
The SUNY Geneseo student chapter organized and hosted a guest speaker event focused on Math Education for D/deaf Students. The talk was led by Carolyn Cronauer, a 2009 graduate of SUNY Geneseo (BA in Mathematics with Adolescence Certification (7-12)), now a high school mathematics teacher at the Rochester School for the Deaf and an advocate for inclusive math instruction. The event, was open to all students and faculty, and it served as both a professional development opportunity and a platform for raising awareness about accessibility in STEM education. The presentation explored the intersection of mathematics education and American Sign Language (ASL), offering students a unique perspective on how math is communicated in the D/deaf community. Attendees learned about the challenges D/deaf students face in math classrooms, the strategies educators can use to create inclusive environments, and how certain math terms and concepts are expressed in ASL. The session included interactive elements, such as ASL demonstrations for mathematical operations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), and a discussion of how to make math instruction more accessible. By inviting a local educator who bridges math, language, and accessibility, they created an opportunity for students, especially those preparing for careers in teaching, research, or graduate study, to consider applications of equity and inclusion in their future work. It also empowered participants with tools to become more thoughtful and inclusive educators and professionals.