These are excerpts from the program for the Joint Mathematics Meetings, January 10-13, 1996, Orlando, Florida.

From the AMS Session on Education:

• Personalized research projects in the teaching of abstract algebra.
  Bruce A. Magurn, Miami University
  
• Calculus connections: Using multimedia technology to enhance the math learning environment.
  Douglas A. Quinney, University of Keele, UK
  
• Using guided discovery of recent research in an undergraduate course.
  Brenda J. Latka, Lafayette College
  
• Recognition and construction of graphs of elementary functions.
  Gerald Wildenberg, Saint John Fisher College
  Carol L. Freeman, Finger Lakes Community College
  
• Calculus I and II with an extra laboratory hour.
  Maria E. Calzada, Loyola University
  
• Constructing topographic maps from on-line data using Mathematica.
  Allan A. Struthers, Michigan Technological University
  
• Apparent benefits of computer lab support for calculus.
  Dietrich Burbulla, University of Toronto
  Christopher T. J. Dodson, University of Toronto
  
• Improvement of students' performance on functions and mathematical models when using a graphic calculator.
  Margo P. Alexander, Georgia State University
  Teresa Joan Murphy, Georgia State University
  
• Calculus reading quizzes: Getting students to read the text.
  Philip E. Gustafson, Emporia State University
  
• Teaching students to read technical material: The use of reading outlines.
  Janet Lynn Andersen, Hope College
  
• An exploration into geometric visualization among pre-service teachers: Do drawing skills promote understanding?
  Dusty E. Sabo, University of Idaho
  
• Mathematics for the community: The ethnomathematics major.
  Cynthia E. Trimble, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla
  Elinor L. Velasquez, University of California, Berkeley
  
• We reform with a little help from our friends---Erdos, Goldbach, and Pascal.
  Emelie Kenney, Siena College
  James R. Matthews, Siena College
  Lester A. Rubenfeld, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  
• A concrete, collaborative course in algebra, or group exercises in group theory.
  Sharon E. Persinger, Bronx Community College, City University of New York
  
• Roles for research mathematicians in K-12 mathematics education.
  David Allen Singer, Case Western Reserve University
  Susan L. Addington, California State University, San Bernardino
  
• Writing to learn mathematics.
  Mahmoud Abu-Joudeh, Saint Paul's College
  
• Leading the way to systemic change---innovations in teacher preparation programs.
  Elizabeth G. Yanik, Emporia State University
  
• Simulation and family income.
  David E. Tepper, Bernard M. Baruch College, City University of New York
  
• What affects women's decisions to pursue graduate degrees in mathematics?
  Kathleen L. Bonn, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
  

From the AMS Special Session on Mathematics and Education Reform:

• A collaborative to promote excellence and diversity for future teachers.
  William Burkley Jacob, University of California, Santa Barbara
  Kenneth C. Millett, University of California, Santa Barbara
  Myriam Steinback, Newton, Massachusetts
  
• Promoting success in undergraduate education.
  William Burkley Jacob, University of California, Santa Barbara
  Kenneth C. Millett, University of California, Santa Barbara
  
• Do we need Reform reform?
  Richard J. Cleary, Saint Michael's College
  
• The preparation of elementary school teachers: Thoughts of an elementary curriculum writer.
  Philip D. Wagreich, University of Illinois, Chicago
  
• What I learned through teacher enhancement.
  Judith Roitman, University of Kansas
  
• Emerging changes in secondary school mathematics: Implications for transition to collegiate mathematics.
  James T. Fey, University of Maryland, College Park
  
• The template-problem dilemma and ways to avoid it.
  Al Shenk, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla
  
• Peer-facilitated cooperative learning in large classes: Integrating reading, writing, and discussion.
  William E. Bonnice, University of New Hampshire
  
• Mathematics reform: Perspectives from the classroom.
  Gail F. Burrill, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  
• The MIDDLE MATH Project: Reshaping the preparation of teachers of middle grades mathematics.
  Sidney L. Rachlin, East Carolina University
  
• A model course portfolio for peer review.
  Steven R. Dunbar, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
  
• Mathematics education reform in spite of limited resources: Changes at a liberal arts college.
  Thomas H. Rousseau, Siena College
  

Panel Discussions

Mathematical modeling as a precursor of mathematics reform.
MAA Panel Discussion
Organizers:
Henry J. Ricardo, Medgar Evers College (CUNY)
Panelists:
Ben Fusaro, Florida State University
John Loase, Westchester Community College
William Lucas, Claremont Graduate School
Joyce McQuade, Westchester Community College

Making teaching more public.
MAA Committee on the Teaching of Undergraduate Mathematics Panel Discussion
Panelists:
Linda H. Boyd, DeKalb Community College
Steven Dunbar, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Bonnie Gold, Wabash College
Organizers:
James R. C. Leitzel, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Panelists:
Miriam Leiva, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Eli Passow, Temple University, Philadelphia

Tracking reform in undergraduate mathematics education.
MAA Panel Discussion
Rs:
John A. Dossey, Illinois State University
Carolyn Mahoney, California State University, San Marcos
Curtis McKnight, University of Oklahoma
Kenneth J. Travers, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Panelists:
Alfredo de los Santos, Maricopa Community College
Raymond L. Johnson, University of Maryland, College Park
James R. C. Leitzel, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Case studies in effective undergraduate mathematics programs.
MAA Panel Discussion
Moderators:
Alan C. Tucker, State University of New York, Stony Brook
Panelists:
Linda H. Boyd, DeKalb Community College
David J. Lutzer, College of William & Mary

Poster Sessions

Projects under the Instrumentation and Laboratory Improvement-Leadership in Laboratory Development programs.
MAA Poster Session
Organizers:
Earl Fife, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Technology and mathematics curricular reform.
MAA CCIME Poster Session

Other Relevant Presentations

Some perspectives about mathematics and mathematics education.
NAM Cox-Talbot Address
Evelyn B. Granville, University of Texas, Tyler