Spring 2026 MAA-NJ/MATYCNJ Joint Meeting +
Garden State Undergraduate Mathematics Conference

Saturday, March 28 2026
At

The MAA-NJ/MATYCNJ meeting will take place in the Pavilion
at Ramapo College of New Jersey which is building 19 on the Campus Map  .

The address of Ramapo College is:
Ramapo College of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Rd.
Mahwah, New Jersey

But check the map for the actual location of Pavilion.

GPS coordinates for the Pavilion are: 41.08317,  −74.17416


Pre-registration:   Here for online pre-registration

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Online pre-registration will close on March 25.
After March 25 you can register on the day of the meeting at the on-site price.

After registering, you may optionally pre-pay via PayPal using this link:
Pre-pay using PayPal

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.

If paying by check, checks should be make out to MAA-NJ.

Note that receipts for meeting expenses will be available at the
registration table the day of the meeting.

Undergraduates just attending the MAA-NJ meeting should use the link above.

Undergraduate students participating in the contest or giving
a talk or poster presentation should register at the GSUMC website.


Other Links:

  • Spring 2026 Meeting Progam coming soon.
  • Directions to Ramapo College
  • Ramapo Campus Map 

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

    Invited Speakers:

    Victor Piercey, Ferris State University
    Using Data Science to Promote Genocide Resilience to Policymakers.
    Abstract and Bio 

    Kathleen Almy, CEO & Founder, Almy Education
    Corequisites That Actually Work: Practical Fixes for Persistent
    Pain Points in Gateway Math.
    Abstract and Bio 

    Kariane Calta, Vassar College
    Exploring Irrational Numbers with Continued Fractions.
    Abstract and Bio 


    Schedule Outline:

    TimeEvent
    8:30-9:15 Registration and Breakfast: Pavilion Lobby.
    (Registration open until 12:00 pm)
    8:30-12:00 Book Exhibits*   Pavilion Lobby.
    9:15-9:30 Welcome by:
    TBD
    Pavilion Lecture Hall
    9:30-10:20 Victor Piercey, Ferris State University
    Using Data Science to Promote Genocide Resilience to Policymakers.
    10:20-11:00 MATYCNJ Business Meeting: Pavilion Lecture Hall
    Refreshments
    11:00-11:50 Kathleen Almy, CEO & Founder, Almy Education
    Corequisites That Actually Work: Practical Fixes for Persistent
    Pain Points in Gateway Math.
    12:00-1:30 Lunch & Table Discussions: Pavillion Cafeteria
    1:00-2:00 Student Poster Session: TBD
    2:00-3:15 Faculty Contributed Paper Sessions: ASB**
    Student Talks: ASB
    3:15-3:45 Intermission and Refreshments: Pavilion Lobby
    3:30 is the deadline for door prize/silent auction entries.
    3:15-3:30 MAA-NJ Business Meeting: Pavilion Lecture Hall
    3:45-4:35 Kariane Calta, Vassar College
    Exploring Irrational Numbers with Continued Fractions.
    4:35-5:00 Awards and Prizes: Pavilion Lecture Hall
    5:30 Dinner Honoring Speakers at will be at The Mason Jar
    https://www.masonjarmahwah.com/
    219 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430

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

    **ASB (Business School) is building #4 on the campus map .

    Note: MAA-NJ pays for the speakers' dinner, all others
    pay for their own meal with cash or check made out to MAA-NJ.


    Lunch Discussion Topics:

    Using mathematics to help communities and promote justice.
     Led by Victor Piercey, Ferris State University

    Is your school using corequisites for gateway math courses?
    How have they been working (or not)?
    What is your biggest challenge with them?
    Led by Kathleen Almy, CEO & Founder, Almy Education

    What is your favorite theorem or topic to teach ?
    Led by Kariane Calta, Vassar College

    Modernizing Teaching & Learning Across Grades 11 - 14
    Led by Ralph Pantozzi, NCTM Representative to the MAA

    Using AI for Teaching and Learning.
    Led by Sheila Tabanli, Rutgers University, and
    Kathy Turrisi, Centenary University

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


    Lunch:
    Lunch will be a hot buffet in the Pavilion cafeteria consisting of:

    Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad: Spinach, romaine and red leaf lettuce
    layered with mandarin oranges, red onion and toasted pepitas.
    Balsamic Dressing

    Classic Macaroni Salad: Elbow macaroni, carrots, onions and
    peppers mixed with a sweet creamy dressing.

    Grilled Jerk Chicken Breast: Caribbean jerk seasoned grilled chicken.

    Garlic Roasted Green Beans: Garlic roasted green beans seasoned
    with salt and pepper.

    Roasted Rosemary Red Bliss Potatoes: Red bliss potatoes roasted with
    vegetable oil, garlic, salt, pepper and fresh rosemary.

    Double Layer Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Icing.

    Iced tea and ice water.


    MAA Meeting Parking:

    There is parking to the left of the Pavilion.
    See the Ramapo Campus Map 


    Business Meetings:

    At 10:20 during the start of the first break there will be a MATYCNJ
    business meeting.

    At 3:15 during the start of the second break there will be an MAA-NJ
    business meeting.


    AMS/MAA Book Sales:

    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 May 31, 2026.