Careers aren’t always linear, and that’s a good thing. In our Math Values post, Tim Chartier reflects on purpose, mentorship, and defining success through mathematics. Read here: https://maa.org/math-values/getting-your-career-into-the-game/

Make the most of #JMM2026! Stop by the MAA booth to learn about new programs, member resources, and why renewing your MAA membership matters. We can’t wait to see you there!

Last chance to register for the MAA AMC 8! Sign up by tomorrow to secure your spot and take advantage of our special offer. New managers, get vetted now: https://maa.org/amcreg/. Give students a chance to shine!

2026 is off to a strong start! Visit the MAA booth at JMM Jan 4–7 to reconnect with the math community, explore member benefits, and renew your membership. Learn more: https://maa.org/joint-mathematics-meetings/

In 2025, the MAA community came together through events, awards, and outreach, creating memorable moments that highlighted the joy of mathematics.

Discover how mathematics comes alive through history and insight in A Little on the Heaviside by Michael Waters. Explore this piece now on MAA Convergence and deepen your perspective on math’s enduring ideas. Read here: https://maa.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/29984793.2025.2571805?src=

Why are some problems so hard? Reverse mathematics reveals surprising links between theorems, showing seemingly different problems are deeply connected. Read here: https://www.quantamagazine.org/reverse-mathematics-illuminates-why-hard-problems-are-hard-20251201/

Happy Holidays from the MAA! ✨ Wishing you a season full of curiosity, joy, and the wonder of discovery in math and in life.

Shape the future of math! Your tax-deductible year-end gift to MAA supports math education, research, and inspires the next generation of mathematicians. 🔗Give today: https://maa.org/support-maa/donate/

MAA has a full slate of programming at JMM 2026. Members are leading sessions, sharing research, and inspiring the community. Check out the full schedule of MAA events at this year’s meeting here: https://maa.org/joint-mathematics-meetings/

Students are struggling in math - why? UCSD’s report highlights gaps in college readiness, the impact of smartphones, and systemic issues. Explore the insights in our latest Math Values here: maa.org/math-values/...

Discover elliptic and modular functions with David Bressoud! From Weierstrass to Fermat’s Last Theorem, explore how these ideas shape modern math in our latest Math Values. Read more: https://maa.org/math-values/calculus-for-teachers-elliptic-curves-and-modular-functions/

Member Spotlight: Emily Ann Cimillo, who empowers young problem-solvers through the MAA AMC, helping students stretch their thinking, build confidence, and find joy in math challenges. Read here: https://bit.ly/44pT9qL

Last call! Submit your MAA MathFest 2026 proposal by TOMORROW, Dec 15. Share your ideas and help make MAA MathFest unforgettable! 🔗Submit today: https://forms.gle/SG1rEsSdo75BMfoFA

Need funding for undergrad research? Join our MAA National Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program (NREUP) info webinar on Dec 17 at 1 pm EST to learn about goals, eligibility, and tips for a strong proposal. Register today: https://bit.ly/4pyMP90

AI is changing how we think about teaching math. Lew Ludwig explores why this moment matters and how we can build math experiences that match what students truly need in our latest Math Values post: https://maa.org/math-values/there-and-back-again-when-knowing-gets-in-the-way-of-learning/

Last day to register! Join us for Mathematical Sciences on the Hill on Jan 8 at JMM 2026. Make your voice heard! Sign up today to be part of the impact: https://bit.ly/43TOPQm

Learn how to make digital math materials accessible! Join Dr. Mitch Keller & Dr. Oscar Levin online to connect with colleagues and explore best practices: https://bit.ly/44VULbP

Why do we become mathematicians? 🧮 From the thrill of solving problems to the beauty of ideas, Keith Devlin explores what draws people to math. Read more: https://maa.org/math-values/why-do-we-become-mathematicians/

Interested in the MAA-Neff Middle School PD Initiative? Join our online session to learn about goals, eligibility, and how to submit a strong application. Register now: https://bit.ly/48vwUCl

Interested in getting funded through the MAA-Neff Middle School Professional Development Initiative? Join us on December 9 at 3:30 pm EST for our online session to learn about setting goals, eligibility requirements, and how to submit a strong application. Register now: maa.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

5 days left to register for Capitol Hill Day at JMM 2026! Make your voice heard for the mathematical sciences. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/43TOPQm

Mathematicians have shown that in dimensions 9–11, smooth minimizing surfaces are the norm, and singularities can be “wiggled away,” advancing the fields of geometry, topology, and physics. Read here: https://www.quantamagazine.org/new-proofs-probe-soap-film-singularities-20251112/

🎁 Double your impact this #GivingTuesday! Donate to MAA today, and your gift will be matched dollar for dollar. Support the math community today! 🔗Donate Now: portal.maa.org/OrderApi__ca...

#HappyThanksgiving from the MAA! 🦃 Grateful for our math community, students, educators, enthusiasts, and even our beloved memes!

Calling all math enthusiasts! 📢 Join Capitol Hill Day on Jan 8 during JMM 2026. No experience needed; training provided. Sign up by December 9 and help support the mathematical sciences: https://jointmathematicsmeetings.org/meetings/national/jmm2026/hill-visits

Don’t forget! MAA AMC 8 registration is open. Get ahead of the rush and make sure everything’s ready for Competition Week (Jan 22–28, 2026). Fees go up after Jan 5, secure your spot today: https://maa.org/amcreg/

Happy Fibonacci Day! Celebrate the beauty of the Fibonacci sequence, where each number is the sum of the two before it. From pinecones to seashells, these spirals appear everywhere in nature. #FibonacciDay

Join the MAA Outreach Grants Leadership Team and advance math outreach across the country. Members receive astipend and covered travel to MAA MathFest. Apply now: https://maa.org/resource/outreach-grant-leadership/

Stronger communities and better resources for data literacy. See how ESTEEM II is empowering statistics & data science educators in the latest Math Values post by Jana Talley: https://maa.org/math-values/full-esteem-ahead-forging-a-path-toward-statistics-and-data-science-literacy/

Discover how elliptic functions are formed! David Bressoud breaks down the complex analysis and geometry behind them in our latest Math Values post. Read here: http://maa.org/math-values/calculus-for-teachers-creating-elliptic-functions/

Driven by the joy of discovery, Dr. Mohammad K. Azarian inspires curiosity in mathematics and fosters collaboration, mentorship, and community through his lifelong engagement with the MAA. Read the member spotlight: https://bit.ly/3LQDnyx

Looking for your next great math read? Explore MAA Reviews for expert insights and the Basic Library List, your guide to essential math resources. Start here: https://maa.org/reviews/

“I never imagined teaching courses I couldn’t without AI.” Lew Ludwig on how AI reshaped his teaching & turned students into collaborators: https://maa.org/math-values/there-and-back-again-the-professor-i-never-trained-to-be/

On #VeteransDay, we honor all who have served. The MAA salutes those using their skills to serve others, in mathematics and beyond.

On Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country. The Mathematical Association of America salutes all who apply their skills in service to others, both in and beyond the mathematical community. #VeteransDay

Happy #STEMDay! Math is at the heart of every STEM and STEAM field, fueling creativity, discovery, and innovation. Let’s continue to inspire curiosity and problem-solving through mathematics!

Fall into savings with MAA Member Benefits! Enjoy exclusive discounts on LifeLock protection and car rentals with Avis and Budget, plus so much more. Join today and make the most of your membership here: https://maa.org/maa-member-benefits-and-discounts/

A toast to clear thinking! Keith Devlin shows how a simple data error fueled a health myth, and how math reveals the truth. Read more: https://maa.org/math-values/debunking-a-prominent-feature-of-the-mediterranean-diet-health-claim/

Math reveals how democracy works! The NYT talks with Moon Duchin on the math behind gerrymandering and how data and geometry highlight the challenge of fair representation. Read more: https://nyti.ms/47VvTTq

From Moby Dick to the quadratrix, explore how math connects to the world in this week’s M-Powered. 📬 Members, check your inbox! 👥 Join for more: maa.org/join

The latest MAA FOCUS is online now! From climate science to classrooms and industry. Explore stories and interviews showing how math shapes research, decisions, and action here: https://bit.ly/4oQNxh8

No tricks, just the treat of mathematical discovery. #HappyHalloween from all of us at the MAA! 🎃

MAA MathFest 2026 (Aug 5–8, Boston) session proposals are open! Share your idea for a session or activity here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Deadlines: Minicourse & Invited Paper: Oct 31, 2025.

Join the COME-In community, a network of educators shaping the future of mathematics through collaboration, innovation, and new opportunities for growth: events.zoom.us/ev/Ahceeu05f...

Mathematics meets art. Freie Universität Berlin researchers show how tessellations blend beauty and precision, solving complex problems through symmetry. Read more: https://phys.org/news/2025-10-mathematics-aesthetics-tessellations-precise-tool.html

Engage your students with math through the MAA AMC! - AMC 10/12: Late registration closes Oct. 28. - AMC 8: Early bird opens Oct. 28. Give students a fun way to build problem-solving skills. Register now for the 2025–26 cycle: https://bit.ly/3WQpMJU

In our latest Math Values post, Kim Larkin shows how mathematical thinking influences the way we experience time, make decisions, and envision the future. Discover how it helps us face uncertainty with creativity and purpose: https://maa.org/math-values/the-mathematics-of-time-and-human-futures/

Happy #MoleDay! Celebrating Avogadro’s number (6.022×10²³), a constant that bridges math and science, connecting numerical reasoning to our understanding of the molecular world.

Happy #CelebrationOfTheMind Day! Today, we honor curiosity, creativity, and mathematical play inspired by mathematician, Martin Gardner, exploring puzzles, patterns, and problem-solving that spark wonder!