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Keith Devlin's consciousness series takes a twist! He looks at a physicist's retracted model of the mind and asks: should models be judged like scientific theories? Read it here: maa.org/math-values/another-mathema…

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Another Mathematical Model of Consciousness – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Join us for Exploring MAA INTEGRATE webinar and get a first look at the new MAA Math Club Resource Hub: games, activities & problem sets for K–12, college & community enrichment! Register here: bit.ly/4dkPf73 📅 Thu, Nov 5 🕠 5:30–6:30 pm ET 💻 Free & virtual

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Exploring MAA INTEGRATE: Resources for Engaging Mathematics Enrichment

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate Cora Sadosky! The Argentine mathematician wrote 50+ papers in harmonic analysis, taught at Howard, and led AWM. Her advocacy for women and African Americans in math lives on through the Sadosky Prize.

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

At #MAAMathFest2026, NSF-funded teams from across higher ed shared their undergraduate teaching work — and a panel helped the next wave of PIs shape their own grant proposals. Read the recap here: maa.org/math-values/2026-mathfest-r…

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2026 MAA MathFest Recap – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today is the LAST day of Early Bird registration for the MAA AMC 10 & 12! Register by midnight to save and help students build problem-solving skills and mathematical confidence. New Competition Managers: register by Oct 15. maa.org/amcreg #MAAAMC

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Reminder: Early Bird registration for the MAA AMC 10 & 12 closes tomorrow, Sept 30! Register today, save more, and open the door to a new world of mathematical discovery for your students: maa.org/amcreg Don't let them miss out! #MAAAMC

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

What do a crossword, a donut, and Asteroids have in common? Solve "Haunted Maze," our spooky new Mathic Gamelet on Math Values, then uncover the topology in its grid here: maa.org/math-values/mathic-gamelet-…

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating Alberto Calderón! The Argentine engineer-turned-mathematician reshaped harmonic analysis and helped inspire a medical imaging technique used today.

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A 20-year-old mathematical conjecture has finally been served. Quanta Magazine explores the “sandwich conjecture” and what its proof reveals about complex networks. Read the full story here: bit.ly/4AkJboN

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Mathematicians Build Long-Awaited Graph Sandwich | Quanta Magazine

The proof of a decades-old conjecture has given researchers a new way to understand complex networks.

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"Resources have never been the same as ability." Our very own CEO, Dr. Camille McKayle, talks about hidden math talent & the new National Math Talent Fund helping students finish their degrees. Listen here: apple.co/4yXBK5G

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Keeping Math Talent in the Equation with MAA Executive Director Dr. Camille McKayle

Podcast Episode · The Abundance Imperative: A Last Mile Education Fund Podcast · September 23 · 30m

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Ready to bring data science into the math classroom? Join us September 22 from 4–5 pm ET for a virtual workshop exploring a new curriculum for future math teachers. Register here: bit.ly/4zIe4TZ

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Preparing Future Math Teachers to Teach Data Science

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

In our latest Math Values post, Aji Kang explores the lives of mathematician André Weil and philosopher Simone Weil, using irrational numbers to reflect on family, love, and the paths we choose. Read more: bit.ly/4j9B4Fq

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The Weil siblings and roots of polynomials: an essay about loving family amidst war and vocation – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

David Bressoud looks back at the 1990s — the "Rule of Three," MAA Project NExT, and PRIMUS. How did Calculus Reform try to fix math teaching, and what actually stuck? Read more: maa.org/math-values/undergraduate-m…

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Undergraduate Mathematics: 1990-2000 – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Meet the accountant who cracked a 40-year-old math problem, with no math degree, just a MacBook, AI agents, and curiosity. Discover how Richie Sater did it in the latest Math Values: maa.org/math-values/im-an-accountan…

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I’m an Accountant. Why Am I Solving Open Math Problems? – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

"The AMC… gives students a low-pressure way to think deeply, take risks, and see math as creative and worth exploring beyond class." - Clare Samuel, Middle School Teacher. Register your school today: maa.org/amcreg

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Professor Lew Ludwig's new Math Values post asks: When does AI help students learn, and when does it just help them finish? Read more: maa.org/math-values/there-and-back-…

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There and Back Again: The Cost of a Fast Answer – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Each year, the MAA AMC invites students to tackle problems that spark curiosity, increase confidence, and reveal how creative math can be. Just ask the teachers who bring it into their classrooms year after year. Link in bio to register your school for the MAA AMC today!

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In the Math Values post, Jillian Cervantes and Pamela E. Harris shares a 6-step "recipe" for a strong, bias-aware letter of recommendation, a must-read for anyone writing recommendation letters! Read here: maa.org/math-values/a-recipe-for-wr…

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A Recipe for Writing a Strong Letter of Recommendation – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Registration for the 2026–27 MAA AMC is open! Inspire K–12 students through problem-solving and build confidence along the way. 📅 AMC 10/12: Nov. 5 & 13 📅 AMC 8: Jan. 21–27, 2027 Register: maa.org/amcreg

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Keith Devlin spent two parts wrestling with whether math can explain consciousness. Part 3 of his Devlin's Angle series keeps searching, no easy answers, plenty to think about. Watch the 22-min video on Math Values: bit.ly/4A5gk82

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Can mathematics help us understand consciousness? Part 3 – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Join MAA and Scatterplot on Sept. 22 for a virtual conversation on new curriculum, practical teaching strategies, lessons learned, and the future of math education. Register now: bit.ly/4zIe4TZ

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Preparing Future Math Teachers to Teach Data Science

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who came together in Boston for MAA MathFest 2026. Explore the full album and relive the sessions and connections here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2jBi

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MAA MathFest 2026 | Boston

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

New on Math Values: David Bressoud looks at why Calculus Reform, the effort to overhaul how calculus gets taught, mostly fizzled out by the late 1990s. Read on Math Values: maa.org/math-values/undergraduate-m…

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Undergraduate Mathematics: 1950–1995 – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Meet our Member Spotlight: Lew Ludwig! His MAA journey began with Project NExT and grew into work strengthening teaching practices and exploring AI's role in math education. Read the full spotlight here: bit.ly/4g9tUzb

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Lew Ludwig leads AI workshops and wrote a book on AI in higher ed, yet his gut resists AI-based assignments. A reflection on Gloucester Cathedral’s stonework helped him understand why. Read more: maa.org/math-values/there-and-back-…

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There and Back Again: Why I Don’t Ask My Students to Use AI – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

And that’s a wrap on #MAAthFest 2026! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us in Boston to share ideas, build connections, and celebrate the joy of mathematics. We’ll see you next year in New Orleans, LA!

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Yesterday at #MAAthFest, we welcomed Rep. Jake Auchincloss (MA-4) for a conversation on federal policy, STEM, and the future of math and science. Thank you, Congressman Auchincloss, for engaging with our community!

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Day three of MAA MathFest 2026 brought more memorable moments, meaningful connections, and plenty of math-filled excitement. We’re heading into the final day energized and ready to make it one to remember! #MAAMathFest

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Day two of MAA MathFest 2026 brought panel discussions, the Expo Party, caricature artists, and a lot of connecting with fellow mathematicians. More highlights coming soon. #MAAMathFest

A speaker stands at a podium addressing attendees during an MAA MathFest 2026 session at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.

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Attendees browse mathematics books and educational resources at an exhibitor booth during MAA MathFest 2026.

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Last night at #MAAthFest in Boston, we officially launched the National Math Talent Fund, our new partnership with Last Mile Education Fund to keep math and quantitative science students on track to graduation. Learn more about the fund here: bit.ly/4qaX6cA

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

MAA is proud to launch the National Math Talent Fund with @lastmilefund.bsky.social to keep math and quantitative science students on track to graduation. Read this week's coverage in @miamiherald.com : www.miamiherald.com/news/local/e... Founding support from Griffin Catalyst and Citadel.

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Day one of MAA MathFest 2026 is officially in the books! We’re just getting started! Stay tuned for more highlights from #MAAthFest.

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Groups of MathFest attendees gather in a busy conference hallway, networking and connecting between sessions while wearing event badges and carrying tote bags.

Conference attendees wearing MathFest badges chat and laugh together during a networking break with coffee and refreshments nearby.

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Wicked good fuel for the road. T minus 2 days to MAA MathFest in Boston! ☕🍩 #MAAthFest

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Keith Devlin asks: Can mathematics help us understand consciousness? Explore Part 2 of his video series. Watch now: maa.org/math-values/can-mathematics…

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Join us for MAA MathFest Family Day on Aug. 8 for a free, fun-filled celebration of math! Enjoy hands-on puzzles, games, and activities for all ages, including a Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival and Math Playground hosted by The Young People’s Project. Register today: bit.ly/4g1VjCY

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Did you enjoy playing backgammon at MAA MathFest 2025? Keep the strategy going with the latest Scatterplot article, "Solving The Race in Backgammon," and discover how mathematics can improve your game. Read more: bit.ly/4yJRYQs

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

MAA is in Philadelphia this week for the International Congress of Mathematicians, the first time it's been on US soil since 1986. #ICM2026

MAA Executive Director, Deputy Director, and Senior Director of Publications standing in front of a large "ICM 2026" sign. The backdrop depicts stylized cityscape elements. The setting appears to be an indoor event or conference.

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

In the Boston area and looking for a free, fun way to enjoy math? Join MAA MathFest Family Day on Saturday, August 8, 10am–1pm at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. Register by July 28: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd…

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Congratulations to this year's Fields Medalists: Yu Deng, John Pardon, Jacob Tsimerman, and Hong Wang, honored today at ICM 2026 in Philadelphia. Story via @simonsfoundation.org: bit.ly/4psOJbU

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2026 Fields Medals Awarded to Four of World’s Top Mathematicians

2026 Fields Medals Awarded to Four of World’s Top Mathematicians on Simons Foundation

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Congratulations to Team USA! At the 67th International Mathematical Olympiad in Shanghai, the six-student team organized by MAA placed 2nd overall among 117 participating teams. Read more about Team USA here: maa.org/news/team-usa-takes-second-…

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Mathematicians just got scooped by AI on a problem they'd spent years on. David Bressoud asks what that means for how we teach math. Read the latest Math Values: maa.org/math-values/modernizing-und…

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Modernizing Undergraduate Mathematics – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-4) joins our MAA MathFest advocacy panel, Fri, Aug 7th at 3:30pm. Hear what's at stake for math & science and how MAA is advocating for you on Capitol Hill. Learn more about the panel here: maa.org/events/mathfest-program/pan…

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Lew Ludwig has a take: "should we use AI?" is the wrong question. A former Google engineer, and a line from Gandalf, helped him land on why. In his latest Math Values post, Ludwig makes his case: bit.ly/4wI8puL

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There and Back Again: What will we do with it? – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

In the latest Math Values post, Yana Mohanty argues that children's museums may hold the key to repairing America's relationship with math. She shares what she's seen firsthand in the Math Room at San Diego's New Children's Museum. Read Yana's full post here: bit.ly/4aW2XvY

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The Surprising Place Where Kids Are Learning to Love Math: Children’s Museums – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Nearly 1 million students take College Algebra yearly, it has the highest failure rate of any intro course. Dave Kung says our curriculum hasn't caught up. His new Math Values post shares what 60 leaders agreed needs to change. Read more here: bit.ly/4ychJIP

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Meeting the Moment: Modernizing Undergraduate Mathematics – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Can math help us make sense of consciousness? Keith Devlin explores it in video form, Part 1 of 2. Read more: maa.org/math-values/can-mathematics…

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Can mathematics help us understand consciousness? – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

In our Math Values post, Duxy Toinury reflects on math, healing, and identity in response to Aji Kang's question, "Who is math?" Read here: maa.org/math-values/a-response-to-a…

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A Response to Aji Kang’s ‘What does it mean to ask “Who is Math”’ – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Grow your teaching community with MAA OPEN Math. Join six online learning communities for undergraduate math faculty. Registration deadlines: July 9–August 11. Learn more and register: maa.org/resource/open-math

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OPEN Math – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The MAA is excited to announce new editorial leadership for The American Mathematical Monthly and MAA FOCUS, two voices that have informed and inspired mathematicians for generations. Welcome to the team. Read more here: maa.org/news-updates

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News & Updates – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Today is the last day to save on MAA MathFest 2026 before prices rise tomorrow! Join mathematicians, educators, and students in Boston, August 5–8, for four days of learning, collaboration, and connection. Register today: web.cvent.com/event/ad822b5c-1850-4…

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