Student Activities at MathFest '97 Details on special sessions for students and how to present a paper.

On July 31-August 1, just prior to the Mathfest, there will be a Short Course in Epidemiology Modeling, sponsored by the MAA and the Centers for Disease Control.

The MAA announces professional development workshops on the web -- cooperative learning, teaching undergraduate mathematics, and presenting mathematics on the web.

The proposed national eighth grade mathematics test is on the fast track to becoming a reality.

Harry Waldman will be the new editor of FOCUS the print newsletter of the MAA.

Analysis of the FY 1998 Federal Budget Request provided by the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics' Congressional Action Network.

1997 USA Mathematical Olympiad Winners Announced!

MAA's SUMMA Program is now online. Visit for more information on SUMMA and its projects.

Art and Mathematics Conference SUNY, Albany; June 21-25.

The International Comission on Mathematics Instruction has released a discussion document on the role of history of mathematics in the teaching and learning of mathematics.

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The winners of the 1996 Morgan Prize for Undergraduate Research have been announced. Also, Nominations for the 1997 Morgan Prize for Undergraduate Research are being accepted.

Students! Present a paper! at the 1998 Joint Mathematics Meetings in Baltimore.

Combined Membership List Search for members

The Centrality of Linear Algebra in the Curriculum, by Carl Cowen

The MAA and the NCTM Standards, updated June 26

Communications in Visual Mathematics is taking shape! Visit the online electronic journal.

Reminiscences of Paul Erdös by Melvin Henriksen

Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education: one way to get started.

Teaching and Learning
Articles and Columns about Mathematics Education

The Trial of the Semester new article in the Innovative Teaching Exchange.

Quantitative Reasoning A Complement to the Standards