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The Curious Cube Season 3 - YouTube

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Honoring María Josefa Wonenburger Planells this #HispanicHeritageMonth! A group theory pioneer who broke barriers and inspired future mathematicians.

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The Curious Cube hosts answered questions on the Putnam, luck, math communities, & research prep. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLevtNOOa6SZU3bWga9t0PFxuaegN5apHJ

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2025 MathFest Recap – Mathematical Association of America

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Missed MAA MathFest 2025? See how NSF grants are advancing undergraduate mathematics education through posters, panels, and one-on-one guidance. Read more on Math Values here: https://maa.org/math-values/2025-mathfest-recap/

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Get published in an MAA journal! Join The Art of Publishing in MAA Journals on Oct 16. Tips from editors on writing & submissions. Register here: https://bit.ly/430Zzvz

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When wildfire smoke clouds the horizon, mathematics brings clarity. 15-year-old Rhea Ghosal shares how AIME & USAJMO skills helped her build early-warning signals for sustainability. Read more: https://maa.org/math-values/how-i-learned-to-mitigate-sustainability-issues-with-maths/

Awards – Mathematical Association of America

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Today’s the deadline! Nominate leaders in mathematics for MAA’s annual awards honoring service, advocacy & impact. Don’t miss your chance, submit now: https://maa.org/community/awards/

MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 8d

Meet Shelby Aaberg, a math educator whose journey from student to mentor was shaped by early guidance. Now, he empowers others through the MAA AMC. Discover how mentorship influenced his path.

Read here: https://maa.org/news/mentoring-tomorrows-problem-solvers-shelby-aaberg-maa-member-spotlight/

MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 9d

This week’s M-Powered features Gauss, the moon tilt illusion, and an MAA Member Spotlight. Plus member benefits and a math challenge from the Competitions Corner.

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 10d

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Cora Susana Sadosky, Argentine mathematician advancing harmonic analysis and championing women in math.

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Membership has its perks! MAA members can rent an SUV from Budget for just $49/day and enjoy exclusive travel deals, professional resources, and more. Explore member benefits here: https://maa.org/maa-member-benefits-and-discounts/

MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 12d

Proud to honor the centennial of Dr. Elbert Frank Cox’s PhD, the first earned by a Black mathematician.

Tonight at @howard.edu, Dr. Bourama Toni presented Dr. Lucien Cox with a tribute to his father, penned by Howard's president.

The celebration continues tomorrow. Register here: bit.ly/484CoE6

Filters: Math I Still Use—Even When I’m Not Using the Math – Mathematical Association of America

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Math isn’t just equations; it’s a way to make sense of life’s chaos. Delia Grenville, Ph.D., shows how Fourier & Laplace transforms appear in everyday moments. Read more: maa.org/math-values/...

MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 13d

Happy #MathStorytellingDay🎉 Math is more than numbers; it’s the stories, problems, and connections that make it meaningful. What’s your math story?

Serving the Students We Don’t See – Mathematical Association of America

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Some students never make it into the classroom. Dave Kung urges math educators to spot hidden barriers and support those historically left behind. Read more in our Math Values: maa.org/math-values/...

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Alberto Pedro Calderón, a pioneering Argentine mathematician, advanced mathematical analysis with work that impacts science, engineering, and technology. #HispanicHeritageMonth #STEM

The Football: The Amazing Mathematics of the World’s Most Watched Object – Mathematical Association of America

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What do geometry & physics have to do with the world’s top game? The Football reveals the math behind every play. Read more at MAA Reviews: maa.org/book-reviews...

Ethnomathematics: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Learning – Mathematical Association of America

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 18d

Deadline October 1! Nominations are open for MAA’s annual awards honoring leadership, service, and advocacy in mathematics, including the Yueh-Gin Gung and Dr. Charles Y. Hu Award for Distinguished Service and the Mary P. Dolciani Award.
Nominate now: maa.org/community/aw...

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 19d

Math is more than formulas; it’s a human story. In our latest Math Values post, Shakiyya Bland, Ed.D., explores how ethnomathematics connects culture, identity, and learning. Read here: maa.org/math-values/...

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 20d

Bring the power of mathematics to your community! Host the AMC 8, 10, or 12 at your school and inspire students with fun, challenging problem-solving experiences.

Registration for the 2025–26 cycle is now open. Register now: maa.org/getting-star...

Low Stakes, High Rewards: How a Corequisite Course Improved Student Performance in Intro to Proofs – Mathematical Association of America

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring pioneering mathematicians like Jaime Escalante, whose legacy inspires discovery, innovation, and excellence. #HispanicHeritageMonth #STEM

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What if the challenge in math isn’t the material, but how we teach it? See how Seattle U’s co-requisite course turned Intro to Proofs into a gateway for success in this week’s Math Values: maa.org/math-values/...

New Knot Theory Discovery Overturns Long-Held Mathematical Assumption

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 23d

Big mathematics news! A new knot theory discovery overturns a 90-year-old assumption, revealing that some knots are simpler than once thought. Read more in Scientific American: www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...

Mathematicians have unraveled a key conjecture about knot theory

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When Water Isn’t Really Water – Mathematical Association of America

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From Mary Somerville’s legacy to tough questions about grading, the new M-Powered digest is here.

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MAA @joinmaa.bsky.social · 25d

Is AI draining resources, or are we missing the bigger issue? Explore Lew Ludwig’s latest Math Values post on AI, environment, and the future. Read here: maa.org/math-values/...