General Information
Registration Housing Travel Childcare
Registration
Online Registration:
Online registration opens April 1, 2008 and is available throughout MathFest.
Registration Desk:
The registration desk will be locatedin the Lakeside Commons on level one of the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. It will be open Wednesday, July 30, from noon to 7:00 pm, Thursday, July 31, and Friday, August 1, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Saturday, August 2 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. You may pick up your registration materials, register on-site, and purchase event tickets, when available, at this location.
Early Bird Registration:
For the first time in MathFest history, through May 2 you can register at last year’s prices!
Regular Registration:
Registrations received between May 3 and June 13 will be processed at the regular registration rate. If you register by June 13, you may choose to receive your registration packet before the meeting. Registration packets will be mailed first class during the week of July 7, and there will be no need to come to the registration desk once you arrive.
Late Registration:
Participants registering after June 13 must pick up their registration packets on-site at the registration desk.
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Early - by 5/2
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Regular - 5/3 through 6/13
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Late - after 6/13
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| Member Registration Fee |
$210
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$225
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$300
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Non-member
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$300
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$350
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$425
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Graduate Student
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$45
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$45
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$50
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Undergraduate Student
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$45
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$45
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$50
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Unemployed
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$50
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$60
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$75
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Individual from a Developing Country
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$50
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$60
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$75
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K - 12 Teacher
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$50
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$60
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$75
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Emeritus Member
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$50
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$60
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$75
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One Day (Fri., Sat., Sun.)
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$100
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$110
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$125
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High School Student
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$15
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$15
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$15
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Guest
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$15
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$15
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$15
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| Minicourses |
$75
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$75
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$90
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| Short Course |
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MAA and AMS member and MathFest Participant
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$150
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$150
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$150
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Non-Member or Short Course Only
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$200
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$200
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$200
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Students
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$75
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$75
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$75
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MathFest Cancellations:
MathFest cancellations must be received by June 13 to qualify for a complete refund. Cancellations made after June 13 but before July 28 are eligible for a 50 percent refund. If your registration packet was mailed before your cancellation, you must return your badge to MAA/MathFest, 1529 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 to receive your refund.
Minicourse/Short Course Registration:
Enroll early! Space is limited. If a course is full, you will be notified. On-site registration is allowed if minicourse or short course space allows. The MAA reserves the right to cancel courses due to low enrollment. Full refunds will be issued for cancelled courses. Otherwise, minicourse and/or short course cancellations must be received by July 28 to be eligible for a 50% refund.
HOUSING
MathFest Housing:
The headquarters hotel for MathFest is the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club at One West Dayton Street. Rooms may also be reserved at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace, The Best Western Inn on the Park, or the University of Wisconsin, Madison Conference Housing. The MAA has guaranteed sleeping rooms at each location. Please book your hotel reservation through the MAA to receive the meeting discount. Thank you!
For a local map showing proximity of hotels and dorm to convention center, please see MAP
Reservations:
All rates are subject to a 14.5% room sales tax. Any reservations cancelled less than 24 hours prior to arrival will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to one night’s stay. Changes made to departure date after check-in will be subject to a charge of one night plus tax. Rooms will fill quickly so participants are advised to reserve rooms as early as possible.
Shuttle Service:
A limited shuttle service will operate between the Concourse and Monona Terrace Thursday thru Saturday and Ogg Hall and Monona Terrace mornings and afternoons Thursday thru Saturday.
Additional Hotel Information (this is a hyperlink) for more information including pricing
Payment:
Register for MathFest and reserve housing online or mail/fax a completed registration form to:
MathFest
Mathematical Association of America
1529 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: 202-387-0162
Question/Changes on Registration and Housing:
1-800-741-9415, ext. 430
TRAVEL
By Plane:
We have partnered with Midwest Airlines and you can take up to an additional 10% off your airfare if you are traveling to MathFest in Madison. Take advantage of one of three easy ways to save when booking your flight:
- Visit midwestairlines.com and enter promo code CMZ1614
- Call Midwest at 800-452-2022 and provide CMZ1614 to the agent
- Purchase ticket through a travel agent and mention CMZ1614
Terms and Conditions
* 10% discount for tickets purchased at least 60 days in advance of travel
* 6% discount for tickets purchased within 60 days
* Valid for travel July 22-August 8, 2008 for travel to Madison or Milwaukee from any destination served by Midwest Airlines.
By Train:
Transportation by train is available via the Empire Builder Amtrak line to Columbus, WI, the closest train station to Madison, 26 miles away. An eastbound train departs Columbus daily at 12:57 p.m. and a westbound train arrives daily at 5:05 p.m. Alternatively, one could take Amtrak to Chicago's Union Station (Jackson & Canal). Connections are available to Madison by busline. Van Galder Coaches www.coachusa.com 800.747.0994 or Greyhound. Please contact Amtrak for specific schedule information at 1.800.USA.RAIL or www.amtrak.com
By Car:
Madison is located in south central Wisconsin and is accessible via several major highways. Madison is a:
1 ½ hour drive from Millwaukee (via Interstate 94)
2 ½ hour drive from Chicago (via Interstate 90)
4 ½ hour drive from Minneapolis/St. Paul (via Interstate 94)
2 hour drive from Dubuque (via US 151)
By Bus:
Bus transportation is available to Madison from Mitchell Field in Milwaukee via Badger Bus and from O'Hare Airport, Midway Airport and Union Station in Chicago via Van Galder Coaches. For additional information, please contact the vendors directly.
Milwaukee to Madison via Badger Bus (608.255.6771 • www.badgerbus.com)
CHILDCARE
Childcare Services
Thank you to all who showed interest in this service. Unfortunately, due to low enrollment, the childcare program has been cancelled for MathFest 2008 in Madison, WI.
The MAA will offer childcare services again next year in Portland, OR. Mark your Calendar!
