozeman; Veronica Baker, Montana State University - Bozeman

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The Effectiveness of Clickers in a Large-Enrollment Community-Based Projects Using Real-World Data Calculus Classroom 10:10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. 11:15 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. G. Daniel Callon, Franklin College Heather Bolles, Iowa State University; Adrian Jenkins, Iowa State University; Understanding Mathematics for Good: Elgin Johnston, Iowa State University; Undergraduates, Ethical Consulting, and Service Xuan Hien Nguyen, Iowa State University Learning 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. History and Exploration in the Teaching of Calculus Judith E. Canner, California State University, 11:30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Monterey Bay Paul Sisson, LSU Shreveport; Tibor Szarvas, LSU Shreveport Mathematizing Social Justice: Bringing University Events into the Mathematics Classroom The Impact of Placement and Curriculum Reform on 10:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Success in First-Year Courses Ksenija Simic-Muller, Pacific Lutheran University 11:45 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. Edgar Fuller, West Virginia University; Modeling Calculus: A Project-Based, First Term Jessica Deshler, West Virginia University Calculus Class 11:10 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITY Mariah Birgen, Wartburg College; Pi Mu Epsilon Student Paper Session Brian J. Birgen, Wartburg College

8:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITY Student Hospitality Center PME Student Paper Session #7 8:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Exhibit Hall

THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION INVITED ADDRESS Project-Based Curriculum, Part I Earle Raymond Hedrick Lecture Series 8:50 a.m. – 11:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway III & IV Lecture 2: Undecidability in Analysis and Topology 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom Emek Kose, St. Mary’s College of Maryland; Bjorn Poonen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Casey Douglas, St. Mary’s College of Maryland; Angela Gallegos, Loyola Marymount University WORKSHOP Workshop on Revitalizing Algebra in Remedial A Project-Based General Education Math Course Courses While Preparing Instructors 8:50 a.m. – 9:05 a.m. 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria I Victor Ian Piercey, Ferris State University High Dimensional Data Analysis Projects in a INVITED ADDRESS Freshman Mathematics Class AMS-MAA Joint Invited Address 9:10 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. What is the Value of a Computer Proof in Research Bruce Piper, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; and Teaching? Kristin Bennett, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, How to Sustain Projects in College Algebra and Grand Ballroom Finite Mathematics Sara Billey, University of Washington 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. INVITED ADDRESS David Jay Graser, Yavapai College NAM David Harold Blackwell Lecture Researching the Effectiveness of Project-Based Markov Decision Processes, Turnpike Horizons and Learning in Elementary Statistics Blackwell Optimality 9:50 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom I Dianna Spence, University of North Georgia; Mark Lewis, Cornell University Brad Bailey, University of North Georgia

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITY GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Mathematical Research, It’s Not What You Think! Outreach 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East 1:00 p.m. – 2:25 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor C

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITY Texas A&M Math Circle: Structure and Activities Using Puzzles to Illuminate Mathematics 1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. Philip B. Yasskin, Texas A&M University; 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Alex Sprintson, Texas A&M University; Grand Ballroom II Kaitlyn Phillipson, Texas A&M University; Trevor Olsen, Texas A&M University; PANEL SESSION Frank Sottile, Texas A&M University Open Source Resources for Mathematics: Benefits and Costs The UCI Math Circle: Afternoons of Mathematical Investigations for Middle and High School Students 1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m., Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 1:15 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. Leesa Anzaldo, University of California, Irvine; GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Timmy Ma, University of California, Irvine; Mentoring Cynthia Northrup, University of California, Irvine; 1:00 p.m. – 2:25 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria III Alessandra Pantano, University of California, Irvine Creating Sustainable Programs to Support Women National Association of Math Circles, First National Faculty in Mathematics Survey Results 1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Jenna Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University Brandy S Wiegers, National Association of Math Circles, Central Washington University MPWR: Mentoring and Partnerships for Women in RUME Southern Connecticut State University’s GEAR UP Summer Mathematics Program 1:15 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. Megan Wawro, Virginia Tech; 1:45 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Jessica Ellis, San Diego State University; Klay Kruczek, Southern Connecticut State University Hortensia Soto-Johnson, University of Northern Supporting Mathematics Research Projects for Colorado Advanced High School Students Mentoring Undergraduates 2:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Daniel Teague, NC School of Science and Mathematics Gary MacGillivray, University of Victoria Encouraging STEM Majors to Consider a Career in Teaching Through Nonprofit Partnership The Intentional Mentoring 2:15 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. 1:45 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Stephanie Anne Salomone, University of Portland Noureen Khan, UNT Dallas The Power of a Good Mentor: Lessons Learned from a Four-Year After School Mathematics Program 2:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Lina Sanchez leal, Rutgers University; Gabriela Garcia, Cliffside High School NJ Measuring Educator Effectiveness & Pre-Service Teacher Supervision 2:15 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. Daniel Patrick Wisniewski, DeSales University; John T. Garey, DeSales University

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MINICOURSE THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION 6. SIMIODE - Teaching Differential Equations Project-Based Curriculum, Part II through Modeling and Technology (Part B) 1:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway III & IV 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom III Emek Kose, St. Mary’s College of Maryland; MINICOURSE Casey Douglas, St. Mary’s College of Maryland; 2. Boolean Network Models: A Non-Calculus Angela Gallegos, Loyola Marymount University Introduction to Mathematical Modeling for Biology (Part B) Annexation Question Leads to Applied Project 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom I Nora Strasser, Friends University THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Challenge-Based Instruction: Analysis of Bullet Open and Accessible Problems in Real or Complex Proof Vest and Analysis 1:20 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 2:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway I & II Andres Abelardo Padilla-Oviedo Building a Successful Project-based Mathematical Lynette Boos, Providence College Su-Jeong Kang, Modeling Course Providence College 1:40 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Quotient Sets Jean Marie Linhart, Texas A&M University/Central Washington University 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Stephan Ramon Garcia, Pomona College Encouraging Deeper Understanding Through Mathematical Modeling-Focused Projects The Sum of Golden Ana Sets 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. 1:20 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. Corban Harwood, George Fox University Robert W. Vallin, Lamar University PIC Math: Preparing Students for Careers in A Topology of Subdivision for the Real Numbers Business, Industry, and Government 1:40 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. 2:20 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Jeffrey Clark, Elon University Michael Dorff, Brigham Young University Linear Operators, Zeros of Polynomials, and Embedding Undergraduate Research in a Senior Orthogonal Polynomials Capstone Course 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. 2:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Andrzej Piotrowski, University of Alaska Southeast Shawn Chiappetta, University of Sioux Falls Locating the Roots of a Family of Polynomials: Implementing Project-Based Learning in the Three Open Questions Differential Equations Curriculum 2:20 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Michael Brilleslyper, U.S. Air Force Academy; Sukanya Basu, Wentworth Institute of Technology Beth Schaubroeck, U.S. Air Force Academy Undergraduate Curriculum on the Relationship The Two Body Problem Elevated to the Complex between Mathematics and Computer Science with Domain Other Disciplines 2:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. 3:20 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. Donald Leigh Hitzl, Lockheed Palo Alto Research Lab Agendia Timothy Atabong, Madonna University (Retired); Nigeria Frank Zele, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center (Retired) Using Matlab to Present Multidimensional Information 3:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Emma Smith Zbarsky, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION The James Function Recreational Mathematics: New Problems and 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. New Solutions, Part II Christopher N. B. Hammond, Connecticut College; Warren Johnson, 1:00 p.m. – 4:35 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria I Connecticut College; Steven J. Miller, Williams College Paul Coe, Dominican University; Exploring Five Integer Sequences Related to the Sara Quinn, Dominican University; Collatz Problem Kristen Schemmerhorn, Dominican University 4:20 p.m. – 4:35 p.m. Jay Lawrence Schiffman, Rowan University The Elusive Mobius and the Intractable Hexagon: Geometric Cross Sections in Bead Crochet THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Active Learning in Mathematics, Part II Susan Goldstine, St. Mary’s College of Maryland; Ellie Baker, Freelance 1:00 p.m. – 4:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria II Coloring the Plane with Rainbow Squares David Taylor, Roanoke College; 1:20 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. Robert Allen, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse; Mike Krebs, California State University, Los Angeles Lorena Bociu, North Carolina State University Dividing the Plane: Variations on a Theme Surviving Active Learning in Mathematics 1:40 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. David Molnar Jerry Dwyer, Texas Tech University; Integer-Sided Triangles with Trisectible Angles Levi Johnson, Texas Tech University; Brock Williams, Texas Tech University 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Russ Gordon, Whitman College Activities for Calculus 1:20 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. On Mod n Spirals Matt Boelkins, Grand Valley State University 2:20 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Andrew Richard Reiter Robin Young, University of Student Conjecturing in Linear Algebra Massachusetts-Amherst 1:40 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Finding the Catalan Numbers in the Sandpile Model Elizabeth Thoren, University of California, Santa Barbara 2:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Discovering Concepts in Calculus II Grant Barnes, Luther College; 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Michael Johnson, Luther College; William Abrams, Longwood University Cadence Sawyer, Luther College Opening Up the Space: Creating Collaborative A Characterization of Balance in Oriented Learning Environments Outside of the Classroom Hypernetworks via Generalized Signed Walks 2:20 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Randall E. Cone, Virginia Military Institute; Angeline Rao, Clements High School; Angie Hodge, University of Nebraska - Omaha Alexander Yang, Clements High School; Vinciane Chen, Westwood High School Test Tuesday 2:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Revisiting 12 Marbles, an Old-Fashioned Scale Puzzle Lew Ludwig, Denison University 3:20 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. Mathematics without the Math: Using Group Shenglan Yuan, LaGuardia Community College, CUNY Worksheets to Circumvent Math Anxiety 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. The Car Talk Trip Michael Nathanson, Saint Mary’s College of California 3:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Frank Lynch, Eastern Washington University

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Pre-Calculus Lab Book The Math Zone: An Open Emporium-Style Model 3:20 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. Attempting the Fast Track Brandy S Wiegers, National Association of Math 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Circles, Central Washington University; Craig Miller, University of New Haven Addie Evans, SFSU; Servando Pineda, SFSU; The Startup of a Math Emporium - Trials and Matthew Kim, SFSU Tribulations 2:20 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Algorithmic Thinking Unplugged with Puzzles and Senan Hayes, Western Connecticut State University Games 3:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Restructuring of the Remedial Program at Edmund A Lamagna, University of Rhode Island South Dakota State University (SDSU) 2:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Using Games to Engage Students in Discrete Donna Flint, South Dakota State University Mathematics 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Improving Remedial Success Using an Enhanced Tim Gegg-Harrison, Winona State University; Mastery-Based Format Nicole Anderson, Winona State University 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Carri Hales, South Dakota State University Learning Math by Doing Math: Problem-Solving Workshops in Calculus A Co-Requisite Model for College Algebra 4:20 p.m. – 4:35 p.m. 3:20 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. Silvia Saccon, The University of Texas at Dallas Rebecca Diischer, South Dakota State University Active Exploration of Graphs and Graph Theory Rethinking First Year Mathematics to Improve 4:40 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Student Retention Steven Klee, Seattle University 3:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Cheryl Jarrell McAllister, Southeast Missouri State THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION University; Curriculum Development to Support First Year Daniel Daly, Southeast Missouri State University; Mathematics Students, Part I Tamela Randolph, Southeast Missouri State University 1:00 p.m. – 4:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor AB It’s Not Just About the Content: Holistic Change in a First-Year Mathematics Course Donna Flint, South Dakota State University; 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Rebecca Diischer, South Dakota State University; Mary Beisiegel, Oregon State University; Charles Bingen, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire Krista Foltz, Oregon State University; Scott L. Peterson, Oregon State University Developmental Mathematics Redesign at Fitchburg State University Peer Led Team Learning in Foundation Mathematics 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. for College Students: A University Approach Mary Ann Barbato, Fitchburg State University 4:20 p.m. – 4:35 p.m. Camille A. McKayle, University of the Virgin Islands; Comparing Student Attitudes and Successes in Robert Stolz, University of the Virgin Islands College Algebra using Emporium, Problem Solving, and Traditional Methods Improving Student Success in Calculus at the 1:20 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. University of South Carolina Lanee Young, Fort Hays State University; 4:40 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Jeff Sadler, Fort Hays State University Douglas B. Meade, University of South Carolina; Philip B. Yasskin, Texas A&M University Taking Over an Existing Developmental Math Program: What Works and Determining What to Improve 1:40 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Charles Bingen, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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INVITED PAPER SESSION UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITY Computational Aspects of Algebra, Geometry and Pi Mu Epsilon Student Paper Session Combinatronics 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor 1:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion West PME Student Paper Session #8 Sara Billey, University of Washington; 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Executive Suite Benjamin Young, University of Oregon PME Student Paper Session #9 The Combinatorics of CAT(0) Cubical Complexes 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Senate Suite and Robotic Motion Planning PME Student Paper Session #10 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Forum Suite Federico Ardila, San Francisco State University PME Student Paper Session #11 A Borsuk-Ulam Equivalent that Directly Implies Sperner’s Lemma 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Council Suite 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. PME Student Paper Session #12 Kathryn Nyman, Willamette University 2:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Hilton Portland, 3rd Floor, Directors Suite The Combinatorics of Fully Packed Loops and INVITED PAPER SESSION Razumov-Stroganov Conjectures The Mathematics of Biological Fluid Dynamics 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Dan Romik, University of California, Davis 2:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East Parking Functions and Tree Inversions Ricardo Cortez, Tulane University 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. David Perkinson, Reed College Neuromechanics and Fluid Dynamics of an Undulatory Swimmer Expanding Hall-Littlewood Polynomials into Schur 2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Functions Lisa Fauci, Tulane University 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Austin Roberts, University of Washington Mathematical Modeling of Sperm Motility and Mucociliary Transport Self-Organizing Cellular Automata 2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. 4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Robert Dillon, Washington State University Alexander E. Holroyd, Microsoft Research Modeling E. Coli Aspartate Chemotaxis in a OTHER MATHEMATICAL SESSION Stokes Flow Alder Award Session 3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Hoa Nguyen, Trinity University 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom Modeling Interactions between Tumor Cells, The Joy of Discovery Interstitial Fluid and Drug Particles 2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. 3:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Lara Pudwell, Valparaiso University Katarzyna A. Rejniak, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & There’s Treasure Everywhere: When Student Research Institute and University of South Florida Work Matters Sperm Motility and Cooperativity in Epithelial 2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Detatchment Dominic Klyve, Central Washington University 4:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. Julie Simons, Tulane University Swimming through Heterogeneous Viscoelastic Media 4:30 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Jacek Wrobel, Tulane University

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PANEL SESSION GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSIONS Non-Academic Career Paths for Students Who Like Research in Graph Theory or Combinatorics Mathematics 3:00 p.m. – 5:10 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria III 2:35 p.m. – 3:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 Dynamic Storage Allocation using Tolerance SIGMAA ACTIVITY Graphs SIGMAA MCST: SIGMAA on Math Circles for 3:00 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. Students and Teachers: Problems Well-Suited for Karin Saoub, Roanoke College Math Circles Eternal Colorings and k -Eternal Graphs 2:35 p.m. – 3:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom II 3:15 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. Mark Anderson, Rollins College; GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Shiying Gu, Rollins College; Research in Applied Mathematics Charles Evans Hedges, Rollins College; Felipe Quiroga, Rollins College 3:00 p.m. –4:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor C Extremal H-Colorings of Trees and Forests The Study of Complex Dynamics of Methamphetamine Use and Markets in California 3:30 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. John Engbers, Marquette University 3:00 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. Steve Szymanowski, Northeastern Illinois University Prime Labelings of Graphs Optimal Control of the Spread of Cholera 3:45 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Cayla McBee, Providence College 3:15 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. Javier Garza, Tarleton State University Group-Antimagic Labelings of Graphs Computing the Value Function for a Singular 4:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. Optimal Control Problem Richard Low, San Jose State University; Dan Roberts, Illinois Wesleyan University 3:30 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Jesus Pascal, The American University of Afghanistan Inflection Points of Reliability Polynomials Assembling Broken Surfaces using Differential 4:15 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. Invariant Signatures Christina Graves, The University of Texas at Tyler; 3:45 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. David Milan, The University of Texas at Tyler Robert Thompson, Macalester College Insights into Mâry Partitions from an Mâry Tree Effect of Thermal Diffusion And Chemical Reaction 4:30 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. on Heat And Mass Transfer in Micropolar Fluid Timothy B Flowers, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; 4:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. Shannon R Lockard, Bridgewater State University Louis Essien Effiong, Fluid Dynamics OnC z-Factorizations with Two Associate Classes Heat and Mass Transfer in a Micropolar Fluid With 4:45 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Thermal Radiation Over a Vertical Plate Michael Tiemeyer, Armstrong Atlantic State University 4:15 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. Hamiltonian Cycles in Cayley Graphs of Complex Oahimire Imumolen Jonathan, Fluid Dynamics Reflection Groups Complete Synchronization on Networks of Identical 5:00 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. Oscillators with Diffusive Delay-Coupling Cathy Kriloff, Idaho State University; 4:30 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. Terry Lay, Idaho State University, Retired Stanley Ryan Huddy, State University of New York at New Paltz; Joseph Skufca, Clarkson University Measuring Distances between Weighted Graphs by Graph Diffusion 4:45 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. David Kenric Hammond, Oregon Institute of Technology – Wilsonville; Yaniv Gur, SCI Institute, University of Utah

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PANEL SESSION PANEL SESSION The New Mathways STEM Prep Initiative: Results Chairing the Academic Department: Advice and from the Design Team Perspectives from the Pros 3:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom I 4:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Ballroom I

MINICOURSE PANEL SESSION 1. A Beginner’s Guide to the Scholarship of Integrating Mathematical Software into Lower- Teaching and Learning in Mathematics (Part A) Division Mathematics Courses 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom I 4:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2

MINICOURSE SIGMAA ACTIVITY 4. Instructional Supports for Implementing Inquiry- WEB SIGMAA: Business Meeting Oriented Curricula for Linear Algebra, Differential 5:30 p.m. – 5:50 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor AB Equations, and Abstract Algebra (Part A) SIGMAA ACTIVITY 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom III WEB SIGMAA: Discussion: What Are Effective Online Homework Problems in Mathematics? POSTER SESSION PosterFest 2014: A Poster Session of Scholarship 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor AB by Early Career Mathematicians and Graduate SOCIAL EVENT Students Pi Mu Epsilon Centennial Celebration Banquet 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Exhibit Hall 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway

INVITED ADDRESS Pi Mu Epsilon J. Sutherland Frame Lecture Fibonacci and the First Personal Computing Revolution 8:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom Keith Devlin, Stanford University

SOCIAL EVENT MAA Ice Cream Social and Undergraduate Awards Ceremony 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway

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Saturday, August 9

SOCIAL EVENT “Is It Time To Go Home Yet?”: Student Engagement Wellness Strand - Saturday in Extracurricular Mathematics, Grades 2-4 9:15 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m., Departs from Hilton Portland Lobby Christina Tran, California State University, Fullerton; (Broadway Street Entrance) Benjamin David Blazak, California State University, Fullerton INVITED ADDRESS James R. C. Leitzel Lecture GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Research in Mathematics by Undergraduates: Research in Number Theory Past, Present, and Future 8:30 a.m. – 11:10 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria I 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom Joseph Gallian, University of Minnesota Duluth Difference Sets, Singer Designs, and Singer Difference Sets GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION 8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. Research in Analysis Bud Brown, Virginia Tech 8:30 a.m. – 9:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor C Odd Numbers, Their Relation to Primitive Pythagorean Suits and Traingulares Numbers - Hypercyclicity and the Range of an Operator Theorem Ren 8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. 8:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. Kevin Rion, Bridgewater State University Renilson Adriano Silva, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Sao Paulo and University Center A Solution to Boundary Value Problems and Modulo Volterra Integral Equations with Parker and Sochacki Method Arithmetic of k-Regular Partition Functions 8:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Hamid Semiyari, James Madison University David Penniston, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Behavior of Boundary Convergency for Power A Computational Method for Solving Exponential- Series Polynomial Diophantine Equations 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. 9:15 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Xiao-Xiong Gan, Morgan State University Jiayuan Wang, George Washington University; Max Alekseyev, George Washington University Analytical and Numerical Investigations of the Riemann Hypothesis A Set of Two-color Off-Diagonal Rado Numbers 9:15 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. for x1+x2+...+xm=ax0 Donald Hitzl, Lockheed Palo Alto Research Lab (Retired) 9:30 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Don Vestal, South Dakota State University GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Teaching or Learning Developmental Mathematics Squarefree Parts of Polynomial Values 9:45 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 9:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria III David Krumm, Claremont McKenna College Using Pictures to Study Students’ Mathematical Beliefs and Attitudes Emergent Reducibility in Polynomial Dynamics 8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. 10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Jason Preszler, Ben Ntatin, Austin Peay State University University of Puget Sound Activities to Reinforce Fraction Concepts in the Connections Between Furstenberg’s and Euclid’s Developmental Math Classroom Proofs of the Infinitude of Primes 8:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. 10:15 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Nathan Carlson, Ann Hanson, Columbia College Chicago California Lutheran University Using Critical Thinking Skills in Developmental The Gaussian Moat Problem Mathematics 10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Anthony Shaheen, CSU Los Angeles Mary B. Walkins, The Community College of Baltimore Some Palatable Morsels, Integer Sequences County and Number Theory Trivia 10:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Jay Lawrence Schiffman, Rowan University

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Divisibility Tests Unified: Stacking the Trimmings Directly Finite Modules of sl2d for Sums 10:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. 11:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Christopher Kennedy, Christopher Newport University Edwin O’Shea, James Madison University Characteristics of Algebraic Symbol Sense GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION 11:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Research in Algebra Margaret T. Kinzel, Boise State University

8:30 a.m. – 11:10 a.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway I & II THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Various Extensions of Commutative Rings Undergraduate Research in Mathematics: 8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. How, When, Why, Part II Papiya Bhattacharjee, Penn State Behrend 8:30 a.m. – 11:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria II

Calm Ring Extensions and Associated Primes Emek Kose, St. Mary’s College of Maryland; 8:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. Casey Douglas, St. Mary’s College of Maryland; Hannah Robbins, Roanoke College Angela Gallegos, Loyola Marymount University The Generalization of HNP Ring, 2 Bezout Ring and Ensuring Engagement in Math Research P-Bezout Ring 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Therese Shelton, Southwestern University Irawati Irawati, Institut Teknologi Bandung 6959 Open Problems for Undergraduates τ-Factorizations, when τ is an Equivalence Relation 8:50 a.m. – 9:05 a.m. 9:15 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Tom Edgar, Pacific Lutheran University Reyes Matiel Ortiz-Albino, University of Puerto Rico- Mayaguez Campus; Exploring Auction Theory in Undergraduate Cesar Serna-Rapello, University of Puerto Rico- Research Mayaguez 9:10 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. William Gryc, Muhlenberg College The Number of Zeros of Linear Recurring Sequences Over Finite Fields Singularities of 2-Dimensional Invertible Piecewise 9:30 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Isometric Dynamics Suwanda Hennedige Yasanthi Kottegoda, Southern 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Illinois University Carbondale Byungik Kahng, University of North Texas at Dallas Two Groups Associated with an {R,s +1,k}-Potent Matrix One Approach to Undergraduate Research in 9:45 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. Computational Galois Theory Jeffrey Stuart, Pacific Lutheran University; 9:50 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Minerva Catral, Xavier University; Chad Awtrey, Elon University Leila Lebtahi, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia; Nestor Thome, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia; Undergraduate Research in Quantum Information James Weaver, University of West Florida Science 10:10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. An Algebra with Characteristic Dependent David W. Lyons, Lebanon Valley College Associativity 10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Effective Undergraduate Research Using Lydia Kennedy, Virginia Wesleyan College Questions Derived from Institutional Research and Computational Science The Frobenius Number of Balanced Numerical 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Semigroups Maria Zack, Point Loma Nazarene University 10:15 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Jeremy Thompson, USAFA Undergraduate Research Projects with a Dozen or So Math, Physics, and CS Students Over the Past Isomorphy Classes of Involutions of Sp(2n,k) Decade 10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. 10:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Robert Wayne Benim, Pacific University; David Strong, Pepperdine University Loek Helminck, North Carolina State University; Farrah Jackson, Elizabeth City State University

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Undergraduate Math Research at the Remedial Efforts in Calculus Classes at Simon Fraser U.S. Naval Academy University: Results and Challenges 11:10 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. 10:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Will Traves, United States Naval Academy Malgorzata Dubiel, SFU; Justin Gray, SFU; THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Natalia Kouzniak, SFU; Curriculum Development to Support First Year Cameron Morland, SFU; Mathematics Students, Part II Jamie Mulholland, SFU 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor AB Concepts, not Calculations: Helping First Year Mathematics Students Learn What Mathematics Is 11:10 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Donna Flint, South Dakota State University; Rebecca Diischer, South Dakota State University; Bonnie Gold, Monmouth University Charles Bingen, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire Precalculus Redesign: The Influence of a Placement Program and the Power of a Name A Multi-tiered Support System 11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Alison Reddy, University of Illinois G. Daniel Callon, Franklin College An Effective Approach to Increase Mathematics UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITY Readiness of Freshmen STEM Students MAA Mathematical Competition in Modeling 8:50 a.m. – 9:05 a.m. (MCM) Winners Mazen Shahin, Delaware State University; 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway III & IV Andrew Lloyd, Delaware State University; Ben Fusaro, Florida State University Tomasz Smolinski, Delaware State University; Melissa Harrington, Delaware State University Student Hospitality Center Creating a Mathematics First Year Seminar Course 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, Exhibit Hall 9:10 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. SIGMAA ACTIVITY Frederick Butler, York College of Pennsylvania SIGMAA MCST: Math Circle Demonstration Designing a Mathematical Support Structure for 9:00 a.m. – 9:55 a.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East Entering Students 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. INVITED ADDRESS Emma Smith Zbarsky, Wentworth Institute of Earle Raymond Hedrick Lecture Series Technology; Lecture 3: Undecidability Everywhere Amanda Hattaway, Wentworth Institute of Technology; 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom Ophir Feldman, Wentworth Institute of Technology Bjorn Poonen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Embedded Tutoring in First Year College Mathematics Classes GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION 9:50 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Research in Geometry Michael Allen Lundin, Central Washington University 10:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor C Requiring Instructor-Generated Learning Activities in Online College Algebra Can Reduce Failure and Fibonacci and Logarithmic Spirals Withdrawal Rates 10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. 10:10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Steven Edwards, Southern Polytechnic State University Jennifer Hegeman, Missouri Western State University The Convex Body Isoperimetric Conjecture 10:15 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. How a Co-Requisite Calculus I Lab Can Improve Student Success in Calculus I Frank Morgan, Williams College 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Periodic Orbits in the Heisenberg-Kepler Problem Sharon Vestal, South Dakota State University 10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Corey Shanbrom, California State University, Sacramento An Intrinsic Relationship Between Finite Projective Planes and Finite (Galois) Fields 10:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Alvin Swimmer, Arizona State University

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New Directions in Staircase Metric Geometry GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION 11:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. History or Philosophy of Mathematics Jack Mealy, Austin College 1:00 p.m. – 2:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria III Samantha Le, Austin College What is Algebra and Where Did it Come From? GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION 1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. Assessment Meighan Irene Dillon, Southern Polytechnic State University 10:30 a.m. – 11:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria III Venn-Euler-Leibniz Diagrams University Students’ Perception on Poor Achievement of Undergraduates in Introductory 1:15 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. Mathematics-Related Courses in Taraba State - Deborah Bennett, New Jersey City University Nigeria Mechanical Solutions to the Three Construction 10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Problems from Antiquity Solomon Abogunde Iyekekpolor, Federal University, 1:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Wukari - Nigeria Keith M Dreiling, Fort Hays State University A Research-Based Rubric To Assess Students’ Creativity in Proof and Proving The Toil and Moil in Proving the Describability of the Trigonometric Series 10:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. 1:45 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Gail Tang, University of La Verne; Milos Savic, University of Oklahoma; Shigeru Masuda, RIMS, Kyoto University Gulden Karakok, University of Northern Colorado; Ming Antu’s Influence on Chinese Mathematics in Houssein El Turkey, University of Oklahoma; Qing Dynasty Molly Stubblefield, University of Oklahoma 2:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. An Improved Mixed Clustering Approach for Weiping Li, Walsh University Teaching Evaluation Truman H. Safford: A Nineteenth Century 11:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Astronomer’s Views on School Mathematics Sijie Liu, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa 2:15 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. The Relationship between Calibration, Anxiety, Eileen Donoghue, City University of New York/CSI and Achievement in Preservice Elementary Teachers Mathematics Was There Curricular Modernism Also? 11:15 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. 2:30 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. Brian Christopher, University of Northern Colorado Walter Meyer, Adelphi University Can a Mathematician Write a Proof So Complex INVITED ADDRESS Even He Cannot Believe It? MAA Invited Address 2:45 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Mathematical Models of the Retina and In Silico Jeremy Sylvestre, University of Alberta, Augustana Experiments: Shedding Light on Vision Loss Campus 10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom Erika Camacho, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Arizona State University

SIGMAA ACTIVITY SIGMAA MCST: Math Wrangle 10:30 a.m. – 11:25 a.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East

OTHER MATHEMATICAL SESSION MAA Business Meeting 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Grand Ballroom

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MINICOURSE An Ethnomathematics Graduate Course 3. Enhancing Conceptual Understanding of 3:00 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. Multivariable Calculus Using CalcPlot3D for Ximena Catepillan, Millersville University of Visualization and Exploration (Part B) Pennsylvania; Cynthia Taylor, Millersville University of Pennsylvania 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom I A Capstone Seminar on the Mathematics of Voting MINICOURSE 3:15 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. 5. Teaching Linear Algebra with GeoGebra: Jan Cameron, Vassar College Making Connections between Algebra and Geometry (Part B) The Over-Easy Classroom 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Salon Ballroom III 3:30 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Lew Ludwig, Denison University GENERAL CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Flipping Differential Equations Teaching or Learning Advanced Mathematics 3:45 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor C Lenny Ornas, McNeese State University

The Best Tasting Basis Ever! GRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITY 1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. Great Talks for a General Audience: Coached Alan Alewine, McKendree University Presentations by Graduate Students More Geometry with SET 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway I & II 1:15 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. Timothy Edward Goldberg, Lenoir-Rhyne University UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACTIVITY Student Problem Solving Competition Chemistry, Legos, and Proofs 1:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway III & IV Bonnie Amende, Saint Martin’s University; Carol THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Overdeep, Saint Martin’s University Curriculum Development to Support First Year Introducing Mathematical Induction Using Mathematics Students, Part III Combinatorial Games 1:00 p.m. – 2:35 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Parlor AB 1:45 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. David McCune, William Jewell College Donna Flint, South Dakota State University; Liedoku for Abstract Algebra Rebecca Diischer, South Dakota State University; Charles Bingen, 2:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire David Nacin, William Paterson University A Collaborative Transition to Applied Calculus with Modeling More Bang From Your Book: A Simple Strategy to Promote Active Reading 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Robin A. Cruz, 2:15 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. The College of Idaho; Dave Rosoff, The College of Idaho; Scott R. Kaschner, The University of Arizona Nicole Seaders, Willamette University Using Individual Oral Exams in Mathematics Experiments with Large-Lecture/Lab Hybrid Courses Models for Business Calculus 2:30 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. 1:20 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. Michelle Ghrist, U.S. Air Force Academy; Darci L. Kracht, Kent State University Dale Peterson, U.S. Air Force Academy; Ralph Boedigheimer, U.S. Air Force Academy; Interactivity and Intervention: An Overview of Benjamin Kallemyn, Air Force Institute of Technology Calculus Redesign at Missouri S&T Programming Mathematics as an Advanced 1:40 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Math Course Paul N. Runnion, Missouri University of Science and 2:45 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Technology Lisa Oberbroeckling, Loyola University Maryland

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ALEKS in Calculus I at the University of Wyoming Large Graphs in Internet Tomography and Cyber 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Defense Nathan P. Clements, University of Wyoming 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Randy Paffenroth, Numerica Corporation Improving Student Success in Calculus 2:20 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Large and Sparse Graphs Allison Henrich, Seattle University; 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. J. McLean Sloughter, Seattle University Brigitte Servatius, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

INVITED PAPER SESSION THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION The Eyes Have It: Mathematical Modeling of the More Favorite Geometry Proofs Retina 1:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria I 1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion West Sarah Mabrouk, Framingham State University Erika Camacho, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Arizona State University A Proof of Ptolemy’s Theorem via Inversions 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Mechanical Models for Exudative Retinal Deirdre Longacher Smeltzer, Eastern Mennonite Detachments University 1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Thomas Chou, Department of Biomathematics, UCLA Archimedes’ Twin Circles in an Arbelos 1:20 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. New Paradigms in Retinal Blood Flow Simulation Dan C Kemp, South Dakota State University 1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Andrea Dziubek, Mathematics Department, SUNY Euler’s Famous Line: Gateway to The Harmonic 2:1 Institute of Technology Centroid Concurrency 1:40 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Analytical Mechanics and Evolution of a Detaching Alvin Swimmer, Arizona State University Retina 2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Reflections in Geometry William J. Bottega, Department of Mechanical and 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Aerospace Engineering, Rutgers University David Marshall, Monmouth University Stochastic Modeling of Melanopsin Activation and Reflections on Reflections Deactivation 2:20 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. 2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Thomas Q. Sibley, St. John’s University Christina Hamlet, Center for Computational Science, Tulane University The Shortest Path Between Two Points and a Line INVITED PAPER SESSION 2:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Fast Algorithms on Large Graphs (and Matroids) Justin Allen Brown, Olivet Nazarene University 1:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion East The Perfect Heptagon from the Square Hyperbola 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Brigitte Servatius, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Genghmun Eng Martin Milanič, University of Primorska The Many Shapes of Hyperbolas in Taxicab Pick a Tree, Any Tree Geometry 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. Gary Gordon, Lafayette College Ruth I. Berger, Luther College Multi-Source Spanning Trees of Graphs Geometry Knows Topology: The Gauss-Bonnet Theorem 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. 3:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Andrzej Proskurowski, University of Oregon Jeff Johannes, SUNY Geneseo

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Finding the Fermat Point by Physics and by PANEL SESSION Transformation Writing for MAA Journals and Magazines 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. 1:20 p.m. – 2:20 p.m., Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 Philip Todd, Saltire Software INVITED ADDRESS THEMED CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSION Martin Gardner Centennial Lecture Undergraduate Research in Mathematics: How, When, Why, Part III The Magic of Martin Gardner 2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom 1:00 p.m. – 2:35 p.m., Hilton Portland, Ballroom Level, Galleria II Persi Diaconis, Stanford University

Emek Kose, St. Mary’s College of Maryland MINICOURSE Casey Douglas, St. Mary’s College of Maryland 1. A Beginner’s Guide to the Scholarship of Angela Gallegos, Loyola Marymount University Teaching and Learning in Mathematics (Part B) Four Steps to Undergraduate Research Success! 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Hilton Portland Executive Tower, 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Salon Ballroom I Stephan Ramon Garcia, Pomona College MINICOURSE Strategies for Mentoring Undergraduate Research 4. Instructional Supports for Implementing Inquiry- Teams: Lessons Learned from the CURM Model Oriented Curricula for Linear Algebra, Differential 1:20 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. Equations, and Abstract Algebra (Part B) Hannah Callender, University of Portland 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Hilton Portland Executive Tower, Research Communities as a Vehicle to Boost Salon Ballroom III Students’ Interest in Mathematical Research 1:40 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. PANEL SESSION Alessandra Pantano, University of California, Irvine Innovative Curricula for Developmental A Student’s Perspective on Undergraduate Research Mathematics 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. 2:35 p.m. – 3:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Broadway III & IV Heather Gronewald, Southwestern University PANEL SESSION Engaging Students as Math Researchers Open Access Publishing in Mathematics: Who?, 2:20 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. What?, Where?, Why?, and How? Violeta Vasilevska Utah Valley University 2:35 p.m. – 3:55 p.m., Hilton Portland, 23rd Floor, Skyline 2 Mentoring Minority Undergraduate Students in Mathematics at Norfolk State University SOCIAL EVENT 2:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Closing Banquet Aprillya Lanz Norfolk State University 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Hilton Portland, Plaza Level, Pavilion Year Long Undergraduate Research at Minimal Cost Emcee: Annalisa Crannell, Franklin & Marshall College 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Speaker: Michael Starbird, University of Texas at Austin Zsuzsanna Szaniszlo Valparaiso University Undergraduate Research with Future Teachers 3:20 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. Sunday, August 10 Saad El-Zanati Illinois State University SOCIAL EVENT Balancing Undergraduate Research While Teaching Willamette Valley Wine Tour Four Courses 3:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Departs from Hilton Portland Lobby Britney Hopkins University of Central Oklahoma (Broadway Street Entrance) Kristi Karber University of Central Oklahoma

76 Portland, Oregon | August 6–9, 2014 #MAAthFest Math Circle Events at MathFest

NAMC/ SIGMAA MCST Booth (Booths 37 & 38) Visit the NAMC/SIGMAA MCST Booth for a chance to experience Math Circles sessions. Dave Auckly, James Tanton, Brandy Wiegers, Japheth Wood, and others will presenting. For a complete schedule visit https://www.mathcircles.org/content/math-fest-2014 Welcome to Friday, August 8 Math Problems Well-Suited for Math Circles. 2:35-3:55. Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom II

Saturday, August 9 Circles SIGMAA MCST - Circle Demo for Math Fest 9:00 - 9:50am. Hilton, Plaza Level, Pavilion East SIGMAA MCST -Math Wrangle. http://mathcircles.org/ 10:30 - 11:25am. Hilton, Plaza Level, Pavilion East Steps to getting started as a Math Circle Leader (1) Sign up for your NAMC Account: http://mathcircles.org AMS/MSRI Math (2) Register your new Math Circle: Circles Library https://www.mathcircles.org/node/add/mathcircle

(3) Find support, resources and ideas: Collection of great books for * SIGMAA on Circles – MCST: http://sigmaa.maa.org/mcst Math Circle organizers * Circle of Circles Email Group including wonderful problem http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/circleofcircles/ collections, discussions of * NAMC Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MathCircles experiences in math teaching, * Math Teachers' Circle (MTC) Network: and practical books: http://mathteacherscircle.org * Julia Robinson Math Festival:

http://juliarobinsonmathfestival.org/ https://www.ams.org/bookstore/ * Thinking Mathematics! (Jim Tanton): mclseries http://www.jamestanton.com/

* Math Pickle (Gordon Hamilton): http://www.mathpickle.com/ * Art of Problem Solving Foundation: http://www.artofproblemsolving.org/programs.htm * Natural Math (Maria Droujkova): http://www.naturalmath.com/ * Mathematical Circles Topics (Tom Davis): http://www.geometer.org/mathcircles/

NAMC Resources

Problem Collection: https://www.mathcircles.org/content/math-circle-problem-collection Math Circle Listing: https://www.mathcircles.org/Wiki_ExistingMathCirclePrograms_view Summer Programs for Students: https://www.mathcircles.org/Summer-programs-list Math Events Listing: https://www.mathcircles.org/content/math-competition-listing

2014

Commercial Presentations

WebAssign Maplesoft

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Sponsors & Exhibitors

Sponsors: Maplesoft also introduced a fundamental SOA provides a full range of rigorous shift in technical education through its pathways and distinguished credentials Hawkes Learning Systems Clickable Math™ initiatives which deliver that are marks of distinction around the (BOOTHS 28-29) powerful mathematics through visual, globe. interactive point-and-click methods. The idea With over 30 years of experience, The SOA offers two world recognized behind this shift is to create technology that Hawkes Learning Systems continues credentials: Fellow of the Society of will allow students and teachers to focus on to expand its line of courseware, to Actuaries (FSA) and the Associate the concepts, not the tool. constantly refine and improve its existing of the Society of Actuaries (ASA). To titles, and to pursue the use of new obtain an FSA, one can choose from technology to provide the academic National Association of Math among six specialty tracks: Corporate community with the best possible tools Circles (BOOTHS 37-38) Finance and ERM; Quantitative Finance for effective mathematical instruction and Investment; Individual Life and and comprehension. We understand The National Association of Math Circles Annuities; General Insurance; Group what it takes to provide the best learning provides a community for Math Circles and Health; and Retirement Benefits. In tools to help students succeed. Hawkes and similar programs via a website addition, the SOA offers the Chartered courseware motivates students through a http://mathcircles.org. This fun and Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA) credential, unique approach to mastery learning by interactive website includes a database which is the most comprehensive and engaging them in the learning process. of Math Circles worldwide, a wiki started rigorous demonstration of enterprise risk At Hawkes, we firmly believe: Students by Sam Vendervelde’s Circle in a Box management (ERM) expertise available. Math Circle book, a Math Circle Problem matter. Success counts. Working to advance actuarial knowledge and Lesson Collection, as well as a across disciplines, the SOA also developing forum for discussion of Math conducts various events and professional Maplesoft (BOOTH 52) Circle related ideas. Visit our booth to development opportunities to ensure learn more or attend one of the SIGMAA- excellence in its actuaries’ work in Maplesoft, a trusted name in mathematics MCST sessions to learn more about Math providing expert advice and relevant for over 20 years, combines the world’s Circles. most advanced symbolic computation solutions for financial, business and engine, Maple, with powerful numeric societal problems. For more information, algorithms, advanced visualization tools, Pearson (BOOTHS 31-32) please visit www.soa.org. and intuitive interfaces, creating products A leader in mathematics and statistics essential for classroom and research. educational solutions, Pearson provides WebAssign (BOOTH 49) Maplesoft products also include Maple course content from respected authors. T.A., a web-based system for creating WebAssign is a flexible and fully Pearson’s online courses within tests, assignments, and exercises; and customizable online instructional system MyMathLab and MyStatLab have helped the Maple T.A. MAA Placement Test Suite that puts powerful tools in the hands millions of students succeed since 2001. which offers the renowned Mathematical of teachers, enabling them to deploy See us online at www.pearsonhighered. Association of America placement tests assignments, instantly assess individual com. in an online environment. student performance, and realize their teaching goals. Adopted by all major The Möbius Project is Maplesoft’s latest Society of Actuaries innovation for technical education. Create academic publishers, integrated with more than 900 science and math apps, share them with everyone, and The Society of Actuaries (SOA) is the textbooks, and enhanced with a robust grade them to assess understanding. This largest global professional actuarial selection of independently developed initiative is well underway! All elements organization. With unmatched research original content, WebAssign makes it of The Möbius Project are available and education, and almost 25,000 of the easy for faculty to enrich the teaching today as part of a released product or as highest skilled actuarial professionals, we and learning experience. Join the more a technology preview, so you can begin prepare the individuals trusted to drive than 2,300 schools, 12,000 instructors, developing and using content in your better business decisions and promote and 8 million students who have used classroom today. financial security in an ever-changing WebAssign to submit over 1 billion world. With an uncompromising emphasis answers to homework assignments, tests, on strength and quality of curriculum, the and assessments.

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Sponsors & Exhibitors (continued)

MAA gives a special thanks to our Exhibitors six sponsors of MAA MathFest 2014. Please be sure to visit the American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges (BOOTH 23) Exhibit Hall for information and fun American Mathematical Society (BOOTH 40-41) activities. Association for Women in Mathematics (BOOTH 24)

Be An Actuary (BOOTH 19) Mathematical Association of America - MAA American Cambridge University Press (BOOTH 18)

Mathematics Competitions CRC Press (BOOTH 34)

The Mathematical Association DMCK Designs LLC (BOOTH 50) of America (MAA) is the largest professional society that focuses Gathering 4 Gardner (BOOTH 17)

on mathematics accessible at the Mathematical Sciences Publishers (BOOTH 45) undergraduate level. National Science Foundation (BOOTH 36) Offerings available from the MAA include books, journals, DVDs, National Security Agency (BOOTH 47)

merchandise, an online homework NSF Math Institutes (BOOTH 26) source, professional development programs, and competitions. Oxford University Press (BOOTH 21)

Stop by the MAA Pavilion to learn Princeton University Press (BOOTH 27)

how your institution can use the Resequencing Calculus (BOOTH 43) competitions as an outreach and recruitment opportunity, and browse Saltire Software, Inc. (BOOTH 33) our sales on selected titles and Springer Science + Business Media (BOOTH 44) merchandise throughout the meeting. Taylor & Francis (BOOTH 35) MAA Pavilion The Academy of Inquiry Based Learning (BOOTH 46) • Books • Membership Thinkwell (BOOTH 16) • Competitions • WeBWork - Online Homework University of California Riverside (BOOTH 39) Source W.H. Freeman & Company (BOOTH 51) • Merchandise Wiley (BOOTH 30)

Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation (BOOTH 20)

Worldwide Center of Mathematics (BOOTH 22)

xyAlgebra (BOOTH 42)

Wednesday, August 6: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EXHIBIT HALL HOURS: Thursday, August 7: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 8: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 9: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

80 Portland, Oregon | August 6–9, 2014 #MAAthFest Who knows how big data will impact the world of business? We do.

Every day, members of the Society of Actuaries (SOA) work to analyze collections of big data from around the globe, using state-of-the-art predictive modeling tools to help their employers make informed decisions on pricing models, target marketing, healthcare economics, risk management and more.

The world is full of unknowns. That’s why we’re here.

With unmatched research and education, and a global network of almost 25,000 of the highest- skilled actuarial professionals, organizations turn to members of the SOA to help mitigate ever- growing risks and lead them to the right decisions for their businesses.

Take a closer look at soa.org/impact

Educating actuaries. Impacting society.

2014 SOA_Student Ad.indd 1 7/1/14 9:11 AM Honor Roll of Donors 2013 and 2014*

We thank the following individuals, corporations, foundations, societies, and associations for their donations of $500 or more to the work of MAA.

Individuals Bill Hassinger Donald J. Albers William R. Hearst III Gerald L. Alexanderson Benedict Itri, Itri Family Foundation Gary and Gail Alweiss Virginia R. Jones Tom M. Apostol Herbert Kasube Walter Augenstein James Keisler Robert Balles Dan Kennedy Thomas F. Banchoff Stephen Kennedy and Deanna Haunsperger Arthur T. Benjamin Lyle David King David M. and Janice A. Bressoud Tom and Bonnie Leighton Ezra (Bud) and Jo Brown Andrew C.F. Liu Robert L. Bryant and Reymundo A. Garcia Po-Shen Loh Nathaniel Chafee Harry Lucas, Jr. Anthony Chang Andrew J. Matchett David Cleary Jorma Merikoski Amy Cohen Corwin Dale A. Nelson Joel and Trudy Cunningham Laurence Penn and Jill Oberlander James W. Daniel and Ann Trump Daniel Andy and Laurie Okun Robert L. Devaney Arnie Ostebee and Kay Smith William E. Fenton Michael and Ellen Pearson Gregory D. Foley Nancy Ruth Phelps Joseph and Charlene Gallian Gerald and Judith Porter Charles Ray Garner, Jr. Robert Rosenbaum John W. Goppell Kenneth and Ruth Ross Ronald and Fan Graham Marvin and Mary Alice Schaefer Jerrold W. Grossman James A. Smith Stephen H. Gunby Robert and Maria Steinberg Virginia Halmos Andrew Sterrett, Jr. and Kaarina Sterrett William J. Hardell David R. and Ann R. Stone (continued on next page)

82 Portland, Oregon | August 6–9, 2014 #MAAthFest Francis E. Su Casualty Actuarial Society Eugene Toll Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences John E. Wetzel Degenstein Foundation Stephen and Susan Wildstrom Mary P. Dolciani Halloran Foundation Stephen S. Willoughby Educational Advancement Foundation Paul M. Zorn Google IDEA MATH, LLC Corporations, Foundations, Jane Street Capital Associations and Societies Math for America, Inc. Academy of Applied Science MathWorks Akamai Foundation Mu Alpha Theta American Association of Two-year Colleges National Council of Teachers of Mathematics American Institute of Mathematics The D.E. Shaw Group American Mathematical Society Simons Foundation American Statistical Association Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Art of Problem Solving Tensor Foundation Association for Symbolic Logic W.H. Freeman and Company Awesome Math, LLC *As of June 24, 2014

The Icosahedron Society The Icosahedron Society recognizes organizations and individuals who have shown extraordinary generosity to the MAA, providing essential support at the highest level to uphold the Association’s mission. We commend the generosity of the following donors:

2012 2007 2002 Michael and Ellen Pearson Harry Lucas, Jr. James W. Daniel and Ann Trump Daniel Richard Good 2011 2001 Barbara and Doug Faires 2006 Akamai Foundation Laurence Penn and Jill Oberlander Robert P. Balles ExxonMobil Foundation Tensor Foundation Microsoft Corporation 2010 Richard D. Anderson Andrew Sterrett, Jr. and Kaarina Sterrett Roger and Susan Horn Tom and Jane Apostol 2003 2000 Paul and Virginia Halmos Henry L. Alder 2008 Mary P. Dolciani Halloran Foundation Edith Ross and Edward Brinn Gerald Alexanderson Deborah Tepper Haimo Gerald J. Porter and Judith R. Porter Mary Alice and Marvin Schaefer

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