SIGMAA on Inquiry-Based Learning

History

The SIGMAA IBL was officially proposed to the MAA in August of 2015, and officially sanctioned in spring of 2016. We were proud to submit our application with a list of over 200 charter members.

Who We Are

We are a Special Interest Group of the MAA (SIGMAA) established to promote Inquiry-based Learning. We are funded by the dues of our members, collected annually.

What We Do

We host Inquiry-based Learning sessions at Mathfest and the Joint Mathematics Meeting (JMM). We also host monthly workshops in the fall and spring for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. These Zoom workshops are available to everyone without charge. See our Events page for information on our recent and upcoming workshops and conference sessions.

How to Join

To join SIGMAA IBL, you can simply indicate this preference when renewing your MAA membership. If you have a lifetime membership, or if you don’t want to wait to complete in your next renewal, see the MAA FAQs page.

How to Get Involved

We welcome everyone to participate in our work. Submit a talk to one of our parallel sessions at a meeting, or attend one of our online Speaker Series Workshops.

If you have ideas to share about how the SIGMAA IBL could advance its mission, or if you want to get more involved by joining the executive board, get in touch with us. The Executive Board is filled by elections each October, and we welcome nominations and volunteers!

SIGMAA IBL's charter can be found here.

Current SIGMAA IBL Officers

The Chair convenes regular meetings of the officers to conduct the SIGMAA's business and represents us to other organizations. The Chair-Elect, Chair, and Past-Chair each serve for one year, but in a cycle progressing through all three positions. Thus, being elected Chair-Elect is a three year commitment. An election for Chair-Elect is held every year.
  • Chair: Joe Barrera, Converse University. Term complete in January 2025
  • Chair Elect: Rebekah Jones, University of Colorado Boulder. Term complete in January 2025
  • Past-Chair: Mel Henriksen, Wentworth Institute of Technology. Term complete in January 2025

The Secretary/Treasurer maintains the SIGMAA's meeting minutes and finances and facilitates payments for the group's expenses. The Secretary/Treasurer is a two-year position. Elections for this position are held in even numbered years.
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Mami Wentworth, Wentworth Institute of Technology. Term complete in January 2025

The Program Coordinator takes the leaad in organizing the various programs such as our Speaker Series and conference sessions. The Program Coordinator is a two-year position. Elections for this position are held in odd numbered years.
  • Program Coordinator: Lee Roberson, University of Colorado Boulder. Term complete in January 2026
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