Mission
Mathematics illuminates the patterns that abound in our world. The Museum of Mathematics strives to enhance public understanding and perception of mathematics. Its dynamic exhibits and programs will stimulate inquiry, spark curiosity, and reveal the wonders of mathematics. The museum’s activities will lead a broad and diverse audience to understand the evolving, creative, human, and aesthetic nature of mathematics.
Brief history
The Museum of Mathematics began in response to the closing of a small museum of mathematics on Long Island, the Goudreau Museum. A group of interested parties (the “Working Group”) met in August 2008 to explore the creation of a new museum of mathematics — one that would go well beyond the Goudreau in both its scope and methodology. Led by Glen Whitney, the group quickly discovered that there was no museum of mathematics in the United States, and yet there was incredible demand for hands on math programming.
Accomplishments to date include creating the popular Math Midway exhibition, which is currently touring museums throughout the United States; leading math tours in various U.S. cities; the Math Encounters presentation series; delivering programs for students, teachers, and the public to increase appreciation of mathematics; and raising over $22 million to date.
Organization
The Museum is governed by a Board of Trustees, receives intellectual guidance from an Advisory Council, and operates with the assistance of the Working Group. Glen Whitney serves as President of the Board of Trustees and Executive Director of the museum.
Charter
The Museum received its official charter from the New York State Department of Education on November 17, 2009.
MoMath Team
| Glen Whitney Executive Director |
Cindy Lawrence Associate Director |
Tim Nissen Chief of Design |
Andrea Cannizzaro Office Coordinator |
| Christine Horstman Development & Communications Coordinator |
Walter Dawkins Marketing & Communications Coordinator |
Josh Brandoff Mathematical Programmer & IT Specialist |
Emily Vanderpol Outreach Exhibits Coordinator |
| Kevin Carlin Graphic Designer |
Irene Ilevbare Accounting Coordinator |
Victoria Winters Education Research & Volunteer Coordinator |
Melissa Budinic Assistant Designer |
| Lynn Cartwright- Punnett School Programs Coordinator |
Hiroko Takano Mathematical Technician |
Mary Ann Mansfield Bruce Waldner Working Group Co-Chairs |
Jennifer Cottone World Science Festival Volunteer Coordinator |