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.
by Matthew Brand
by Matthew Brand
From doctored photos to flight simulators to sound effects to 3DTV, computed illusions are a rapidly growing part of everyday experience. Join scientist and inventor Matthew Brand for a tour of perception and the math of deception, with eye-opening illusions including MoMath’s wall of holographic-looking metal. Matthew will be introduced by Nathan Sawaya, world-famous LEGO sculptor and creator of “The Art of the Brick” exhibition.
Books by the Speakers
We are happy to offer books edited or authored by Math Encounters speakers through our online shop. 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 Math Encounters Presentations
• May 1, 2013 – Chance, Choice, & Children
• April 3, 2013 – Laundry Math
• March 6, 2013 – Math in the Movies
• February 6, 2013 – Ingenious Mathematics
• January 2, 2013 – Random Search, Ordered Results
• December 5, 2012 – Doing Math in Public
• October 3, 2012 – Grabbing the Analytical Edge
• September 5, 2012 – Harmony From Numbers
• July 31-August 1, 2012 – The Topology of Twisted Toroids
• July 11, 2012 – Intuition Gone Awry: Puzzles that S-T-R-E-T-C-H Your Mind
• June 6, 2012 – Blown Away: What Knot to Do When Sailing
• May 2, 2012 – Shape Transformers: Forms That Fold Two Ways
• April 4, 2012 – Proofs from 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.