MAA  Mathematical Association of America

Seaway Section

Each year, the Seaway Section selects a college or university teacher to be honored with the Clarence F. Stephens Teaching Award for Distinguished Teaching of Mathematics.

The Seaway Section is pleased to announce that Darren Narayan from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has been awarded the 2021 Clarence Stephens Award for Teaching Excellence.

We will discuss various aspects of the undergraduate course Abstract Algebra. The discussion will begin with three short presentations by experienced teachers of the courseL Thomas Sibley from St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota, Cheryl Miller from SUNY Potsdam, and Olympia Nicodemi from SUNY Geneseo. Then the floor will be open to conversing about multiple facets of the course.

Time: Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 4:00-5:15

Date and Time: Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 1:00-3:00pm EST
Speaker: Rob Beezer (University of Puget Sound)
Registration: $5 fee

We're hosting a two-hour workshop introducing PreTeXt, presented by Rob Beezer (University of Puget Sound) on Wednesday, August 18. We'll get started with PreTeXt, learn much more about the possibilities, and open the door to resources so that you can continue on your own.

A task force of mathematicians created in June 2020 by the AMS to "identify, engage, and address issues past and present related to equality, racial justice and inclusivity" in the mathematics community, has submitted a final report to the AMS governance. Read the full report and the recommendations given by the task force to rectify systemic inequalities in the mathematics community.

Come learn what you can do with a math, or math-adjacent, degree from our panelists with years of experience working with math in the business world! Come and hear them discuss their experiences, offer advice and answer your questions.

Date and Time: Tuesday, April 6 at 12:00 pm

Date and Time: Saturday April 10 at 10:00am EST
Speaker: Victor Piercey (Ferris State University)

The course "History of Mathematics" is found in the offerings of many departments of mathematics and the course has a very diverse set of actual implementations. We would like to have a virtual conversation about this course and the range of different kinds of offerings, differences in content, pedagogy, and overall goals.

Time/Date: Wednesday, February 24th, 4:30 - 5:45 pm EST

Who: Gary Towsley (SUNY Geneseo), Toke Knudsen (SUNY Oneonta), Kim Plofker (Union College), Mark McKenzie (St. John Fisher College), Jeff Johannes (SUNY Geneseo)

The Seaway Section has nominated Jane Cushman (Buffalo State College) and Jeff Johannes (SUNY Geneseo) for the Seaway Section Representative to the MAA Congress. Now, it's up to you to vote!

Join us for Math Trivia Night on Thursday, November 19th, beginning at 7:00pm. We'll ask some questions. You'll give us some answers. It'll be fun! All are welcome to come. Students are especially encouraged, and are eligible for "huge" cash prizes.

What are some techniques for effectively coordinating groups in remote classes? What techniques from in-person classes translate well to remote classes, and which don't? In this panel discussion, we'll learn some of the techniques that our colleagues have used and discuss how effective those techniques have been. The discussion will take place virtually using Zoom on October 8, 2020 from 4-5 pm.