AMATYC Foundation
The AMATYC Foundation provides financial resources to ensure the success of current and future AMATYC initiatives and innovation, to support AMATYC members in their quest for life-long professional development, and to recognize the exemplary work of all involved in mathematics education in the first two years of college. Follow this link to the Foundation’s website for more information.
Donations
Every year the Foundation sets a fundraising goal, then runs campaigns to help meet this goal. Since 2016, the main campaign has been the Dot Campaign where a person is encouraged to give $1 for each AMATYC Annual Conference they have attended. In acknowledgement, they receive a dot displaying the number of years to wear on their name badge. Other campaigns have been the Show AMATYC Your Love and $50 for the 50th campaigns.
The Foundation is aware that there are individuals and groups of individuals who are willing and able to give larger amounts provided the activities or projects fit their interest. Follow this link to find a list of member- and student-focused activities for which endowments are welcome.
Annual Donation History
| Year | Conference City | Total Donations* |
| 2014 | Nashville | $34,195 |
| 2015 | New Orleans | $28,868 |
| 2016 | Denver | $30,209 |
| 2017 | San Diego | $33,382 |
| 2018 | Orlando | $52,268 + $75,000 Endowment |
| 2019 | Milwaukee | $25,572 |
| 2020 | Virtual | $40,790 |
| 2021 | Phoenix | $48,459 |
| 2022 | Toronto | $35,642 |
| 2023 | Omaha | $40,109 |
Foundation Awards
The Foundation presents three awards annually.
The Wanda Garner Presidential Student Scholarship, which is to encourage the study of mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, or a STEM field by students enrolled in institutions of higher education. Follow this link to read about past scholarship winners.
The Leila and Simon Peskoff Award, made possible through a contribution to the AMATYC Foundation by Fred Peskoff, in memory of his parents, is given annually to an AMATYC Project ACCCESS fellow who has contributed to the education profession in the area of the mathematics taught during the first two years of college. Follow this link to read about past Peskoff award winners.
The Margie Hobbs Award, made possible through contributions to the AMATYC Foundation, is given annually to an AMATYC member who has been selected for the first time to do a reviewed session or workshop. Follow this link to read about past Hobbs award winners.
Foundation Grants
The Foundation invites individuals and organizations, teaching or supporting mathematics taught in the first two years of college, to submit proposals for funding. Proposals are accepted throughout the year if funds are available. Preference is given to applicants who are members of AMATYC.
In 2014, there were no grants funded.
In 2015, a mini grant proposal was approved for funding. Girija Nair-Hart of the University of Cincinnati – Clermont College submitted the project: Conceptualizing the Concepts of Algebra.
In 2016, the Foundation designated up to $1,375 to support four AMATYC members planning to attend the 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME) to be held July 2016 in Hamburg, Germany.
In 2017, there were no grants awarded.
In 2018, a $3000 grant was awarded to Katina Gothard, Eastern Florida State College, to purchase airsoft beads in clear bins that will represent the distribution of fingerprint pattern for the US population. The activities focus on terms and concepts recently identified in statistics education research as difficult for students.
In 2019, there were no grants awarded.
In 2020 and 2021, the Foundation offered COVID grants to help members with teaching during the pandemic. Follow this link to read about recipients of COVID minigrants.
In 2022, there were no grants awarded.
In 2023, the Foundation provided travel grants for 12 AMATYC members to attend professional development activities. In addition, the Foundation supported the facilitators for Coaching For Success and provided books for participants in the book club discussing Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics by Peter Liljedahl.
Project ACCCESS
AMATYC Project ACCCESS (Advancing Community College Careers: Education, Scholarship, and Service) is a mentoring and professional development initiative for faculty primarily teaching the first two years of college mathematics. The project’s goal is to provide experiences that will help new faculty become more effective teachers and active members of the broader mathematical community. Project ACCCESS was created by a grant from EXXON in collaboration with the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). The program is currently supported primarily by the Foundation which pays for lodging, registration, and some meals for up to 60 Project ACCCESS Fellows each year. Follow this link for more details on the history of Project ACCCESS.
Foundation Strategic Plan
In 2020, the Foundation adopted a new five-year Strategic Plan supporting its Mission and Vision. Follow this link to a PDF of the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan.
Mission: The AMATYC Foundation provides financial resources to ensure the success of current and future AMATYC initiatives and innovation, to support AMATYC members in their quest for life-long professional development, and to recognize the exemplary work of all involved in mathematics education in the first two years of college.
Vision: The AMATYC Foundation will provide financial resources to support the mission and vision of AMATYC.