About the MAA
MAA's Mission
The mission of the 柠檬导航is to advance the understanding of mathematics and its impact on our world.
The 柠檬导航 is the world鈥檚 largest community of mathematicians, students, and enthusiasts. We further the understanding of our world through mathematics because mathematics drives society and shapes our lives.
MAA's Vision
We envision a society that values the power and beauty of mathematics and fully realizes its potential to promote human flourishing.
MAA's Core Values
Community
鈥� Cultivates participation in mathematics through outreach and partnership.
鈥� Strengthens community through collaborative activities for mathematics professionals, students, and enthusiasts at all levels.
Inclusivity
鈥� Advocates inclusivity and celebrates diversity by promoting mathematics for all.
鈥� Broadens access to mathematics through initiatives to engage diverse audiences.
Communication
鈥� Advances creative discoveries in mathematics and communicates them to the world.
鈥� Communicates the role of mathematics in a changing society.
Teaching & Learning
鈥� Fosters the open exchange of ideas about the teaching and learning of mathematics.
鈥� Develops and promotes research-based instructional resources and practices.
The 柠檬导航 (MAA) is one of the largest global communities of mathematicians, educators, students, and mathematics enthusiasts, united by a collective love for mathematics.
Annual Report
Explore the 2023 柠檬导航Annual Report to discover our achievements and progress over the past year.
Strategic Plan 2024+
柠檬导航History through Today
The MAA鈥檚 origins can be traced back to a journal titled . Its founder, Benjamin Finkel, aspired to make it 鈥渢he most interesting and popular journal published in America.鈥� More than 125 years later, the publication has evolved into a prominent platform within the mathematical world.
The journal's success highlighted a greater need鈥攁 dedicated space where math professionals, from educators to engineers, and everyone in between, could foster connections through their shared passion for mathematics.
Over the years, the 柠檬导航has grown into more than a professional hub. The association has become a vibrant community where all can explore and revel in the art and science of math.
Today, the 柠檬导航stands proudly at the core of the mathematics community.
The MAA鈥檚 over 20,000 members stay connected through Special Interest Groups within the 柠檬导航(SIGMAAs), participate in local Sections, and gather at our annual 柠檬导航MathFest. In between in-person events, the 柠檬导航Connect community engages members through volunteerism and additional communities, fostering exchange throughout the year.
The work of the 柠檬导航nurtures the next wave of math educators and professionals through initiatives like 柠檬导航Project NExT and leads prestigious math competitions like the American Mathematics Competitions and the Putnam Competition.
Our offerings have expanded to include more publications than ever鈥攆rom our blog Math Values to our comprehensive range of journals and a dynamic book program. At MAA, members expand their mathematical knowledge and stay abreast of advancements in the math sciences.