Past Activities
A history of SIGMAA EM events, sessions, and initiatives
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MathFest 2025 — Sacramento, California
MathArt at MathFest Exhibition and SIGMAA-EM SEVA Exhibition
The first MathFest Exhibition of Mathematical Art included up to 50 artworks contributed by mathematical artists, as well as a group display organized by SIGMAA EM highlighting mathematics and the environment. The exhibition featured:
- Images contributed in advance by mathematical artists
- The SEVA hexagonal tessellation project
- Interactive opportunities for MathFest visitors to create and submit their own hexagonal designs
- A collaborative honeycomb pattern of environmental math/art
Business Meeting and Keynote Address — Keynote by Dr. Alan Hastings, University of California at Davis
Joint Session with BioSIGMAA: "Environmental and Biological Research in Mathematics, in and out of the Classroom"
Workshop: "Communicating the Complex and the Conflicted" — Eric Marland (Appalachian State) and Russ deForest (Penn State). The workshop leveraged acting improvisation and conflict resolution theory to help participants develop communication skills around complicated or conflicted topics.
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MathFest 2024 — Indianapolis, Indiana
Business Meeting and Guest Lecture — 6:15–7:45 p.m., JW Grand Ballroom 2
"Navigating Sustainability in Indianapolis" — Morgan Mickelson, Director of the Office of Sustainability, City of Indianapolis
Sustainability and Environmental Visual Arts Exhibition: Previews of the Artwork — Friday, August 9, 6:15–7:45 p.m., JW Grand Ballroom 2
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MathFest 2023 — Tampa, Florida
Introduction to MathFest (and meet members of SIGMAA EM) — Thursday, August 8, 8:00–9:00 a.m.
Field Trip: Florida Aquarium — Friday, August 4, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
SIGMAA EM Guest Lecture
Business Meeting — Friday, August 9, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Room 118/119
Contributed Paper Session: "Environmental Science for Mathematics Students" — Friday, August 9, 4:30–6:05 p.m., Room 311
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JMM 2023 — Boston, Massachusetts
Business Meeting
Student Lightning Talks in Environmental Mathematics
"Communicating Complex or Controversial Topics in Science" — Eric Marland, Appalachian State University
Workshop: Math for Sustainability: Quantitative and Ethical Reasoning in General Ed. — Russ deForest (Penn State) and Eric Marland (Appalachian State)
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JMM 2022 — Virtual
Business Meeting
"Climate Justice Integrating Learning in STEM" — Heather Price, North Seattle College
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JMM 2021 — Virtual
Business Meeting
"Quantifying and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions" — Rob Jackson, Stanford University, Global Carbon Project
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JMM 2013 — San Diego, California
Business Meeting and Reception
Contributed Paper Session: MAA Session on Integrating the Mathematics of Planet Earth (MPE) 2013 in the College Mathematics Curriculum — Ben Galluzzo, Shippensburg University
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MathFest 2011 — Lexington, Kentucky
Business Meeting: "Karst Hydrology" — Peter Idstein, University of Kentucky
Bus Trip: "Karst Hydrology" — Peter Idstein, University of Kentucky
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JMM 2011 — New Orleans, Louisiana
Business Meeting: "BP Oil Spill & the Union Carbide Explosion" — Charles Hadlock, Bentley University
Invited Paper Session: "The BP Oil Discharge & the Environment"
Bus Trip: "Eagle Nests, Waterfowl, and Gulf Restoration" — G. P. Kemp, National Audubon Society
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MathFest 2010 — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Business Meeting: "Free Trade & the Environment" — Jim Case, Baltimore, MD
Bus Trip: "Ancient and Modern Environments" — Charles Jones, University of Pittsburgh
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JMM 2010 — San Francisco, California
Business Meeting: "Mathematics & Conservation Biology" — Mike Vanderman, AT&T, Berkeley
Contributed Paper Session: "Quantitative Reasoning & the Environment"
Bus Trip: "Muir Woods National Monument" — guided by MWNM ranger
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JMM 2009 — Washington, DC
Business Meeting: "Energy, Math. & Public Policy" — Charles Hadlock, Bentley University
Contributed Paper Session: "Environmental Mathematics"
Panel: "Getting It into the Curriculum"
Metro Trip: US Botanical Gardens — guided by USBG staff member
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MathFest 2008 — Madison, Wisconsin
Business Meeting: "Modeling Forest Landscapes" — J. Buongiorno, University of Wisconsin
Contributed Paper Session: "Integrating Mathematics & Biology" (Co-sponsor: SIGMAA BIO)
Bus Trip: Aldo Leopold Legacy Center — J. Buongiorno, University of Wisconsin
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JMM 2008 — San Diego, California
Business Meeting: "Coastal Geography" — Kevin Robinson, SDSU
Bus Trip: "Geology of Torrey Pines State Reserve" — Kevin Robinson, SDSU
Skit: "Shall We Have a Course in Environmental Mathematics?"
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MathFest 2007 — San Jose, California
Business Meeting: "Earthquakes & Bay Tectonics" — Nan Shostak, San Jose State University
Invited Lecture: "Managing Natural Resources" — Lou Gross, University of Tennessee
Bus Trip: Earthquakes and Bay Tectonics — Nan Shostak, San Jose State University
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JMM 2007 — New Orleans, Louisiana
Business Meeting: "Katrina's Wrath or Human Greed" — G. Paul Kemp, LSU
Bus Trip: "The Locus of Katrina's Wrath" — G. Paul Kemp, LSU
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MathFest 2006 — Knoxville, Tennessee
Business Meeting: "Saving the California Condor" — Thomas O'Neil, California Polytech S.U.
MAA Short Course: "Environmental Modeling" — Ben Fusaro, FSU
Bus Trip: The Oak Ridge Region Geology — Gareth J. Davies, Consulting Geologist
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JMM 2006 — San Antonio, Texas
Business Meeting: "Complex Earth" — Bruce Herbert, Texas A&M
Invited Paper Session: "Environmental Modeling"
Bus Trip: "San Marcos Mission Springs" — Bruce Herbert, Texas A&M
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MathFest 2005 — Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contributed Paper Session: "Environmental Mathematics"
"Conversations on the Environment" — Fred Chichester (NJ) and Stephanie Fitchett (Florida Atlantic University)
Bus Trip: Rio Grande Nature Center — Bill Stone, N.M. Institute of Minerals & Tech.
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JMM 2005 — Atlanta, Georgia
Invited Address: "The Fractal Geometry of Nature and Culture" — Benoit Mandelbrot, Yale University
Contributed Paper Session: "Environmental Mathematics and the Interdisciplinary"
Invited Paper Session: "Modeling the Environment"
Panel: "Mathematical Outreach and the Environment"
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MathFest 2004 — Providence, Rhode Island
Business Meeting: "Challenges of Environmental Consulting" — Charles Hadlock, Bentley University
Walking Tour: "Environment of Providence" — Barry Schiller, RI College
Ferry Trip: Narragansett Bay — Saul Saila, University of Rhode Island
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JMM 2004 — Phoenix, Arizona
Business Meeting: "America's Low Energy IQ" — Marcia Sward, National Environmental Education Training Foundation
Contributed Paper Session: "Mathematical Models of the Environment"
Panel: "Environmental Mathematics in the Classroom"
Bus Trip: "Geology and Mathematics" — Steve Semken, ASU
Dinner with speaker: "Max Dehn and Spaceship Earth" — F.A. Wattenburg, USMA