34th AMATYC Annual Conference

Special Events

Making Connections: Family & Friends Session

8:15 am, Thursday, November 20 in the Cabinet Room

If you are bringing guests to the conference, this session is for them to learn what’s happening outside the hotel. Encourage them to attend this session to hear from AMATYC spouses and other family members what they like to do in the city.

Fuzzy Slippers & PJs Welcome

7:00 to 10:00 pm, Thursday, November 20 in the Edison Room

Drop in for conversation, games, and snacks! Bring your favorite CD to play. Dress comfortably. Your guests are welcome. Wear your slippers to be eligible for prizes in eight different categories.

Meet Elizabeth Teles

10:30 to noon, Friday, November 21 in the Edison Room

Meet with Elizabeth Teles, NSF liaison to two-year colleges, for an informal discussion about grant opportunities and other support for undergraduate education.

Math in the Movies

7:00 to 10:00 pm, Friday, November 21 in the Edison Room

Like movies with math in the plot or story line? Join us for an evening of light entertainment. Guests are welcome.

Academic Committee Meetings

Participation in AMATYC academic committees provides members with opportunities to learn more about an area of interest and share expertise with others. Academic committees develop position statements, work on projects, and serve in an advisory role to the AMATYC Executive Board and the Delegate Assembly. Each committee meets at least once during the annual conference. Committee meetings are open to all interested individuals and provide opportunities to become more involved in AMATYC. Check the program listing for the scheduled times of the seven academic committee meetings: Developmental Mathematics, Division and Department Issues, Innovative Pedagogy Strategies, Mathematics for AAS Programs, Mathematics Intensive/College Mathematics, Placement and Assessment, and Teacher Preparation.

Themed Sessions

There are four themed sessions Thursday morning. All four begin at 8:30 am and feature 15-minute presentations with a 5-minute break between presentations. “Elections and Balloting” will focus on ways to explore elections and balloting in a statistics class. Is there a correct way to count votes? How do pollsters use the margin of error to draw inferences and project winners? These and other questions will be answered in this themed session. “Applications in Action” features a best classroom activity from each of six experienced technical mathematics instructors. Copies of materials or links to the necessary websites will be provided. “Math on the Web: Tools, Techniques, and Observations” presents nine talks on the teaching and learning of mathematics through web resources and approaches. Presentations include trends and techniques in distance education as well as tools and technologies to facilitate success. Resources will be shared. “Mathematics Placement and Assessment and Beyond Crossroads” explores strategies in mathematics placement and assessment that are aligned with recommendations found in AMATYC’s Beyond Crossroads.

AMATYC 101, 201, and 299

Take advantage of three specially designed sessions organized and presented by members of the AMATYC Executive Board. These sessions will answer your questions about AMATYC and assist you in making the most of the professional development opportunities that are available to you during the conference and throughout the year.

On Thursday at 8:15 am, Mike Hardie (West Regional VP) and Ruth Collins (Mid- Atlantic Regional VP) will host “AMATYC 101 — Enhancing Your First Conference Experience.” If you are new to AMATYC or attending your first conference, join Mike and Ruth to learn how to maximize your conference experience. Meet other first time attendees to the conference, enjoy some spirited games, perhaps win a prize, and get all of your AMATYC questions answered. They look forward to meeting you there.

On Friday at 1:00 pm catch “AMATYC 201 — Professional Opportunities Through AMATYC” presented by Jane Tanner (Northeast Regional VP) and Peter Wildman (Central Regional VP). Learn about the work of AMATYC’s committees, discuss professional development opportunities, and find out how to get more involved in AMATYC.

Started at our conference in Cincinnati but missed in Minneapolis we now bring back “AMATYC 299 — Leadership and Getting Involved,” part three of the series on Saturday at 1:15 pm. Learn about your own leadership styles and what your opportunities are for becoming a leader in AMATYC. Bring your questions, meet new friends, and learn about the benefits available to you through your membership in AMATYC.

MAC3 Sharing Session

This session on Friday at 2:15 pm will feature past-participants of the MAC3 project giving short presentations about the projects they developed while attending a MAC3 Institute. The presenters will share what went well, what did not go as planned, and the best practices in creating and implementing interdisciplinary curricula.

Poster Session

What new projects related to mathematics education are your colleagues involved in around the country? Visit this poster session Thursday afternoon and see active funded projects in curriculum development, teacher preparation, technology and more. Principal Investigators funded by any sources — local college, foundations, or national government funding agencies — will showcase their projects that have an impact on mathematics in the two-year college. You will find many ideas to enhance your students’ experiences.

Affiliate Sharing Session

Affiliate leaders and members are invited to attend the Affiliate Sharing Session on Thursday, November 20 at 9:30 am hosted by Bernadette Sandruck and Sarah Martin. See Session S14 on page 4 of the miniprogram.

2008 Department/Division Chairs’ Colloquium

The Department/Division Chairs’ Colloquium will be held on Thursday from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. This colloquium provides an opportunity to dialogue with other department leaders in an informal, but structured setting. Learn what other mathematics departments are doing, what challenges they are facing, and how they are addressing the implementation of Beyond Crossroads. Get ideas that you can implement at your campus and share your experiences.

Exhibits Grand Opening and Dedicated Exhibit Times

The always exciting Grand Opening of the exhibit area will take place in the Hilton Washington Hotel on Thursday afternoon, November 20, at 4:45 pm. Explore the latest textbooks, videos, calculators, software, distance learning courseware, and much more. Meet the exhibitors while finding answers to questions about their new products in order to enter drawings for prizes.

Take advantage of dedicated time to visit exhibitors. AMATYC is pleased to feature our exhibitors on Friday from 9:45 am – 10:30 am and Saturday from 10:00 am – 10:45 am. This dedicated time will allow you to visit the exhibits without missing sessions. Exhibitors are eager to meet you, discuss your needs, and demonstrate products and services that can provide you with solutions to your classroom needs.

Exhibit Hours

Thursday 4:45 pm - 7:30 pm

Friday 9:30 am - 1:00 pm and 1:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Saturday 9:45 am - 1:00 pm

**Dedicated Times**

Thursday 4:45 pm - 7:30 pm

Friday 9:45 am - 10:30 am

Saturday 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Exhibit Product Presentation

*New This Year!*

Selected AMATYC exhibitors will conduct 30-minute presentations to highlight their products and services. These presentations will be located in the exhibit hall on Friday only. While the descriptions will be included in the conference program, a listing of titles, presenting companies and times of presentations will be posted in the exhibit area. So, don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn more about a product or service you have been considering or to learn about new products and services that are available to enhance your students’ learning and your teaching.

AMATYC Forum

A forum will be held Thursday, November 20. While this forum is of special interest to AMATYC Delegates, everyone is invited to participate by attending the forum and providing suggestions and insight to guide AMATYC.

Combining the AMATYC Constitution and Bylaws
Hilton Washington Hotel
Georgetown West
Moderators: Irene Doo and Martha Goshaw, Co-chairs of the Combining the Constitution and Bylaws Committee (CCBC)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The CCBC was charged in 2006 with combining the AMATYC Constitution and Bylaws. This forum is the first input hearing and will present the draft combined Bylaws to the delegates. Substantive changes to the Bylaws will be highlighted and discussed by a panel consisting of the committee members.

The MAA Welcomes AMATYC to Washington

Join your colleagues on Friday, November 21, 2008, between 4:00 and 6:00 pm for a reception and tour of the MAA Headquarters and Carriage House meeting center. The MAA is located at 1529 18th Street NW — a short walk from your conference hotel.

Magic Show—“Conjuring in the Capital”

On Thursday beginning at 8:30 pm AMATYC illusionist, Phil Cheifetz, will amaze you with his special magic! For a fun evening with the Master of Magic, purchase your tickets early at $35 each. With limited seating for the show, tickets will go fast.

As with any AMATYC Foundation event, your ticket purchases are tax deductible donations (to the extent provided by law) to the AMATYC Foundation. The AMATYC Foundation uses these funds to support AMATYC projects.

Regional Meetings & Continental Breakfast

Get to know the people and activities in your region, and interact with your Regional Vice President on Friday, November 21, at 7:45 am while enjoying a continental breakfast that includes juice, fruit, muffins, coffee, and tea. We ask that you limit your portion size until all of your colleagues have been served.

Network with colleagues from colleges and AMATYC affiliates in your region. Take advantage of this opportunity to express your views to your state and affiliate delegates regarding Delegate Assembly issues. Your attendance at the meeting of your region is strongly encouraged.

Delegate Assembly

The Delegate Assembly will be held on Saturday afternoon from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Delegates will receive a separate mailing with the agenda and meeting information. Contact your regional vice president if you are a delegate and have not received this mailing by mid-October. Members who are not delegates may attend the Delegate Assembly in a special seating section.