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NAM Undergraduate MATHFestNAM's Undergraduate MATHFest is a three-day meeting, typically Friday through Sunday in the Fall, which rotates around the country based on NAM's regional structure. It is held annually to encourage students to pursue advanced degrees in mathematics and mathematics education. The conference is geared for undergraduates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), although all are welcome to attend. The conference consists of five components:
Which mathfest came first?NAM's Undergraduate MATHFest began in 1991, and it inspired other similar undergraduate-focused conferences over the years.
NAM MATHFEST XXXVLocation: Tennessee State University (TSU) Date: October 10 - 12, 2025 2025 Registration and Travel Application Submission click here. Conference Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Vanderbilt, 1901 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203. Hotel accommodations are now closed. Transportation Information: Shuttle service provide between hotel and conference. Tentative Schedule Structure: Friday, October 10, 2025 2:30 – 4:00 PM NAM On-site Registration and Badge Retrieval, TSU (New Residence Hall, Outside of Room 1201) 2:30 – 4:00 PM Snacks, TSU (New Residence Hall Room 1201) 2:15 – 2:30 PM Loading Shuttle from Hotel to TSU New Residence Hall 3:50 – 4:00 PM Opening Remarks, TSU (New Residence Hall Room 1201) 4:00 – 5:00 PM Introduction of the J. Ernest Wilkins, Jr. Lecturer, J. Ernest Wilkins Lecture-Dr. Nolan B. McMurray, Jr., TSU (New Residence Hall Room 1201) 5:00 – 5:15 PM Informative Remarks, TSU (New Residence Hall Room 1201) 5:15 - 5:45 PM Problem Time with Drs. Ivy & Cooper – Round I, TSU (New Residence Hall Room 1201) 5:45 – 7:00 PM Reception, TSU (New Residence Hall Room 1201) 7:00 – 7:15 PM Loading Shuttle from New Residence Hall to Hotel Saturday, October 11, 2025 7:30 – 8:00 AM Loading Shuttle from Hotel to TSU New Residence Hall 8:00 – 9:00 AM Breakfast, TSU (New Residence Hall Room 1201) 9:15 – 9:45 AM Problem Time with Drs. Ivy & Cooper – Round II, TSU (New Residence Hall Room 1201) 9:30 – 11:30 AM On-site Registration and Badge Retrieval, TSU (Boswell Science Complex Lobby) 10:00 – 11:35 AM Presentation Block I, TSU (Boswell Science Complex Room 012 & Room 243) 11:45 – 12:45 PM Lunch & Society of Actuaries Announcement, TSU (New Residence Hall Room 1201) 1:00 – 2:35 PM Presentation Block II, TSU (Boswell Science Complex Room 012 & Room 243) 2:35 – 2:45 PM Snacks, TSU (Boswell Science Complex Lobby) 2:50 – 3:40 PM Panel for Students, TSU (Boswell Science Complex Room 243) 2:50 – 3:40 PM Faculty Networking and Opportunities Session, TSU (Boswell Science Complex Room 012) 3:00 – 4:00 PM On-site Registration and Badge Retrieval, TSU (Boswell Science Complex Lobby) 3:50 – 4:00 PM Group Photo, TSU (Outside of Boswell Science Complex) 4:00 – 4:30 PM Problem Time with Drs. Ivy & Cooper – Round III, TSU (Boswell Science Complex Room 012) 4:40 – 5:25 PM Poster Session (set up after group photo), TSU (Boswell Science Complex Lobby) 5:30 – 6:30 PM Exhibition Fair (set up 4:00 pm), TSU (Boswell Science Complex Room 106) 6:30 – 8:00 PM NAM Member Appreciation Dinner, TSU (New Residence Hall Room 1201) 8:00 – 8:45 PM Loading Shuttle from New Residence Hall to Hotel Sunday, October 12, 2025 7:30 – 8:00 AM Loading Shuttle from Hotel to TSU New Residence Hall 8:00 – 9:15 AM Breakfast, TSU (New Residence Hall Room 1201) 9:20 – 9:45 AM Presentations from Problem Time Winners, TSU (New Residence Hall Room 1201) 10:00 – 10:20 AM Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks, TSU (New Residence Hall Room 1201) 10:20 – 10:40 AM Box Breakfast or Lunch, TSU (New Residence Hall Room 1201) 10:40 – 11:00 AM Loading Shuttle from New Residence Hall to Airport Archive of Past NAM MATHFest Events
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