Math Encounters
Math Encounters is a new public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics and presented by the Simons Foundation and the Museum of Mathematics. For further information, call the Museum of Mathematics at (212) 542-0566 or e-mail mathencounters@momath.org.
Books by the Speakers
We are happy to offer books edited or authored by Math Encounters speakers through our online shop. Purchasing these books from our website will help the Museum open its doors. We currently have books by Paul Hoffman, Scott Kim, Erik Demaine, Frank Morgan, and Keith Devlin.
Math Encounters Available on YouTube and DVD
Math Encounters presentations are generally posted to our YouTube page within 1-2 months of filming. Due to copyright issues, some presentations may not be reproduced on the Internet. Presentations posted online are also available for purchase via our online shop. Click here to purchase yours today!
Previous Encounters
• May 2, 2012 – Shape Transformers: Forms That Fold Two Ways
• April 4, 2012 – Proofs from the The BOOK: Putting Pieces Together
• March 7, 2012 – ABC Easy as 123
• February 1, 2012 – The Shape of Space
• January 4, 2012 – Revolution and Evolution in Math and Design
• December 7, 2011 – Five Balls, Two Hands: The Patterns of Juggling
• November 2, 2011 – Creating the Illusion of Life with Math & Programming
• October 5, 2011 – Mathematical Morsels from The Simpsons and Futurama
• September 6-7, 2011 – Fibonacci & the Golden Ratio Exposed
• July 6, 2011 – Points to Paints
• June 8, 2011 – Soap Bubbles and Mathematics
• May 4, 2011 – The Man Who Loved Only Numbers
• April 7, 2011 – Symmetry, Art, & Illusion
• March 3-4, 2011 – The Geometry of Origami
Photography Notice
By registering for a Math Encounters presentation, you agree that you may be photographed or videotaped by Museum staff and associates. If you prefer not to be recorded, please notify Museum staff prior to taking your seat at the event.