MathFest is a

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hosted annually in late summer by the

Mathematical Association of America The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is a professional society that focuses on mathematics accessible at the undergraduate level. Members include university A university () is an educational institution, institution of tertiary edu ...

. It is known for its dual focus on

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and

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in mathematics, as well as for student participation.

MathFest Locations

The 2015 meeting in Washington, D.C. was an extra day long in order to include events to mark the centennial anniversary of the MAA. The 2020 meeting in Philadelphia, PA was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 meeting was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Events

MathFest features many annual lectures, such as the

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Lecture Series, which consists of up to three lectures by the same presenter, on three consecutive days, and the AWM-MAA Falconer Lecture, which is given by a distinguished female mathematician or mathematics educator.

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External links

List of national Mathfest meetings of the MAA
Mathematics conferences Mathematical Association of America Mathematics education in the United States Festival organizations in North America {{math-stub