Conference Information
2024 Spring Meeting Of The Ohio Section Of The MAA
April 5-6, 2024
Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio
Hosted by the Ashland University Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
When the registration is open, a link will be added here. The registration link will also be available on the Events page of the Ohio Section of the MAA.
The conference will be held on the campus of Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio (campus map). All events will take place in the Hawkins-Conard Student Center (HCSC, #24), the upper part of the John C. Myers Convocation Center (CONV, #32) or the Arthur L. & Maxine Sheets Rybolt Sport Sciences Center (RSS, #25). The recommended parking lots are Parking Lot E or Parking Lot A. The address for Parking Lot E is 638 Jefferson Street. If Parking Lots E and A are full, there should be plenty of parking available in Parking Lot B.
- Regular Registration - $45
- Retired or Part-time Faculty - $20
- Students and First-time Attendees - Free
There will be a banquet Friday night for $25 per person. A buffet will be served with:
- Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken
- Sun Dried Tomato Penne
- Julienne Vegetable Medley
- Herb Roasted Red Skins
- Romaine & Spinach Salad
- Assorted Dinner Rolls
- Assorted Brownies
- Coffee/Decaf/Hot&Ice Tea
Ashland University has guest Wi-Fi available. When you are on campus, you will need to select the AshlandUniversity Wi-Fi network and then follow instructions on how to login. You need to submit an email address to receive access.
Program Schedule
Schedule is preliminary, and locations are subject to change. The official program will be provided at check-in. Visit the MAA Ohio Section webpage for program updates, online registration and contributed paper submissions.
Where to Stay
Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the following hotels, each of which is located near the intersection of US-250 and I-71, approximately 3 miles (7 minutes) from campus. Please reserve your hotel rooms early as Monday, April 8th is the solar eclipse and Ashland is within the path of totality. Some hotels are increasing their rates significantly due to this.
Hampton Inn & Suites Ashland
2055 East Main Street, Ashland, OH
Phone: 419-903-0900 or book online
Special discounted rate of $149+tax if reservations are made by March 4.
Link above is for discounted rate and block is “Math Assoc. America.”
20 rooms with 2 queen beds, 5 rooms with 1 king bed
Arrangements can be made to stay through the eclipse.
Wingate by Wyndham Ashland
1392 Enterprise Parkway, Ashland, OH
Phone: 419-281-2900
Special discounted rate of $99+tax if reservations are made by March 15.
Block is “Ashland University Math Conference”
20 rooms with 2 queen beds, 5 rooms with 1 king bed
While in Ashland
Local Dining Options
- Buffalo Wild Wings (1830 East Main Street)
- Chipotle (1938 East Main Street)
- Convocation Center (AU student dining)
- Eagles' Nest (AU student center)
- Edamame Hibachi Wings and Sushi (1159 East Main Street)
- Fiesta Charra (1202 East Main Street)
- Linder's Sports Bar and Grill (66 West South Street)
- Lyceum Cafe (AU campus library)
- Lyn-Way Restaurant (1320 Cleveland Avenue)
- O'Bryan's Irish Pub (1065 Claremont Avenue)
- Ohio Fire (88 East Main Street)
- Peking Restaurant (129 West Main Street)
- Tacos and Tequila (25 Amberwood Parkway)
- The Mill at Buehler's (1055 Sugarbush Drive)
- The South Street Grille (121 South Street)
- Uniontown Brewing Company (105 West Main Street)
- See additional restaurants in link above
Local Things To Do
- The Ashland Theatre - Ashland, 2 minutes from campus
- Ashland University Campus Store - Ashland, in Hawkins-Conard Student Center
- Fin, Feather and Fur Outfitters - Ashland, 11 minutes from campus
- Grandpa's Cheesebarn and Sweeties Chocolates - Ashland, 10 minutes from campus
- Kingwood Center Gardens - Mansfield, 21 minutes from campus
- Malabar Farm State Park - former home of author Louis Bromfield - Lucas, 28 minutes from campus
- Masterminds Escape Room and Game Library - Ashland, 1 minute from campus
- Mohican State Park - Loudonville, 27 minutes from campus
- Ohio State Reformatory - filming site of Shawshank Redemption - Mansfield, 19 minutes from campus
- Ohio Genealogical Society Library - Bellville, 26 minutes from campus
- Shawshank Trail - Various filming sites from Shawshank Redemption movie
About Ashland University's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a BS program in actuarial science, a BSEd program in integrated mathematics, BA and BS programs in mathematics, BA and BS programs in computer science and a BS program in cybersecurity.
As of the 2023-2024 academic year, the department also offers an undergraduate certificate in actuarial science, designed for people who have completed or almost completed a bachelor's degree, typically with at least a minor in mathematics from an accredited institution, and who would like to complete courses to prepare them for the actuarial profession. The curriculum allows students to complete the Society of Actuaries' and Casualty Actuarial Society's Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) requirements and prepares students for the professional actuarial exams in probability (Exam P) and financial mathematics (Exam FM).