Mathematical Association of America Highlights 2009 and Preview 2010 Presentation for Section Governors Winter / Spring 2010

Mathematical Association of America Publications Twenty-five new books were published in Fourteen titles are in production for publication in MAA Members receive a 20% discount on the entire list of over 250 books. MAA Textbooks are thriving, with many textbook titles on the bestseller list of Five MAA Guides have been published and there are several more in the pipeline. Currently, we are publishing our second online textbook, Calculus: Modeling & Application, which will be available for Fall adoption.

Mathematical Association of America 2009 Publications

Mathematical Association of America MAA Calculus I Study In Fall, 2010, the MAA will conduct a nation-wide online survey of Calculus I instructors and students in American colleges and universities. The goals of this study are: – To improve our understanding of the demographics of students who enroll in calculus, and – To measure the impact of the various characteristics of calculus classes that are believed to influence student success. In late April, MAA will contact chairs at over 500 two- and four-year colleges and universities, asking them to participate. To get an accurate national picture, we need participation from all colleges that are asked. At the conclusion, a summary of the national results and results from that institution will be provided to the chair.

Mathematical Association of America Opportunities for Faculty Project NExT: – Over 1000 Fellows and Counting. – Encourage new faculty to apply. MAA Professional Enhancement Program: – New funding from NSF extends program through – More information at:

Mathematical Association of America Almost 400,000 exams taken at all grade levels. College and universities can host contests and strengthen ties with high schools and bright students. MAA co-sponsored participation of a 7-member team of high school girls in the 2009 China Girls Math Olympiad held in Xiamen, China, August 11-16, All 7 girls earned a medal (2 Bronze, 4 Silver, 1 Gold) International Mathematical Olympiad held in Bremen, Germany; U.S. 6-member team won four silver medals, and two gold medals. More information at: American Math Competitions

Mathematical Association of America Outreach Programs for Students Tensor Grants for Women in Mathematics. Deadline: February 12. Tensor – SUMMA Grants: Strengthening Underrepresented Minority Mathematics Achievement. Deadline: February 12. New: Dolciani Mathematics Enrichment Grant (DMEG) program: – Grants for programs designed to develop mathematical enrichment programs for students in middle school or high school. – Goal: to interest students in the study of mathematics and encourage them to further their mathematical studies. – Awards are up to $6,000 for one year. – Approximately 10 to 12 projects funded per year. – Deadline: April 15, – More information at: If you missed these submissions, look for them again in Fall 2010 for 2011 funding.

Mathematical Association of America Public Policy August 2009: Expressed support for the proposed Competitive Priority on STEM and the emphasis on preparing underrepresented students and women for advanced study and careers in STEM. September 2009: Hosted briefing for Congressional staff and industry stakeholders in coordination with Rep. Rub é n Hinojosa (D-TX), co-chair of the Diversity and Innovation Caucus, to discuss Undergraduate Mathematics: Promising Recruitment and Retention Strategies to Ensure Diversity in the STEM Pipeline. NSF Budget FY 2010 shows significant increases for research and less for education. More information at: Congressional Visit Days on March 10-11, More information at:

Mathematical Association of America Periodicals and Communication Facebook: MAA now has a Facebook page. Announcements from the MAA website and links to Math in the News appear here daily. Become a fan. Twitter: News items, announcements, and updates to the MAA website are posted here almost every hour of the working day. Become a follower. Flickr: MAA created an account to post photographs from the Joint Mathematics Meetings. Photos from future MAA events will also be posted here. Math Horizons: Now available electronically. Has a new look. MAA FOCUS: New electronic edition. Readers can flip through the pages, search for items, share the issue, or download the entire issue as a pdf.

Mathematical Association of America Periodicals and Communication Blogs: MinuteMath and NumberADay blogs updated every working day. Aftermath, a reader opinion page that appears in Math Horizons, is also a blog. Table of Contents Alerts: Electronic-membership subscribers now receive alerts with the table of contents for each journal and MAA FOCUS as they become available online. To Come: Table of Contents Alert for Math Horizons.

Mathematical Association of America Bylaws Changes The Board discussed a proposal for revision of the MAA bylaws at JMM in January The proposed revised bylaws will be available online over the summer. Members will vote on the revised bylaws at MathFest 2010 or JMM Look for notices in MAA Focus, Math Alerts, and the MAA website for more information.

Mathematical Association of America Strategic Planning Cycle I completed: Professional Development, Revenue, and American Mathematics Competition (AMC). Cycle II completed: Students, Membership, and Governance. Cycle III completed: Meetings Cycle III pending: Sections, STEM Issues, and Publications. Cycle IV: The Board approved the forming of new groups on SIGMAA’s and Books. Following Cycle IV: Examination of overall mission and vision of the MAA; allow for integration of reports and reflection. Final reports are available at: (members only).

Mathematical Association of America Financials Financial Highlights: – Total investments: around $7.4M not including funds for others corporations (Sliffe and Walter B. Ford). – Annual operating income 2008: $7.5M. Budget for 2009 : $8M – Total revenues 2008: $8.6M, of which $3.7M from publications, $1.4M from contributions, and $1.5M from memberships. Budget for 2009: $10.1M, of which $3.9M from publications, $861K from contributions, $1.5M from membership. – Total assets balance sheet 3 rd quarter of 2008: over $15M. 3 rd quarter of 2009: over $15M. Budget Committee Report: – Budget for 2008 year was met despite a decrease in federal grants, and decreased investment income. – The 2009 budget will not be achieved due to decreased membership income and decreased non-member journal subscriptions. – Increase in dues for the 2011 year will be $2 per membership category except for students, which will remain at 2010 rates.

Mathematical Association of America Financials Treasurer Report: – Finances of the MAA continue to be healthy. – We are weathering turbulent economic times because of financial strength built over time, more proactive planning and cost cutting measures. – 2010 was budgeted as a break-even year. The continuing financial climate of both the U.S. and the world will certainly affect the outcome. – Treasurer’s page is available to members only at: Contains current and historical information about MAA’s finances.

Mathematical Association of America Membership Introduction of Electronic Memberships: – Fall 2009: Launched electronic memberships to core member groups (Regular, Discounted, Retired). – For the same price as membership receiving American Mathematical Monthly, provides on-line access to Mathematics Magazine and College Mathematics Journal as well. Archive of prior years’ issues included at no extra cost. – Spring 2010: Launch electronic memberships to student member groups (graduate and undergraduate). Dues will increase by $2 in 2011 for most non-student members. Current 2010 member retention rates a bit lower than usual. Increased push to recruit international members. Institutional memberships renamed Departmental memberships. Anniversary date memberships launched in Fall 2009.

Mathematical Association of America Development and Fundraising Icosahedron Society: – Tom and Jane Apostol and Roger and Susan Horn are the newest members of this prestigious society. – They join 18 other individuals, corporations, and foundations who have made the largest contributions to the MAA. The Paul R. Halmos Commemorative Walk: – Almost 400 bricks have been inscribed and installed. – Individuals, math departments, universities, MAA Sections, and other organizations have participated in this unique way of recognition. – To order your brick, go to: 2 nd Marcia P. Sward Project NExT Fellow: – We are over half way to raising the $50,000 for endowing a second Fellow for Project NExT to honor the memory of Marcia Sward.

Mathematical Association of America Meetings MathFest, August 6-8, 2009 in Portland, OR: – Over 1500 attendees. – Hosted Pi Mu Epsilon and American Women in Mathematics. JMM, January 13-16, 2010 in San Francisco, CA: – Over 5700 attendees. – Highlights available at: – View the photo gallery at:

Mathematical Association of America Upcoming Events April 2010: Math Awareness Month theme is Mathematics and Sports. Information at: Summer 2010: PREP workshops. Information at: MathFest, August 5-7, 2010 in Pittsburgh, PA: – Host meetings of Pi Mu Epsilon, American Women in Mathematics, and Women Count. – Registration available online starting April 1, – Abstract submission online mid-February, – More information at: JMM, January 5-9, 2011 in New Orleans, LA: – The Second MAA-AMS-SIAM Gerald and Judith Porter Public Lecture will be given by Dr. Robert J. Lang, origami artist. Biographical information at: – More information at

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