MAA  Mathematical Association of America

Seaway Section

Location: St. Lawrence University - Room 107, Bewkes Hall

1. Time:

   2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

   Title:

   Executive and Extended Executive Committee Meetings

Location: St. Lawrence University - Explore Lab Makerspace, Bewkes Hall

Note: Special registration required for the Friday Afternoon Workshop (via the online registration form).

1. Time:

   3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

   Title:

   Friday Afternoon Workshop - Tangible Calculus: Making Models and Manipulatives in a Makerspace

   Speaker:

   Gabriel Dorfsman-Hopkins (St. Lawrence University)

   Abstract

   We will explore a workflow to produce custom models of surfaces to be used in the calculus classroom. This will involve designing and 3D printing a mold and then using that to “mass produce” clear models of surfaces with a vacuum former. We’ll also give a few examples of worksheets and activities that could accompany these models and spend some time brainstorming more activities as a group.

Location: Best Western University Inn - Canton, NY

Note: Special registration required for the Friday Evening Banquet Dinner (via the online registration form). The banquet dinner will be buffet-style. A cash bar will be available during the social hour (5:30-6:30 PM), banquet dinner (6:30-7:30 PM), invited lecture (7:30-8:30 PM), and game show (8:30-10:00 PM).

1. Time:

   5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

   Title:

   Social Hour

2. Time:

   6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

   Title:

   Banquet Dinner

Location: Best Western University Inn - Canton, NY

Note: Both the lecture and game show are FREE and all registered attendees are welcome! Note: A cash bar will be available during the invited lecture (7:30-8:30 PM) and game show (8:30-10:00 PM).

1. Time:

   7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

   Title:

   Banquet Invited Lecture - Curved-Space Pool Hall

   Speaker:

   Jeff Weeks

   Abstract

   After a quick introduction to 2D spherical, Euclidean and hyperbolic geometry using fleece surfaces, volunteers will don a VR headset to shoot some pool in the corresponding 3D spaces, with the rest of the audience following along on the room’s main screen. Our volunteers will report the surprising optical effects they observe, which we'll explain using 2D models. It turns out that while people's perceptions of non-Euclidean space depend mostly on the geometry of the space itself, our brains' previous experiences also affect what we "see". Note: On Saturday, you can try VR Curved-Space Pool for yourself during the afternoon parallel sessions (and — for students only! — during the morning Business Meeting).

2. Time:

   8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

   Title:

   Game Show: Math Jeopardy!

   Speaker:

   Blair Madore (SUNY Potsdam) - Game Show Host with the Most

Location: Eben Holden

1. Time:

   8:00 am – 9:00 am

   Title:

   Registration and Continental Breakfast

Location: Eben Holden

1. Time:

   9:00 am – 9:15 am

   Title:

   Welcome

Location: Eben Holden

1. Time:

   9:15 am – 10:00 am

   Title:

   MAA AWM Lecture - Quantitative Justice: Using Math to Change the World

   Speaker:

   Dr. Ranthony A. Clark (Duke University)

   Abstract

   Quantitative Justice research comprises the mathematical, computational, and statistical investigation of real world problems related to social inequity. In this context, mathematical tools can be used to quantify notions of ‘fairness’ in a given domain, generating both new mathematics and impacting society at large. In this talk we will introduce this emergent field of interdisciplinary research. In particular, we will use computational redistricting as a motivating example to show how math like statistics, metric geometry, and topological data analysis is being used to shift societal systems.

Location: Eben Holden and Valentine/Bewkes Hall

1. Time:

   10:10 am – 10:55 am

   Title:

   Business Meeting (Eben Holden)

2. Time:

   10:10 am – 10:55 am

   Title:

   Makerspace Open House (Explore Lab Makerspace, Bewkes Hall)

3. Time:

   10:10 am – 10:55 am

   Title:

   Student Activity (SIGN-UP REQUIRED): Try-It-Yourself Curved-Space Pool (Room 107, Bewkes Hall)

   Speaker:

   Jeff Weeks

   Abstract

   To really understand non-Euclidean space, you need to experience it for yourself. Come put on the VR headset and shoot some Curved-Space Pool. (SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED.)

Location: Eben Holden

1. Time:

   11:05 am – 11:15 am

   Title:

   Group Photo

2. Time:

   11:15 am – 12:00 pm

   Title:

   Randolph Lecture - Driving Change: Building a Team and Overcoming Pushback for Active Learning

   Speaker:

   Shay Fuchs (University of Toronto Mississauga)

Location: Eben Holden

Note: Special registration required for the Saturday Lunch (via the online registration form).

1. Time:

   12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

   Title:

   Lunch

Location: Valentine/Bewkes Hall

1. Time:

   1:10 pm – 2:10 pm

   Title:

   A Seaway NExT Discussion on How to Make Calculus Engaging with Real Data and Cool Examples (Valentine/Bewkes)

   Speaker:

   Jeff Johannes (SUNY Geneseo) and Marie MacDonald (Cornell University)

2. Time:

   1:15 pm – 3:15 pm

   Title:

   PARALLEL SESSIONS OF CONTRIBUTED TALKS AND STUDENT TALKS!!!

   Abstract

   Click the separate "CONTRIBUTED TALKS" and "STUDENT TALKS" links on the top left panel for information about these parallel afternoon sessions.

3. Time:

   1:15 pm – 3:15 pm

   Title:

   Special Activity (SIGN-UP REQUIRED): Try-It-Yourself Curved-Space Pool (Room 107, Bewkes Hall, Sign-Up Required)

   Speaker:

   Jeff Weeks

   Abstract

   To really understand non-Euclidean space, you need to experience it for yourself. Come put on the VR headset and shoot some Curved-Space Pool. (SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED.)

4. Time:

   2:15 pm – 3:15 pm

   Title:

   Ask Me Anything! - A Listening Session with the MAA Seaway Section Chair-Elect (Valentine/Bewkes)

   Speaker:

   Elizabeth Wilcox (SUNY Oswego)

5. Time:

   2:15 pm – 3:15 pm

   Title:

   An Inquiry and Active Learning Sharing Session

   Speaker:

   Representative(s) of the Greater Upstate New York Inquiry-Based Learning (GUNYIBL) Consortium

   Abstract

   The Greater Upstate New York Inquiry-Based Learning Consortium is a group of instructors at institutions throughout the Seaway Section that organizes events and activities designed to promote and improve inquiry-based teaching and learning. We invite you to give an unscripted, 5-minute talk about what’s happening in your classroom. Are you doing something cool in the classroom with regards to active learning? Do you have questions you’d like to pose to others? This session is an opportunity to take a peek into what others are doing and give others a peek into what you’re doing. In addition, we want to hear from you about what future events we should plan. If you are interested in teaching and learning by inquiry, active learning, project-based learning, or other student-driven forms of teaching, please share your vision of the future of GUNYIBL. Feel free to come and go throughout the session, as needed.

Location: Eben Holden

1. Time:

   3:25 pm – 4:10 pm

   Title:

   Refreshments & Student Poster Session

Location: Eben Holden

1. Time:

   4:15 pm – 5:00 pm

   Title:

   Invited Closing Lecture - Sound (Information) is All You Need

   Speaker:

   Kobi Abayomi (Arizona State University/Gumbel Demand Acceleration)

   Abstract

   It turns out affinity for a song is predictable from its sound. We explore the statistical predictability of aggregate song demand from an informational representation.