Fall 2025 MAA-NJ Section Meeting
Saturday, October 25

At


The meeting will take place in College Hall at Bloomfield College of Montclair State
University which is building 6 on the campus map.

The address of College Hall is:

171 Liberty St.,
Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003
GPS coordinates for College Hall are: 40.79576, −74.19320



Program Links:

  • Online pre-registration is now closed.
        You may still register at the time of the meeting.
  • Mobile Version of MAA-NJ Fall 2025 Meeting Progam 
  • Campus Map 

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

    Invited Speakers:

    Dov Zazkis, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
    How Do Undergraduate Mathematics Students Approach Proof Structure?
    Abstract and Bio 

    Lauren Rose, Bard College
    Quads: A SET-like Game With a Twist
    Abstract and Bio 

    Brett Jefferson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
    Building a Unique Career Within and Outside of Mathematics
    Abstract and Bio 

    Workshop:   Incorporating Puzzles and Games into the Mathematics Classroom

    Led by Lauren Rose, Bard College
    Abstract 


    Schedule Outline:

    TimeEvent
    8:30-9:30 MAA-NJ Meeting: Registration and Breakfast:
    College Hall Lobby (Registration is open until 12:00 pm)
    8:30-12:00 Book Exhibits*   Lobby.
    9:30-9:40 Welcoming Address:
    Dr. Emily Rutter, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
    College Hall 16
    9:40-10:30 Dov Zazkis, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
    How Do Undergraduate Mathematics Students Approach Proof Structure?
    10:30-10:45 MAA-NJ Business Meeting
    10:45-11:10 Refreshments Lobby
    11:10-12:00 Lauren Rose, Bard College
    Quads: A SET-like Game With a Twist
    12:00-1:00 Lunch & Table Discussions: Westminister Hall
    1:10-2:30 Workshop: Incorporating Puzzles and Games into the Mathematics Classroom
    Led by Lauren Rose, Bard College.
    Faculty Contributed Paper Sessions
    2:30-3:00 Intermission and Refreshments
    3:00 is the deadline for door prize/silent auction entries.
    3:00-3:50 Brett Jefferson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
    Building a Unique Career Within and Outside of Mathematics
    3:50-4:30 Awards and Prizes
    5:00 Dinner Honoring Speakers will be at the
    Bloomfield Steak and Seafood House
    409 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ

     * We thank Princeton University Press for book donations for this meeting.


    Lunch Discussion Topics:

    Proof education curricula
     
     Led by Dov Zazkis, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University

    VITAL Faculty Concerns
    Led by Grace Cook, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University

    Creating Welcoming Communities and Supporting Students Post-Covid
    Led by Lauren Rose, Bard College

    AI Tools and Accessibility Workflows
    Led by Sheila Tabanli, Rutgers University,
    Ross Malaga, Montclair University, and Kathy Turrisi, Centenary University

    Professional Priorities and Personal Values
    Led by Brett Jefferson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory



    Registration Fees:
    Early
    Registration    		 On-site
    Registration
    MAA/MATYCNJ Members $30 $35
    Non Members $35 $40
    Students Free $10
    Optional Lunch $18 $18

    Fees apply to both MAA-NJ and MATYCNJ members.
    Online pre-registration will close on October 22.
    After October 22 you can register on the day of the meeting at the on-site price.

    Checks should be made out to MAA-NJ.


    Lunch:
    Lunch will be an assortment of boxed lunches:
    A prepared Sandwich on a Kaiser Roll w/ Lettuce & Tomato
    Choice of Turkey, Ham, Salami, Roast Beef, Grilled Vegetables, Tuna or Chicken Salad
    Sandwich with or with out American, Swiss or Provolone Cheese
    Mustard & Mayo
    Canned Soda
    Individual Bags of Chips


    MAA Meeting Parking:

    The main campus parking lot is located at 225 Liberty Street, (see map)
    and handicap parking behind College Hall.

    Train Service:

    There is train service close to Bloomfield College. The Bloomfield station
    is on the Montclair-Boonton line and is about a 12 minute walk or
    a 3 minute uber ride to the college.

    Business Meeting:

    At 10:20 during the start of break there will be a MAA-NJ business meeting


    MAA Book Display:

    There will be display copies of MAA books at the meeting which may be ordered
    from AMS at a 25% discount using a coupon code available at the meeting.
    You can order them by calling (800) 321-4267 or via the website: https://bookstore.ams.org
    The discount will be available until December 1, 2025.

    Princeton University Press Books:

    There will also be display copies of books from Princeton University Press
    that may be ordered at a 30% conference discount using a coupon code
    available at the meeting.
    You can order them via the website: https://press.princeton.edu
    The discount will be available until November 30, 2025.