Fall 2023 MAA-NJ/EPaDel Joint Meeting
Saturday, November 11 2023



The meeting will take place in Driscoll Hall at Villanova University which
is building 29 on the campus map (see Program Links below).

The address of Driscoll Hall is: 800 E. Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085
GPS coordinates: 40.03585, -75.33778



Program Links:

  • Here for online pre-registration.

    Early registration is now closed.
    However you can still register (including on-site on the day of the meeting)
    at the Late Registration price. (see Fee table below)

    Note that online registration includes payment via PayPal using either your
    PayPal account or a credit card and the on-site registration uses this same system.

    Lanyards with nametags will be provided, so it would be ideal if people
    register in advance,

  • EPaDel Meeting Page
  • Directions to Villanova University
  • Villanova Campus Map 
  • Parking/Train

    • Wi-Fi:   will be available at the meeting.

    Invited Speakers:

    Judith Covington, Northwestern State University
    Math Teachers' Circles - What, Why, When, and How?
    Abstract and Bio 

    Kristen Hendricks, Rutgers University
    A First Look at Knots and Symmetries
    Abstract and Bio 

    Jason Rosenhouse, James Madison University
    Dirichlet's Theorem and the Rise of Analytic Number Theory
    Abstract and Bio 

    Workshop:   Math Teachers' Circle Session

    Led by Judith Covington and hosted by Section NExT.

    This workshop will be run as a modified Math Teachers' Circle session.
    Participants will be divided into groups of three to four to participate
    in an activity that has been used in a Math Teachers' Circle session.
    Additional topics may be shared as time allows. Questions are encouraged
    and the session may be changed to fit the requests of those attending.

    Faculty/Graduate Contributed Papers:   Speakers and Abstracts 

    Undergraduate Contributed Papers:   Speakers and Abstracts 

    Schedule Outline:

    TimeEvent
    8:30-10:30 Registration: Atrium in Driscoll Hall
    8:30-9:00 Light Breakfast Reception: Atrium
    9:00-9:10 Welcoming Remarks: Driscoll 134
    9:15-10:05 Judith Covington, Northwestern State University
    Math Teachers' Circles - What, Why, When, and How?
    10:05-10:30 Coffee and Snacks Break
    10:35-11:25 Kristen Hendricks, Rutgers University
    A First Look at Knots and Symmetries
    11:25-11:45 Business Meeting, Awards, and Group Photo
    11:45-1:00 Lunch & Table Discussions
    Dougherty Hall (#23 on the campus map)
    1:10-2:10 Faculty and Grad Student Contributed Paper Sessions
    and Student Activities.
    Faculty Workshop led by Judith Covington.
    2:20-3:20 Student Speakers
    3:20-3:40 Coffee Break
    3:40-4:30 Jason Rosenhouse, James Madison University
    Dirichlet's Theorem and the Rise of Analytic Number Theory
    4:30-5:00 Reception & Silent Auction Winner Announcements

    A silent auction will be available throughout the meeting,
    with the winners announced after the final invited speaker.


    Lunch Discussion Topics:    Food for Thought Series 

    Registration Fees:
    Early
    Registration    		 Late
    Registration
    MAA Members $30 $40
    Non Members $35 $45
    Emeritus faculty,
    first-time attendees, and unemployed faculty    		 $20 $20
    Students No charge No charge
    Optional Lunch $15 $15

    Early registration will end on October 27.
    After this date you can still register (including on-site on the day of
    the meeting) at the Late Registration price.



    MAA Meeting Parking and Train Directions:

    If driving, enter Villanova through the main entrance on Ithan Avenue.
    Inform the attendant in the officer booth at the entrance of the campus
    that you are attending the MAA meeting. You may either print out this
    parking pass or ask the officer for one.
    Park in the M-2 parking garage. From there, Driscoll Hall is on the other
    side of the tennis/basketball courts.

    There is handicapped parking in lot M-1 ( see map) which is available
    for those with a disability tag in their cars.

    If arriving via the Villanova Regional Rail Station, walk through the
    underground tunnel to reach main campus. Then turn left to walk through
    the back of buildings 16 (Mendel Hall), 19 (Saint Augustine Center),
    and Parking Garage M-2. From there, you will see the tennis and
    basketball courts that are in front of Driscoll Hall.


    Business Meeting:

    At 11:25 just before lunch there will be an MAA-NJ business meeting.