AWM at MathFest 2022

August 3 − August 6, 2022, Philadelphia, PA

All times are Eastern Daylight Time

AWM − MAA Etta Z. Falconer Lecture: Continuity at Interfaces

Suzanne Weekes, Executive Director of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Thursday, August 4, 2:00p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Rather than thinking of interfaces as barriers that must never be crossed, we look at the wonderful opportunities and outcomes that come about when we bridge two states and embrace a harmonious coupling.

With this mindset of seeking continuity at interfaces, I consider [Material 1 | Material 2] wave propagation through materials that vary in space and time, [Academia | Industry] successful programs between universities and industry, and [Intellectual Merit | Broadening Participation] ensuring the progress of mathematics and its applications.

Pursuing Justice in and through Mathematics

CPS: Thursday, August 4, 1:00 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.
Conference Room 414-415

We invite presenters to share their efforts in pursuing justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching, curriculum development, assessment practices for students, evaluative processes for faculty, departmental climate, enriched story-telling about mathematicians, and broader public outreach. We are particularly interested in the integration of social justice into traditional mathematics courses, including special topics, quantitative reasoning, and/or the redesign College Algebra, Calculus, or Differential Equations.

AWM MathFest Committee Members:

  • Shanna Dobson, California State University, Los Angeles
  • Janet Fierson, La Salle University
  • Emelie Kenney, Siena College
  • Buna Sambandham, Utah Tech University
  • Jeanette Shakalli, FUNDAPROMAT
  • Cassie Williams, James Madison University
  • Sarah Wolff, Denison University

Other Organizers:

  • Alex McAllister, Centre College
  • Joel Kilty, Centre College
  • Victor Piercey, Ferris State University
  • Prayat Poudel, Centre College
  • Adriana Salerno, Bates College

Alternative Post-Secondary Mathematics Pathways

Panel: Friday, August 5, 2:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Salon A

For many undergraduate students, the traditional algebra-to-calculus pathway is best. But, for others, an alternative route involving an early introduction to data science, mathematical modeling, statistics, discrete structures, or quantitative reasoning might better align with their interests and goals and increase the likelihood of successful degree completion and job placement. Panelists in this session will share their own experiences with implementing alternative pathways, as well as their knowledge of related ongoing efforts and research.

Panelists:

  • Nathan Alexander, Morehouse College
  • Amanda Beecher, Ramapo College of New Jersey
  • Michael Dorff, Brigham Young University
  • Kelly Fitzpatrick, County College of Morris
  • Ravanasamudram Uma, North Carolina Central University

Moderator:

  • Janet Fierson, La Salle University

AWM MathFest Committee Members

  • Shanna Dobson, California State University, Los Angeles
  • Janet Fierson, La Salle University
  • Emelie Kenney, Siena College
  • Buna Sambandham, Utah Tech University
  • Jeanette Shakalli, FUNDAPROMAT

AWM Student Chapter Awards – with Ice Cream!

Each year the AWM recognizes outstanding achievements in chapter activities among the AWM Student Chapters. Awards will be given in four categories: (1) community outreach; (2) funding and sustainability, (3) professional development, and (4) scientific excellence. These awards will be given out at the MAA Ice Cream Social on Friday night. Come celebrate with us!

Visit the AWM Booth in the Exhibit Hall

Swing by the virtual AWM booth, buy a t-shirt, get some AWM swag, learn about the many programs AWM has to offer and meet other AWM’ers! Are you interested in volunteering your time at the booth? Email ed.admin@awm-math.org to volunteer.