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June 18: Reflections and Perspectives

When my kids were young, we would frequently visit Science and Natural History Museums while visiting other cities. I haven’t done it as much since they are now grown men. This past week, while my husband attended the ASM Microbe conference in Atlanta, what did I do? Visit Museums specifically to look for presentations ofContinue reading “June 18: Reflections and Perspectives”

January 24 Day 1417: Manifesting Goodness

For the past two days, I have come home after long days at work with a smile on my face and bounce in my step. Tuesday was focused on students. I wanted my Matrix Algebra class to explore topics that were definition heavy and considered by many to be dry and process-oriented. Rather than curatingContinue reading “January 24 Day 1417: Manifesting Goodness”

August 8 Day 1248: MAA MathFest 2023

I was so preoccupied during the recent MAA MathFest that I did not take time to write a post in the moment. Consider this a recap of the entire last week. If you have read any of my previous posts, you likely know that I love the Mathematical Association of America (the MAA). MathFest isContinue reading “August 8 Day 1248: MAA MathFest 2023”

May 19 Day 1167: Strategery Unlocked

The first day of the Spring Mathematical Association of America Board of Directors meeting was devoted to strategic planning—facilitated by Cara Parker of Cara Parker Consulting. We were engaged, focused, and productive. Sticky notes, flip charts, active meeting management. Time to think. Time to dream. Time to connect. Data, graphics, the works. It was everythingContinue reading “May 19 Day 1167: Strategery Unlocked”

May 13 Day 1161: A Festival of Fun

This morning, Tacoma Math hosted its second community math festival of the year. Our first was April 27 at Lincoln High School and today’s was on UW Tacoma’s campus in the new Milgard Building. Funded by the UW Tacoma Office of Community Partnerships, we recruited undergraduate students to create and facilitate math activities. There wasContinue reading “May 13 Day 1161: A Festival of Fun”

March 18 Day 1105: Just a Regular Member

This weekend was the MAA Pacific Northwest Section Spring Meeting at George Fox University in Newberg, OR. We enjoyed clear warm weather and uplifting mathematical talks. Usually at MAA Section meetings I have one or more obligations—whether giving a talk, participating on a panel, running a workshop, or attending executive committee meetings. Today, I hadContinue reading “March 18 Day 1105: Just a Regular Member”

March 9 Day 1096: Mathematical Relations

Yesterday afternoon, my #TacomaMath colleagues Jenn Crump, Ander Erickson, and I delivered a (virtual) professional development session for teachers in the Tacoma area. One of the activities was to graph our relationship to math over time. Some of the results are given below: Notice only one response had a wholly positive experience. Everyone else hadContinue reading “March 9 Day 1096: Mathematical Relations”