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The AI Revolution in Math Has Arrived | Quanta Magazine AI is being used to prove new results at a rapid pace. Mathematicians think this is just the beginning.

AI just helped crack a 42-year-old math conjecture. Terence Tao calls it a turning point. Quanta Magazine takes a careful look at what's actually changing.

Read here: https://bit.ly/4cqfZS6

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Congrats to the 2026 U.S. EGMO Team on their incredible performance in Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Read more:https://bit.ly/4ctG8iS

#EGMO2026 #WomenInMath #MathOlympiad

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Early bird for @MAAthFest 2026 ends today! Join us Aug 5–8 in Boston.

Stay tuned for Haimo & Alder Award announcements! Register here: web.cvent.com/event/ad822b...

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There and Back Again: The Die is Cast – Mathematical Association of America

No app. No QR codes. Just a die, a five-minute question, and backward design.

In the latest Math Values, Lew Ludwig finds a low-tech answer to an old teaching problem, and a new perspective on AI in the classroom. Read here: maa.org/math-values/there-and-ba...

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Take the next step in your math career! Apply for the 2026–2027 MAA Project NExT cohort and join a community that supports and mentors early-career mathematicians.

Apply by April 15: https://maa.org/maa-project-next/

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Here are some invited address speakers at MAA MathFest! Get ready for inspiring talks and insights shaping the future of math.

See who’s speaking in Boston, MA: maa.org/events/mathfest-program/...

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Undergrad’s Putnam Score Tops NJIT Records — and His Wildest Dreams | NJIT News Undergrad Aiden Finley Lim ’29 woke up the morning after participating in the nation’s toughest undergraduate math competition with a number stuck in his head — one that, as it turned out, he would surpass on his way into NJIT record books.

The Putnam is one of the toughest undergrad math competitions, 6 hours, 12 problems, and often a score of zero. Students like Aiden Lim show what dedication can do.

Read more at NJIT. news.njit.edu/undergrad%E2%80%99s-putn...

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The MAA is cheering you on from our HQ in Washington, D.C.! Nasa Artemis II just made history, and we celebrated with Artemis donuts from our neighborhood Krispy Kreme.

The math behind this mission is extraordinary. Godspeed, Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy!

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How do you respond when you are asked to use your expertise to help your nation? – Mathematical Association of America

Mathematics isn’t just about equations, it can shape history and national security. Keith Devlin explores what happens when mathematicians are called to serve their nation.

Read more: maa.org/math-values/how-do-you-r...

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The Power of Connection in Math: Insights from Hortensia Soto In this episode of Breaking Math, we sit down with Dr. Hortensia Soto, former president of the Mathematical Association of America, to explore the role of mathematics in a world shaped by AI, education, and access. We discuss how debates in math are oft...

Check out Breaking Math! MAA Past President Hortensia Soto explores access, community & connection in math.

From AI to education, this episode shows the human side of math. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4dhyWIW

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Lighting the EMBER: A New Initiative to Transform Introductory Mathematics – Mathematical Association of America

Can intro math stop being a barrier and start opening doors?

In the latest Math Values post, see how teaching-focused faculty and research-backed strategies are transforming it into a gateway to student success here: https://bit.ly/3PMvjks

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We’re proud to announce the 2026 MAA Award recipients, honoring excellence in mathematics education, leadership, and service.

Honorees will be celebrated at MAA MathFest 2026 in Boston. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bXJ5In

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Meet the new voice behind Math Values! The MAA welcomes Maia Huang as Editor, bringing a passion for science communication and fresh perspective.

🔗 Read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/3PHxPsg

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This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor Julia Robinson, whose work on Hilbert’s 10th problem inspires the Julia Robinson Math Festival, featured at MAA MathFest in Boston: https://bit.ly/4rNWtVW

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Summer Internship Opportunity with the Mathematical Association of America!

Open to math & math ed students, gain hands-on experience, build skills, and grow your network.

Apply by April 10: https://maa.org/join-the-maa-team/

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The Math That Explains Why Bell Curves Are Everywhere | Quanta Magazine The central limit theorem started as a bar trick for 18th-century gamblers. Now scientists rely on it every day.

Bell curves are everywhere! The central limit theorem turns randomness into patterns, from SAT scores to jelly bean guesses.

Math helps us make sense of the world, and inspires the next generation. Read more in Quanta Magazine here: https://bit.ly/4c2KRsW

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⏰ Early Bird ends April 15! Join MAA MathFest for workshops, lectures, and global networking.

Grab your ticket now and save today: https://bit.ly/4rNWtVW

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Mathematics of Pi Explore the article collection: Mathematics of Pi. Published in The American Mathematical Monthly.

Missed Pi Day? Explore the π collection from the Mathematical Association of America.

Start with “Celebrating Pi Day” by Joanne Caniglia & Barbara Leapard. Read here: https://bit.ly/4cEDyZm

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Mary Lucy Cartwright’s work on non-linear equations and early chaos theory shows why women in STEM have always been trailblazers! #WomensHistoryMonth

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Joining FDWK – Mathematical Association of America

75 years of calculus innovation! David Bressoud reflects on how Calculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic continues shaping AP math.

Read in Math Values here: https://bit.ly/3PFQ552

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New Strides Made on Deceptively Simple ‘Lonely Runner’ Problem | Quanta Magazine A straightforward conjecture about runners moving around a track turns out to be equivalent to many complex mathematical questions. Three new proofs mark the first significant progress on the problem ...

At the MAA, we believe mathematics thrives when discoveries are shared. New progress on the “lonely runner problem” shows how simple questions can inspire decades of mathematical research. Read here: https://bit.ly/4sIakxf

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Mathematics of Pi Explore the article collection: Mathematics of Pi. Published in The American Mathematical Monthly.

Can Maximus & Minimus approximate π with just a disk and checkerboard?

Explore this Math Horizons piece in the Mathematics of Pi collection by the MAA & Fibonacci Association. Free through March 31. Read here: maa.tandfonline.com/journals/uamm20/collecti...

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Happy Pi Day! Celebrate π, the never-ending number that inspires math, creativity & problem-solving. Share your favorite Pi facts, formulas, memes, or a slice of pie!

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Advocacy – Mathematical Association of America

Join us for Virtual Advocacy Days and help support the future of mathematics and STEM education! Sign up by March 18 to take part.

Learn more here: https://maa.org/advocacy/

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There and Back Again: Connecting the Dots – Mathematical Association of America

What if your course notes actually made sense? Lew Ludwig shows how AI helps turn scattered notes into clear, student-ready materials that transform learning.

Read more in Math Values here: maa.org/math-values/there-and-ba...

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US Team Earns Second Place at the 2026 Romanian Master of Mathematics – Mathematical Association of America

🇺🇸 US Team takes 2nd at the 2026 Romanian Master of Mathematics! Liam Reddy 1st individually. Congrats to all team members for their amazing medals! 🏅

Read here: https://bit.ly/47DJhuW

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This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate Grace Hopper, a mathematician, computer scientist & Navy rear admiral who programmed the Mark I & co-developed COBOL, paving the way for women in STEM.

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The Edge of Mathematics Terence Tao, the legendary mathematician, explains the promise of generative AI.

Generative AI meets math! Terence Tao weighs in on AI solving Erdős problems and its impact on discovery.

Explore the future of math in The Atlantic: https://bit.ly/4d5VqMM

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Join mathematicians at MAA MathFest 2026 in Boston, MA, from August 5 to 8! Explore the latest in mathematics research, attend interactive sessions, and connect with a national community of mathematics professionals.

Secure your tickets with Early Bird registration: https://maa.org/event/mathfest/

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Opinion | America, We Have a Math Problem (Gift Article) The Trump administration is creative when it comes to numbers.

A recent New York Times opinion raises concerns about mathematics in America. At MAA, we’re focused on solutions, supporting students, faculty, and research to strengthen the math community.

Read here: https://nyti.ms/4rbmrSB

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