Upcoming Events at MoMath
Note: Through July, MoMath will close at 2:30 pm ET (New York) on the second Wednesday of the month for Math Encounters.
MoMath at a Glance
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(Sponsorships available for Title I schools.)
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Ongoing |
Closing April 3: Building Beauty: The Harmonograph Art of Ivan Moscovich in Composite, the gallery at MoMath — a show at the intersection of engineering and art (in person/online) Opening in Composite on Saturday, April 30! Traces, revealing the stunning hidden patterns of moving objects — with a members-only preview and reception on Friday, April 29 (in person) |
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| Math on the House — sign up to be notified when free, last-minute seats become available for select events | ||
| Senior Sessions, educator-led sessions for mature adults (online) | ||
| Free Mind-Benders for the Quarantined!, weekly mathematical puzzles from MoMath’s puzzle master, Dr. Peter Winkler | ||
| MathPlay, MoMath’s program for preschoolers (in person) | ||
| MoMath Online: Student Sessions, educator-led sessions for students in grades pre-K to 12 exploring math from home (online) | ||
| Math Discovery, educator-led sessions for students and their families/caregivers, hosted at the Museum (in person) | ||
| Derivatives, MoMath’s tour program (in person) | ||
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| Expansions, the gifted program at MoMath for students in first grade through high school (in person) | ||
| Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication — for students 15 to 18 years old (application deadline April 27) | ||
| The Rosenthal Prize Summer Institute (application deadline May 15) | ||
| The Rosenthal Prize for Innovation and Inspiration in Math Teaching: win 25K! (application deadline May 15) | ||
| School and group visits: in-Museum or online visits to MoMath for students, educators, and groups (in person/online) | ||
| Free field trips for Title I schools: apply today for a sponsored field trip benefiting your Title I school (in person/online) | ||
| Free visits from Math Midway 2 Go for Title I schools: apply today to bring this engaging math exhibition to your school (in person) | ||
| Free educator sessions at your school: apply today to to invite one of MoMath’s expert educators to bring the joy of math directly to your Title I school (in person) | ||
| Integrators, the MoMath high school volunteer program: apply now for summer 2022 (in person) | ||
| Differentiators, the MoMath college volunteer program: apply now for the 2022–2023 school year (in person) | ||
| Mon, Apr 4 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Sensational Puzzles” (online) |
| Mon, Apr 4 to Thu, Apr 28 | 8:00 pm | PuzzleTime with MoMath and MathPickle — a puzzle series for students through adults (online) |
| Tue, Apr 5 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Wed, Apr 6 | 4:00 pm | MathPlay, for pre-K students (in person) |
| Thu, Apr 7 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Gallery of Graphs” (online) |
| Fri, Apr 8 | 4:15 pm | Math Discovery: “Shape Shifters” (for grades pre-K–2) (in person) |
| Fri, Apr 8 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: “Hen Basket” by José Meeusen (online) |
| Sat, Apr 9 | 4:00 pm | Math Discovery: “Möbius Madness” (for grades 3–6) (in person) |
| Sun, Apr 10 | 2:00 pm | Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand, fifth session of an eight-week course (online) |
| Mon, Apr 11 | 6:30 pm | Desert Island Math: Squares and Cubes (online) |
| Tue, Apr 12 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares” (online) |
| Tue, Apr 12 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Wed, Apr 13 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters: “The Lonely Runner: an unsolved mystery of mathematics” featuring Matthias Beck (in person/online) |
| Thu, Apr 14 | 6:30 pm | Free-to-members Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of The Calculus of Happiness by Oscar E. Fernandez (online) |
| Fri, Apr 15 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Prime Time” (online) |
| Fri, Apr 15 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: “Spinning Flower” (online) |
| Mon, Apr 18 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Hexahedron” (online) |
| Mon, Apr 18 | 6:30 pm | Desert Island Math: Shortest Distance (online) |
| Tue, Apr 19 to Thu, Apr 21 | Various times | MoMath Mini-Camps (in person or online — your choice!) |
| Tue, Apr 19 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Tue, Apr 19 | 7:00 pm | Starring Math — discussion of the film Moneyball, hosted by Steven Strogatz with baseball data expert Lee Mendelowitz and screenwriter Stan Chervin (online) |
| Wed, Apr 20 | 3:30 pm | Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online) |
| Wed, Apr 20 | 4:00 pm | MathPlay, for pre-K students (in person) |
| Wed, Apr 20 | 7:00 pm | QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online) |
| Thu, Apr 21 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Chessboards and Dominoes” (online) |
| Thu, Apr 21 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Thu, Apr 21 | 7:00 pm | Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games (online) |
| Fri, Apr 22 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: “Seedling in a Pot” by Mark Bolitho (online) |
| Fri, Apr 22 | 6:30 pm | Free Family Fridays: “A Single Straight Cut” with Steven Strogatz (in person/online) |
| Sat, Apr 23 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman (online) |
| Sun, Apr 24 | 2:00 pm | Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand, sixth session of an eight-week course (online) |
| Sun, Apr 24 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles by Martin Gardner (online) |
| Sun, Apr 24 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Mon, Apr 25 | 6:30 pm | Free-to-members Desert Island Math: Geometric Constructions (online) |
| Tue, Apr 26 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Polyomino Puzzlers” (online) |
| Tue, Apr 26 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Wed, Apr 27 | 4:00 pm | MathPlay, for pre-K students (in person) |
| Thu, Apr 28 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician featuring Mariel Vazquez; hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Fri, Apr 29 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Octahedron” (online) |
| Fri, Apr 29 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: “Inchworm” by Isamu Sasagawa (online) |
| Fri, Apr 29 | 6:00 pm | Members-only preview and reception for the opening of Traces, a new exhibition in Composite, the gallery at MoMath — registration coming soon (in person) |
| Sun, May 1 | 2:00 pm | Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand, seventh session of an eight-week course (online) |
| Mon, May 2 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Math in Art: Tessellations II” (online) |
| Mon, May 2 | 6:30 pm | Free-to-members Desert Island Math: Polyhedra (online) |
| Mon, May 2 to Tue, May 31 | 8:00 pm | PuzzleTime with MoMath and MathPickle — a puzzle series for students through adults (online) |
| Tue, May 3 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Wed, May 4 | 4:00 pm | MathPlay, for pre-K students (in person) |
| Thu, May 5 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Ranking and Tanking” (online) |
| Fri, May 6 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs: “Lamb” by Tony O’Hare (online) |
| Sun, May 8 | 2:00 pm | Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand, final session of an eight-week course (online) |
| Tue, May 10 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Luck, Magic, or Math?” (online) |
| Tue, May 10 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Wed, May 11 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters: “Play Truchet: fun with tiling patterns and generalizations” featuring David Reimann (in person/online) |
| Fri, May 13 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Skipping Towards Infinity” (online) |
| Fri, May 13 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Sat, May 14 | 3:00 pm | Krazy Kahoot, a fast-paced family quiz game with Steve Sherman (online) |
| Sun, May 15 | 5:30 pm | Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for teens and tweens: Strange Attractors by Charles Soule (author), Greg Scott (illustrator), and Soo Lee (illustrator) (online) |
| Sun, May 15 | 6:30 pm | Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online) |
| Mon, May 16 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Möbius Mischief” (online) |
| Tue, May 17 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Tue, May 17 | 7:00 pm | QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online) |
| Wed, May 18 | 3:30 pm | Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online) |
| Wed, May 18 | 4:00 pm | MathPlay, for pre-K students (in person) |
| Wed, May 18 | 6:30 pm | Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of The Puzzler: One Man’s Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life by A.J. Jacobs (online) |
| Thu, May 19 | 8:30 am | 2022 Con Edison MoMathlon regional middle school math tournament (online) |
| Thu, May 19 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket” (online) |
| Thu, May 19 | 4:00 pm | Ask a Mathematician — Anything! with Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Fri, May 20 | 8:30 am | 2022 Con Edison MoMathlon regional middle school math tournament (online) |
| Fri, May 20 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Fri, May 20 | 6:30 pm | Free Family Fridays: “Tooti Tooti” with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person/online) |
| Mon, May 23 | 7:00 pm | Starring Math — discussion of the film Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani, hosted by Steven Strogatz with filmmaker George Csicsery (online) |
| Tue, May 24 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Packing and Cracking” (online) |
| Tue, May 24 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Wed, May 25 | 4:00 pm | MathPlay, for pre-K students (in person) |
| Thu, May 26 | 4:00 pm | Meet a Mathematician featuring Talithia Williams; hosted by Steven Strogatz (online) |
| Thu, May 26 | 6:00 pm | Educator Workshop: “Pandemic Statistics for Students: Correcting some misconceptions related to COVID-19 and vaccines” (online) |
| Fri, May 27 | 2:00 pm | Free-to-members Senior Sessions: “Roping Around the World” (online) |
| Fri, May 27 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Fri, May 27 | 7:00 pm | Equilibrium, MoMath’s adult evening of mathematical games (online) |
| Tue, May 31 | 2:00 pm | Senior Sessions: “Breaking Codes” (online) |
| Tue, May 31 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Wed, Jun 1 to Thu, Jun 30 | 8:00 pm | PuzzleTime with MoMath and MathPickle — a puzzle series for students through adults (online) |
| Fri, Jun 3 | 4:30 pm | Folding Fridays — learn to fold unique origami designs (online) |
| Tue, Jun 7 | 4:00 pm | Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (for grades K–3) (online) |
| Wed, Jun 8 | 4:00 pm 7:00 pm |
Free Math Encounters: “Mission to Mars: human mission challenges and the math that addresses them” featuring Kevin Bowman (in person/online) |
| Mon, Jun 27 to Fri, Sep 2 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | 2022 Transformations, the summer camp at MoMath (in person) |
| Thu, Jul 21 to Sat, Jul 23 | TBD | The Rosenthal Prize Summer Institute (application deadline May 15) (in person) |
| Sun, Aug 7 to Tue, Aug 9 | MOVES, The Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects — MoMath’s fifth biennial conference (in person) | |
| Wed, Aug 31 to Fri, Sep 2 | TBD | MATRIX x IMAGINARY Conference — Meet us in Paris! (in person) |
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College undergraduates: Apply now for the Perspectives (summer) and Differentiators (school year) college volunteer programs.
Expansions: an afternoon enrichment program for gifted math students (in person)
Reinvent math class with Expansions, MoMath’s afternoon gifted program. Featuring programs for math-loving students enrolled in first through twelfth grades, Expansions workshops are designed and delivered by MoMath’s educational team to illuminate the wonders of mathematics, challenge and inspire students, and broaden their mathematical horizons. With topics ranging from fractals to cellular automata, these afternoon classes provide an opportunity for participants to learn advanced and fascinating topics not included in the standard K–12 curriculum. Plus, students can benefit from enjoying math together with small groups of talented and focused young scholars. MoMath is currently accepting applications for limited spots in the 2021–2022 school year. To learn more and apply, visit expansions.momath.org.
Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication — for students 15 to 18 years old
Accepting applications through April 27
Are you a high school student who wants to share your love of math with the world? Enter this worldwide contest! Cash prizes will be awarded for compelling math communication projects, and award-winning projects will be posted online. To apply, visit strogatzprize.momath.org.
The Rosenthal Prize Summer Institute for educators
Accepting applications through May 15
Are you an educator who believes that curiosity, inquiry, and experiment are essential parts of learning mathematics? Are you interested in teaching engaging, hands-on lessons that leave middle grade students excited and interested in learning more mathematics? Are you committed to deepening your understanding and use of innovations in mathematics, instructional practices, and mathematics outreach? This summer, the National Museum of Mathematics is looking for you! MoMath will bring together a cohort of educators to take an in-depth look at the mathematical content and pedagogy of Rosenthal Prize lessons and see how the lessons connect to national standards for the learning of mathematics, develop plans to implement these lessons in their local schools, create ideas for new lessons inspired by the goals of the Rosenthal Prize, learn new ways to promote mathematics learning in schools and communities, experience the wonders of the Museum, and see what goes into making interactive math exhibits and programs. For more information and to apply, visit rosenthalinstitute.momath.org.
The Rosenthal Prize for Innovation and Inspiration in Math Teaching
Accepting applications through May 15
Designed to recognize and promote hands-on math teaching in upper elementary and middle school classrooms, the Rosenthal Prize carries a cash award of $25,000 for the single best activity, plus up to five additional monetary awards for other innovative activities. The winning teacher(s) will have the opportunity to share their innovative activities with educators around the world. To learn more and submit an entry, visit rosenthalprize.momath.org.
School and group visits (in person/online)
MoMath has almost two dozen great student programs, from constructing polygons to creating Möbius strips, for school groups visiting the Museum, in person and online. Bring your students to MoMath for a peek into the exciting world of mathematics, and see why students and teachers of all ages love the Museum. And as a newly available option, educators can bring MoMath activities and exhibits to your campus! Learn more and register at fieldtrips.momath.org.
Free field trips for Title I schools (in person/online)
Support for Title I schools is now available, thanks to contributions from individuals and organizations, including: Akamai Foundation, Inc.; Con Edison; Judy Gibbons and Francesco Scattone; The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts; Two Sigma; Mark Levine, the 28th Borough President of Manhattan; and New York City Council Member Carlina Rivera (2nd District). This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. To apply for a free trip (online, in person, or on your own campus) during the 2021–2022 school year, visit titleone.momath.org. Interested in sponsoring a field trip? Email donation@momath.org.
Ongoing Programs
Visit MoMath
Admission tickets to visit MoMath in person are on sale at visit.momath.org. Members receive free unlimited admission and free access to many recorded events! (Not a member? Join today!) Please note that MoMath is watching the health situation carefully and may limit access as needed. Please check the home page for the most up-to-date information.
Birthday parties (in person or online!)
Looking to host a one-of-a-kind birthday party full of fabulous mathematical fun? Invite your guests to MoMath for unique party activities and games, plus a chance to explore more than 40 engaging exhibits! From captivating constructions to scintillating scavenger hunts, enjoy exceptional experiences for birthday celebrants of all ages. Can your hands race as fast as your minds? Check out MoMath’s origami birthday parties, available only online — you and your guests can learn the wondrous art of paper folding from an origami expert! With your choice of customized activities, parties can be personalized for all ages of birthday boys and girls — from children through adults, from simple to complicated. For more information, please email birthdays@momath.org.
Building Beauty: The Harmonograph Art of Ivan Moscovich in Composite, the gallery at MoMath (in person/online)
Closing April 3
This solo show includes almost three dozen original pieces of Ivan’s art — created using his custom-made (and patented) harmonograph — and explores the intersection of the mathematics of Lissajous curves with the aesthetics of beautiful art. Ivan fashioned the harmonograph, an analog drawing machine that uses pens and pendulums, to generate an incredible variety of elegantly swirling, multi-colored graphic configurations known as Lissajous patterns. First exhibited at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London in 1968, the work it produced was acclaimed as the best math art of the time. Since then, Ivan’s creations have been shown in major exhibitions in locations including Berlin, Basel, Mexico City, Tel Aviv, and San Francisco, with a renewed interest in his work in the last few years. The show includes two working harmonographs for visitors to explore how the artwork is created and make their own works to take home. Learn more at composite.momath.org.
Coming this spring! Traces in Composite, the gallery at MoMath (in person)
Opening Saturday, April 30
Members-only preview and reception on Friday, April 29 at 6:00 pm ET (New York)
Traces reveals the hidden patterns created as objects move through space: the pathways of birds in flight, the oars of a kayaker on a still lake, or even the drum sticks of a jazz percussionist. Sometimes periodic but always organized, the traces of these movements — revealed by the technologically savvy artists in this exhibit — are as intriguing as they are beautiful. Take in the stunning visuals, explore the underlying mathematics of the artwork, and create your own patterns using a suite of engaging, hands-on experiences. Learn more at composite.momath.org.
MoMath comes to YOU! Visit MoMath without leaving your school campus — limited bookings available (in person)
Students and educators, are you ready for a field trip but not able to leave campus just yet? Let MoMath come to you! MoMath’s fully vaccinated, classroom-experienced educators can bring MoMath’s unique blend of enriching math activities and/or hands-on MM2GO exhibits to your campus. Learn more and book your in-school MoMath workshop today at fieldtrips.momath.org. Free visits for Title I schools available — see above or visit titleone.momath.org!
Senior Sessions (online)
Exercise your mental muscles in 45-minute math sessions! Join MoMath’s experienced presenters for intriguing classes on a variety of stimulating topics, including topology, puzzles, and cryptography. Enjoy the sense of discovery and challenge in these engaging, interactive activities with a collegial cohort of mature minds. For senior citizens / mature adults. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org, or give the gift of math at mathgift.momath.org.
Free Mind-Benders for the Quarantined! (online)
Reaching more than 12,000 people in more than 90 countries, Mind-Benders for the Quarantined! is a runaway hit that engages people all over the world during an unprecedented pandemic. Each Sunday, MoMath will send you a challenging mathematical puzzle from the collection of its own puzzle master, Dr. Peter Winkler. On Tuesday, you’ll receive a subtle hint; on Thursday, a serious push; on Saturday, the solution. And the next day, of course, a new puzzle. Learn more and register at mindbenders.momath.org.
MathPlay, MoMath’s program for preschoolers (in person)
Led by an experienced MoMath educator, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Give your child every chance of success — recent studies have shown that early development of math skills can be a strong predictor of future school achievement. Learn more and register at mathplay.momath.org.
Student Sessions for grades pre-K through 12
Ongoing, Mondays through Fridays (online)
Whether your child is already passionate about mathematics or just starting to explore its wonders, MoMath Online: Student Sessions will expose your child to cool areas of mathematics not covered in school and stoke the flames for a lifelong appreciation of mathematics. Drop-in classes guided by an experienced educator are available every weekday, and registration is always free for families in need. Learn more and register at studentsessions.momath.org, or give the gift of math at mathgift.momath.org.
Math Discovery for students and their families/caregivers (in person)
Don’t miss the chance to join one of MoMath’s specially trained educators in Math Discovery, a series of hands-on classes exploring intriguing math topics. For students and their families/caregivers. Limited space available. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Derivatives, MoMath’s tour program (in person)
Enjoy a new perspective on MoMath in a small group setting as you stroll through the Museum with an expert tour guide leading the way. Learn more at derivatives.momath.org. To request a tour, please email groupsales@momath.org with the subject line “Derivatives Tour.”
Math tutoring (in person/online)
Is your child struggling in math? We can help! MoMath is offering limited private tutoring for grades K–12 with certified teachers who have extensive experience teaching students online and in the classroom. Whether your child needs assistance with homework or exam preparation, MoMath’s instructors are ready to help. For more information, please email tutoring@momath.org.
National Museum of Mathematics Exponent Fellowship (in person)
The National Museum of Mathematics is pleased to announce a new fellowship for graduating math majors: the MoMath Exponent Fellowship program. A small cohort of students from around the country will be accepted for this highly selective, year-long opportunity to work at the nation’s premier museum of mathematics. This is a paid position with competitive rates. Although the application deadline for the 2022-2023 Fellowship program has passed, interested candidates are welcome to apply; should additional funding become available, more spots may be added. Learn more and apply at fellowship.momath.org.
Upcoming Events
Senior Sessions: “Sensational Puzzles” (online)
Monday, April 4 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore mathematical puzzles that grabbed the headlines! Learn to solve spectacular and controversial puzzles using logic, probability, and basic graph theory; then develop puzzle-solving strategies while diving into these news-making mathematical conundrums. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
PuzzleTime with MoMath and MathPickle — a puzzle series students through adults (online)
Monday, April 4 to Thursday, April 28 at 8:00 pm ET (New York)
Join puzzle master and board game designer Gord! (Dr. Gordon Hamilton) for an exciting puzzle series designed for all! Each day of the week, the puzzles will grow progressively harder, starting on Mondays with puzzles for ages 7 to 97 and building up to ages 10 to 100 by Thursdays. Both cute and deep, these classes are fun, inspiring, and social, and each class stands alone, so you can join any session! Learn more and register at puzzletime.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, April 5 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
MathPlay, for pre-K students (in person)
Wednesday, April 6 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Led by an experienced MoMath educator, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Give your child every chance of success — recent studies have shown that early development of math skills can be a strong predictor of future school achievement. Learn more and register at mathplay.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Gallery of Graphs” (online)
Thursday, April 7 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Dig into graph theory by exploring the connection between vertices and edges — and the walls of any house. Discover a method to determine whether a ghost can haunt a castle or if a figure can be drawn without lifting the pen. Explore how these two problems are related and learn what they have to do with bridges in 18th-century Prussia, all while enjoying a unique and accessible introduction to this sophisticated branch of mathematics. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Math Discovery: “Shape Shifters” (for grades pre-K–2) (in person)
Friday, April 8 at 4:15 pm ET (New York)
Shapes are all around us and form the basic building blocks of modern life. Using wooden squares, rectangles, rhombi, trapezoids, and hexagons, discover how shapes are different from each other and how mathematicians identify and name them. Through games and interactive activities, explore geometrical symmetries and how to construct polygons with many sides, including the tetracontakaihexagon! For students in grades pre-K through 2 and their families/caregivers. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, April 8 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
This week, fold “Hen Basket” by José Meeusen. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Math Discovery: “Möbius Madness” (for grades 3–6) (in person)
Saturday, April 9 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join us to construct fascinating topological objects such as Möbius bands, discovering their fundamental patterns and structures. Through hands-on activities, uncover the surprising properties hidden around every twist and turn! For students in grades 3 through 6 and their families/caregivers. Learn more and register at discovery.momath.org.
Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand, fifth session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, April 10 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Join American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in this new, eight-week course. Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand focuses on the strategies required for successful declarer play at bridge. The course builds on participants’ knowledge of fundamental bidding practices and applies that knowledge to the winning of contracts through the application of specific playing techniques. The goal of Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand is to provide students with a well-rounded and complete foundation for enjoying the game independently and confidently and for continued learning in the game of bridge, a game for a lifetime! Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand is a great follow-up for students who have taken Bridge Basics 1 — or have familiarity with basic bidding procedures and some play of the hand, but are looking to learn and practice strategies required for successful declarer play. Learn more at bridge2.momath.org.
Desert Island Math: Squares and Cubes (online)
Monday, April 11 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Imagine you are stranded on a desert island with just pencil and paper — and one mathematical concept to explore. Your goal? To discover as much as you can about that topic. Join mathematician Paul Zeitz in an adventure combining mindfulness and play as we take a single, simple mathematical idea and look at it from as many perspectives as possible. Even alone on an island (or during a pandemic), you will never be bored as long as you have math and your imagination! The operation of squaring — that is, multiplying a number by itself — may seem mundane, but nothing is mundane when you really focus on it. Join us to see how a few very innocent questions about squaring (and possibly cubing) take us beyond simple arithmetic into surprising branches of mathematics. While geared toward beginners, these sessions will also contain food for thought for experts. Learn more and register at desert.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Magic Squares” (online)
Tuesday, April 12 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Magic squares are a set of puzzles that have long fascinated many of the world’s most brilliant thinkers. Dating back more than 4,000 years to ancient China, magic squares are those in which the sums of each column, row, and diagonal are always “magically” the same number! Discover surprising strategies to solve these mysterious puzzles and learn how to create your very own magic square. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, April 12 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters: “The Lonely Runner: an unsolved mystery of mathematics” featuring Matthias Beck (in person/online)
Wednesday, April 13 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
The Lonely Runner Conjecture is an (in)famous open problem in combinatorial number theory: if n runners with different (constant) speeds move around a circular track of length 1, then for each runner there will be a time when they have distance at least 1/n to the others. How did this problem come about, how is it related to the approximation of real numbers by rationals, and how can we visualize this problem using two- or three-dimensional shapes? Join mathematician Matthias Beck as we explore this fascinating mathematical mystery. Learn more and register for free at mathencounters.org.
Free-to-members Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of The Calculus of Happiness by Oscar E. Fernandez (online)
Thursday, April 14 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Volumes continues! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz for an online discussion of The Calculus of Happiness by Oscar Fernandez. What’s the best diet for overall health and weight management? How can we change our finances to retire earlier? How can we maximize our chances of finding our soul mate? In The Calculus of Happiness, Oscar Fernandez shows us that math yields powerful insights into health, wealth, and love. Using only high school–level math (precalculus with a dash of calculus), Fernandez guides us through several surprising results, including an easy rule of thumb for choosing foods that lower our risk for developing diabetes, simple “all-weather” investment portfolios with great returns, and math-backed strategies for achieving financial independence and searching for our soul mate. Learn more and register at volumes.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Prime Time” (online)
Friday, April 15 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Come explore modular arithmetic and prime numbers by learning about Cayley graphs, which resemble circular connect-the-dots patterns, but encode important mathematical information. Turn multiplication problems into simple shapes and discover the surprising patterns that emerge. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, April 15 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
This week, fold “Spinning Flower.” Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Hexahedron” (online)
Monday, April 18 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore geometry and discover the beautiful structure of polyhedra! Using modular origami techniques that involve folding multiple sheets of paper, each participant will create their own hexahedron. Making Math Solid is a series that focuses on different polyhedra, highlighting their fascinating properties. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Desert Island Math: Shortest Distance (online)
Monday, April 18 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Imagine you are stranded on a desert island with just pencil and paper — and one mathematical concept to explore. Your goal? To discover as much as you can about that topic. Join mathematician Paul Zeitz in an adventure combining mindfulness and play as we take a single, simple mathematical idea and look at it from as many perspectives as possible. Even alone on an island (or during a pandemic), you will never be bored as long as you have math and your imagination! We all know that “the shortest distance between two points is a straight line,” but that’s only true if the points lie on a two-dimensional plane and there are no other constraints. What if they don’t lie on a plane? Or what if there are obstructions? Delve deeply into a few such situations and learn a bit about optimization and non-Euclidean geometries in the process. While geared toward beginners, these sessions will also contain food for thought for experts. Learn more and register at desert.momath.org.
MoMath Mini-Camps (in person or online — your choice!)
Tuesday, April 19 to Thursday, April 21
Too cool for school: these interactive theme-based lessons and creative hands-on projects make math come alive for each and every participant! Learn more and register at minicamp.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, April 19 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Starring Math — discussion of the film Moneyball, hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz, screenwriter Stan Chervin, and Washington Nationals mathematician Lee Mendelowitz to discuss the movie Moneyball. Moneyball tells the story of baseball executive Billy Beane and a young Yale economics grad named Peter Brand, who has ambitious and untested ideas about how best to build a team. With Brand’s help, Beane vows to turn the Oakland A’s around using stats, models, and other predictive methods once unheard of in professional sports. Stan wrote the story for Moneyball, which earned Best Screenplay nominations at the Academy Awards and Golden Globes, and Lee is the Senior Director of Research and Development for the Washington Nationals, the 2019 World Series champions. Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.
Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, April 20 at 3:30 pm ET (New York)
Students, spend an hour independently working on engaging and beautiful math problems. Choose whichever challenges you like and explore them with the guidance and mentorship of an expert mathematician. If you love to experience the incredible joy of mathematical discovery, you won’t want to miss this enjoyable monthly program. Learn more and register at workout.momath.org.
MathPlay, for pre-K students (in person)
Wednesday, April 20 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Led by an experienced MoMath educator, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Give your child every chance of success — recent studies have shown that early development of math skills can be a strong predictor of future school achievement. Learn more and register at mathplay.momath.org.
QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online)
Wednesday, April 20 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Parents, join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz for an hour of math learning, designed with you in mind. Starting with the basics, we’ll explore — and learn to leap right over — some of the most common stumbling blocks in K–12 math. Anything that you or your child ever found confusing is fair game! Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Chessboards and Dominoes” (online)
Thursday, April 21 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
What shapes can you fit together to cover a chessboard? Dominoes? Trominoes? Learn about mathematical proofs while exploring patterns of odd and even numbers and experimenting with real dominoes and chessboards. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, April 21 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Ever wanted to ask a mathematician something, maybe about a curious new idea you have, or a concept you’d like to understand better? Don’t know whom to ask? Here’s your chance! MoMath’s 2021–2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Steven Strogatz, will host this one-hour, online session. Learn more and register at askmath.momath.org.
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games (online)
Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Prepare a snack, log on from home, and connect with new and interesting people, all while enjoying uniquely mathematical games, hosted by the nation’s only Museum of Math. Learn more and register at equilibrium.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, April 22 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
This week, fold “Seedling in a Pot” by Mark Bolitho. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Free Family Fridays: “A Single Straight Cut” with Steven Strogatz (in person/online)
Friday, April 22 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Join Steven Strogatz on a mathematical adventure using just paper and a pair of scissors, and discover how you can cut squares, triangles, and other shapes out of the middle of a piece of paper using only a single cut along a straight line. Sounds impossible, right? But that’s the magic of math! With the right clues from geometry and some fun-filled playing and experimenting, everyone — young and old — will discover just how far you can go with a single straight cut. Family Fridays is designed to bring family members of all ages together to enjoy a diverse array of engaging mathematical activities, promoting interest and enthusiasm among kids and adults alike. Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees. Learn more and register at familyfridays.momath.org.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
Saturday, April 23 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Join MoMath’s favorite math quizmaster Steve Sherman for a fun-filled family game bursting with a wide range of entertaining questions for all ages. Is your family up for this lively challenge?! Learn more and register at krazy.momath.org.
Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand, sixth session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, April 24 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Join American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in this new, eight-week course. Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand focuses on the strategies required for successful declarer play at bridge. The course builds on participants’ knowledge of fundamental bidding practices and applies that knowledge to the winning of contracts through the application of specific playing techniques. The goal of Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand is to provide students with a well-rounded and complete foundation for enjoying the game independently and confidently and for continued learning in the game of bridge, a game for a lifetime! Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand is a great follow-up for students who have taken Bridge Basics 1 — or have familiarity with basic bidding procedures and some play of the hand, but are looking to learn and practice strategies required for successful declarer play. Learn more at bridge2.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles by Martin Gardner (online)
Sunday, April 24 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
Over a period of 25 years as author of the “Mathematical Games” column for Scientific American, Martin Gardner devoted a column every six months or so to short math problems or puzzles. This volume contains a rich selection of 70 of the best of these brainteasers, in some cases including references to new mathematical developments related to the puzzle. Now enthusiasts can challenge their solving skills and rattle their egos with such stimulating mind-benders as The Returning Explorer, The Mutilated Chessboard, Scrambled Box Tops, The Fork in the Road, Bronx vs. Brooklyn, and 64 other problems involving logic and basic math. Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, April 24 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Middle and high school students, come spend an hour or more with your peers, enjoying interesting mathematical activities, interactive social games, and great music, all led by an experienced MoMath educator. Learn more and register at unlimited.momath.org.
Free-to-members Desert Island Math: Geometric Constructions (online)
Monday, April 25 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Imagine you are stranded on a desert island with just pencil and paper — and one mathematical concept to explore. Your goal? To discover as much as you can about that topic. Join mathematician Paul Zeitz in an adventure combining mindfulness and play as we take a single, simple mathematical idea and look at it from as many perspectives as possible. Even alone on an island (or during a pandemic), you will never be bored as long as you have math and your imagination! It’s time to get out some paper, a pencil, and the best compass you own (computer simulations are OK, too!). Enter the ancient and serene world of traditional geometric constructions, where we are only allowed two tools: a compass to draw circles and a straightedge to draw lines. Keeping our toolbox small in no way constrains our imagination: we can do amazing things with these two tools — even if they are “broken!” While geared toward beginners, these sessions will also contain food for thought for experts. Learn more and register at desert.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Polyomino Puzzlers” (online)
Tuesday, April 26 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
You’ve heard of dominoes, but have you ever heard of trominoes, tetrominoes, or pentominoes? Discover the many surprising shapes you can create simply by combining single-size squares and explore various types of symmetry using these unique objects. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, April 26 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
MathPlay, for pre-K students (in person)
Wednesday, April 27 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Led by an experienced MoMath educator, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Give your child every chance of success — recent studies have shown that early development of math skills can be a strong predictor of future school achievement. Learn more and register at mathplay.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician featuring Mariel Vazquez; hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Thursday, April 28 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join Steven Strogatz, MoMath’s 2021–2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as he brings diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. In April, meet Mariel Vazquez. Mariel Vazquez is an award-winning professor at UC Davis who is jointly affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. She studies how DNA can get itself tied up in knots and then untie itself. In 2020, she was elected a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society for her outreach efforts and research at the intersection of topology and molecular biology, and for her service to the mathematical community, in particular to underrepresented groups. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Making Math Solid: Octahedron” (online)
Friday, April 29 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore geometry and discover the beautiful structure of polyhedra! Using modular origami techniques that involve folding multiple sheets of paper, each participant will create their own octahedron. Making Math Solid is a series that focuses on different polyhedra, highlighting their fascinating properties. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, April 29 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
This week, fold “Inchworm” by Isamu Sasagawa. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand, seventh session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, May 1 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Join American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in this new, eight-week course. Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand focuses on the strategies required for successful declarer play at bridge. The course builds on participants’ knowledge of fundamental bidding practices and applies that knowledge to the winning of contracts through the application of specific playing techniques. The goal of Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand is to provide students with a well-rounded and complete foundation for enjoying the game independently and confidently and for continued learning in the game of bridge, a game for a lifetime! Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand is a great follow-up for students who have taken Bridge Basics 1 — or have familiarity with basic bidding procedures and some play of the hand, but are looking to learn and practice strategies required for successful declarer play. Learn more at bridge2.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Math in Art: Tessellations II” (online)
Monday, May 2 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
In what way is one tessellation “different” from another tessellation? How can symmetry be used to classify and create tessellations? Join us to delve into symmetric transformations and discover the surprisingly rich mathematics of wallpaper patterns and frieze groups in the second offering of the “Math in Art” series. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Free-to-members Desert Island Math: Polyhedra (online)
Monday, May 2 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Imagine you are stranded on a desert island with just pencil and paper — and one mathematical concept to explore. Your goal? To discover as much as you can about that topic. Join mathematician Paul Zeitz in an adventure combining mindfulness and play as we take a single, simple mathematical idea and look at it from as many perspectives as possible. Even alone on an island (or during a pandemic), you will never be bored as long as you have math and your imagination! Why study polyhedra? Because it’s fun to build things! But also because simple 3-D objects like polyhedra are right at the edge of what human brains can imagine. The jump from 2-D polygons to 3-D polyhedra can inspire us to think about even higher dimensions. As we explore polyhedra, we will frequently ask, “What does this have to do with the 2-D world that we understand well?” and “How can we use this to jump into the 4th dimension?” While geared toward beginners, these sessions will also contain food for thought for experts. Learn more and register at desert.momath.org.
PuzzleTime with MoMath and MathPickle — a puzzle series for students through adults (online)
Monday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 31 at 8:00 pm ET (New York)
Join puzzle master and board game designer Gord! (Dr. Gordon Hamilton) for an exciting puzzle series designed for all! Each day of the week, the puzzles will grow progressively harder, starting on Mondays with puzzles for ages 7 to 97 and building up to ages 10 to 100 by Thursdays. Both cute and deep, these classes are fun, inspiring, and social, and each class stands alone, so you can join any session! Learn more and register at puzzletime.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, May 3 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
MathPlay, for pre-K students (in person)
Wednesday, May 4 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Led by an experienced MoMath educator, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Give your child every chance of success — recent studies have shown that early development of math skills can be a strong predictor of future school achievement. Learn more and register at mathplay.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Ranking and Tanking” (online)
Thursday, May 5 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Voting for a preference may seem simple, but when multiple options exist, the math gets complicated! The different methods of counting the vote can often result in different winners. Explore the mathematics behind various vote-counting systems and develop a deeper understanding of what it means for a system to be equitable. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, May 6 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
This week, fold “Lamb” by Tony O’Hare. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Learn more and register at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand, final session of an eight-week course (online)
Sunday, May 8 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Join American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) accredited bridge teacher Dr. Susan J. Fishbein in this new, eight-week course. Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand focuses on the strategies required for successful declarer play at bridge. The course builds on participants’ knowledge of fundamental bidding practices and applies that knowledge to the winning of contracts through the application of specific playing techniques. The goal of Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand is to provide students with a well-rounded and complete foundation for enjoying the game independently and confidently and for continued learning in the game of bridge, a game for a lifetime! Bridge Basics 2: the Play of the Hand is a great follow-up for students who have taken Bridge Basics 1 — or have familiarity with basic bidding procedures and some play of the hand, but are looking to learn and practice strategies required for successful declarer play. Learn more at bridge2.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Luck, Magic, or Math?” (online)
Tuesday, May 10 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
At first glance, the occurrence of an “unlikely” event might seem like luck… or magic. However, when this event occurs over and over, we have to look more closely. With a bit of math, we will see that some events, which might seem unlikely at first, have a higher probability than intuition would suggest. Learn how a clever magician can “read the minds” of an unsuspecting audience using a little knowledge of probability! Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, May 10 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters: “Play Truchet: fun with tiling patterns and generalizations” featuring David Reimann (in person/online)
Wednesday, May 11 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Simple rules allow us to combine basic objects into incredibly complex patterns or actions. For example, Truchet tiles can be used to create a broad range of beautiful motifs. Interestingly, these designs can also be used to encode messages and other information. Join Albion College mathematician and computer scientist David Reimann as he shares the history and leads some explorations of these fascinating patterns. Special introduction by Stuart Denman, creator and developer of Tiny Bubbles and grandson of Cyril Stanley Smith, popularizer of Truchet tiles. Learn more and register for free at mathencounters.org.
Senior Sessions: “Skipping Toward Infinity” (online)
Friday, May 13 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Is it possible to add infinitely many things and end up with a single finite number? Sometimes, but the arithmetic of infinity obeys its own strange rules. Achilles and the Tortoise never quite mastered them! Explore this classic paradox and other surprising results that arise when considering the mathematics of infinity. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, May 13 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Registration coming soon. Learn more at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
Saturday, May 14 at 3:00 pm ET (New York)
Join MoMath’s favorite math quizmaster Steve Sherman for a fun-filled family game bursting with a wide range of entertaining questions for all ages. Is your family up for this lively challenge?! Registration coming soon. Learn more at krazy.momath.org.
Tween Primes, the MoMath book club for tweens and teens: Strange Attractors by Charles Soule (author), Greg Scott (illustrator), and Soo Lee (illustrator) (online)
Sunday, May 15 at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
In 1978, Dr. Spencer Brownfield saved New York City from itself, bringing the city back from the verge of collapse and ruin. And for thirty years, his small, unnoticed adjustments to the city’s systems have kept the city afloat. Or so he claims to Heller Wilson, a young graduate student that he has chosen as his successor. Is there truth behind Dr. Brownfield’s claims about The Butterfly Effect and how his “complexity math” applies to the city’s patterns? Or are they simply the ravings of a man broken by loss and desperate to make sense of the world around him? Learn more and register at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath’s mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school (online)
Sunday, May 15 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Middle and high school students, come spend an hour or more with your peers, enjoying interesting mathematical activities, interactive social games, and great music, all led by an experienced MoMath educator. Learn more and register at unlimited.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Möbius Mischief” (online)
Monday, May 16 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Participants construct fascinating topological objects such as Möbius bands, discovering their fundamental patterns and structures. Hands-on activities lead participants to discover the surprising properties hidden in these surfaces! Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, May 17 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Learn more and register at loving.momath.org.
QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online)
Tuesday, May 17 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Parents, join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz for an hour of math learning, designed with you in mind. Starting with the basics, we’ll explore — and learn to leap right over — some of the most common stumbling blocks in K–12 math. Anything that you or your child ever found confusing is fair game! Learn more and register at qed.momath.org.
Free Math Gym, a workout for your brain (online)
Wednesday, May 18 at 3:30 pm ET (New York)
Students, spend an hour independently working on engaging and beautiful math problems. Choose whichever challenges you like and explore them with the guidance and mentorship of an expert mathematician. If you love to experience the incredible joy of mathematical discovery, you won’t want to miss this enjoyable monthly program. Learn more and register at workout.momath.org.
MathPlay, for pre-K students (in person)
Wednesday, May 18 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Led by an experienced MoMath educator, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Give your child every chance of success — recent studies have shown that early development of math skills can be a strong predictor of future school achievement. Learn more and register at mathplay.momath.org.
Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of The Puzzler: One Man’s Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life by A.J. Jacobs (online)
Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Volumes continues! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz, puzzle master Peter Winkler, and author A.J. Jacobs for an online discussion of Jacobs’ The Puzzler: One Man’s Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life. What makes puzzles — jigsaws, mazes, riddles, sudokus — so satisfying? Be it the formation of new cerebral pathways, their close link to insight and humor, or their community-building properties, they’re among the fundamental elements that make us human. Convinced that puzzles have made him a better person, A.J. Jacobs — four-time New York Times bestselling author, master of immersion journalism, and nightly crossworder — set out to determine their myriad benefits. Chock-full of unforgettable adventures and original examples from around the world, The Puzzler will open readers’ eyes to the power of flexible thinking and concentration. Registration coming soon. Learn more at volumes.momath.org.
2022 Con Edison MoMathlon online middle school math tournament (online)
Thursday, May 19 and Friday, May 20 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Celebrate mathematics and team spirit by participating in the MoMathlon middle school math tournament, presented by MoMath! Budding mathematicians can experience the excitement of competition, teamwork, challenge, and prizes, making friends and memories that will inspire them in high school, college, and beyond. In this year’s online tournament, schools will come together to share in the joy of mathematics and peer collaboration, in rounds of competition followed by an engaging review of the competition problems by a dynamic math educator. Schools from all over the world may apply to participate; however, priority will be given to middle schools in New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island. Schools may compete in only one tournament (either May 19 or May 20, with spots available on a first-come first-served basis) and will be allowed to bring up to two teams to the tournament. Registration will open soon! To learn more, visit momathlon.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Math in the Corner Pocket” (online)
Thursday, May 19 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Explore angles and the law of reflection while tracing the path of a billiard ball as it bounces off the walls of a pool table. Use patterns to discover a simple method to predict in which pocket the ball will land and learn how to prove your prediction is correct. Game on! Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Ask a Mathematician — Anything! (online)
Thursday, May 19 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Ever wanted to ask a mathematician something, maybe about a curious new idea you have, or a concept you’d like to understand better? Don’t know whom to ask? Here’s your chance! MoMath’s 2021–2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Steven Strogatz, will host this one-hour, online session. Learn more and register at askmath.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, May 20 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Registration coming soon. Learn more at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Free Family Fridays: “Tooti Tooti” with Chaim Goodman-Strauss (in person/online)
Friday, May 20 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Create symmetrical tiling patterns using an ordinary envelope in this 2021 Rosenthal Prize-winning activity. Explore the bigger connection between symmetries and surfaces, all with paper, scissors and tape, led by mathematician and artist Chaim Goodman-Strauss, who has been involved with math education and outreach for thirty years. Family Fridays is designed to bring family members of all ages together to enjoy a diverse array of engaging mathematical activities, promoting interest and enthusiasm among kids and adults alike. Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees. Learn more and register at familyfridays.momath.org.
Starring Math — discussion of the film Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani, hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Monday, May 23 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Math goes to the movies! Join Distinguished Visiting Professor Steven Strogatz and filmmaker George Csicsery for a discussion of Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani. Secrets of the Surface explores the groundbreaking work of Maryam Mirzakhani, whose explorations into some of the furthest reaches of geometry earned her the distinction of being both the first woman and the first Iranian mathematician to win the Fields Medal, the highest honor in the field of mathematics. Filmed across three nations and featuring an innovative blend of mathematical animation and live documentary footage, the film is sure to enlighten viewers about all sides of someone who has become not only a star of her field but a role model to young thinkers worldwide. Learn more and register at starring.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Vote Counts: Packing and Cracking” (online)
Tuesday, May 24 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Get a glimpse into the mathematics of elections by becoming a “legislator” for a day. Explore how election districts are drawn, including “packing,” “cracking,” and the meaning of wasted votes, in order to analyze the fairness of representation in an election. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, May 24 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Registration coming soon. Learn more at loving.momath.org.
MathPlay, for pre-K students (in person)
Wednesday, May 25 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Led by an experienced MoMath educator, MathPlay offers children the opportunity to play well-developed games that help broaden math skills, improve problem-solving techniques, fine-tune motor coordination, and enhance communication and social skills. Give your child every chance of success — recent studies have shown that early development of math skills can be a strong predictor of future school achievement. Learn more and register at mathplay.momath.org.
Meet a Mathematician featuring Talithia Williams; hosted by Steven Strogatz (online)
Thursday, May 26 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join Steven Strogatz, MoMath’s 2021–2022 Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, as he brings diverse and talented guests to the MoMath stage to share their experiences, their stories, and their love of mathematics. In May, meet Talithia Williams. Talithia is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College and author of the book Power in Numbers: The Rebel Women of Mathematics (Race Point Publishing, 2018). She was also a host of the six-part PBS series NOVA Wonders in April 2018 and the narrator for the five-part PBS series NOVA Universe Revealed in November 2021. Learn more and register at meetmath.momath.org.
Educator Workshop: “Pandemic Statistics for Students: Correcting some misconceptions related to COVID-19 and vaccines” (online)
Thursday, May 26 at 6:00 pm ET (New York)
Join us for a stimulating conversation about making connections between the real world and the classroom. This spring, physics and math educators participated in a three-day workshop on statistics topics and their relationship to vaccines and testing, hosted by physicist Dr. Allen Mincer from New York University. The workshop was a collaboration between the National Museum of Mathematics, New York University, and Brookhaven National Laboratory, and also featured infectious disease specialist Dr. Sharon Nachman. Come hear from participating teachers about their experiences and how Dr. Mincer’s and Dr. Nachman’s lectures and feedback helped them prepare classroom lessons with real-world relevance. Learn more and
register at pandemicstatistics.momath.org.
Free-to-members Senior Sessions: “Roping Around the World” (online)
Friday, May 27 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
Come test your intuition with a mathematical problem about a rope tied around the Earth. Explore the counterintuitive solution with an engaging, hands-on activity. How can we use C=2*pi*r to understand this intriguing problem? Learn how simple models can help us better understand concepts that defy logic. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, May 27 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Registration coming soon. Learn more at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games (online)
Friday, May 27 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Prepare a snack, log on from home, and connect with new and interesting people, all while enjoying uniquely mathematical games, hosted by the nation’s only Museum of Math. Registration coming soon. Learn more at equilibrium.momath.org.
Senior Sessions: “Breaking Codes” (online)
Tuesday, May 31 at 2:00 pm ET (New York)
How do computers keep your passwords secret? How do websites safeguard your credit card numbers? Explore multiplicative ciphers, broken codes, and prime numbers, while encoding and decoding your own secret messages. Learn how cryptography helps protect your private information. Learn more and register at seniorsessions.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, May 31 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Registration coming soon. Learn more at loving.momath.org.
PuzzleTime with MoMath and MathPickle — a puzzle series for students through adults (online)
Wednesday, June 1 to Thursday, June 30 at 8:00 pm ET (New York)
Join puzzle master and board game designer Gord! (Dr. Gordon Hamilton) for an exciting puzzle series designed for all! Each day of the week, the puzzles will grow progressively harder, starting on Mondays with puzzles for ages 7 to 97 and building up to ages 10 to 100 by Thursdays. Both cute and deep, these classes are fun, inspiring, and social, and each class stands alone, so you can join any session! Learn more and register at puzzletime.momath.org.
Folding Fridays (online)
Friday, June 3 at 4:30 pm ET (New York)
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. Explore the wonders of paper folding — there’s math in every fold! Registration coming soon. Learn more at foldingfridays.momath.org.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
Tuesday, June 7 at 4:00 pm ET (New York)
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session designed for kindergartners through third graders. If your child loves stories, games, and laughter, don’t miss this wild and wacky event! Registration coming soon. Learn more at loving.momath.org.
Free Math Encounters: “Mission to Mars: human mission challenges and the math that addresses them” featuring Kevin Bowman (in person/online)
Wednesday, June 8 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm ET (New York)
For more than half a century, we have sent landers, rovers, and even a drone to Mars. But what will it take for humans to get there? Discover the immensity of this quest as you embark on the most epic journey ever undertaken by humans in this presentation led by University of Central Lancashire mathematician Kevin Bowman. Math Encounters is MoMath’s popular free public presentation series celebrating the spectacular world of mathematics, produced with support from the Simons Foundation. Learn more and register at mathencounters.org.
Transformations 2022, the summer camp at MoMath (in person)
Monday, June 27 through Friday, September 2
Thinking about summer 2022 already? So is MoMath! At Transformations, the summer camp at MoMath, students in grades one through nine will experience the richness of mathematics in America’s only museum dedicated to math. Through full-body interactive activities, hands-on education sessions, and creative projects, math will come alive for each and every participant. Learn more and register at summercamp.momath.org.
The Rosenthal Prize Summer Institute for educators (application deadline May 15) (in person)
Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23
Are you an educator who believes that curiosity, inquiry, and experiment are essential parts of learning mathematics? Are you interested in teaching engaging, hands-on lessons that leave middle grade students excited and interested in learning more mathematics? Are you committed to deepening your understanding and use of innovations in mathematics, instructional practices, and mathematics outreach? This summer, the National Museum of Mathematics is looking for you! MoMath will bring together a cohort of educators to take an in-depth look at the mathematical content and pedagogy of Rosenthal Prize lessons and see how the lessons connect to national standards for the learning of mathematics; develop plans to implement these lessons in their local schools; create ideas for new lessons inspired by the goals of the Rosenthal Prize; learn new ways to promote mathematics learning in schools and communities; experience the wonders of the Museum; and see what goes into making interactive math exhibits and programs. For more information and to apply, visit rosenthalinstitute.momath.org.
MOVES: “The Fascination of Puzzles” (in person)
Sunday, August 7 through Tuesday, August 9, 2022
The fifth biennial MOVES (The Mathematics of Various Entertaining Subjects) Conference, hosted by MoMath and sponsored by Two Sigma, will feature an amazing lineup of keynote speakers, including Yoshi Anpuku, Scott Kim, Tanya Khovanova, Oskar van Deventer, and Peter Winkler. The conference will take place in person on August 8 and 9, with an opening reception at MoMath on the evening of Sunday, August 7. Learn more and register at moves.momath.org.
MATRIX x IMAGINARY Conference in Paris (in person)
Wednesday, August 31 through Friday, September 2, 2022
MoMath is pleased to announce that it is joining forces with Institut Henri Poincaré and the IMAGINARY team to bring you MATRIX x IMAGINARY on the future of mathematics engagement. Mark your calendars now for three days of sharing, networking, and learning as we gather for the fourth biennial MATRIX conference in Paris. Registration coming soon. Learn more at matrix.momath.org.
Math on the House — mailing list; sign up to be notified when FREE tickets become available
MoMath is pleased to offer Math on the House, a mailing list for valued Museum patrons to receive free, last-minute tickets to select events when spots become available. To subscribe, visit mathonthehouse.momath.org.
Perspectives: The MoMath Summer College Volunteer Program
Each summer, MoMath offers Perspectives, a volunteer program for college undergraduates. Students who complete Perspectives gain knowledge and experience in what it takes to operate a successful business and are exposed to a variety of interesting programs, lectures, and people. The expected commitment is five days per week for eight to twelve weeks, and it typically includes assignments on the floor of the Museum, in the retail shop, and in MoMath’s administrative office. Perspectives is an unpaid volunteer program. MoMath is currently accepting applications for summer 2022 and will be admitting candidates on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply at perspectives.momath.org.
Differentiators: The MoMath School-Year College Volunteer Program (in person)
MoMath is seeking a limited number of college undergraduates for ongoing volunteer roles interacting with visitors on the floor of the Museum. This is a unique chance to improve your interpersonal and communication skills, explore mathematical concepts, and make valuable new connections. MoMath student docents train with professional educators, interpreters, and managers. Participation in the school-year program currently requires a commitment of one day (or two half-days) per week, generally Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, or Mondays. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply at differentiators.momath.org.
Integrators: The MoMath High School Volunteer Program (in person)
MoMath accepts a limited number of high school students for ongoing volunteer roles during summer vacation and/or the academic year. The Integrators program offers a unique chance to improve interpersonal and communication skills, explore mathematical concepts, and learn valuable job skills. MoMath Integrators interact with visitors (on the Museum floor or online) and train with professional educators, interpreters, and managers. Students who participate during summer vacation commit five days per week, while school-year participants commit approximately one day per week, typically a Saturday or Sunday, from September through June. Apply now for summer 2022. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply at volunteers.momath.org.
Other volunteer opportunities
MoMath welcomes volunteers who provide valuable support in a variety of individual ways across the Museum, in both public-facing and internal roles.
- Do you love math and would you like to help others enjoy MoMath’s interactive suite of exhibits — and are you willing to devote two four-hour shifts each month? Apply to become a volunteer Integrator in the Museum!
- Can you occasionally assist with MoMath events, demonstrations, birthday parties, and other activities at the Museum?
- Are you a professional who would like to donate your expertise and time to MoMath? MoMath welcomes your support, especially if you are an educator, administrator, videographer, or technologist.
To apply, please send an email to volunteer@momath.org with a subject line that includes “Volunteer” and your name. Include a cover letter, current résumé, and a newly written statement that, in approximately 150 to 500 words, describes an experience that shaped your love of mathematics.
Summations: MoMath’s homeschool program
Homeschool students can experience the excitement of a MoMath field trip! With the Summations program, homeschoolers can spend the afternoon learning about the math behind MoMath’s engaging interactive exhibits or participating in an exploratory, hands-on classroom experience along with other homeschool families. Learn more at summations.momath.org.
Events, birthday parties, and more
Looking to host a one-of-a-kind event where your guests can interact with more than 40 engaging exhibits? Enter a world of mathematical intrigue, but don’t worry — amidst all the activity, there is plenty of space for gala-worthy dinners, over-the-top birthday bashes, laser-cutting parties, and bar/bat mitzvahs. Who knew math could be this much fun? Email programservices@momath.org for more information.
Beautiful Math
See what mathematicians think is beautiful about mathematics at beautiful.momath.org.
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