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Released: 25-Oct-2016 2:05 PM EDT
MAA Joins White House to Boost STEM Education on Active Learning Day
Mathematical Association of America

The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is proud to announce its role in the inaugural Active Learning Day on October 25, 2016, as a part of a nationwide movement to elevate STEM education.

Released: 14-Jul-2016 12:05 PM EDT
U.S. Wins First Place at International Mathematics Competition in Hong Kong
Mathematical Association of America

The U.S. team of six high school students wins the 57th International Mathematical Olympiad in Hong Kong for the second year in a row.

Released: 29-Jun-2016 11:05 AM EDT
2016 U.S. Math Olympians Go to Hong Kong
Mathematical Association of America

Six students have been selected to represent the United States at the 57th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), also known as the world championship mathematics competition for high school students.

Released: 6-Jun-2016 9:05 AM EDT
2016 USAMO Winners Announced
Mathematical Association of America

The MAA’s American Mathematics Competition recognizes the nation’s top 12 minds

Released: 21-Apr-2016 2:05 PM EDT
U.S. Team Takes Second at European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad
Mathematical Association of America

For the third year in a row the U.S. team wins second place at the European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), an international math competition of 147 contestants representing 38 countries that competed in Busteni, Romania.

Released: 12-Apr-2016 3:05 PM EDT
MIT Wins 76th Putnam Competition
Mathematical Association of America

For the third year in a row the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) team won first place in the 76th William Lowell Putnam Mathematics Competition. The Putnam Competition, administered by the Mathematical Association of America, includes a $25,000 prize and an added $1,000 for each team member: Mark Sellke, Bobby Shen, and David Yang.

Released: 14-Mar-2016 8:05 AM EDT
U.S. IMO Team Celebrates Pi Day at the White House
Mathematical Association of America

Pi Day is celebrated around the world, and the White House is no different. This year Chief Data Scientist and resident mathematician DJ Patil is inviting the winning U.S. International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) team to the White House to honor their achievement.

Released: 29-Feb-2016 2:05 PM EST
U.S. Wins Romanian Master of Mathematics Competition
Mathematical Association of America

A team of U.S. high school students won first place in the 2016 Romanian Master of Mathematics (RMM), one of the most challenging international high school mathematics competitions in the world. Sixteen countries were invited to compete in the RMM, held from February 24 to 29 in Bucharest, Romania. In addition to the team victory, U.S. student Eshaan Nichani achieved the highest individual score in the contest, winning a gold medal.

Released: 23-Feb-2016 2:05 PM EST
U.S. Students Compete in Romanian Math Competition
Mathematical Association of America

A team of six high school students will travel to compete against 17 teams in the Romanian Master of Mathematics, a challenging international math contest invitational.

Released: 4-Jan-2016 12:05 PM EST
Screening of A Brilliant Young Mind Kicks Off MAA’s Math Competition Campaign
Mathematical Association of America

The Mathematical Association of America (MAA), with support from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, presents an exclusive screening of A Brilliant Young Mind, to kick off the MAA’s campaign, “Wanted: Brilliant Young Minds,” to promote awareness of MAA-sponsored mathematical competitions for students nationwide. The screening event will take place at the AMC Pacific Place Cinema in Seattle, Washington on January 7, 2016.

Released: 31-Dec-2015 4:05 PM EST
Joint Mathematics Meetings in Seattle, January 6-9
Mathematical Association of America

Over 6,000 mathematicians will attend the annual meetings of the American Mathematical Society (AMS) and Mathematical Association of America (MAA) at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, January 6-9. The annual Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) provide an opportunity for mathematicians in all fields of mathematics to present research, serve on panels, use the Employment Center, visit the exhibits, and attend social events.

Released: 17-Dec-2015 11:05 AM EST
MAA Presents Awards for Outstanding Mathematical Research, Writing, and Teaching
Mathematical Association of America

Each year the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) honors outstanding individuals for their contributions to the community in research, writing, and teaching. The MAA will present awards to the following mathematicians for their professional accomplishments next month at the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM).

Released: 13-Oct-2015 10:05 AM EDT
Members of Congress Salute U.S. Mathematical Olympiad Team
Mathematical Association of America

This week U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) along with U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-Conn) sent a request to President Obama asking him to invite the U.S. Mathematical Olympiad team to the White House to honor their success achievement.

Released: 29-Jul-2015 2:05 PM EDT
Beginning Faculty Receive the Mathematical Association of America’s Alder Awards for Teaching
Mathematical Association of America

Undergraduates may struggle with math, but great math professors do more than drill content: They spark interest in mathematics. Three associate professors who have shown leadership in improving the teaching and learning of mathematics will receive the Henry L. Alder Awards for Distinguished Teaching by a Beginning College or University Mathematics Faculty Member from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) at the MAA MathFest conference next week in Washington, DC.

Released: 22-Jul-2015 9:05 AM EDT
MathFest Science-Policy Panel to Feature Gates, Holt, Manderscheid
Mathematical Association of America

Special panel session on science policy at MAA MathFest featuring S. James Gates Jr., Rush Holt, and David Manderscheid.

Released: 21-Jul-2015 3:05 PM EDT
Mathematical Association of America Celebrates Centennial at MAA MathFest
Mathematical Association of America

This summer mathematicians from around the world will come to Washington, D.C., for a once-in-a-century event: the Mathematical Association of America’s (MAA) centennial celebration at MathFest. MAA MathFest 2015 will be the cumulative event honoring the MAA’s 100 years as a professional society, which promises a wide-ranging program for attendees.

Released: 14-Jul-2015 2:05 PM EDT
U.S. Team Takes First Place at International Mathematical Olympiad
Mathematical Association of America

56th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). The 2015 IMO was held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from July 4 to 13.

Released: 1-Jul-2015 9:05 AM EDT
The Wrong Door
Mathematical Association of America

An Argentine science journalist and former mathematics professor, Paenza is presenting his lecture about mathematics education called “The Wrong Door” on Tuesday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Embassy of Argentina, 1600 New Hampshire Avenue, Washington, D.C. The lecture is hosted by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) and Embassy of Argentina.

Released: 27-May-2015 12:05 PM EDT
Winners of the 2015 USA Mathematical Olympiad Announced
Mathematical Association of America

The 12 winners have been announced for this year's United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), the pinnacle of high school mathematic contests administered by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). From the 12 highest scorers, six will be selected to represent the United States in the 56th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the world championship of mathematics competition for high school students.

Released: 15-Dec-2014 9:25 AM EST
Mathematical Association of America Celebrates 100 Years in 2015
Mathematical Association of America

Founded in 1915, the Mathematical Association of America will celebrate its 100th birthday with activities throughout the coming year. The association is now the largest professional society that focuses on mathematics accessible at the undergraduate level.



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