Make this summer unforgettable and elevate your math journey at #MAAthFest 2026 in Boston! Get ready for workshops, hands-on experiences, and connections that inspire growth and creativity. Claim your early bird ticket today: https://bit.ly/4rNWtVW

Gloria Gilmer was a trailblazing mathematician and educator, and the first African American woman to publish a non-PhD thesis. Her work paved the way for future generations in mathematics. #BlackHistoryMonth #STEM #Math

In our new Math Values post, David Bressoud examines trends and challenges in undergraduate mathematics revealed by the CBMS Survey, a key resource for the mathematical sciences community. Read here: https://maa.org/math-values/the-2025-cbms-survey/

Don’t miss your chance to join MAA’s virtual office hours! Learn how the MAA-Neff Middle School PD Initiative can support your teaching and school partnerships here: https://bit.ly/4aotMsK

Clarence Francis Stephens inspired students and faculty at SUNY Potsdam, helping create one of the most successful U.S. undergraduate math programs. #BlackHistoryMonth #STEM

Through MAA Project NExT, Peri Shereen expanded her teaching practice, explored evidence-based strategies, and built meaningful connections that shape her growth as an educator. Read here: https://bit.ly/3ZsRzl9

The academic job market can shake even the strongest confidence. In our Math Values, Jasmine Camero reflects on uncertainty, rejection, and self-worth as a first-generation scholar, and why the market doesn’t define your value. Read here: https://maa.org/math-values/its-not-you-its-the-market/

Roses are red, violets are blue, our love for math… is infinite too! 💖

Celebrating Shirley McBay, the first Black student & Black woman to earn a PhD in mathematics from the University of Georgia and founder of the Quality Education for Minorities Network. #BlackHistoryMonth #STEM

When the world feels heavy, we retreat to what’s familiar. Lew Ludwig’s latest Math Values article offers compassionate, low-pressure ways to use AI to lighten cognitive load, no reinvention needed. Read more: https://bit.ly/4asG55Y

Registration is open for MAA MathFest 2026. Join us in Boston this August. Register early for the lowest available rate here: https://bit.ly/4rNWtVW #MAAthFest

Tomorrow. 👀 #MAAthFest

Honoring David Blackwell, a pioneering mathematician and statistician whose work in probability and game theory transformed math. #BlackHistoryMonth #STEM #Math

MAA Outreach #Grant applications close Feb 10! Apply for DMEG & Tensor Grants to fund programs that expand access to high-quality math enrichment: https://maa.org/getfunded/

Euphemia Lofton Haynes was the first African American woman to earn a doctorate in mathematics. Her life’s work in Washington, DC, united teaching, leadership, and educational equity. #BlackHistoryMonth #STEM #Education

Today is #EulerDay! Celebrate e and the mathematicians, educators, and students who inspire discovery. The MAA Euler Book Prize honors authors making math accessible. Read more here: https://maa.org/euler-book-prize/

Today’s the day! The 2026 OURFA²M² Conference is happening today, a free virtual event for undergraduates focused on career resources and connection. Register now and join us: https://bit.ly/4aqbebv

Forget equal pricing, Markov chains show how to price Super Bowl squares by score likelihood for fair chances. Read the open‑access article in the College Mathematics Journal here: https://bit.ly/3MhMwAV

Registration is now open for the 2026 OURFA²M², a free virtual math conference on February 7–8, 2026, offering career resources and connection for undergraduates. Register today: https://bit.ly/4aqbebv

We celebrate William Schieffelin Claytor, a pioneering topologist and the first African American to publish in the Annals of Mathematics. His research advanced topology, and his legacy continues to inspire the mathematical community. #BlackHistoryMonth

In a rare pause, Keith Devlin reflects on why he could not write as usual and what this moment means for our shared values as a mathematical community. Read the Math Values post: https://bit.ly/49YfHSA

Upcoming grant opportunity for middle school math educators. Join MAA’s virtual office hours to learn about the MAA-Neff Middle School PD Initiative. Register for Feb 4, 2026 here: https://bit.ly/46roBWm

Kicking off #BlackHistoryMonth by honoring Mary Winston Jackson, a #NASA mathematician and aerospace engineer whose work advanced early space research and expanded opportunities in #STEM.

Congratulations to our 2025 Edyth May Sliffe Award winners! Each year, we highlight teachers who encourage student achievement in mathematics through the MAA AMC. Learn about this year’s recipients: https://bit.ly/4khyf3S

There’s still time to apply for MAA NREUP funding and support undergraduate research, mentorship and student engagement in the mathematical sciences. Deadline: February 4, 2026. Apply here: https://maa.org/getfunded/

Selected reviewers will be notified in mid-February and receive a small stipend. Other applicants may be considered for future cycles. Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CK9NFZV

Mathematics inspires curiosity, creativity, and discovery. Today, the MAA celebrates educators, students, and programs that advance mathematics learning and teaching.

Students across North America take on the rigor of the Putnam Competition, one of collegiate mathematics’ most demanding exams. Read the full story in the Harvard Gazette: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/12/it-just-feels-good-when-you-solve-the-hard-problems/

STEM teachers are stepping into leadership in schools. In our Math Values post, Erin Moss shows how maker spaces and student-centered approaches transform classrooms. Read here: https://bit.ly/3ZmseZR

Join us tomorrow! Discover how student language can reveal dimensions of calculus readiness in this Scatterplot-inspired webinar. Don’t miss it, register now: https://bit.ly/4aK9SJl

What belongs in first-year calculus? In our latest Math Values post, David Bressoud reflects on limits, rigor, applications, and what partner disciplines truly value. Read here: https://maa.org/math-values/should-we-teach-limits/

What does mastery mean in the age of AI? Lew Ludwig explores rethinking assessment, alternative grading, and deeper questions of what it means to truly learn math. Read more: https://maa.org/math-values/there-and-back-again-why-im-finally-trying-alternative-grading/

There’s still time to apply for MAA Outreach Grants! Fund programs and initiatives that make math more engaging and support teacher development. Apply today: https://maa.org/getfunded/

The latest edition of MAA FOCUS is here! Read interviews and get a sneak peek of MAA MathFest 2026. Explore now: https://bit.ly/4qDc9dR

What can students' words tell us about readiness? Join us on Jan 22 for a webinar based on a Scatterplot article exploring how text responses reveal deeper insights into student readiness. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4aK9SJl

Thirty years online. Keith Devlin reflects on the early days of MAA Online, evolving ideas in mathematics, and prescient thoughts on AI. Read the latest Math Values here: https://maa.org/math-values/it-was-thirty-years-ago-today/

Our time at #JMM2026 reminded us why community matters. We loved engaging with both new and current members, sharing resources, and being part of such an energizing experience.

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